Overview

• Barber missed weight by half a pound and suffered a backstage seizure on fight night, prompting UFC officials to cancel the main event.
• Blanchfield labeled Barber’s conduct unprofessional, called her “a complete mess” and said she won’t agree to a rematch.
• Barber was transported to a hospital immediately after the incident and later posted an apology on Instagram, pledging to address her health issues.
• The cancellation highlighted Barber’s history of medical withdrawals and led fellow fighters and commentators to send support as she recovers.
• With the headliner off, Blanchfield is seeking a new top-five opponent as UFC matchmakers prepare to reshuffle the women’s flyweight contenders list.