UFC Fight Night: Late Cancellation & Key Takeaways
- A medical issue sidelined Maycee Barber, resulting in the cancellation of her highly anticipated main event fight against Erin Blanchfield at UFC fight Night.
- The broadcast team clarified that Barber was not medically cleared to compete,citing unspecified medical issues that have kept her sidelined for the past year.
- Blanchfield, speaking after the cancellation, expressed her disappointment and disinterest in rescheduling the fight with Barber.
UFC Fight Night delivered a night of decisive victories, but the main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber was canceled due to a last-minute medical issue for Barber. Mateusz Gamrot showcased his grappling prowess to defeat Ľudovit Klein by unanimous decision, while Ketlen Vieira secured a victory over Macy Chiasson, also by unanimous decision. Dustin jacoby’s powerful TKO and Ramiz Brahimaj’s first-round finish were among the night’s highlights. Discover the key takeaways from the event and the reactions of the fighters. News Directory 3 has the details. Will Blanchfield get a new opponent? What are the fight implications for Gamrot and Vieira? Discover what’s next for these athletes and the UFC landscape.
UFC fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Scrapped; Gamrot, Vieira Victorious
Updated June 01, 2025
A medical issue sidelined Maycee Barber, resulting in the cancellation of her highly anticipated main event fight against Erin Blanchfield at UFC fight Night. The declaration came just before the fighters were set to enter the Octagon.
The broadcast team clarified that Barber was not medically cleared to compete,citing unspecified medical issues that have kept her sidelined for the past year. details surrounding the specific issue remain undisclosed.
Blanchfield, speaking after the cancellation, expressed her disappointment and disinterest in rescheduling the fight with Barber. She cited Barber’s previous weight miss and the subsequent cancellation as reasons for her stance.
In other action, Mateusz Gamrot, a top 10 lightweight, secured a unanimous decision victory over Ľudovit Klein. Gamrot relied on his grappling skills, controlling Klein on the ground for extended periods.Klein had moments of success,particularly in the third round,but Gamrot’s experience and technique proved decisive.
Ketlen Vieira earned a unanimous decision win against Macy Chiasson in a bantamweight clash, though the fight was contested at featherweight due to Vieira’s weight management issues.Vieira out-struck Chiasson in the first round and controlled the grappling exchanges in the subsequent rounds.
Dustin jacoby delivered a swift TKO victory over Bruno Lopes in under two minutes. Jacoby wobbled lopes early with a jab and quickly capitalized, securing the finish against the fence. The win marks Jacoby’s second consecutive stoppage victory over a Brazilian opponent.
Ramiz Brahimaj continued his extraordinary run, securing a first-round submission win over Billy Ray Goff with a guillotine choke. This marks Brahimaj’s second straight first-round finish.
Zachary reese emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Dusko todorovic, while Allan Nascimento defeated Jafel Filho by unanimous decision. Jordan Leavitt marked his return with a quick submission win over Kurt Holobaugh, and Bolaji Oki secured a decision victory over Michael aswell.
alice Ardelean defeated Rayanne dos Santos in the opening bout of the card.
What’s next
The UFC will likely seek a new opponent for Blanchfield. Further details regarding Barber’s medical condition are expected to be released soon. Gamrot and Vieira will look to build on their victories and climb further in their respective divisions.