Erin Blanchfield Aims to Shape Division’s Future Against Maycee Barber

Flyweight Looks To Continue Her March Forward In Saturday's Main Event

The path to a UFC championship comes in many different forms. Some fighters carve their way through on an undefeated streak like Khamzat Chimaev, who marched past opponents in dominant fashion to cement a title opportunity. Other fighters rise by enduring hard-fought battles, clawing their way back to the top from losses, with women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko’s relentless pursuit of greatness showcasing that aspect. Then there are those who redefine their legacy with late career surges, as seen recently with Belal Muhammad, who overcame early inconsistency to eventually claim the belt.

For Erin Blanchfield,…