Maycee Barber Health Update: More Tests Needed | UFC News
- Maycee Barber, a top-ranked UFC flyweight, was forced to withdraw from her main event fight against erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas due to a...
- The timing of the incident led to some confusion, as the UFC had already aired a video package promoting the Barber vs. Blanchfield matchup.
- "There was an event that happened in the back when I was warming up, and the doctor, the commissioners, everybody saw it...
Maycee Barber’s highly anticipated UFC Fight Night bout against Erin Blanchfield was abruptly canceled due to a medical emergency, as revealed in a recent update.The top-ranked flyweight experienced a complication during warm-ups, leading to hospitalization and subsequent discharge. the UFC is now coordinating with specialists to understand the root cause of the incident, which the fighter described as potentially involving her autonomic nervous system. This medical emergency further stalls Barber’s return to the UFC. The medical issue, similar to an earlier one in 2024, necessitates more tests before a clear diagnosis. The fighter is understandably frustrated but remains optimistic and grateful. News Directory 3 is closely following this developing story. Discover what’s next for Barber and her fighting career.
Maycee barber’s UFC Fight Night Bout Canceled Due to Medical Emergency
Updated June 4, 2025
Maycee Barber, a top-ranked UFC flyweight, was forced to withdraw from her main event fight against erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas due to a medical emergency that occurred shortly before she was scheduled to enter the Octagon. The No. 4-ranked Barber (14-2) saeid Tuesday that the cancellation stemmed from a complication during her warmups.
The timing of the incident led to some confusion, as the UFC had already aired a video package promoting the Barber vs. Blanchfield matchup. Blanchfield (13-2) told reporters she was initially informed that Barber had suffered a seizure, but Barber stated that the exact nature of the event is still under inquiry.
“We’re not entirely sure [what happened],” Barber said. “There was an event that happened in the back when I was warming up, and the doctor, the commissioners, everybody saw it… It looked like my autonomic nervous system might have been having an issue, it looked like a ‘pseudo-seizure,’ is what I was told, but I don’t have an answer. We need to run more tests.”
Barber, 27, indicated she felt well before the issue arose. Although she missed weight by half a pound the previous day, she said the weight cut felt normal.She was hospitalized Saturday and released Monday. This is not the first time Barber has faced unexplained medical issues; she was also hospitalized in 2024 for a condition that doctors have yet to fully diagnose. This medical emergency further delays her return to the UFC, as she hasn’t fought as March 2024 and had to withdraw from a july 2024 fight against Rose Namajunas.
The UFC is actively assisting Barber in consulting with specialists to determine the cause of the medical event. A timetable for her return to fighting remains uncertain.Despite her frustration,Barber expressed gratitude for her well-being.
“I see people commenting, ‘Oh, I’m glad it happened to her and not to someone who is relevant,’ and I feel that’s pretty heartless,” Barber said. “I wouldn’t wish that on anybody. I wouldn’t wish this situation, this unknown, on anybody… It was never part of my dream to get there to fight night and not walk out — to disappoint so many people and myself, it’s tough.”
What’s next
Barber will undergo further testing with specialists to determine the cause of the medical issue and develop a plan for her return to competition. The UFC is supporting her during this process.