Blanchfield vs. Barber: Star Clash at UFC Fight Night
The world of mixed martial arts is gearing up for a stellar showdown this Saturday night. Two of the most promising prospects in the women’s flyweight division, Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, will face off in the main event of UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.Blanchfield, currently at the top of the division, comes to this fight after defeating former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision in her last fight. In addition, Blanchfield led the ranking of the top 25 fighters under 25 years old last year.
For her part, Barber, who is not in the current ranking, has shown a great performance by winning her last six fights. Her most recent victory was against Kaylyn Cerminara, also by unanimous decision, at UFC 299. Barber was in the top 25 of female fighters under 25 in December 2022.
Analysis and Predictions
To analyze this exciting match, we have consulted UFC experts and former champions. Din Thomas and Anthony Smith shared their predictions on the main event.
I think Blanchfield will look good at first, but Barber is the most aggressive person I’ve seen fight or train. She does things to people just because it hurts them. She used this phrase once, and I stole it and now I use it with my daughter’s wrestling. Barber said: ‘The meaner you are, the easier it is.’ That’s the mentality she uses and it works.
Anthony Smith
I think it will be very entertaining and competitive during the first rounds, but Blanchfield’s systematic approach to stopping a fighter like Barber will make the difference. Blanchfield will stop Barber, get on her back, and finish her with a choke.
Din Thomas
Betting Analysis
The betting expert analyzes the possibilities of this fight.After a long period of inactivity due to an injury, Barber returns directly against Blanchfield. The winner of this fight will be positioned to contend for the title.
The key to this fight will be determining if Barber can defend Blanchfield’s takedown attempts and get back up once she’s been taken to the mat. It is anticipated that Blanchfield, with her endurance and ability to take the fight to the ground, could prevail.
To maximize profits, it is recommended to bet on Blanchfield’s victory and for the fight to last longer than 1.5 rounds.
Predictions for the Rest of the Box Office
The expert also shares their favorite bets for other fights on the card:
Light Heavyweight: Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes
Jacoby’s victory is predicted. Jacoby, after an impressive knockout over Vitor Petrino, will face Lopes, who comes from winning by decision. It is expected that Jacoby will use his mobility to overcome Lopes.
Middleweight: Zachary Reese vs. Duško Todorović
It is anticipated that Reese will win before the distance. Todorović, after a streak of defeats, faces an opponent with greater power and submission skills. It is recommended to bet on Reese’s victory by KO/TKO.Agreed Weight: Trevin Giles vs. Andreas GustafssonGustafsson’s victory is predicted. After a knockout victory in the “Dana White’s Contender Series”, Gustafsson will make his UFC debut against Giles, who comes to this fight with a three-loss streak. Gustafsson is expected to dominate the fight.
