UFC Fight Night Preview
UFC Vegas 26 will take place on May 8, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, headlined by Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson.
How To Watch UFC Vegas 26:
Start Time & Stream Info:
- Preliminary Card – 6 pm ET / ESPN+
- Main Card – 8 pm ET / ESPN and ESPN+
Match Card and Betting Odds
The following odds have been published by online sports betting bookmaker 22Bet.
Michelle Waterson: +191
Marina Rodriguez: – 217
Donald Cerrone: +135
Alex Morono: +135
Neil Magny: +133
Geoff Neal: +161
Maurice Greene: +129
Marcos Rogerio de Lima: +166
Gregor Gillespie: +129
Carlos Diego Ferreira: +123
Angela Hill: -192
Amanda Ribas: +124
Kyle Daukaus: +105
Phillip Hawes: +123
Ludovit Klein: +202
Michael Trizano: +122
Tafon Nchukwi: +122
Park Jun Yong: -152
Christian Aguilera: +123
Carlston Harris: +142
Ryan Benoit Bout Cancelled Due To ‘Weight Management Issues’
Ryan Benoit has been pulled from this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card following a scary scene at weigh-ins
During Friday’s official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 26, Benoit struggled to stand on his own. In his first attempt Benoit missed weight by 3 pounds, he later returned coming in at 129 pounds.
Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) unable to stand long enough to get weighed in. Off to see the doctor #UFCVegas26 pic.twitter.com/61mZpGqsG8
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) May 7, 2021
Second attempt for Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) 129 pounds #UFCVegas26 pic.twitter.com/R3bqT0Xjyk
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) May 7, 2021
UFC officials have confirmed his fight against Zarrukh Adashev has been canceled due to a “weight management issue”.
UFC’s official statement.
Due to weight management issues, the flyweight bout between Ryan Benoit and Zarrukh Adashev has been cancelled.
According to ESPN, “Benoit was then taken backstage at the UFC Apex to be looked at by a doctor. About five minutes later, Benoit returned and was helped onto the scale by Crowder and UFC security. Still wobbly, Benoit was able to stay still on the scale long enough for Mullen to register the weight at 129 pounds.”
