Macy Barber’s absence left everyone scrambling for answers.
“The Future” was scheduled to fight Erin Branchfield in the UFC Vegas 107 main event on Saturday, but when the time came for the final battle at the summit, the summit was silent. Cageside commentators Brendan Fitzgerald, Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko broke the news that Barber wouldn’t compete and left a confused Brunchfield in her locker room to wonder what had happened.
At this point, there is a lack of details as to why Barber retreated at the last moment. This was Barber’s first fight since March 9, 2024, in almost 450 days, and she had been aiming to perform against Blanchfield, who poses medical issues in the past. It is unclear whether these same issues returned to haunt Barber on Saturday, but nonetheless, this is another missed opportunity for her.
See how Pro responded to social media news.
The main event has been cancelled!
Barber has several medical problems.Poor girl. It must be serious to have to get out of the fight just before a strike.
#ufcvegas107– Diana Bellbee (@dianabeta) June 1, 2025
I turned on my iPad to watch the final battle. They are broken news that Maysey Barber won’t fight. What the heck is going on! Who played combat sports?
– Derek Branson (@derekbrunson) June 1, 2025
They need to walk through Erin Branchfield and do a shadowbox or something. Cruel!!!
– Derek Branson (@derekbrunson) June 1, 2025