Ya Bye! UFC 309 card takes crushing last-minute blow as former champion’s homecoming canceled for ‘medical issue’

A middleweight scrap between former UFC champion Chris Weidman and veteran contender Eryk Anders has been scrapped attributable to medical causes earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 16, 2024) at UFC 309 LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis.

The promotion introduced the bout cancelation at first of the “Prelims” broadcast. Anders is the one who was compelled to withdraw on quick discover, but it surely’s unknown presently precisely went incorrect with just some hours left on the clock.

Whereas we’re hoping that Anders makes a fast restoration from no matter ailment he has that is additionally crushing information for Weidman. The New York native was making his return dwelling at MSG and hoped to seize his first two-fight win streak inside the Octagon since 2014-2015. Weidman was coming off a choice win over Bruno Silva this previous March and gave the impression to be on the rebound after just a few robust years.

Take a look at Weidman’s response to the cancelation under:

“Fully devastated,” wrote Weidman.

With Anders’ last-second withdrawal, UFC 309 will now proceed with 12 complete bouts. The up to date lineup is as follows:

UFC 309 Major Card (ESPN+ PPV)

265 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler 2
185 lbs.: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
125 lbs.: Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
165 lbs.: Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop

UFC 309 “Prelims” (ESPN+)

135 lbs.: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
155 lbs.: Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson
155 lbs.: David Onama vs. Roberto Romero
265 lbs.: Marcin Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz

UFC 309 Early “Prelims” (ESPN+)

170 lbs.: Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
170 lbs.: Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott
125 lbs.: Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura

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LEGACY ON THE LINE! Final Preventing Championship (UFC) returns to “The Massive Apple” in New York, N.Y., on Sat., Nov. 16, 2024, with the long-awaited, legacy-defining Heavyweight showdown between reigning division champion, Jon Jones, seeking to experience off into the sundown because the bonafide G.O.A.T. on the expense of former kingpin, Stipe Miocic. In UFC 309’s pay-per-view (PPV) co-headliner from inside Madison Sq. Backyard, former Light-weight champion, Charles Oliveira, will run it again with Michael Chandler, who has been sitting on the sidelines unsuccessfully ready for Conor McGregor’s ill-fated comeback. UFC 309 may also function the thrilling returns of tremendous prospects Mauricio Ruffy and Bo Nickal (in separate fights) and a lot extra! UFC 309’s begin time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (Prelims card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV most important card).