The UFC’s first pay-per-view occasion of the yr, UFC 311, is in jeopardy.
Not solely might CEO Dana White be forced to move UFC 311 because of the California wildfires, it has been confirmed that the UFC 311 main and co-main events have no backup fighters. Followers won’t see Islam Makhachev or Merab Dvalishvili defend their titles if any pull-outs occur.
Whatever the reality, UFC 311 was squeaky clear till some current information that one of many extra alluring fights on the cardboard has been cancelled.
Johnny Walker pulls out of UFC 311 combat with Bogdan Guskov as a consequence of damage
N.o. 10-ranked mild heavyweight Johnny Walker has revealed he’s pulling out of UFC 311 with an damage. Walker was set to face No. 13 Bogdan Guskov. The announcement got here within the type of a video posted to Walker’s social channels.
“Hello guys, unhealthy information, I’ve been pulled out by a foul damage subsequent week at UFC 311,” Walker introduced. “[…] I want Bogdan good luck, hopefully he can discover an opponent.”
Regardless of Walker’s current observe document of two losses and a no-contest, his combat with Guskov was one of many extra anticipated low-profile fights on the cardboard. The 2 strikers mixed for 35 finishes in 37 skilled victories.
Slim pickings for Bogdan Guskov at UFC 311
Russia’s Guskov has been on the gradual rise since his action-packed debut defeat in opposition to Volkan Oezdemir in 2023. ‘Czarevitch’ shortly recouped with two knockouts and two efficiency bonuses in 2024. Guskov’s knockout over Ryan Spann shortly earned him a spot within the rankings.
Ideally, he’d be on the lookout for a higher-ranked opponent in lieu of Walker, however the choices are slim. Anthony Smith is dealing with emotional trauma, Azamat Murzakanov was just lately suspended, and lots of different fighters are booked or injured.
With one week to go earlier than UFC 311, we’ll see if a brand new matchup may be made for Guskov.
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