Blanchfield, Barber to Headline UFC Fight Night May 31

Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, ranked No. 3 and No. 4 respectively in the UFC women's flyweight division, will headline UFC Fight Night on May 31 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This matchup is notable as it was initially scheduled for December 2021 but was postponed due to Barber's withdrawal. Both fighters have since solidified their contender status, with Blanchfield boasting a 7-1 record in the UFC and Barber on a six-fight winning streak. The women's flyweight landscape is evolving, especially with reigning strawweight champion Zhang Weili considering a move up in weight. Additionally, defending champion Valentina Shevchenko is set to defend her title against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 on May 10, which could set up future champion vs. champion scenarios. This highly anticipated bout adds excitement to an already compelling event lineup for May 31.