UFC: Barber Weight Miss – Blanchfield Fight On?
- Maycee Barber, a top UFC flyweight contender, failed to make weight Friday before her scheduled main event fight against Erin Blanchfield in Las Vegas.
- The five-round flyweight fight, headlining UFC Fight Night at the Apex, will proceed as planned.
- This marks the frist time in Barber's UFC career that she has missed weight.
Maycee Barber, a top UFC flyweight contender, missed weight before her highly anticipated bout against Erin Blanchfield. Despite weighing in half a pound over the limit, the UFC Vegas main event will proceed as scheduled. This setback means Barber will forfeit a percentage of her purse,adding another layer of complexity to this crucial fight. The stakes are high as both fighters, ranked in the top five of the flyweight division, vie for position. This performance,especially after Barber’s 14-month injury recovery,is pivotal to determining the next challenger for Valentina shevchenko. News Directory 3 is covering this developing story, with live updates and expert analysis. Discover what’s next for Barber and Blanchfield as they step into the octagon.
Maycee Barber Misses Weight Ahead of UFC Fight Night Bout
Updated May 30, 2025
Maycee Barber, a top UFC flyweight contender, failed to make weight Friday before her scheduled main event fight against Erin Blanchfield in Las Vegas. Barber weighed in at 126.5 pounds,a half-pound over the limit.
The five-round flyweight fight, headlining UFC Fight Night at the Apex, will proceed as planned. Barber will surrender part of her purse as a penalty for missing weight for the UFC fight.
This marks the frist time in Barber’s UFC career that she has missed weight. The 27-year-old fighter is returning after a 14-month injury layoff. The outcome of this UFC fight is crucial for both fighters in the flyweight division.
Blanchfield and Barber hold the No. 4 and 5 rankings, respectively, in the division. Valentina shevchenko successfully defended her title earlier in May with a unanimous decision against Manon fiorot at UFC 315 in Montreal. The UFC has yet to announce Shevchenko’s next challenger.
What’s next
Barber and Blanchfield will proceed with their main event fight, with implications for the UFC flyweight title picture.