UFC and Bellator Bout Changes in September 2024

September 10, 2024 381 Views by

A weekly MMA matchup roundup in September 2024 covered card changes across the UFC and Bellator. Two UFC updates involved a flyweight replacement at UFC 306 and a featherweight booking for UFC Paris. Bellator’s London card also added Joseph Luciano against Steven Hill at a 175-pound contract weight. These bouts took place; the results show how the announcements played out.

UFC 306: Joshua Van replaced Kevin Borjas

Kevin Borjas withdrew from his scheduled flyweight bout with Edgar Chairez, and Joshua Van stepped in at the Sphere card on Sept. 14, 2024. Van defeated Chairez by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 29–28. The replacement created a short-notice opportunity for Van, who went on to become one of the division’s leading contenders.

UFC Paris: William Gomis faced Joanderson Brito

The UFC announced Gomis against Brito for its Sept. 28 card at Accor Arena. Gomis won by split decision, 29–28 on two cards and 28–29 on the third. The close result reflected a competitive three-round fight, rather than the explosive finish predicted in some previews.

Bellator London: Luciano submitted Hill

Bellator Champions Series London took place on Sept. 14. Joseph Luciano met Steven Hill in a 175-pound contract-weight bout and won by anaconda choke at 1:22 of the second round. The result was reported by MMA Fighting and other event coverage. A separate women’s featherweight matchup between Eman Almudhaf and Daiane da Silva was also advertised on the card; the available coverage does not establish a PFL bout announcement in this roundup.

A snapshot of a changing schedule

The announcements illustrate how MMA cards can shift close to event week when a fighter withdraws or a promotion adds a matchup. Van’s replacement bout and the Gomis–Brito booking both produced official UFC results, while Luciano’s submission gave Bellator’s London card a clear finish. No specific PFL matchup is identified in the cited roundup, so this account stays with the documented UFC and Bellator changes.

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by Oscar Madison - Sep 10, 2024

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