Maycee Barber’s anticipated return to the Octagon is now official, as she is set to meet the surging Karine Silva at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025, in Las Vegas. The bout marks Barber’s first appearance since a stunning last-minute medical emergency forced her withdrawal from a scheduled main event with Erin Blanchfield earlier this year. That incident—later revealed as a locker room seizure—left Barber sidelined and fight fans questioning her competitive future. Expand Tweet

Yet, true to “The Future” moniker, Barber brings a six-fight win streak into this comeback, with signature victories over former title challengers Jessica Eye and Katlyn Cerminara. Her current run has solidified her as one of the division’s elite, dispatching Amanda Ribas and Andrea Lee along the way. This return come

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