A significant adjustment has been made to the UFC Fight Night 266 prelim lineup shortly before the official weigh-ins. Bantamweight fighter Said Nurmagomedov will not participate in his bout against Javid Basharat due to undisclosed reasons. In an impressive turn of events, Gianni Vazquez has stepped in as a replacement, allowing Basharat to maintain his fight date.
Details of the Replacement
Gianni Vazquez, a newcomer to the UFC, will make his debut with just hours’ notice. The 31-year-old fighter holds a record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw in professional mixed martial arts, but this will mark his first fight in the UFC. Notably, Vazquez has a diverse fighting background, having competed in various weight classes, including flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, and lightweight.
Recent Performance History
- Vazquez is currently on a five-fight winning streak.
- His last victory came in October, when he secured a second-round stoppage.
- Basharat holds a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in MMA, with 3 of those bouts in the UFC.
Basharat aims to rebound after experiencing back-to-back losses and a no-contest following his last victory in January 2023 against Mateus Mendonca, which he won by unanimous decision.
Updated Lineup for UFC Fight Night 266
The following fights are confirmed for the event:
| Fighter A | Fighter B |
|---|---|
| Mario Bautista | Vinicius Oliveira |
| Amir Albazi | Kyoji Horiguchi |
| Jailton Almeida | Rizvan Kuniev |
| Marc-Andre Barriault | Michal Oleksiejczuk |
| Farid Basharat | Jean Matsumoto |
| Dustin Jacoby | Julius Walker |
| Daniil Donchenko | Alex Morono |
| Bruna Brasil | Ketlen Souza |
| Javid Basharat | Gianni Vazquez |
| Wang Cong | Eduarda Moura |
| Muin Gafurov | Jakub Wiklacz |
| Priscila Cachoeira | Klaudia Sygula |
As the countdown to UFC Fight Night 266 continues, all eyes are on the new matchup between Javid Basharat and Gianni Vazquez. Fans are eager to see how the late changes will impact the fighters and the event as a whole.
