Erin Blanchfield doubts Zhang Weili finds success at flyweight: ‘I don’t really see her even being top 5 at 125’

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Erin Blanchfield hopes a statement win over Maycee Barber at UFC Vegas 107 puts her in title contention, but the line to get to reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko might get a little longer if strawweight queen Zhang Weili decides to move to 125 pounds.

Following Shevchenko’s unanimous decision win over Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, Zhang wasted no time offering a congratulations along with a statement hinting at her pursuit of a second...