The highly anticipated UFC on ESPN 73 card faced a significant change just hours before its scheduled start, as former strawweight title challenger Amanda Lemos was forced to withdraw from her featured prelim bout against Gillian Robertson due to undisclosed medical issues. The announcement was made by UFC officials, confirming the adjustment to the lineup less than three hours prior to the opening of the preliminaries.
Lemos, who holds a record of 15 wins and 5 losses in her MMA career, has not provided details regarding her medical condition and has yet to make a public statement about her withdrawal. Meanwhile, Robertson, boasting a professional record of 16 wins and 8 losses, acknowledged the change but also refrained from making any comments.
The absence of Lemos has led to adjustments in the lineup of the event, which is taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The updated lineup still promises exciting matchups, with fights to feature competitors such as Brandon Royval facing Manel Kape, Giga Chikadze squaring off against Kevin Vallejos, and Marcus Buchecha taking on Kennedy Nzechukwu.
As the event proceeds, fans are left to speculate on the nature of Lemos’s medical issue and whether she will be able to return to the octagon in the near future. The remaining bouts are still expected to deliver thrilling action as fighters aim to leave their mark on the card.
