Maycee Barber Refuses to Fight with Referee Mark Smith Officiating After UFC 323 Controversy

Maycee Barber Tells MMA World, 'I Don’t Feel Safe in There With Him Anymore' Regarding Veteran Referee Mark Smith

Mixed martial arts fighters rely on referees to ensure safety and fairness inside the cage. For Maycee Barber, known as “The Future” in the UFC flyweight division, one official has raised concerns. After her bout at UFC 323, Barber stated that she does not want Mark Smith officiating her fights, citing personal safety and fairness. ...

Maycee Barber refuses to fight with referee Mark Smith officiating after UFC 323 controversy

UFC women's flyweight contender Maycee Barber doesn't feel safe in the cage if referee Mark Smith officiates any of her future fights.

Maycee Barber Says She Doesn't Feel Safe In Cage With Referee Mark Smith After UFC 323 Controversy

UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has explained why she doesn’t feel safe in the cage with referee Mark Smith after his performance during her win over Karine Silva at UFC 323. Back at UFC 323, Maycee Barber was able to battle her way to a big return victory that puts her right back in title contention at 125 pounds. However, there was a moment in the fight where she was wobbled by an illegal kick from Silva which, in the eyes of Smith, was …