A pivotal top-five women’s bantamweight clash has been scrapped from next Saturday’s UFC Seattle event, as Macy Chiasson has withdrawn due to injury. The UFC announced the news on Thursday, confirming that Chiasson vs. Ketlen Vieira has been removed from the card entirely, with no replacement stepping in.
The fight was set to be an important one in the 135-pound title picture, featuring #5-ranked Chiasson, who was riding a two-fight win streak, against #3-ranked Vieira, who was looking to rebound after a loss to Kayla Harrison. A win for either fighter could have positioned them closer to title contention, making the cancellation a tough blow for both athletes.
For Vieira, losing this fight means a missed opportunity to bounce back from her last defeat and strengthen her case as a top contender. Chiasson, meanwhile, will have to put her momentum on hold as she recovers from injury.
With no replacement bout scheduled, UFC Seattle will now proceed without any women’s fights on the card. Fans will have to wait to see when Vieira gets rebooked and how long it will take for Chiasson to return to action.