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Last-Minute Medical Emergency Cancels Blanchfield-Barber UFC Main Event

Erin Blanchfield was told seconds before her walkout that Barber suffered a medical emergency, prompting her to decline a rebooking.

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Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber were supposed to face off in 2021, but Barber couldn’t compete due to unknown reasons.
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Overview

  • Maycee Barber was pulled from the UFC Vegas 107 headliner after reportedly suffering a backstage seizure and failing to be cleared by doctors.
  • Barber had missed weight on Friday at 126.5 pounds, accepted a catchweight bout and forfeited 20 percent of her purse to Erin Blanchfield.
  • Erin Blanchfield learned of the cancellation from UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell moments before her walkout and said she was in disbelief.
  • Blanchfield has refused to reschedule the fight with Barber, indicating she will pursue another top-five opponent in a five-round contest.
  • The abrupt cancellation has renewed focus on Barber’s history of serious health issues, including extended hospital stays and an Epstein-Barr virus diagnosis.