The Brian Kelleher vs Journey Newson bout has been scrapped from the UFC Vegas 72 fight card, with Kelleher being replaced on short notice by LFA fighter Marcus McGhee.
The UFC Vegas 72 fight card has been plagued with shake-ups, with Brian Kelleher dropping out of his bantamweight bout against Journey Newson, adding to the list of changes leading up to the event. According to analysts, the Kelleher-Newson matchup was considered one of the preview’s sleeper bouts. Kelleher withdrew from the fight, and the UFC tapped LFA fighter Marcus McGhee to replace him on short notice. The two will now face each other in a 140-pound catchweight bout due to time constraints.
The UFC Vegas 72 fight card has experienced numerous other changes, with the original lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano nixed due to an injury. With just two weeks left, a top ten bantamweight match between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon was moved from the UFC Vegas 71 event to the main event in Vegas 72. Additionally, several other bouts have either been cancelled or rescheduled, with some fighters having to withdraw and their replacements stepping in.
As a result of the shake-ups, UFC Vegas 72 has been thrown into disarray. With expectations high for the event, changes to the fight card have caused some disappointment among MMA fans. With just two days remaining before the fight and 24 hours left before the official weigh-in, the UFC must now scramble to ensure that the event runs smoothly and meets expectations, despite the setbacks.
Despite the numerous changes and cancellations, MMA fans are still eager to watch UFC Vegas 72. With some of the sport’s top fighters scheduled to compete, the event is set to offer plenty of excitement and action. However, the shake-ups that have hit the event could have an impact on the outcome of each fight, adding an element of unpredictability and excitement to the event. Nevertheless, fans and fighters alike will be looking forward to a weekend of thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.