Zygimantas Ramaska vs. Nathan Fletcher scrapped from UFC Vegas 96 at last minute

The featherweight fight between Zygimantas Ramaska and Nathan Fletcher has been scrapped at the last minute from the UFC Vegas 96 card on Saturday.

Flecher was forced out of the contest at the last minute due to a medical issue. The news was announced at the start of the broadcast.

No further details were given or whether UFC plans to rebook the fight for a later date.

Fletcher was set to make his octagon debut after signing with the organization following a pair of recent wins in Cage Warriors. The 26-year-old prospect holds an 8-1 record overall, with his only loss coming to PFL and Bellator veteran Dominique Wooding in 2021.

As for Ramaska, he was also appearing in UFC for the first time after building a 9-2 record in regional promotions, primarily fighting out of Lithuania.

With Ramaska vs. Fletcher cancelled, the UFC Vegas 96 card moves forward with 11 total fights on the card, including The Ultimate Fighter 32 finales at middleweight and featherweight as well as the main event between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho.

Update: During the UFC Vegas 96 broadcast, it was revealed the fight has been rescheduled for UFC Vegas 97 on Sept. 7. headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady.