UFC 309 has misplaced two superior fights subsequent weekend (Sat., Nov. 16, 2024).
At the moment (Wed., Nov. 6, 2024), MMA Junkie reported that Prime 15 Mild Heavyweight matchup Nikita Krylov vs. Azamat Murzakanov as a result of Murzakanov has pulled out and MMA Combating reported that Featherweight Lucas Almeida is out of his battle towards David Onama, which might have been a banger.
MMAMania.com has confirmed with sources near the state of affairs that each fights are canceled. It’s unknown if Krylov or Onama will keep on UFC 309.
Murzakonov vs. Krylov being off the cardboard is a large bummer as a result of each fighters are fairly inactive.
Krylov (30-9) has been out of motion since his first-round submission win over Ryan Spann (watch highlights) at UFC Las Vegas in 2023. Krylov is ranked No. 6, and with one other vital win, he might be a darkish horse to battle UFC Mild Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Murzakov (14-0) has been on a roll to this point in UFC, successful all 4 of his fights. Nevertheless, he has solely fought yearly since 2022.
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Onama (12-2) has been must-watch tv since getting into UFC in 2021 and is coming off an upset unanimous choice win over Jonathan Pearce. In distinction, Almeida (15-3) is coming off a considerably forgettable win over Timothy Cuamba.
Right here is the present UFC 309 card:
265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler 2
185 lbs.: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
185 lbs.: Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders
125 lbs.: Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
205 lbs.: Nikita Krylov vs. TBD
125 lbs.: Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura
135 lbs.: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
170 lbs.: Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
145 lbs:. David Onama vs. TBD
170 lbs:. Oban Elliott vs. Bassil Hafez
125 lbs:. Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura
265 lbs:. Jhonata Diniz vs. Marcin Tybura