UFC Vegas 96 is right down to a complete of 11 bouts following the cancelation of a featherweight contest between Zygimantas Ramaska and Nathan Fletcher.
Ramaska (9-2 MMA) and Fletcher (8-1 MMA) was imagined to function the second bout of tonight’s televised prelims on ESPN+. Sadly for battle followers, the bout has been canceled on account of an undisclosed medical challenge on Fletcher’s half.
The disappointing announcement was made on the graduation of tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 broadcast.
Zygimintas Ramaska vs Nathan Fletcher is OFF of tonights card, per the UFC broadcast. 😞#MMA #UFC #UFCVegas96 pic.twitter.com/Y7x38hrK1M
— MMA Frenzy (@mma_frenzy) August 24, 2024
Zygimantas Ramaska was imagined to be making his Octagon debut this night, however now that should wait. The Lithuanian standout is at present on a three-fight profitable streak, with all three of these wins coming by means of KO / TKO.
In the meantime, Nathan Fletcher was additionally slated to be making his promotional debut at tonight’s occasion. The previous Cage Warriors standout at present boasts a two-fight profitable streak.
UFC Vegas 96 is headlined by a middleweight contest that includes former title challenger Jared Cannonier taking over Caio Borralho.
The revised battle card lineup may be discovered beneath:
UFC Vegas 96 Fundamental Card (ESPN+ at 10pm EST)
185 lbs.: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho
115 lbs.: Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci
185 lbs.: Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin
145 lbs.: Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos
170 lbs.: Michael Morales vs. Neil Magny
185 lbs.: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Vegas 96 Prelims (ESPN+ at 7:30pm EST)
145 lbs.: Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall
185 lbs.: Jose Medina vs. Zach Reese
155 lbs.: Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop
135 lbs.: Josiane Nunes vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti
125 lbs.: Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo
Keep linked for all of tonight’s dwell outcomes and highlights right here.