Event Termination in UFC Main: Unexpected Emergency Causes Last-Minute Cancellation
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UFC's weekend's circus just got wilder, mate!
The Vegas showdown between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber proved to be a dud, with the main event getting nixed at the last minute. Prior to the event, it was already shaping up to be one of the weakest cards of the year, leaving fans somewhat disappointed.
Barber's weight miss on Friday morning cast a dark cloud over the fight, but officially it was still on the schedule. Minutes before the walkout, UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell informed Blanchfield that the fight was canceled, citing Barber's apparent seizure.
Blanchfield apparently hasn't shed a tear for Barber, taking a cold hearted jab at her opponent in her post-fight interview. Here's a quick peek at the heated discussion:
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There are some whispers around that Barber's situation wasn't entirely genuine, but Blanchfield likely doesn't have the inside scoop. She obviously wasn't happy about Barber's weight miss on Friday, and her displeasure grew when Barber failed to show up on Saturday night.
Hopefully, Barber is recovering well, and there's a chance she could bounce back and return to the ring. If she's unable to make the 125-pound weight class healthily, this could be a sign that she needs to move up to bantamweight if she wants to continue her career.
The UFC's women's bantamweight division could certainly benefit from some fresh blood beneath champions Julianna Peña, Kayla Harrison, and Amanda Nunes' shadows. Maybe a revitalized Barber could stir things up a bit. As for Blanchfield, she'll likely move on to the next challenge. She could face Natália Silva next. Silva is the No. 1 contender for Valentina Shevchenko's title, but there's a strong belief that UFC women's strawweight champion Weili Zhang is moving up to flyweight to challenge Shevchenko.
Weili's dominance means she'll likely get a shot first, leaving Silva to either wait it out or face Blanchfield. We'll have to see how things pan out in the coming months.
Here's a quick rundown of all the UFC action from Saturday night:
- Mateusz Gamrot beats Ľudovít Klein via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)
- Ramiz Brahimaj submits Billy Ray Goff via guillotine choke at 3:16 of Round 1
- Dustin Jacoby KOs Bruno Lopes at 1:50 of Round 1, landing a punch from afar
- Ketlen Vieira edges out Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Zachary Reese beats Duško Todorović via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
- Allan Nascimento defeats Jafel Filho via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
- Jordan Leavitt submits Kurt Holobaugh via anaconda choke at 1:39 of Round 1, while on the ground
- Bolaji Oki bests Michael Aswell via unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
- Alice Ardelean beats Rayanne dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Tonight's UFC event, despite initial hype, ended up being a mixed bag due to the cancellation of the fight between Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield. This incident has stirred up discussions in the world of mixed-martial-arts sports.
If Maycee Barber needs to move up to the bantamweight division to continue her career, she could bring some fresh blood and potentially create excitement in the UFC's women's bantamweight division. Meanwhile, Erin Blanchfield might face Natália Silva in her next fight, with potential implications for the UFC women's strawweight and flyweight titles.
Hopefully, the UFC's weekend's circus recovers its rhythm, providing fans with the exciting fights they've come to expect in the world of sports and mixed-martial-arts.
