UFC 316: Surging fight-finisher saves light heavyweight clash on Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’ Malley 2 card

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Azamat Murzakanov now faces Brendson Ribeiro at UFC 316 after Brazilian light heavyweight Johnny Walker was forced off the June 7 pay-per-view event in Newark, N.J., MMA Fighting confirmed following a report from Super Lutas.

It’s still unclear what led to Walker’s removal from the bout.

Murzakanov (14-0) looks to extend his UFC winning streak to five in New Jersey. He hasn’t fought since a bonus-winning knockout over Alonzo Menifield in August 2024...