UFC cancels featherweight bout between Rodrigo Vera and Ramiro Jimenez

The featherweight fight between Rodrigo Vera and Ramiro Jimenez has been removed from the Noche UFC 4 event scheduled for September 12 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Officials scrapped the matchup after visa issues prevented Vera from traveling to the United States. Following the cancellation, Ramiro Jimenez is not expected to remain on the card due to a lack of available replacement opponents on short notice. Vera confirmed the status of the bout on social media, citing paperwork delays for his absence. The pair was originally slated to compete during the preliminary portion of the fight card. Event organizers have directed fans to the official lineup for the revised Noche UFC 4 schedule.

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