In an unforeseen twist at UFC 312, the opening preliminary bout between HyunSung Park and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel has been called off just hours before the official weigh-ins in Sydney. This last-minute change has shaken up the event schedule, leaving fans and fighters in anticipation of how the lineup will unfold.
The Reason Behind the Cancellation
The cancellation was announced by UFC commentator Jon Anik, who cited weight issues with Nyamjargal Tumendemberel as the primary reason for the bout’s removal from the card. Tumendemberel, maintaining an undefeated record of 9-0 in MMA and 2-0 in the UFC, did not appear at the weigh-in, alongside HyunSung Park, who has a record of 8-1 in MMA and 0-1 in the UFC. The specifics of the weight issues were not disclosed, leaving the future of both fighters within the promotion uncertain.
Impact on UFC 312 Fight Card
Despite the setback, UFC 312 will proceed with an exciting lineup of 12 fights. Scheduled to take place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, the event promises thrilling matchups, including title fights in both the middleweight and women’s strawweight divisions.
Main Card (Pay-Per-View, 10 p.m. ET)
- Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland – for middleweight title
- Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez – for women’s strawweight title
- Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira
- Rodolfo Bellato vs. Jimmy Crute
- Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado
Preliminary Card (ESPNews/Disney+, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos
- Viacheslav Borshchev vs. Tom Nolan
- Bruna Brasil vs. Wang Cong
- Colby Thicknesse vs. Aleksandre Topuria
Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
- Kevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef
- Kody Steele vs. Rong Zhu
- Anshul Jubli vs. Quillan Salkilld
Looking Ahead
As the UFC 312 event approaches, the focus remains on the fighters ready to showcase their skills in the octagon. With a blend of seasoned champions and promising newcomers, the event is set to captivate MMA fans worldwide. The cancellation, although a setback, has heightened the anticipation for what is to come in the remaining bouts.
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