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UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Scrapped: Maycee Barber's Medical Emergency Throws Card into Chaos

The fight world was left stunned this weekend as the highly anticipated main event of UFC Vegas 107, featuring Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield, was canceled at the very last minute. The news broke just moments after ESPN aired the pre-fight feature, leaving fans and analysts alike in disbelief.

According to reports, Barber experienced a "last-minute medical issue" that prevented her from receiving medical clearance to compete. Blanchfield later revealed in an interview that UFC executive Hunter Campbell informed her that Barber had potentially suffered a seizure.

"We were told six minutes to the walkout," Blanchfield explained, highlighting the agonizingly late nature of the cancellation. "We already warmed up, I had pads, I was warming up with my training partner. I was literally ready to go. I feel like I could already smell the cage. I was ready, and then we just got the news."

This unfortunate incident follows a week already marred by challenges. Barber had previously missed weight by a half-pound, forfeiting 20% of her purse to Blanchfield. The weight miss had already cast a shadow of doubt over the fight's certainty.

Here's a quick rundown of the key details:

• Main Event: Maycee Barber vs. Erin Blanchfield – Canceled
• Reason: Maycee Barber suffered a "last-minute medical issue," potentially a seizure.
• Timing: The cancellation occurred just minutes before the scheduled walkout.
• Weight Issues: Barber missed weight prior to the event.

Blanchfield, understandably frustrated, expressed little interest in rescheduling the fight with Barber. "No, my coaches right away were like, ‘Don’t entertain her, she’s not on your level, super unprofessional,’" she stated emphatically. Blanchfield is now looking to secure a fight against another top-five opponent in the flyweight division.

Prior to the cancellation, Barber was riding a six-fight win streak, while Blanchfield was fresh off a victory against former champion Rose Namajunas. Both fighters are ranked in the top five of the UFC's women's flyweight division, and a win would have significantly boosted their chances for a title shot.

UFC Vegas 107 Results:

Despite the main event disappointment, the rest of the card delivered some exciting moments:

• Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot def. Ludovit Klein via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj def. Billy Ray Goff via submission (guillotine) at 3:16 of R1
• Light Heavyweight: Dustin Jacoby def. Bruno Lopes via KO (punches) at 1:50 of R1
• Women's Featherweight: Ketlen Vieira def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Middleweight: Zachary Reese def. Dusko Todorovic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Flyweight: Allan Nascimento def. Jafel Filho via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Lightweight: Jordan Leavitt def. Kurt Holobaugh via submission (anaconda choke) at 1:39 of R1
• Lightweight: Bolaji Oki def. Michael Aswell via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Women’s Strawweight: Alice Ardelean def. Rayanne dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

The cancellation of the main event raises serious concerns about Maycee Barber's health and future in the sport. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back in the Octagon when she is fully fit and cleared to compete. The focus now shifts to Erin Blanchfield, who will undoubtedly be eager to prove herself against another top contender.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/breaking-news/article/ufc-vegas-107-main-event-canceled-after-maycee-barber-suffers-possible-seizure-minutes-before-fight-034431105.html