UFC Vegas 107 is set to take place at the Apex on Saturday night. The event`s buildup included one of the most dramatic and chaotic weigh-ins in recent memory, causing several setbacks.
Missed weights and cancellations dominated discussions after fight fans had taken a week-long break from the promotion.
Despite concerns arising from her missing the flyweight limit, Maycee Barber is still scheduled to compete in the main event after a challenging time on the scales. Barber and her opponent, Erin Blanchfield, had already engaged in verbal exchanges leading up to this fight, and these continued following the dramatic weigh-in.
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber trade comments following weigh-in day drama ahead of UFC Vegas 107
Before the event, Erin Blanchfield had publicly questioned whether Maycee Barber would successfully make weight for their UFC Vegas 107 main event clash. Barber responded on The Ariel Helwani Show, labeling Blanchfield`s remark as “dumb” and clarifying that she had only ever withdrawn from two fights, both due to significant injuries.
The 27-year-old Barber countered Blanchfield with her own criticisms, disparaging her opponent`s 7-1 fighting style in the Octagon as “boring” and “terrible.”
Barber ultimately made weight (albeit slightly over initially, requiring additional effort), but the process itself caused concern. Blanchfield appeared keen to have the final word before fight night, sharing a video of their face-off on Instagram with a caption directly referencing her earlier doubts about Barber`s weight cut:
Who’s the clown now.
Barber offered her brief, final thought before they meet inside the Octagon, responding after their intense stare down:
Still you
This exchange highlights the tension between the two exciting contenders in the 125-pound division.
Maycee Barber needs a big performance to really gain momentum after UFC Vegas 107
The current UFC women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, has several potential next challengers. Beyond a possible superfight with strawweight champion Zhang Weili, Natalia Silva recently staked her claim as a top contender with an impressive win over Alexa Grasso.
For either Erin Blanchfield or Maycee Barber to position themselves for a title shot against Shevchenko, they need to deliver a significant, convincing performance. This pressure is amplified for Barber, who now faces the challenge of overshadowing her weigh-in struggles while proving she deserves to be next in line for a championship opportunity.
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