THE STORY
On September 8, 2017, UFC flyweight contender Ray Borg withdrew from his scheduled title fight against champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Canada, due to a viral illness. The bout was canceled, and the event proceeded with 11 bouts, headlined by the women's bantamweight championship between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko. (ufc.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The cancellation underscored the challenges fighters face with health issues during training camps and highlighted the UFC's commitment to fighter safety.