UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Cancelled: Pulled Minutes Before Walkout

BySaurav Chhabra

Fight fans were stunned Saturday night when the highly anticipated main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber was called off at the last moment.

What was expected to be a crucial fight in the women’s flyweight division never made it to the Octagon.

A Fight with Title Implications

Blanchfield, ranked No. 4, entered UFC Vegas 107 riding major momentum, including a recent win over Rose Namajunas. Barber, ranked No. 7 and on a six-fight win streak, was looking to solidify herself as a title contender.

The bout was being viewed as a likely eliminator for a future title shot.

Trouble Starts at the Scale

The first sign of trouble came during weigh-ins, when Maycee Barber missed weight by 0.5 pounds.

The bout was allowed to continue at a catchweight, but those watching closely noticed Barber looked visibly depleted during media appearances and faceoffs.

Concerns about the severity of her weight cut began to circulate.

Seizure Forces Last-Minute Cancellation

Just hours before the fight, things took a serious turn. According to multiple sources, Barber suffered a seizure backstage during warmups.

UFC medical staff immediately intervened and determined she was medically unfit to compete. The Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the cancellation was made in the interest of fighter safety.

What’s Next for Blanchfield and Barber?

Blanchfield did not compete and now awaits either a rescheduled bout or a new opponent. For Barber, the situation raises serious questions about her health, weight cutting, and how soon she’ll return to action.

The UFC has yet to announce how this will affect the flyweight title picture — but for now, the highly anticipated clash is on hold indefinitely.

Mixed Signals from Blanchfield

What confused fans even more was Blanchfield’s reaction after the cancellation.

Just moments after revealing that Barber had a seizure, she described her opponent as “unprofessional,” referencing the missed weight and implying poor preparation.

The contradiction sparked discussion across social media, with fans wondering: if a fighter has a legitimate medical emergency, is it fair to question their professionalism?

As of now, UFC has not confirmed whether the fight will be rescheduled. Blanchfield awaits a new matchup, while Barber’s future at 125 remains uncertain following the scary incident.

Saurav Chhabra fell in love with the UFC after stumbling upon the wild trash talk between McGregor and Khabib. Since 2022, he’s been hooked watching every event and writing about UFC news with passion and zero fluff.