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UFC Vegas 100 Has Another Co-Main Event Canceled After Late Medical Issue

After Cody Garbrandt pulled out against Miles Johns, Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj was scheduled to be the UFC Vegas 100 co-main event. However, according to UFC officials, Turcios has pulled out due to medical issues. Nolan King reported the news on X: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder is the new co-main event, and […]

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Nolan King reported the news on X:

Ricky Turcios vs. Bernardo Sopaj is OFF tomorrow’s #UFCVegas100, per UFC. Medical issue with Turcios.

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) November 8, 2024

Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder is the new co-main event, and Gastón Bolaños vs. Cortavious Romious has been moved up to the main card as well. Having two co-main event fights canceled is understandably disappointing for fans, but many are happy to see De Ridder up the order.

UFC Vegas 100 Card Updated Order

Here’s what the coming UFC card looks like after the latest developments:

Main Card

Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates, welterweight (Main event)
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Reinier de Ridder, middleweight (Co-main event)
Gaston Bolanos vs. Cortavious Romious, bantamweight
Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson, women’s strawweight
Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dusko Todorovic, middleweight

Prelims

Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Denise Gomes, women’s strawweight
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Zach Scroggin, welterweight
Matthew Semelsberger vs. Charles Radtke, welterweight
Cody Stamann vs. Da’Mon Blackshear, bantamweight
Tresean Gore vs. Antonio Trocoli, middleweight
Melissa Mullins vs. Klaudia Sygu?a, women’s bantamweight

Marcel Dorff reported the updated order for UFC Vegas 100 on X:

“The Dutch Knight” boasts an impressive 17-2 record, and has only lost to undefeated Anatoly Malykhin. De Ridder is a former ONE world champion at middleweight and light heavyweight. He aims to finish Meerschaert in his UFC debut to create a solid first impression in the middleweight division.

Bantamweight contenders Gastón Bolaños and Cortavious Romious will now fight on a bigger stage too. Bolaños is coming off a TKO loss and Romious is making his UFC debut after earning a contract at Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8 Week 2.

READ MORE: Jon Jones ‘Really Looking Forward’ To Using Once-Illegal Move at UFC 309

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UFC Fight Night: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results! Before heading back to New York City to stage its latest pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden next weekend, the mixed martial arts leader has one final piece of Fight Night business to […]

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UFC Fight Night: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results!

Before heading back to New York City to stage its latest pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden next weekend, the mixed martial arts leader has one final piece of Fight Night business to attend to at the Apex.

The main event presents an opportunity for the highly touted Prates to further climb the ranks at 170 pounds. The Brazilian will mark the latest rising name looking to establish himself in contention at the expense of longtime top 15 veteran Magny.

Before that, the likes of TUF winner Ricky Turcios, former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder, and strawweight submission specialist Gillian Robertson will all be in action.

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates takes place on Saturday, November 9, at the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the preliminary card starting at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

See above for a replay of the weigh-ins via MMA Junkie, and check out the full results below!

Main Card:

Welterweight Main Event: Neil Magny (171lbs) vs. Carlos Prates (170.5lbs)
Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Ricky Turcios (136lbs) vs. Benardo Sopaj (136lbs)
Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert (185lbs) vs. Reinier de Ridder (185lbs)
Women’s Strawweight: Gillian Robertson (116lbs) vs. Luana Pinheiro (115.5lbs)
Middleweight: Mansur Abdul-Malik (186lbs) vs. Duško Todorovi? (185.5lbs)

Preliminary Card:

Women’s Strawweight: Karolina Kowalkiewicz (115.5lbs) vs. Denise Gomes (115lbs)
Bantamweight: Gaston Bolaños (135.5lbs) vs. Cortavious Romious (136lbs)
Welterweight: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (171lbs) vs. Zachary Scroggin (174lbs)*
Welterweight: Matthew Semelsberger (171lbs) vs. Charles Radtke (170.5lbs)
Bantamweight: Cody Stamann (135.5lbs) vs. Da’Mon Blackshear (135.5lbs)
Middleweight: Tresean Gore (186lbs) vs. Antonio Trócoli (186lbs)
Women’s Bantamweight: Melissa Dixon (137lbs)** vs. Klaudia Sygula (136lbs)

*Zachary Scroggin missed the welterweight limit by three pounds

**Melissa Dixon missed the bantamweight limit by one pounds

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Exclusive | Aaron Aby on facing UFC’s Zhalgas Zhumagulov: Ready to Exploit “Weaknesses”

At Oktagon 63 upcoming on November 9, the Welsh-born Aaron Aby is set to face former UFC fighter Zhalgas…

At Oktagon 63 upcoming on November 9, the Welsh-born Aaron Aby is set to face former UFC fighter Zhalgas Zhumagulov. The MMA veteran Aby explained that he is well-prepared for this matchup and has done his homework.

Aaron Aby vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov

Zhalgas Zhumagulov is a veteran MMA fighter originally from Kazakhstan. He had close matchups in the UFC and has since picked up multiple wins since walking away from the organization. With a win against Aby, it is highly likely he would compete for gold in Oktagon.

Aaron Aby is a cancer survivor and was born with Cystic Fibrosis. After a decade of competing in MMA, he is ready to take on one of the toughest tests of his career as he soon will face Zhalgas Zhumagulov.

In an interview with LowKickMMA, Aaron Aby discussed his match against Zhalgas Zhumagulov and said:

“I do watch tape; I’m also a coach at my own gym, so I’m always studying opponents. I’ve watched him, studied his weaknesses, and I’ve identified areas where I think I’ll have the advantage.”

Aby is ready to leave an impact on the MMA world. He added:

“I haven’t had time off from the gym, and I feel like I’m improving every day. I’m getting older, but I’m still progressing. This fight’s a tough one, but I feel like I’m ready.“

Zhalgas Zhumagulov is set to make his debut on November 9 in Oktagon, but the former Welsh footballer Aby is coming to spoil his introduction to the organization.

Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders – Odds and Match Preview

Chris Weidman is set to face Eryk Anders in a middleweight bout at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024,…

Chris Weidman is set to face Eryk Anders in a middleweight bout at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This matchup is significant for both fighters, each looking to make a statement in the competitive 185-pound division.

Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders – Odds

According to the latest UFC betting odds, Eryk Anders is considered the favorite to win the fight, while Chris Weidman is the underdog. Specifically, Anders is listed with odds of -180, which means that a bettor would need to wager $180 to potentially win $100 if Anders emerges victorious.

On the other hand, Chris Weidman is listed at +155, indicating that a $100 bet on him could potentially yield a $155 profit if he wins the fight. These odds suggest that the bookmakers and betting markets view Anders as having a higher probability of winning the bout.

Weidman’s wrestling background and technical striking will be pitted against Anders’ raw power and aggressive approach. The outcome may hinge on whether Weidman can utilize his experience and grappling skills to neutralize Anders’ striking threat, or if Anders can keep the fight standing and land his powerful shots.

Former champion Chris Weidman is at a crossroads. He’s taking his future in MMA on a fight-by-fight basis, carefully weighing his performance and how he feels after each bout. A win over Anders could solidify his place among the elite in the middleweight division and potentially set him up for bigger fights. For Anders, defeating a former champion like Weidman would be a major boost to his career.

The 37-year-old Eryk Anders enters this fight with momentum on his side. He’s coming off a unanimous decision win against Jamie Pickett at UFC Vegas 87 in March 2024. Anders is recognized for his explosive power and relentless fighting style, which could pose a threat to Weidman. However, Anders has had an inconsistent record recently, alternating between wins and losses.

For Chris Weidman, this fight represents another step in his comeback journey. The former middleweight champion, now 40 years old, has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including a severe leg injury in 2021 that required extensive recovery. Weidman’s last fight was a technical decision victory over Bruno Silva in March 2024, marking his first win since the injury. Known for his well-rounded skillset combining wrestling and striking, Weidman brings experience and championship pedigree to the octagon.

In the main event of UFC 309, Jon Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against former two-time champion Stipe Miocic. This matchup has been years in the making and pits two greats against each other. Jones is often considered one of the best mixed martial artists of all time and will be looking to cement his legacy in the heavyweight division. Miocic is known for his powerful striking and excellent cardio will aim to reclaim the title and prove he’s still at the top of his game at 42 years old.

The co-main event features a lightweight rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. Their first encounter at UFC 262 in 2021 was an action-packed affair that saw Oliveira claim the title. UFC 309 is set to take place on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

VIDEO: Tom Aspinall Trades Kicks In Dead Leg Contest With Kickboxing World Champion

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been able to build a perfect training regime around him in England where he only works with other large bodies. His specifically tailored training has been a huge benefit to the Brit but it also doesn’t stop him from travelling from time to time to work with some […]

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A long-time friend and training partner of his is none other than “The King of Kickboxing”, Rico Verhoeven. The Dutch striker is the long-reigning heavyweight champion in GLORY and with his next title defense scheduled for GLORY Collision 7 on December 7, he recently got some sparring rounds in with one of the best heavyweights in MMA.

Though he didn’t show what could be PPV quality sparring rounds between the two lethal strikers, Aspinall did put up a YouTube video that featured the elite kickboxer. As well as their conversation regarding a potential crossover fight between Verhoeven and Francis Ngannou, the interim heavyweight champion invited him on the channel for a “dead leg challenge” which guests have featured on in the past.

Here, both competitors will take turns throwing leg kicks that start at very low percent power and slowly build. However, usually these guests are not fighters so Aspinall is teaching them the technique and then getting them to do it to him which has little impact on him.

This time around, in his own words, he is the beginner when he’s in the company of Verhoeven who is one of the best leg kickers in the sport. Given that both of them are very effective kickers, they chose to start right from the 70% mark, going up 10% each time for a total of three kicks each.

Though Aspinall is able to take the punishment and dish it back out, Verhoeven seems to be enjoying himself more and more with each kick that he takes. His incredible durability is one of his biggest strengths, especially when it comes to competing in Grand Prix tournaments and it’s clear to see why in this video.

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Michael Chandler On What’s Changed Since First Charles Oliveira Fight: ‘A Star Was Born That Night’

Michael Chandler is out for revenge at UFC 309 when he faces Charles Oliveira in the co-main event at Madison Square Garden. The two men first met back at UFC 262 where only one of two storybook moments could happen. Either the former Bellator star was going to finally make his way into the UFC […]

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Either the former Bellator star was going to finally make his way into the UFC and in two fights, become the lightweight champion or “Do Bronx” would finally win the big one after years of being on the roster. Chandler is happy to admit that it was Oliveira’s night back in 2021 where his dream of winning the gold was temporarily shattered.

Though he didn’t get the Conor McGregor fight that he waited so long for, this opportunity to avenge his loss to the former champion and get himself back in the title picture was the kind of chance that he knew he has to grab with both hands. In a recent interview with CBS Sports’ Shakiel Mahjouri, Chandler spoke about what has changed since his first encounter with Oliveira.

He believes that for all of the experience that he accumulated outside of the UFC, he’s a far different competitor now compared to the one that was making just his second appearance inside the Octagon.

“I was extremely green, extremely early at that point when I fought Charles and yes, I had been fighting for years, I was 34-years old, had 20-something fights but at that point in time, I had only competed in the Octagon for a little over two minutes. I had just beaten Dan Hooker, knocked him out in two and a half minutes… I was inexperienced. Charles, I think a star was born that night. That was really the night, whenever Charles became champion, and then he went on the run and he beat Gaethje, he beat Poirier, and he really became the champion and really solidified himself.”

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