Heili Alateng steps in to face Juan Diaz at UFC 334
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Heili Alateng will replace the injured Adrian Yanez to face Juan Diaz at UFC 334 on November 14. The bout occurs at Madison Square Garden in New York. Diaz, with a record of 16-1-1, has won nine consecutive fights. Alateng holds a record of 18-10-2 and is coming off a victory against John Castaneda in September. This matchup is part of a card featuring heavyweight and women's bantamweight title fights.
- •Diaz is on a nine-fight winning streak.
- •Alateng last fought in September, winning by unanimous decision.
- •The event features several title fights, including Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit.
- •UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden.
- •The updated card includes notable matchups like Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hot prospect gets new UFC 334 opponent
"UFC 334 has encountered a minor switch-up due to an injury.
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