Italian Nightmare! Marvin Vettori pulls out of UFC Baku on June 27th
Marvin Vettori has withdrawn from his upcoming fight at UFC Baku due to a broken rib sustained during training. He was scheduled to face Ismail Naurdiev but announced his injury on social media. Vettori expressed disappointment but is focusing on recovery and hopes to return to training soon.
- ▪Marvin Vettori suffered a broken rib during training, leading to his withdrawal from UFC Baku.
- ▪He was set to fight Ismail Naurdiev on June 27, 2026.
- ▪Vettori has been struggling with a poor performance record, having won only once in his last six fights.
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