November 6, 2024 5:36 pm ET
Two fighters have withdrawn from UFC 309 lower than two weeks earlier than the occasion.
Gentle heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov and featherweight Lucas Almeida are out of their respective Nov. 16 bouts that have been scheduled for Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
4 folks with data of the modifications not too long ago knowledgeable MMA Junkie of them however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement.
Murzakanov (30-9 MMA, 11-7 UFC) was anticipated to battle Nikita Krylov (14-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a UFC-ranked battle, however withdrew for undisclosed causes. It’s unclear if Krylov will stay on the cardboard.
Almeida (15-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) can also be out for causes undisclosed. He was scheduled to battle David Onama (12-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC), who will stay on the cardboard towards a brand new opponent to be decided. Information of Almeida’s withdrawal was first reported by MMA Fighting. For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 309.
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