Overview
- Dulatov was admitted to hospital with an infection on Friday night and his management confirmed his withdrawal from the July 25 UFC Abu Dhabi card on Saturday morning.
- The UFC formally canceled the Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman bout, reducing the event at Etihad Arena to 12 fights and forcing the promotion to proceed without a late replacement.
- Dulatov’s camp said his immediate priority is medical recovery and that he will address fans when able, removing a high-profile showcase for the 27-year-old prospect.
- Turman loses a planned return after a long layoff and multiple shoulder surgeries, which removes a chance to rebuild his UFC standing as he faces roster pressure.
- The change follows other late shifts on the card, including Bogdan Guskov stepping in as a short-notice main-event replacement, and underscores how illness and injuries commonly force last-minute UFC reshuffles.