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Erin Blanchfield initially criticized Maycee Barber for unprofessional behavior after Barber's medical issue led to the cancellation of their UFC Vegas 107 fight, but later clarified her comments, acknowledging Barber's health issues and expressing openness to a future bout if Barber's activity improves.
Maycee Barber withdrew from UFC Vegas 107's main event due to a medical issue, later revealed to be a seizure, leading to a bizarre event ending. Barber addressed her health and responded to Blanchfield's critical remarks, emphasizing her intention to recover and return to fighting. The event was marked by multiple weight misses and fight cancellations, highlighting a chaotic fight week.
The UFC women's flyweight main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber was canceled last minute after Barber suffered a seizure backstage, leading Blanchfield to criticize Barber's professionalism and reject a rematch, as the fight was a key division bout with both fighters ranked in the top five.
Erin Blanchfield predicted Maycee Barber's withdrawal from UFC Vegas 107 due to health issues, which was confirmed when Barber was medically disqualified just minutes before the fight, leading to a canceled main event and Blanchfield receiving her purse without fighting.
Erin Blanchfield expressed strong criticism of Maycee Barber after their UFC Vegas 107 main event was canceled just before the fight due to Barber not being medically cleared, citing Barber's personal issues and missed weight as reasons for her disappointment and stating she won't fight Barber again, focusing instead on advancing her career toward a title shot.
Erin Blanchfield expressed strong criticism of Maycee Barber after their UFC Vegas 107 main event was canceled just before the fight due to Barber not being medically cleared, citing Barber's personal issues and missed weight, and stating she won't fight Barber again, focusing instead on advancing her career toward a title shot.
Maycee Barber's scheduled UFC on ESPN 68 fight against Erin Blanchfield was canceled due to Barber suffering a seizure moments before the bout, prompting shock and concern from the MMA community.
The UFC Vegas 107 main event between Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield was canceled last minute after Barber suffered a possible seizure, just minutes before the fight, due to a last-minute medical issue.
Erin Blanchfield made weight for her UFC fight, but Maycee Barber missed weight by a small margin and will forfeit part of her purse; Barber, returning after 15 months with a six-fight win streak, is an underdog in the bout.
At the UFC on ESPN 68 weigh-ins, Maycee Barber and Allan Nascimento missed weight, with Barber nearly causing event disruption, while other fighters made weight successfully; some bouts were affected by injuries and weight issues.
Erin Blanchfield suffered a one-sided decision loss to Manon Fiorot at UFC Atlantic City, but remains optimistic about her future in the UFC, expressing determination to come back stronger after the setback. Despite the defeat, Blanchfield's previous successes in the octagon indicate her potential for future accomplishments in the flyweight division.
Manon Fiorot improves to 7-0 in the UFC with a dominant performance over Erin Blanchfield, solidifying her status as the next No. 1 contender for the flyweight title. Fiorot's striking and physicality proved too much for Blanchfield, as she landed cleaner strikes and thwarted takedown attempts enroute to a unanimous 50-45 judges' decision. With a likely title shot on the horizon, Fiorot is ready to face the winner of the championship trilogy match between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
Manon Fiorot dominated Erin Blanchfield in a UFC headliner, showcasing exceptional wrestling and takedown defense to secure a unanimous decision win and potentially earn a title shot at 125 pounds. UFC fighters reacted to Fiorot's victory, with some praising her performance and others critiquing Blanchfield's approach.
UFC Atlantic City is set to feature a high-stakes main event to determine the next challenger for the flyweight title, with other compelling matchups including Chris Weidman's return from a 1-4 slump and Vicente Luque facing a wild-card challenge in Joaquin Buckley. Erin Blanchfield is expected to face her toughest test yet against Manon Fiorot, while other intriguing matchups are also on the card.
UFC Atlantic City featured a main event clash between flyweight contenders Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot, with both fighters entering the octagon on six-fight winning streaks. The co-main event saw welterweights Vicente Luque and Joaquin Buckley face off in a thrilling showdown. The event also included a stacked main card and preliminary card, with notable matchups such as Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva and Nate Landwehr vs. Jamall Emmers.