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UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Called Off as Maycee Barber Suffers Seizure

Erin Blanchfield has declined to rebook the bout following Barber’s seizure, leaving the UFC to seek a new top-five challenger.

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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 not medically cleared to compete after experiencing a seizure just minutes before the scheduled walkout at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
  • Barber missed weight at 126.5 pounds on May 30, forfeiting 20% of her purse when the fight was initially approved as a catchweight bout.
  • Barber’s ongoing health struggles date back to early 2024, including an undisclosed nine-day hospitalization and an Epstein-Barr virus diagnosis.
  • Erin Blanchfield labeled Barber’s late withdrawal “super unprofessional” and refused any rematch, calling on the UFC for a different top-five opponent.
  • The sudden cancellation left fans and commentators in confusion and forced the UFC to pivot to booking Blanchfield against another leading contender.