Following a dramatic turn of events at UFC Vegas 107, flyweight contender Maycee Barber has been flooded with support from fans and fellow fighters. Originally scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield in the main event on Saturday night, Barber's fight was abruptly canceled due to a medical issue just moments before the matchup was set to begin. Reports indicate that during the event, Barber experienced a seizure backstage, raising concerns about her health.
In response to the unexpected cancellation, Maycee Barber took to social media on Sunday evening to share her thoughts for the first time since her withdrawal from UFC Vegas 107. In a heartfelt message accompanied by several pictures and videos from her hospital stay in Las Vegas, Barber expressed her gratitude to fans and supporters. “Not what I had planned for a Sunday post,” she wrote. “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 further addressed the rumors surrounding her health, stating, “PS my life is not messy; this is just a bad hand. We will get to the bottom of it all and be back.” This message was a direct response to Blanchfield’s comments, which suggested that Barber’s “entire life is a mess,” as she criticized her rival's actions as ‘super unprofessional’ following the incident.
Maycee Barber's health update quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments on social media, highlighting the unity within the UFC community. Numerous UFC stars joined fans in expressing their support for the 125-pound fighter. UFC commentator Laura Sanko wrote, “Our health is the only thing that truly matters, Maycee. Sending you lots of prayers.” Meanwhile, MMA veteran Miesha Tate chimed in with, “Get well, Maycee.”
Retired bantamweight Claudia Gadelha shared her wisdom, stating, “When we are healthy, we want a million things; when we are not healthy, we only want one thing. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, Maycee. Heal all of you.”
Other notable figures in the UFC, including Megan Olivi and Michelle Waterson, also offered their well-wishes. Olivi commented, “Take care of you, the whole person. Sending lots of prayers,” while Waterson posted, “Heal up. Sending my love.” Additionally, fighters Jeremy Stephens and Amanda Ribas expressed their support with praying emojis, and many others, such as Cory McKenna and Adrian Yanez, showed their solidarity by liking Barber’s viral Instagram post.
As Maycee Barber focuses on her recovery, the overwhelming support from the UFC community serves as a reminder of the camaraderie and compassion that exists within the sport. Fans and fighters alike are eagerly awaiting her return to the octagon, hoping to see her back in action soon. Barber's journey through this challenging time highlights the importance of health and well-being in the world of mixed martial arts.
