The headline fight between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber at Saturday’s UFC event was scrapped when Barber was declared medically unfit to compete.

Brendan Fitzgerald announced the cancellation after a pre-fight video package, leaving fans disappointed. This marks a rare instance of a main event being called off at the last minute.

The specific reason for Barber’s medical disqualification remains unclear. The broadcast team mentioned that she had been dealing with undiagnosed medical issues for the past year.

Megan Olivi interviewed Blanchfield after the cancellation. Blanchfield expressed her frustration and disinterest in facing Barber in the future, citing Barber’s previous weight miss and the subsequent cancellation as reasons for her disappointment.

The UFC’s next steps for Blanchfield are yet to be announced.

Gamrot Outclasses Klein in Lightweight Contest

Mateusz Gamrot secured a unanimous decision victory against Ľudovit Klein, showcasing his superior grappling skills. Klein, however, proved his potential to compete with top-tier fighters in the division.

Gamrot dominated the first two rounds with his grappling, controlling Klein on the ground. while Klein had moments of success in the third round, Gamrot’s timely takedown secured his win.

Gamrot just has such a refined, polished grappling game that is considerably better than anything Klein had faced to this point.

Despite the loss,Klein demonstrated his ability to hang with higher-ranked opponents,suggesting he may soon break into the top 15.

Vieira and Jacoby Shine on Main Card

Ketlen Vieira defeated Macy Chiasson by unanimous decision in a bantamweight clash. Dustin Jacoby secured a swift victory over Bruno Lopes with a second-straight stoppage.

Vieira’s win was crucial, especially after weight management issues forced the fight to be shifted to the featherweight division. While a title shot may not be immediate,this win keeps her in contention.

Jacoby’s knockout of Lopes in under two minutes further solidifies his position as a seasoned veteran in the division. He expressed his desire to re-enter the rankings, a goal within reach after his recent performances.