UFC Flyweight Maycee Barber Withdraws From Vegas Main Event After Medical Emergency

Maycee Barber was forced to withdraw moments before her UFC Vegas 107 main event fight against Erin Blanchfield due to a medical emergency reportedly involving seizures. The cancellation followed Barber missing weight by half a pound the day before, and she later revealed she had multiple health issues including pneumonia, strep, staph, and Epstein-Barr virus infection. Barber apologized to the UFC and Blanchfield, stating that her life was not messy but she was dealt a bad hand and promised to return after getting to the bottom of her health problems. Blanchfield was unsympathetic, criticizing Barber's professionalism and stating she needed to fix her life and consider fighting in another division, even expressing reluctance to fight Barber again. Barber shared hospital photos on social media and received widespread support from fans and UFC personalities wishing her a speedy recovery. The incident has spotlighted Barber's ongoing health struggles and the tension between the two top flyweight contenders.