Blanchfield was critical of her rival in the immediate aftermath of the cancellation, calling Barber unprofessional. Barber also missed weight by a half-pound for the bout, tipping the scales at 126.5 pounds the day prior, which added fuel to Blanchfield's pre-fight concerns of Barber making the fight.

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Erin Blanchfield pins Miranda Maverick to the mat during UFC 269 at T-Mobile Arena.