Said Nurmagomedov-Daniel Santos Bout Canceled Before UFC 308

UFC 308 has experienced a last-minute change, with the bantamweight bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Daniel Santos canceled due to Santos' removal, marking his second consecutive withdrawal. The event, taking place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, will still feature 13 fights, including a prominent matchup between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Meanwhile, pressure mounts on fighters like Bruno Silva and Kennedy Nzechukwu, who face career-threatening stakes in their respective bouts given their recent performances. In parallel, Tatiana Suarez has reportedly withdrawn from her title-eliminator at UFC 310, prompting her opponent Virna Jandiroba to seek a new challenger, possibly even calling out champion Weili Zhang. The ongoing shuffle of fight cards highlights the competitive nature and unpredictability of the UFC landscape. As the organization approaches the end of the year, fans can anticipate significant matchups, including three championship bouts at UFC 310.