A significant last-minute modification has taken place regarding the UFC Fight Night 266 card, just before weigh-ins. Said Nurmagomedov has withdrawn from his bantamweight prelim bout against Javid Basharat. Fortunately, Javid Basharat will still fight as promotional newcomer Gianni Vazquez has stepped in to replace Nurmagomedov.
Key Details on the Fighters
The UFC confirmed this change, although the specifics of Nurmagomedov’s withdrawal remain undisclosed. Gianni Vazquez, who holds a professional record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, will make his debut in the UFC on very short notice. At 31 years old, Vazquez has primarily fought as a flyweight in his last seven bouts but has experience competing at multiple weight classes, including bantamweight, featherweight, and lightweight.
Vazquez is currently riding a five-fight winning streak. Notably, his last match ended in a second-round stoppage victory, which he achieved in October. On the other hand, Javid Basharat, with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in MMA, will look to take advantage of this opportunity. He is seeking to recover from recent challenges, including two losses and one no contest.
Recent Performance
Basharat’s last victory came in January 2023 when he won by unanimous decision against Mateus Mendonca. With this matchup now set, he aims to regain momentum and secure a win.
Updated UFC Fight Night 266 Lineup
- Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira
- Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
- Jailton Almeida vs. Rizvan Kuniev
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Farid Basharat vs. Jean Matsumoto
- Dustin Jacoby vs. Julius Walker
- Daniil Donchenko vs. Alex Morono
- Bruna Brasil vs. Ketlen Souza
- Javid Basharat vs. Gianni Vazquez
- Wang Cong vs. Eduarda Moura
- Muin Gafurov vs. Jakub Wiklacz
- Priscila Cachoeira vs. Klaudia Sygula
Fans now look forward to an exciting lineup at UFC Fight Night 266, where this new matchup adds intrigue to the event. As Weigh-Ins approach, anticipation builds for these thrilling bouts.
