Maycee Barber faced a medical emergency before her fight at UFC Vegas 107 against Erin Blanchfield, showcasing her determination to fight despite health risks. Her coach, Cody Donovan, emphasized that Barber did not withdraw but instead insisted on fighting, prompting the coaching staff to intervene for her safety. Though details about her health issue remain undisclosed, it was reported that Barber may have suffered a seizure. The fight was called off just before the walkouts, with Blanchfield receiving her purse due to the circumstances, highlighting the complexities of health and competition in sports.
For the record, Maycee did not pull out of her fight. She refused to surrender in spite of what has happening to her medically. As a coaching staff, we decided to call the doctor in. Even as she begged us not to. What we saw was just too dangerous. I am proud of the bravery she showed in the face of a medical emergency. Most fighters would have ran for the door. When they tell the story of Maycee Barber, this will be the Goliath that she got to overcome on her road to greatness. God is good.
Ultimately, Barber's fight with Erin Blanchfield was called off moments before walkouts were set to begin. While neither Barber nor her team has revealed the specifics behind the medical issues that forced her out of the bout, Blanchfield said she was told that her opponent suffered a seizure.
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