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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 considered to be little more than a glancing blow.

There was a real sense of confusion surrounding the call from Smith, with the commentators even questioning his logic.