UFC 334 lightweight fight scrapped after injuries to both fighters
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
A lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento for UFC 334 has been canceled due to injuries suffered by both fighters. Nascimento withdrew from the matchup, leading Sadykhov to also pull out after dealing with his injury for over five weeks. Sadykhov expressed plans to recover without surgery and aims to return to the octagon as soon as possible. UFC 334 is set for November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- •Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento were scheduled to fight on November 14.
- •Nascimento withdrew first due to an injury.
- •Sadykhov decided to pull out after learning of Nascimento's withdrawal.
- •Sadykhov is not expected to need surgery for his injury.
- •UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden.
- 3:02 AMSherdog — UFC 334 loses lightweight bout after both fighters suffer injuries
"A fight scheduled for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to New York City has fallen through after both fighters suffered injuries.
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