Chookagian-Barber booked for UFC 299

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Chookagian ends lengthy layoff

Katlyn Chookagian is set to snap an 18-month absence from competition when she squares off against Maycee Barber at UFC 299 on 9 March. Both fighters took to social media to confirm the flyweight clash, as Sherdog reports.

The pay-per-view event is expected to be held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with several other high-profile bouts rounding out the card.

Where the fighters stand

Chookagian has been out of action since a defeat to Manon Fiorot at UFC 280 in October 2022. Before that setback, she had been on a four-fight tear - picking up wins over Amanda Ribas, Jennifer Maia, Viviane Araujo and Cynthia Calvillo.

Barber, meanwhile, arrives in fine form. She has reeled off five straight victories since dropping a decision to Alexa Grasso at UFC 258 in 2021, most recently outstriking Amanda Ribas in a convincing performance.

It shapes up as a compelling style clash - Chookagian's veteran craft against Barber's surging momentum.