UFC action returns to the Apex this Saturday night for UFC Vegas 107. The event faced significant disruption due to a particularly chaotic and dramatic weigh-in. Weight misses and fight cancellations became the main headlines following a week off for the UFC.
Despite missing the flyweight limit, Maycee Barber is still scheduled to headline the event, although her weigh-in raised concerns. Barber and her opponent, Erin Blanchfield, had already traded verbal jabs leading up to the fight, and the weigh-in drama only intensified their exchange.
Headliners Exchange Insults After Dramatic Weigh-In
Leading up to the event, Erin Blanchfield questioned whether Maycee Barber would successfully make weight for their main event clash. Barber dismissed this as “dumb,” explaining she`d only withdrawn from fights twice, both times due to serious issues.
Barber retaliated by criticizing Blanchfield`s fighting style, calling her 7-1 Octagon record “boring” and “terrible.”
While Barber ultimately made it to the fight (after missing by half a pound, causing concern), the drama didn`t end there. Following the tense face-off, Blanchfield posted a video referencing her earlier doubts with the caption, “Who`s the clown now.” Barber quickly fired back on social media, simply replying, “Still you,” concluding the heated exchange before their 125-pound bout.
What`s Next for the Winner?
The outcome of this main event could significantly impact the flyweight title picture. Champion Valentina Shevchenko has several potential opponents, including a possible superfight with Zhang Weili or a challenge from declared top contender Natalia Silva.
For both Blanchfield and Barber, a dominant performance is crucial to staking their claim for a title shot against Shevchenko. This is especially true for Barber, who needs a convincing win to move past the controversy of her weight miss and solidify her position as a legitimate challenger.
Percy Harlow