Overview

• Fares Ziam announced on Instagram that he is withdrawing from Saturday’s main card in Paris following the sudden death of his grandmother, citing funeral arrangements and stating that family is his priority.
• UFC Paris remains scheduled for September 6 at Accor Arena with Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho still set as the headliner.
• The event streams on ESPN+, with prelims at noon ET and the main card at 3 p.m. ET.
• As of the latest reports, the promotion has not confirmed a short‑notice replacement for Fernandes or a rebooking plan.
• The September slate features no pay‑per‑view events, with Noche UFC on September 13 in San Antonio headlined by Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva and UFC Perth on September 28.