Rayanne dos Santos fractures arm, out of UFC Vegas 99 fight with Alice Ardelean

Photo via Rayanne dos Santos’ Instagram page

Alice Ardelean needs a new opponent for UFC Vegas 99 after Rayanne dos Santos suffered an arm break, the Brazilian strawweight announced on social media on Friday night.

UFC Vegas 99 is scheduled for Oct. 19 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas and features Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez on the main event slot. It’s still unclear if Ardelean will remain on the card to face a new opponent.

“I was going to fight on October 19 in Las Vegas, against Alice Ardelean, but unfortunately broke my arm in training,” dos Santos wrote. “I still can’t believe it. I’m heartbroken, but God knows of all things. I’ll heal, and I can’t wait to get back.”

Ardelean (9-6) won five straight in the regional scene to earn a deal with the UFC this year, but lost a split decision to Shauna Bannon in her debut match.

Dos Santos (14-8), a former Invicta FC champion, has yet to win inside the octagon after dropping split decisions to Talita Alencar and Puja Tomar under the UFC banner.