Maycee Barber secured a significant victory over Amanda Ribas in the co-main event of UFC Jacksonville. The fight was intense, and both fighters ended up bloodying each other. In the end, Barber emerged victorious by dropping Ribas and finishing her with ground-and-pound.

The fight showcased Barber’s determination and marked her first finish since 2019. ‘The Future’ demonstrated her readiness to compete with the top contenders in the flyweight division. The victory sent a message to the rest of the division that Barber is back and aiming for more finishes.

Its brutality, with both fighters sustaining significant damage, characterized the fight. Barber drew first blood in the first round, and Ribas fought back in the second. However, a well-executed head kick from Barber shifted the momentum, leading to the TKO finish at 3:42 of the second round. As this blood-bath of a fight grabbed the attention of the fight fans, it started a debate among the community about whether this is the best of the women’s fight. And on that note, the responses have come in being divisive.

This barnburner of a fight evoked a comparison between the fight between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk for its stature as one of the best women’s MMA fights ever. Nevertheless, the MMA community lavished praise on the co-main fight of UFC Jacksonville for its entertainment value.

Fight fans debate over the co-main fight UFC Jacksonville being the best

Maycee Barber vs. Amanda Ribas delivered an exhilarating showdown that left fans on the edge of their seats. This co-main bout encompassed all the elements that true MMA enthusiasts crave. It was a battle that had the potential to be crowned as the epitome of women’s MMA fights.

However, opinions among the fans were divided. Some fervently hailed it as the best women’s MMA fight they had ever witnessed. Conversely, there were fans who contended that there have been other bouts that better fit the bill for the title of the best women’s MMA fight.

Check out how the fans reacted to it:

Some agreed with the fact as they labeled it as the best women’s fight:

Was not expecting much from this fight but god damn did it deliver

— Dellred (@dellredmma) June 24, 2023

I hate these early cards I always forget and miss them

— AbaddoN (@DestroyNations) June 24, 2023

Very deserving of a co-main 🔥

— 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘺 (@YunixFrosty) June 24, 2023

While others preferred other fights, specifically the fight between Zhang Weili knocks and Joanna Jedrzejczyk:

Was ok but not close to Joanna v Wheli

— princemir⚡⚡ (@princemir27) June 24, 2023

And other names came in for the comparison, too:

Are we forgetting Rose vs Esparza 2 happened?!

— Caden Heinle (@EnigmaReborn172) June 24, 2023

Having said that, the notion of having Weili vs. Jedrzejczyk as the best fight holds its reasons, too. Since it was an insane spectacle.

How did Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk  go down?

At UFC 275, Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk had an intense fight that ended in a stunning knockout victory for Zhang. The match was highly anticipated due to their previous historic fight at UFC 248.

In the first round, Jedrzejczyk showed her striking skills, but Zhang dominated on the ground, delivering punishing strikes and securing takedowns. Jedrzejczyk escaped a potentially premature stoppage by the referee. In the last seconds of the round, Jedrzejczyk landed a significant blow, but Zhang quickly countered and took her down.

The second round began with Zhang landing powerful body shots, visibly affecting Jedrzejczyk. Despite defending a takedown attempt, Jedrzejczyk couldn’t avoid a potent combination from Zhang, including a devastating spinning back fist that knocked her out. Zhang confidently walked away with the victory at 2:28 of the second round, providing a more decisive outcome than their previous fight. This defeat led Jedrzejczyk to announce her retirement from mixed martial arts.

Which fight do you think holds superiority? Let us know in the comments below.

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