Marvin Vettori withdraws from UFC Baku due to broken rib

Marvin Vettori announced that he is forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Ismail Naurdiev at UFC Baku due to a broken rib sustained during training camp. The injury is a significant setback for Vettori, who was looking to build momentum in the middleweight division. No replacement opponent has been announced for Naurdiev at this time. The withdrawal leaves a hole in the UFC Baku card, which is still being finalized. Vettori's timeline for return remains unclear pending medical evaluation.