UFC 335 card change: Maycee Barber out, what fans can call

UFC 335 has lost a fight. Maycee Barber is no longer scheduled to face Carli Judice on the 12 December card at T-Mobile Arena, and the UFC says it plans to rebook the bout rather than find a replacement. The main event is still Charles Oliveira defending the BMF title against Diego Lopes, with Alex Pereira facing Sergei Pavlovich in the co-main. Here is what changed, what is still on the card, and the calls you can make before the result is known.

What happened

Barber's withdrawal first surfaced on social media. Heavy reported that a post from a fight content creator, dated 5 November, said she was out of her 12 December bout against Judice, and that the reasons were undisclosed.

On 7 November, Bloody Elbow reported, citing Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, that the promotion intends to reschedule the matchup rather than book a new opponent for Judice. That leaves UFC 335 one fight shorter for now.

Several details are clear from the reporting:

• Barber is ranked No. 9 in the women's flyweight division and Judice is ranked No. 15, according to Heavy.
• Judice has won her last four fights in a row, per the same report.
• Yahoo Sports, citing SB Nation, describes the situation as a postponement rather than a cancellation.

What it means

For Barber, this is a setback after a difficult year. She lost to Alexa Grasso by knockout at UFC Seattle in March, and as SB Nation noted, she has only one fight scheduled in 2026. The original booking was meant to be a test of two strikers who like to stand and trade.

For Judice, the fight was a chance to beat an established contender. Bloody Elbow framed it as her first big opportunity of that kind in the division, so the delay matters to her career path too.

For the card, the good news is that the top of the bill has not changed. Per the T-Mobile Arena event page, the night is headlined by Oliveira against Lopes, with Pereira against Pavlovich in a five-round heavyweight co-main event.

What to watch

Oliveira vs Lopes for the BMF title

Oliveira enters at 37-11 with one no contest, and this is his first defence of the belt. He won it with a unanimous decision over Max Holloway at UFC 326, and he holds the UFC records for most finishes and most submissions. Lopes is 28-8 and is moving up from featherweight for his lightweight debut. Two questions stand out: whether Lopes can handle the weight move and Oliveira's grappling, and whether the fight stays on the feet long enough to reach a finish.

Pereira vs Pavlovich

Bleacher Report notes that Pereira, 39, is fighting at heavyweight for the second time after losing to Ciryl Gane. Pavlovich is billed by the arena as a knockout artist. The UFC describes the fight as a route back into the heavyweight title picture for both men, which makes it a natural candidate for a clear winner call.

Pyfer vs Nickal

Joe Pyfer and Bo Nickal meet in a middleweight bout that the UFC has confirmed for the card. Pyfer is a striker with a reputation for power, and Nickal is known for his wrestling. Fans will want to judge whether the wrestling wins the fight or whether the stand-up gets there first.

Reported additions

Some additions are still being reported rather than confirmed. Yahoo Sports reported that a middleweight bout between Baisangur Susurkaev and Damian Pinas had been added. Treat that as unconfirmed until the UFC announces it. Also, SI reported that a women's bantamweight bout between Jacqueline Cavalcanti and Michelle Montague has moved from UFC Qatar to UFC 335.

Questions to call before 12 December

Before the result is known, here are the questions worth making a call on:

• Who wins the BMF title: Charles Oliveira or Diego Lopes? You can make your call on the main event.
• Does the main event end inside the distance? Call the finish or the decision.
• Who wins the heavyweight co-main: Alex Pereira or Sergei Pavlovich? Make your call here.
• Who wins the middleweight bout between Joe Pyfer and Bo Nickal? Make your call here.
• Will Barber and Judice be rebooked on a future UFC card? This is not a market yet, but it is worth tracking as the UFC confirms its schedule.

You can make these calls on Vatic markets, and every correct call earns Vpoints and VXP toward your level. Vpoints cannot be bought, sold or cashed out, so the goal is simply to be right more often than your friends. Once you have a few calls in, check your standing on the leaderboard, or start a league with friends and see who reads the card best.

A quick checklist for fight week

• Read the latest card news from the UFC and reputable MMA outlets, because bouts can change.
• Make your calls before the card starts, and note the time each one was made.
• Revisit your calls after each fight to see which reasoning held up.

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FAQ

Is Maycee Barber's UFC 335 fight cancelled?

Not according to the reporting so far. Sources say the bout is postponed, and the plan is to rebook it for a later card rather than replace Judice on UFC 335.

Who is the main event at UFC 335?

Charles Oliveira defends the BMF title against Diego Lopes on 12 December 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lopes is making his lightweight debut.

Can I win money by making calls on Vatic?

No. Vatic is free to play, and Vpoints have no cash value. They cannot be bought, sold or cashed out.

How do I follow UFC 335 predictions on Vatic?

Open the live markets for the main event, the co-main and the middleweight bout, make your calls, and track your results on the leaderboard as the card approaches.

Researched and written with AI assistance by the Vatic Desk, from the sources listed above. Vatic is a free prediction game for adults (18+). Vpoints have no cash value and can't be bought or cashed out. Nothing here is financial or betting advice.