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topicnews · October 23, 2024

UFC 308 fighter “removed from Abu Dhabi lineup without explanation,” fight canceled

UFC 308 fighter “removed from Abu Dhabi lineup without explanation,” fight canceled

According to an update from the promotion, Daniel Santos has been “removed” from his bantamweight bout against Said Nurmagomedov, resulting in the cancellation of their preliminary card fight at UFC 308 this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

No explanation was given as to why Santos was pulled.

The UFC 308 fight card, headlined by the featherweight title fight between current 145-pound champion Ilia Topuria and former division titleholder Max Holloway, continues with 13 fights on pay-per-view (PPV) and ESPN+ prelims are distributed.

Robert Whittaker fights Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 308 middleweight co-main event.

Santos (12-2) has rattled off two straight wins over Johnny Munoz Jr. and John Castaneda. As for Nurmagomedov (18-3), he’s looking to build on last year’s submission win over the aforementioned Castaneda at UFC 294, also in Abu Dhabi.

Perhaps matchmakers can rebook Santos vs. Nurmagomedov for a future card.

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Championship doubleheader! The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with two exciting championship fights at the top. In the pay-per-view (PPV) main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight champion became Alex Pereiraaims for his third successful title defense in 2024 as he clashes with the No. 8 contender, Khalil Rountree Jr.in a battle of fierce knockout artists. Meanwhile, the UFC 307 Championship co-headliner women’s bantamweight division, Raquel Penningtondefended against the former defending champion and number 1 contender, Julianna Penain a grudge match out of time The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 more than a decade ago. UFC 307 will also feature the return of the former pound-for-pound star, Jose Aldoas well as Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland and much more! The action of “SLC!” is a must-see! UFC 307The start time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (preliminary round card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).

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