Overview

• Joe Pyfer officially withdrew from his scheduled fight with Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Mexico City due to illness, confirmed via his social media accounts.
• Pyfer attributed his illness to traveling outside his home state, expressing regret and hope for a future rescheduling of the fight.
• The UFC adjusted the event lineup, elevating Edgar Chairez vs. C.J. Vergara to the main card and José Daniel Medina vs. Ateba Gautier to the featured prelim.
• Discussions are ongoing about rescheduling the Gastelum-Pyfer fight for a future card, potentially within the next 60 days, though no official announcement has been made.
• Despite the setback, UFC Mexico City retains a strong headliner with Brandon Moreno facing Steve Erceg in a flyweight clash with significant divisional stakes.