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Serhiy Sidey Withdraws From UFC 322 Fight With Malcolm Wellmaker After Shoulder Dislocation

The UFC is seeking a new opponent to keep the unbeaten bantamweight on the Madison Square Garden card.

Photo credit to @sideymma on Instagram

Overview

  • Sidey announced on Instagram that a "brutal shoulder dislocation" in training forced him out of the Nov. 15 bantamweight matchup at UFC 322.
  • MMA Junkie reported the withdrawal after confirming an injury caused the scratch and that the promotion is working to find a replacement.
  • The updated lineup lists Malcolm Wellmaker versus opponent TBA, signaling the UFC’s intent to keep him on the New York pay-per-view.
  • Sidey, a 29-year-old Canadian, is 12-2 overall and 2-1 in the UFC after a unanimous decision over Cameron Smotherman earlier this year.
  • Wellmaker remains an undefeated 10-0 prospect with a 2-0 UFC mark and two bonus-winning first-round stoppages in 2025 following his Contender Series entry.