UFC 334 Lightweight Bout Will Be Canceled
The lightweight matchup between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento is off the November 14, 2026 event card.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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UFC 334, scheduled for November 14, 2026, will no longer feature the lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento. Both fighters have withdrawn from the matchup due to injuries.
Why it matters
The removal of this fight impacts the lineup for the event at Madison Square Garden. Both athletes are sidelined as they manage recovery processes from their respective physical setbacks.
Nazim Sadykhov holds an 11-3-1 professional record, while Jefferson Nascimento carries a 13-1 record into his recovery. Sadykhov spent more than five weeks managing his injury during his training camp.
The players
Nazim Sadykhov
He is a professional mixed martial artist with an 11-3-1 record.
Jefferson Nascimento
He is a professional mixed martial artist who holds a 13-1 career record.
UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world's leading mixed martial arts promotion organization.
The details
Nazim Sadykhov requested that the UFC not seek a replacement opponent after suffering an injury during the early days of his training camp. Sadykhov will not require surgery, while Jefferson Nascimento also withdrew from the contest due to his own undisclosed injury.
Timeline
June 2026 marked the month Jefferson Nascimento lost his UFC debut.
November 14, 2026 was the original date scheduled for UFC 334.
Season Trajectory
The cancellation of this bout reshapes the lightweight division landscape for the remainder of the 2026 season. It impacts the momentum of both fighters, particularly Nascimento, who was looking to rebound from his debut loss.
The withdrawal removes a specific lightweight matchup from the UFC 334 card at Madison Square Garden. Bettors and fantasy players should adjust their lineups accordingly as no replacement opponent will be named.
The takeaway
Fighter injuries are a standard yet unpredictable variable in professional mixed martial arts scheduling. Fans should monitor official announcements for potential card additions as the event date approaches.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the card, visit Mixed Martial Arts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sherdog.
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