Islam Makhachev's UFC 330 Main Card Fight Loses Key Bout

Islam Makhachev’s UFC 330 headliner in Philadelphia on August 15 has lost a key bout after Erin Blanchfield withdrew due to injury. The women’s flyweight clash between Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius has been moved to UFC Edmonton on October 17, leaving UFC 330 with one less marquee matchup.

What happened?

The highly anticipated flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius was pulled from UFC 330 after Blanchfield suffered an undisclosed injury. Veteran MMA journalist Nolan King confirmed the fight is now being finalized for UFC Edmonton, reversing the home-field advantage for both fighters.

Blanchfield, ranked fourth in the UFC women’s flyweight division, was set to fight near her New Jersey home in Philadelphia. Instead, she will now travel to Canada, where Jasudavicius, ranked seventh, will likely have the crowd behind her.

Why it matters for Islam Makhachev

While Islam Makhachev remains the headline act for UFC 330, the loss of a top-five vs. top-10 flyweight bout weakens the card’s depth. The event, co-headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, now lacks the same star power it once had.

For Blanchfield, this is the second major fight cancellation in a year. Last May, her bout against Maycee Barber was scrapped minutes before walkouts due to Barber’s medical issue. The postponement also delays a potential rematch between Blanchfield and Tracy Cortez, who are tied 1-1 in their rivalry.

What comes next?

UFC 330 still features Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry as the main event, but the UFC now has limited time to bolster the card. Meanwhile, Jasmine Jasudavicius will look to extend her winning streak in Edmonton, where she has won six of her last seven fights.

Key takeaways:

• Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius moved from UFC 330 to UFC Edmonton.
• Blanchfield’s injury forces a home-field shift, favoring Jasudavicius in Canada.
• UFC 330 loses a top flyweight bout, weakening the card’s depth.
• This is the second major fight cancellation for Blanchfield in a year.

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