Amir Albazi was not medically cleared to combat this weekend.
Albazi was scheduled to face Tatsuro Taira in the principle occasion of UFC Vegas 108 this weekend, however on Monday, information broke that Albazi was out of the occasion for undisclosed causes and would get replaced by Hyun Sung Park. Now, we all know somewhat bit extra about why Albazi was compelled off the cardboard.
On Tuesday, Albazi launched a press release by way of social media about his withdrawal, citing medical points that prevented him from being cleared for the occasion, saying he tried to energy by means of however was in the end not allowed to compete.
“I’m heartbroken to announce that I received’t be preventing on August 2nd.
“I completed my entire coaching camp and did the whole lot I may, however I wasn’t medically cleared in time. The UFC and the fee made the decision for my security. I respect their determination regardless that I needed to step in to that cage and care for enterprise.
“I’ll be again stronger and higher. That is only a setback, not the top.
“Thanks to my followers, my staff, and everybody who helps me by means of the ups and downs.”
At the moment ranked No. 4 within the UFC flyweight rankings, Albazi started his UFC profession with 5 straight wins, placing himself on the cusp of a title shot. Nonetheless, in his most up-to-date combat, Albazi misplaced a unanimous determination to former two-time champion Brandon Moreno of their most important occasion combat at UFC Edmonton in November. Albazi’s total profession report stands at 17-2.
