The UFC Vegas 107 weigh-ins ended on a troubled note as Maycee Barber failed to make weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield. Barber weighed in at 126.5 pounds, exceeding the flyweight limit despite the one-pound allowance for non-title fights, while Blanchfield hit the target at 125 pounds. The fight is set to proceed at a catchweight, with Barber forfeiting 20 percent of her purse as a penalty, according to UFC officials confirmed by MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck.
Implications for championship hopes amid weight miss
Blanchfield and Barber were expected to headline the event from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, both ranked as top contenders, positioned at No. 4 and No. 7 respectively in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. However, Barber’s failure to make weight could have negative consequences on her title aspirations, regardless of the fight’s outcome. The weigh-in difficulties have cast a shadow over what was anticipated to be a key matchup for the flyweight division’s future challengers.
Additional weigh-in issues and fight cancellation on the card
Aside from Barber, Allan Nascimento also missed weight, coming in at 127.5 pounds for his flyweight bout, 1.5 pounds over the limit. Moreover, a 180-pound catchweight matchup between Trevin Giles and Andreas Gustafsson was canceled due to Giles’ injury. Giles had accepted the fight on short notice, stepping in for Jeremiah Wells with less than a week to prepare.
Successful weigh-ins highlight other key bouts
The lightweight co-main event featured Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein, both making the 156-pound mark without issue. Other fighters on the main and preliminary cards also made weight, ensuring their bouts could proceed as planned. Below are the main card and preliminary card weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 107.
Complete weigh-in results for UFC Vegas 107
Main Card (ESPN, ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET):
Maycee Barber (126.5)* vs. Erin Blanchfield (125)
Mateusz Gamrot (156) vs. Ludovit Klein (156)
Billy Ray Goff (170) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (171)
Dustin Jacoby (205) vs. Bruno Lopes (206)
Ketlen Vieira (146) vs. Macy Chiasson (144)
Zachary Reese (185) vs. Dusko Todorovic (186)
Preliminary Card (ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET):
Jafel Filho (126) vs. Allan Nascimento (127.5)*
Kurt Holobaugh (156) vs. Jordan Leavitt (155.5)
Bolaji Oki (155.5) vs. Michael Aswell (155)
Rayanne dos Santos (116) vs. Alice Ardelean (115.5)
* Barbers missed weight and will lose 20 percent of her purse as penalty; the fight with Blanchfield continues at catchweight.
** Allan Nascimento also missed weight.
A scheduled 180-pound catchweight bout between Trevin Giles and Andreas Gustafsson was canceled due to Giles’ injury.
Potential impact on UFC Vegas 107 and fighters’ careers
The weight mishaps at UFC Vegas 107 highlight the challenges fighters face in making weight under pressure, particularly when competing for significant ranking positions. Barber’s miss, in particular, may hinder her momentum toward a championship opportunity, affecting her standing among the flyweight contenders. Meanwhile, the cancellation of Giles’ fight leaves a gap in the preliminary card, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of matchups on short notice. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how these developments influence the event and the fighters’ paths moving forward.