Maycee Barber`s unexpected withdrawal caused considerable confusion at UFC Vegas 107. Scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield in the planned main event on Saturday, the fight did not proceed as anticipated.
Just before the final bout was set to begin, cageside commentators Brendan Fitzgerald, Daniel Cormier, and Laura Sanko were tasked with announcing Barber`s last-minute decision not to compete. This left her opponent, Erin Blanchfield, waiting in her locker room and understandably bewildered by the turn of events.
Details surrounding the precise reasons for Barber`s sudden withdrawal are currently limited. This fight was particularly significant for “The Future,” as it would have marked her return to the octagon after a lengthy absence since March 9, 2024. Barber had previously been dealing with medical issues, and it remains unclear whether these factors contributed to her inability to compete on Saturday night. Regardless of the cause, the withdrawal represents another significant missed opportunity in her career.
