UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has received widespread support following the events at UFC Vegas 107.
Barber was scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield in the main event on Saturday night.
However, the anticipated matchup was canceled at the very last minute due to a medical issue involving Barber.
During the post-event press conference, Barber`s opponent, Erin Blanchfield, stated that Maycee Barber suffered a seizure backstage at UFC Vegas 107.
Maycee Barber Comments After UFC Vegas 107
On Sunday evening, Maycee Barber addressed the situation publicly for the first time since withdrawing from the event.
Known as ‘The Future’, she posted several images and videos showing her recent stay in a Las Vegas hospital.
“Not what I had planned for a Sunday post,” Barber wrote.
“Thank you everyone for the prayers & support. I owe an apology to the UFC, Mick Maynard, Dana White, Sean Shelby, and Erin Blanchfield.”
She concluded her message by adding, “P.S. my life isn`t messy; this is just a difficult situation. We`ll figure out what happened and I`ll return.”
Barber`s final comment appeared to be a response to earlier remarks from Blanchfield, who had described Barber`s ‘entire life as a mess’ and criticized her behavior as ‘super unprofessional’. It`s also worth noting that the day before the fight cancellation, Barber had missed weight for the first time in her UFC career.
UFC Fighters Offer Support
Maycee Barber’s health update on social media quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments.
Numerous prominent figures from the UFC roster, alongside fans, sent messages wishing the 125-pound fighter a speedy recovery.
UFC commentator Laura Sanko wrote, “Our health is the only thing that truly matters Maycee. Sending you lots of prayers.” MMA legend Miesha Tate also commented, “Get well Maycee.”
Retired bantamweight fighter Claudia Gadelha offered her support, stating, “When we are healthy we want a million things, when we are not healthy, we only want one thing. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, Maycee. Heal all of you.”
Popular UFC presenter Megan Olivi commented, “Take care of you, the whole person. Sending lots of prayers.”
Former strawweight contender Michelle Waterson added, “Heal up. Sending my love.”
UFC fighters Jeremy Stephens and Amanda Ribas also showed support by posting prayer emojis in the comments section.
Many others, including Cory McKenna and Adrian Yanez, simply showed their support by liking Barber’s widely seen Instagram post.
Gareth Pendleton