Makhmud Muradov has withdrawn from the UFC 301 card due to an infection, leaving Michel Pereira in need of a new opponent for the May 4 event in Rio de Janeiro.
Michel Pereira’s in a bit of a pickle. UFC 301’s coming up, and he’s without an opponent. Makhmud Muradov, who was supposed to face him, has pulled out. The event’s happening on May 4, in Rio de Janeiro.
Muradov’s got an infection. He broke the news on his social media. His team’s decision? Cancel the fight. Pereira’s reaction? He’s still training, hoping for a replacement.
UFC 301 is set for May 4. It’s happening in Rio, Brazil. The main event? Alexandre Pantoja, the flyweight champ, taking on Steve Erceg. Pereira vs. Muradov was supposed to be the third-last bout. It was to happen just before Jose Aldo‘s return against Jonathan Martinez.
Pereira’s record? 30-11, with 2 no-contests. He’s on a hot streak, with seven straight wins in the UFC. His last victory? A submission win over Michał Oleksiejczuk in March. It took him just over a minute. He’s 2-0 since he moved up to middleweight full-time.
The updated card? Check it out below.