UFC Abu Dhabi was delayed simply earlier than the occasion kickoff.
Saturday’s Struggle Night time card will finish with simply 12 fights after the principle card bout between Islam Duratov and Wellington Turman, which the promotion introduced hours earlier than the occasion began, was canceled.
In line with the promotion, Duratov was pressured to withdraw from the welterweight bout resulting from sickness. In a press release posted to Duratov’s social media on Saturday morning, his workforce revealed that the participant needed to be hospitalized on Friday.
“Final evening, Mr. Islam was hospitalized for an an infection and acquired remedy for a number of hours,” the assertion stated. “Regardless of all efforts to proceed the combat, together with his well being and well-being as our prime precedence, the choice was made at the side of the UFC to take away him from the combat. The one precedence right now is for Islam to make a full restoration. He’ll personally talk this to everybody in a press release as quickly as potential.”
Duratov’s workforce added: “Islam will use this time to totally get better and are available again stronger than ever.”
Turman, who was scheduled to return to the cage for the primary time in two-and-a-half years after 4 shoulder surgical procedures, wished Duratov a speedy restoration on his social media and stated he hoped for a fast turnaround, both by rebooking Duratov’s combat or dealing with a brand new opponent as a substitute.
The UFC has not but introduced whether or not the combat can be moved to the principle card.
Try the most recent UFC Abu Dhabi lineup beneath.
Foremost Card (Paramount + 12pm ET)
Reserve Card (Paramount+ 9am ET)
