Shamil Gamzatov won’t be fighting at UFC on ESPN+ 31.

The Russian light heavyweight Gamzatov (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was scheduled to face Ovince Saint Preux at the April 25 event pegged for Lincoln, Neb., but was forced to withdraw from the card due to travel restrictions set in place in Russia to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Two people with knowledge of the change recently informed MMA Junkie of the decision. The people asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

After a short but successful PFL career, Gamzatov made his UFC debut in November 2019. The 29-year-old fighter kept his unbeaten record in tact when he won an uneventful split decision against Klidson Abreu.

As for Saint Preux (24-13 MMA, 13-8 UFC), the longtime UFC veteran chocked his way back into the win column in September 2019 following back-to-back losses. Taking on Michal Oleksiejczuk, Saint Preux picked up fourth Von Flue choke under the promotion’s banner.

UFC on ESPN+ 31 takes place at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The event will stream on ESPN+.

With the addition, the UFC on ESPN+ 31 lineup now includes:

Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira

Ovince Saint Preux vs. TBA

Cynthia Calvillo vs. Antonina Shevchenko

Matt Frevola vs. Roosevelt Roberts

Evan Dunham vs. Michael Johnson

Ariane Carnelossi vs. Mackenzie Dern

Zak Cummings vs. Andrew Sanchez

Raphael Pessoa vs. Alexander Romanov

Anthony Rocco Martin vs. David Zawada

Frank Camacho vs. Alan Patrick

Billy Quarantillo vs. Gavin Tucker

Peter Barrett vs. Danny Henry

Montel Jackson vs. Brett Johns

Gallery Ovince Saint Preux def. Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC on ESPN+ 18: Best photos view 11 images