Overview
- Vettori announced on May 21 that an MRI revealed a broken rib and that he will not fight on the June 27 UFC Baku card.
- He said the injury does not require surgery and estimated a four-to-six week recovery before he can resume training.
- The UFC has not announced a replacement for Ismail Naurdiev or whether the pairing will be rebooked for a later date.
- The bout had been positioned as a chance for Vettori to halt a four-fight losing streak that has put pressure on his UFC standing.
- UFC Baku’s main and co-main events remain intact, and the promotion’s next steps for Naurdiev’s opponent will determine whether the card is altered or the fight is rescheduled.