UFC 324 Fight Cancelled Just Hours Before Event
UFC 324 has faced significant disruptions just hours before the event. The preliminary match between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson has been officially removed from the fight card. This announcement from the UFC came ahead of the scheduled fights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Reason for Cancellation Unclear
While no specific reason was provided for the bout’s cancellation, unusual betting patterns raised concerns among sportsbooks. BetOnline, one of the prominent betting platforms, indicated that they were lowering betting limits for this particular matchup. Dave Mason from BetOnline tweeted, “Due to some irregular betting patterns, we will be keeping the limits lower than usual on tonight’s Michael Johnson vs. Alex Hernandez bout.”
- There will be no prop bets available for this fight.
- This measure was taken as a precautionary step.
- It does not indicate any concern regarding fight integrity or potential injuries.
Investigation Ongoing
Concerns regarding betting irregularities come in light of previous incidents. Isaac Dulgarian was released from the promotion following a fight in November, where similar betting movements were noted. After his defeat at UFC Vegas 110, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the FBI was notified. Dulgarian currently remains suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission while investigations take place.
UFC 324 Still Features Exciting Matches
Despite the cancellations, UFC 324 moves forward with 11 scheduled matches. Another bout that has been scrapped is the bantamweight contest between Cameron Smotherman and Ricky Turcios. Smotherman collapsed during the official weigh-ins after successfully making weight.
The event is highlighted by an interim lightweight title fight featuring Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. This marks a significant moment as it is the first UFC event under the Paramount era.
Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely as UFC 324 proceeds with its remaining bouts amid these recent developments.
