LAS VEGAS – Maycee Barber has some names in mind for her next UFC outing.
Fresh of arguably her best career win, “The Future” is looking to take a step in competition and fight someone who’s reached championship level in the UFC. Barber (13-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) would like to face former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade or ex-title challenger Lauren Murphy.
“We have several names in mind, and it will be interesting to see,” Barber told MMA Junkie Radio. “I like the Lauren Murphy fight, she’s ranked one above me. I like the idea of fighting Jessica Andrade. I like the idea of those kind of fights. They’re right there in the rankings. It really just depends on what the UFC thinks and what we want to do together. We’ll figure it out.”
Barber listed October or November as ideal months for a return to the cage. Of course, she is coming off a war against veteran Amanda Ribas in the co-main event of UFC on ABC 5, which took place last month in Jacksonville, Fla.
It was a wild fight that ended in a vicious stoppage for Barber. She even took home an extra $50,000 in a Performance of the Night bonus.
“I love the exciting fights,” Barber said recalling her win. “If it’s a war, if it’s a brawl, I love that because it keeps the fans engaged, and you don’t get to see females do that very often. You don’t get to see that kind of fight. So I’m very honored and excited that I can bring that to the table to myself and my career, and the UFC.”
