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Juan Diaz gets new opponent for UFC 334 after Yanez injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 5:38 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Juan Diaz gets new opponent for UFC 334 after Yanez injury

Summary

Juan Diaz is set to fight Alatengheili at UFC 334 on November 14 after Adrian Yanez withdrew due to injury. Diaz, a promising bantamweight prospect with a record of 16-1-1, previously defeated Malcolm Wellmaker in May 2025. The event will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City and features a main event heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit. The co-main event includes a matchup between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. The card is regarded as one of the best of the year as the 2026 schedule winds down.

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Status Watch

•Juan Diaz fights Alatengheili at UFC 334 after Yanez injury
•Event scheduled for November 14 at Madison Square Garden
•Diaz has a record of 16-1-1 with notable recent wins
•Main event includes Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit
•Co-main event features Kayla Harrison against Amanda Nunes

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5:38 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 334 Card Gets Late Booking

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The upcoming UFC 334 card received a late booking as the promotion found a new opponent for top bantamweight prospect Juan Diaz.Originally, Diaz was supposed to fight UFC veteran Adrian Yanez, but with Yanez out due to injury, the promotion found a new opponent for Diaz and kept him on the card.Juan Diaz Fights Alatengheili […] The post UFC 334 Card Gets Late Booking appeared first on HEAVY.
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