Marif Piraev has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Artur Pronin at Fight Nights on May 23. Gadji Omargazhiev will step in as Piraev's replacement to face Pronin on the card. The reason for Piraev's withdrawal was not disclosed in the announcement. Fight Nights will proceed with the adjusted matchup on the scheduled date.
Fight Nights has confirmed a late change to its May 23 card, with Marif Piraev pulling out of his scheduled bout against Artur Pronin and Gadji Omargazhiev stepping in as a replacement on short notice.
The promotion announced the shakeup without disclosing a reason for Piraev's withdrawal. Omargazhiev will now face Pronin with less than a week to prepare for the contest, keeping the matchup on the card and the event on track for its scheduled date.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the change were included in the official announcement, and the fighter records and rankings for those involved were not available at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Piraev's late withdrawal forces a significant last-minute reshuffle just days before the event.
- Omargazhiev accepts the fight on short turnaround, a notable ask for any competitor.
- The Pronin bout remains on the card, preserving the structure of the May 23 lineup.
