Weight Miss Drama: Maycee Barber’s UFC Vegas 107 Weigh-In Debacle Throws Main Event into Chaos

The UFC Vegas 107 weigh-ins turned into a complete circus Friday morning, with #6 ranked flyweight contender Maycee Barber missing weight for her main event showdown against #2 ranked Erin Blanchfield. Just when you thought UFC events couldn’t get more dramatic before the fighters even step into the octagon!

I’ve covered dozens of weigh-in disasters over the years, but this one hits different. Let’s break down this mess and what it means for tomorrow’s fights.

Barber’s Weight Miss Shakes Up UFC Vegas 107 Main Event

Barber, who’s been on an impressive 5-fight win streak, stepped on the scale at 127.5 pounds – a full 1.5 pounds over the non-title flyweight limit. Despite being given additional time to cut the excess weight, “The Future” couldn’t make it happen.

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The bout will reportedly still move forward, with Barber forfeiting 20% of her purse to Blanchfield. But let’s be real – this isn’t just about money. This weight miss raises serious questions about Barber’s preparation and could signal deeper issues in her camp.

What This Means for Blanchfield’s Title Shot Hopes

For Blanchfield, this creates an awkward situation. She made weight like a professional, coming in at 125.5 pounds, ready to solidify her case for a title shot against champion Alexa Grasso. Now, even with a win, there’s bound to be an asterisk next to this victory.

If you’re wondering how this affects the title picture, it’s complicated. A Blanchfield win still likely moves her into position as the #1 contender, but a Barber victory would be tainted by the weight miss, potentially delaying her own championship aspirations.

Weigh-In Chaos Beyond the Main Event

Barber wasn’t the only fighter struggling on the scales. The UFC Vegas 107 weigh-ins were messy across the board:

This continues a concerning trend we’ve seen in the UFC lately. Weight misses can completely derail fighters’ momentum and raise questions about professionalism. For a main event fighter like Barber, this is particularly disappointing.

Behind the Scenes: What Went Wrong?

While we don’t have official word from Barber’s camp yet, weight misses like this usually stem from one of several issues:

• Starting the weight cut too heavy
• Illness during fight week
• Miscalculations by the nutrition team
• Physiological factors making the cut harder than expected

For someone with championship aspirations like Barber, this is a significant setback that could affect her mentally heading into the fight.

What This Means for Saturday’s Fight

History shows that fighters who miss weight actually win more often than not. The theory is they’ve preserved more of their strength by not depleting themselves completely. Will this give Barber a physical advantage over Blanchfield?

On the flip side, the mental disadvantage of missing weight can’t be overlooked. The embarrassment, additional stress, and potential team tension could throw Barber off her game.

I expect Blanchfield to come in with an extra chip on her shoulder, determined to prove that professionalism pays off. This adds another fascinating layer to what was already one of the most anticipated women’s flyweight clashes of the year.

What’s Your Take?

Do you think Barber’s weight miss will affect her performance on Saturday night? Should fighters who miss weight be penalized more severely? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!

Stay tuned for full UFC Vegas 107 coverage this weekend as we see if “The Future” can overcome this pre-fight setback or if Blanchfield will capitalize and cement her position as the division’s top contender.

Source: UFC Vegas 107 official weigh-in results