UFC Fight Night Blanchfield vs. Barber 5/31/25 – 31st May 2025 Full Show Online
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Date & Location:
Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Event: UFC Vegas 107
Fight Preview
The main event was set to feature a pivotal flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber. Blanchfield, ranked No. 4, was coming off a dominant win over former champion Rose Namajunas, while Barber, ranked No. 5, was on a six-fight win streak. The matchup was anticipated to have significant implications for the women’s flyweight title picture.
Fight Outcome
Minutes before the scheduled walkouts, the main event was abruptly canceled due to a medical emergency involving Maycee Barber. Reports indicated that Barber suffered a suspected seizure backstage, leading to her being deemed medically unfit to compete. This unprecedented situation left the UFC Apex without a scheduled main event.
Conclusion
The unexpected cancellation of the Blanchfield vs. Barber bout marked a rare and unfortunate occurrence in UFC history. While the co-main event proceeded as planned, the absence of the headline fight left fans and fighters alike disappointed. Erin Blanchfield expressed frustration over the situation, criticizing Barber’s professionalism and indicating a reluctance to reschedule the fight in the future.