Multiple Fighters Withdraw from UFC Fight Night 264 Just Days Before Event
UFC Fight Night 264 is facing significant changes just days before the event. Multiple fighters have withdrawn from the card scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Fighter Withdrawals Impacting UFC Fight Night 264
One notable withdrawal is Cristian Quinonez, who has pulled out of his matchup with Adrian Yanez. His decision stems from visa complications. Quinonez holds an MMA record of 18 wins and 5 losses and has participated in 3 UFC bouts, winning 1.
Adrian Yanez, currently holding a record of 17 wins and 6 losses with 9 UFC appearances, faces uncertainty. There is no confirmation on who will replace Quinonez for his upcoming fight.
Additional Withdrawals
Another fighter affected is Robert Valentin, who has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Jackson McVey due to a back injury. Valentin’s brief replacement, Donte Johnson, also had to withdraw after failing to get the necessary clearance from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Johnson has an undefeated MMA record of 7-0 and recently fought, winning his match against Sedriques Dumas.
Currently, the UFC is actively searching for new opponents for both McVey and Yanez.
Current Lineup for UFC Fight Night 264
Despite these withdrawals, the following matchups remain scheduled:
- Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown
- Joseph Morales vs. Matt Schnell
- Uros Medic vs. Muslim Salikhov
- Ismael Bonfim vs. Chris Padilla
- Raoni Barcelos vs. Ricky Simon
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Marco Tulio Hyder
- Amil Hyder vs. Jamall Emmers
- Adrian Yanez vs. TBA
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
- Max Gimenis vs. Josh Hokit
- Denise Gomes vs. Tecia Pennington
- Miles Johns vs. Daniel Marcos
- Jackson McVey vs. TBA
The evolving situation surrounding UFC Fight Night 264 highlights the complexities of event planning in professional sports. Fans can expect updates as the promotion works to finalize the bout lineup.
