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UFC Vegas 104 just lost a fight two days before air time, cutting the card down to 13 bouts in total. A report from UFC.com didn't offer much in the way of detail, only confirming that Lightweight prospect MarQuel Mederos (9-1) was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Evan Elder (9-2) due to an undisclosed injury.
Elder has already been rebooked and will square off versus Ahmad Hassanzada on April 26 at UFC Kansas City.
The promotion's latest return to the UFC Apex is scheduled for this Saturday evening (March 15, 2025). In the main event, Marvin Vettori makes his return from injury and layoff to rematch Roman Dolidze, who has won two in a row over quality competition. In addition, the co-main event promises an 170-pound war between veteran sluggers Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski.
For the complete UFC Vegas 104 fight card, click here.
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... back to our regularly scheduled programming:
Magomed Ankalaev and his team were prepared for Alex Pereira ... in more ways than one!
On one hand, PASS! On the other, it sounds more interesting than the typical Apex card, so why complain?
Armen Petrosyan would appear to be off the UFC roster after losing three straight via finish.
I have to promote a buddy: ex-UFC fighter Joseph Morales is finally back on the big stage via TUF after several years dealing with injury and struggling to find opponents. He is also a definite a-hole (in the best possible way).
Talking trash about an ex almost never makes you look good, nor does kicking someone while they're down.
Wishing Frank Mir the best in his recovery.
Joel Alvarez isn't beating the size bully accusations, but he's a unique offensive talent all the same.
Incredible composure to pull off the leg lock while stunned.
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.