The UFC Vegas 65 card took a hit when Derrick Lewis, who was scheduled to compete in the main event, withdrew from his fight. Lewis was supposed to face Moldovan heavyweight Sergey Spivak in a 5-round battle.
According to reports, the ‘Black Beast’ has contracted a disease that requires immediate medical attention. UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald announced this unfortunate news during the live broadcast of the event. “We have unfortunate news to share with you. Our main match was against Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivak. On the part of Derrick Lewis, there is a non-COVID disease that does not lose weight. So today’s main event has been cancelled. You hate to see him” said Fitzgerald.
The longtime commenter did not provide further updates on Lewis’s condition. This is unfortunate for the ‘Dark Beast’ looking to rebound after two consecutive losses. Sergey Spivak, who missed the opportunity to enter the top 10, will also be disappointed.
with the quarrel between Lewis and Spivak canceled, UFC Vegas 65 will now be a five-fight main card. The event will be led by two Light Heavyweights who must fight in the joint main event.
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UFC Vegas 65 will be moderated by a fight between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Ion Cutelaba
Derrick Lewis and Sergey Spivak’s loss was Ion Cutleaba and Kennedy Nzechukwu’s gain. Despite not placing in the top 15 in 205, the duo will now be the title of a UFC card.
Entering the fight, Nzechukwu comes in with a win over Karl Roberson. The Nigerian has three wins and two losses in their last five games. Against Cutelaba, Nzechukwu will try to use his strength and achieve another raid knockout victory.
cutelaba On the other hand, he fell victim to dire consequences in the UFC. Their last five fights have been a complete disappointment as they have lost three, won one and ended up in a draw. With these alarming results on her track record, Cutelaba will try to combine her batting and grappling skills to defeat Nzechukwu in a fight that is extremely important to her.
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The rest of the motherboard UFC Vegas 65 looks promising, it will be interesting to see if Nzechukwu and Cutelaba will both surrender in unexpected circumstances. UFC Vegas 65 can be watched live on ESPN+ at 4pm ET / 1pm PT.
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