Midnight Mania: Best UFC Vegas 100 Prelim Fight Also Cancelled

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 08:00

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UFC Vegas 100, which is scheduled for this weekend (Sat., Nov. 9, 2024) from inside the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, just lost one of its best fights. According to a first report from Nolan King, high-action Welterweight veteran Nicolas Dalby has been forced to withdraw from his “Prelims” headliner match up versus fellow scrapper Elizeu Zaleski. Fortunately, Zaleski will be able to remain on the card, though he’ll face UFC newcomer Zach Scroggin.

Alas, it’s the second major cancellation of the day. Just moments ago, it was announced that Cody Garbrandt also withdrew from the event. His scheduled opponent for the co-main event, Miles Johns, will attempt to remain on the card, but it’s uncertain if UFC will find him an opponent in time for Friday’s weigh-ins.

It’s almost appropriate for the 100th Apex “Fight Night” to be plagued by late cancellations, isn’t it?

At 39 years of age, Dalby’s second UFC run has been very impressive. He’s won four of his last five, coming up big as underdog on several occasions and generally looking very sharp. Zaleski was a perfect opponent, as the two first fought to a split-decision in 2015 and have since established themselves as some of the most exciting veterans at 170-pounds. As for the replacement Scroggins, he’s undefeated (7-0) as a professional and has finished five of his victories before the final bell.

For the rest of the UFC Vegas 100 line up, click here.

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Source: 
https://www.mmamania.com/2024/11/6/24289237/another-one-ufc-vegas-100-cancels-exciting-prelims-banger-last-second-nicolas-dalby-espn