This Saturday, a significant women’s flyweight bout takes center stage at UFC Vegas 107, taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event features No. 4 ranked Erin Blanchfield, who holds a professional record of 13 wins and 2 losses, facing off against No. 5 ranked Maycee Barber, boasting 14 wins and 2 losses. The winner of this matchup will enhance their chances of securing a title shot in the increasingly competitive flyweight division.
On the eve of the fight, both fighters officially weighed in. Blanchfield came in at 125 pounds, making weight comfortably for the flyweight limit. In contrast, Barber weighed in at 126.5 pounds, which is half a pound over the division limit, marking her second consecutive weigh-in miss. This situation could impact her fight strategy and potential title opportunities moving forward.
The event is set to air on ESPN+ starting at 9 p.m. ET, showcasing a card filled with exciting matchups. The main card includes several notable fights: Mateusz Gamrot will take on Ludovit Klein, both weighing in at 156 pounds. Ramiz Brahimaj faces Billy Ray Goff, with Brahimaj at 171 pounds and Goff at 170. Light heavyweight contenders Dustin Jacoby and Bruno Lopes will meet, weighing in at 205 and 206 pounds, respectively.
Another intriguing matchup features Macy Chiasson moving to the featherweight division, weighing 144 pounds, to take on Ketlen Vieira, who came in at 146 pounds. This shift to featherweight allows Chiasson a new opportunity after competing in the bantamweight category. Furthermore, Dusko Todorovic will compete against Zachary Reese, with weights of 186 and 185 pounds, respectively.
Before the main card, the preliminary bouts will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Notable prelim matchups include Jafel Filho against Allan Nascimento. Filho weighed in at 126 pounds, while Nascimento missed weight, coming in at 127.5 pounds. Kurt Holobaugh will face Jordan Leavitt, both of whom successfully made the lightweight limit, weighing 156 and 155.5 pounds, respectively.
Unfortunately, the fight between Trevin Giles and Andreas Gustafsson has been canceled due to an injury sustained by Giles, creating a vacancy in the preliminary card. Meanwhile, the matchup of Michael Aswell versus Bolaji Oki will proceed with Aswell weighing in at 155 pounds and Oki at 155.5 pounds. Lastly, Alice Ardelean faces Rayanne Dos Santos at strawweight, with Ardelean weighing 115.5 pounds and Dos Santos at 116 pounds.
This card is crucial for the flyweight division, particularly with the implications this main event carries for Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber. Fans can expect a night filled with high stakes and intense competition as these fighters seek to secure their pathway to a potential title shot. Tune in to discover who will emerge victorious at UFC Vegas 107, with Blanchfield and Barber leading the charge.
