The sudden absence of Maycee Barber from her scheduled bout caused widespread confusion among onlookers and participants.
“The Future” was set to compete against Erin Blanchfield in the highly anticipated main event of Saturday`s UFC Vegas 107. However, silence fell over the APEX facility when the time arrived for the night`s final fight. The broadcast team, including Brendan Fitzgerald, Daniel Cormier, and Laura Sanko, were left to deliver the news of Barber`s inability to compete, leaving a visibly bewildered Erin Blanchfield in her locker room questioning the turn of events.
Specific details regarding the reason for Barber`s last-second withdrawal remain scarce. This planned appearance was intended as Barber`s return to the octagon following a significant layoff since March 9, 2024, a period spanning nearly 450 days. Her goal was to deliver a performance against Blanchfield that would put her past medical issues firmly behind her. It is currently unknown whether those same health concerns contributed to Saturday`s withdrawal, but regardless of the cause, this unfortunate incident marks another missed opportunity in her career.
