UFC Seattle: Chiasson Withdraws, New Fights Added

A significant change has occurred in the upcoming UFC Seattle event. Macy Chiasson has been forced to withdraw from her scheduled women’s bantamweight clash against Ketlen Vieira due to an injury. The UFC announced this development on Thursday, confirming that the bout has been removed from the card.

This cancellation is the latest in a series of changes affecting the UFC’s return to Seattle. Recently, former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz announced his retirement, pulling out of his fight with Rob Font. Additionally, Edson Barboza had to withdraw from his matchup against Steve Garcia due to injury. Furthermore, a heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev has been rescheduled for UFC 313 in March.

Despite these setbacks, the UFC has added two new bouts to the Seattle event. A light heavyweight contest will feature Alonzo Menifield facing UFC newcomer Julius Walker. In the middleweight division, Nursulton Ruziboev will take on another UFC debutant, Eric McConico.

The UFC Seattle event is set to take place on February 22 at Climate Pledge Arena. The main event will showcase a bantamweight bout between former champion Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong.