Top ten women flyweights Maycee Barber and Karine Silva clash in the prelims of UFC 323 in Las Vegas this weekend in a fight that will likely position the winner for better fights next year. American Maycee Barber is on a 6-fight winning streak but returns to the Octagon following a lengthy layoff. Brazil's Karine Silva last fought this August when she returned to winning ways following her first promotional loss. The fight is billed as grappler versus striker, with the striking specialist, Maycee Barber, a clear favorite to win.
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Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 21:30 ET
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to watch Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| US | ESPN2 / ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX |
| Canada | Sportsnet |
| South Africa | Supersport, DSTV Stream |
Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Fight Preview
Maycee Barber: form and statistics
"The Future" makes an appearance for the first time since March 2024, when she beat Katlyn Cerminara for a sixth straight win. Maycee Barber, 10-2, in the UFC women’s flyweight division, is ranked at No. 5. She is tied for the third most wins in the division. Barber has been sidelined for a long time due to health challenges. The DWCS graduate was slated to fight Erin Blanchfield earlier this year but withdrew minutes before the walkout. Maycee Barber comes from a karate background.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 27
- Height: 5'5"
- Reach: 65"
- Weight: 125 lbs (57kg)
- Record: 14-2
Karine Silva: form and statistics
Another DWCS grad, 32-year-old Karine Silva is a black belt in BJJ and has won three of her five fights in the UFC by submission. Debuting in the UFC in 2022, "The Killer" reeled off four consecutive victories before she was stopped by Viviane Araujo at UFC 309 last year. Karine Silva returned to the win column with a decision over Dione Barbosa at UFC 319 this August. Silva is number nine in the flyweight class.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5'4"
- Reach: 67"
- Weight: 125 lbs (57kg)
- Record: 19-5
Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Fight Prediction
At 27, Maycee Barber is much younger than Karine Silva. The American has won six consecutive fights, including wins over Amanda Ribas, Jessica Eye, and Miranda Maverick. The oddsmakers have backed her to win, discounting her long layoff and health issues.. Karine Silva on the other hand had won four in a row before losing to Viviane Araujo, three of them by submission. Barber's path to victory is to stand and strike, while Karine Silva will hope to take advantage of "The Future's" poor takedown defense to get some top positions and score points. We think the fight will go the distance with Barber winning.
Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Fight to go the distnace (yes) | Barber by decision |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.41 | 1.90 |
| 1xBet | 1.44 | 1.9 |
| Betway | 1.44 | 1.84 |
