Nicolae Negumereanu Steps in for Gokhan Saki, Faces Saparbeg Safarov at UFC London

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Congratulations to the newest Moments Management Client and Romanian LHW prospect, Nicolae Negumereanu (9-0). Welcome to the team, and even bigger congratulations on your NEW UFC contract. Nico will make his UFC debut at the O2 Arena in London against Saparbeg Safarov. #momentsmgmt #sports #ufc #sportsbusiness #collectexperiences

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Nicolae Negumereanu will step in for the injured Gokhan Saki and meet Saparbeg Safarov at UFC London on March 16.

The promotion recently confirmed the new matchup. Last week Safarov revealed that Saki withdrew from their light heavyweight bout due to an undisclosed injury. UFC Fight Night 147 takes place at The O2 Arena in London and is headlined by a welterweight clash between Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal. The card will stream on ESPN+.

Negumereanu, 24, is unbeaten in nine professional bouts. The Romanian fighter has competed almost exclusively for the Real Extreme Fighting promotion and has finished all of his victories inside the distance.

Safarov began his pro career with eight consecutive wins before falling to Gian Villante and Tyson Pedro in his first two UFC appearances.