UFC 309 has lost two key matchups just under two weeks before the highly anticipated event, as both Azamat Murzakanov and Lucas Almeida have withdrawn from their respective bouts for undisclosed reasons.
Azamat Murzakanov was scheduled to face Nikita Krylov in a preliminary light heavyweight clash, but he has pulled out of the fight. It is still unclear whether Krylov will remain on the card to face a replacement opponent. Meanwhile, Lucas Almeida, who was set to take on David Onama in featherweight showdown, has also been forced to withdraw. Onama is expected to remain on the event against a new opponent.
Here are the details of the affected fights:
| Fighter | Original Opponent | Weight Class | Reason for Withdrawal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamat Murzakanov | Nikita Krylov | Light Heavyweight | Undisclosed | Replacement opponent pending |
| Lucas Almeida | David Onama | Featherweight | Undisclosed | Replacement opponent pending |
Murzakanov, an undefeated fighter with a 14-0 record, most recently secured a second-round knockout over Alonzo Menifield at UFC on ABC 7. Krylov is riding a three-fight win streak, including a first-round submission of Ryan Spann in his most recent Octagon appearance in March 2023.
Almeida, who has a 2-2 record in the UFC, last fought at UFC on ESPN 58, where he broke a two-fight losing streak by earning a decision win over Timoth Cuamba. Onama, on the other hand, has impressed with back-to-back wins over Jonathan Pearce and Gabriel Santos.
UFC 309 Event Details:
- Date: November 16, 2024
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Main Card: Available via pay-per-view on ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT)
- Prelims: Begin at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on ESPN+ before moving to ESPNEWS/ESPN+/Hulu/FX at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Headline Fight: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Title
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