UFC women's flyweight contender Maycee Barber recently shared her thoughts on Erin Blanchfield's post-event remarks following the unexpected events that unfolded during UFC Vegas 107. The highly anticipated main event featuring the top five UFC flyweight contenders was set to be a thrilling showdown. However, just moments before they were scheduled to enter the Octagon, a medical emergency struck Barber's side, leading to a chaotic situation.
As the atmosphere buzzed with excitement at the UFC Apex, viewers and live spectators were left bewildered when neither Blanchfield nor Barber walked out as expected. The confusion escalated as the UFC Vegas 107 broadcast team scrambled to uncover the reasons behind this delay. It was soon confirmed that Barber had experienced a medical issue backstage, resulting in the immediate cancellation of the fight. This unprecedented turn of events marked a strange conclusion to what was supposed to be a thrilling night in the UFC.
Following the shocking announcement, Maycee Barber was quickly transported to a local hospital after reportedly suffering a seizure. Meanwhile, Erin Blanchfield did not hold back in her reaction to the fight's cancellation. Hours prior to the event, she had predicted that Barber might withdraw, and in the aftermath, she criticized Barber's professionalism, stating her rival's “entire life is a mess.”
Almost 24 hours after the incident at UFC Vegas 107, Maycee Barber took to social media to reassure her fans about her health and to respond to Blanchfield's critical comments. In her Instagram post, she addressed her supporters, stating, “Not what I had planned for a Sunday post. Thank you to everyone for the prayers & support. I owe an apology to the UFC, Mick Maynard, Dana White, Sean Shelby, and Erin Blanchfield.”
Barber's post also included a message aimed at Blanchfield, refuting her claim about Barber's chaotic life. “PS my life is not messy this is just a bad hand. We will get to the bottom of it all and be back,” she concluded, emphasizing her determination to return to the Octagon.
It’s worth noting that just hours before her withdrawal from UFC Vegas 107, Maycee Barber missed weight for the first time in her UFC career, coming in 1.5 pounds over the limit. Following the cancellation of the fight, Blanchfield dismissed the possibility of rescheduling, suggesting that Barber consider a full-time move to the bantamweight division. However, Barber’s recent remarks indicate that she has no immediate plans to make such a drastic change in her fighting career.
The unusual circumstances surrounding Maycee Barber's last-minute withdrawal were not the only odd occurrences at UFC Vegas 107. Several fighters, including flyweight Allan Nascimento, missed weight. Additionally, a welterweight fight between Andreas Gustafsson and Trevin Giles was canceled after Giles reportedly suffered a head injury while cutting weight. Gustafsson is now set to face Khaos Williams at UFC 316 this Saturday in Newark.
As the dust settles from UFC Vegas 107, all eyes remain on Maycee Barber and her journey back to the Octagon, as fans and analysts alike await her next move in the competitive UFC women’s flyweight division.
