UFC Vegas Main Event Canceled After‌ Maycee Barber Medical Emergency

‌ ‍ Updated June 01, 2025

The UFC‌ Vegas card experienced a meaningful setback when the main event between Erin blanchfield and Maycee⁣ Barber was called off moments before‌ it ⁤was scheduled‌ to begin. The cancellation stemmed from⁤ a medical emergency involving Barber, according to UFC officials.

The UFC card⁣ was already ‍considered a weaker event, and the last-minute cancellation‍ further disappointed fans. ⁢Barber’s missing weight ​on Friday had already ⁢cast doubt on the ⁢fight, but it was still officially on until the eleventh ⁢hour.

Minutes before the fighters were set to walk out, UFC ‌matchmaker‌ Hunter‍ Campbell informed Blanchfield that Barber⁤ was ​unable to compete due to⁢ a seizure. Blanchfield later⁣ referenced the situation in a post-fight interview, expressing her frustration wiht Barber’s weight miss ⁤and subsequent inability⁣ to fight.

The sudden⁢ cancellation throws Blanchfield’s next⁢ steps into question. one potential opponent ‌could be Natália Silva, currently the No. 1 contender for Valentina Shevchenko’s title. ‌However,there’s speculation that ‌Weili Zhang may​ move up to flyweight for a title shot against Shevchenko,potentially delaying Silva’s opportunity. Blanchfield could face Silva in the meantime.

The situation⁢ raises questions about Maycee Barber’s future in the flyweight division. If she struggles to make 125 pounds safely, a move to ⁣bantamweight might be necessary for her to continue her career. The women’s ‌bantamweight division could benefit from new talent.

What’s next

The UFC has not yet announced plans to reschedule the Blanchfield-Barber fight.The focus remains on Barber’s health and recovery. Meanwhile, Blanchfield will likely seek a⁣ new opponent as she aims to⁣ climb the ⁢flyweight rankings and pursue a title shot in future UFC events.