The first UFC Fight Night of 2026 faced significant challenges during the weigh-in process. On February 7, four fighters missed the required weight limit by a total of 12.5 pounds. This event took place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, highlighting the ongoing struggle athletes face with weight management.
Key Fighters Missing Weight
- Wang Cong: Weighed in at 127.5 pounds, exceeding the limit for women’s flyweight.
- Eduarda Moura: Weighed 127 pounds, also over the non-title limit of 126 pounds.
- Muin Gafurov: Stepped onto the scale at 141 pounds, missing the bantamweight limit by five pounds.
- Gianni Vazquez: Replaced Said Nurmagomedov just days before the fight but weighed in at 141 pounds as well.
Despite these discrepancies, all missed weight fights will still proceed. Gafurov and Vazquez will compete in catchweight bouts, forfeiting 25% of their purses to their opponents.
Visa Complications Affecting Fighters
Said Nurmagomedov was scheduled to fight but faced visa complications that prevented his participation. Consequently, Gianni Vazquez stepped in on short notice to fill the gap, marking his first appearance in the organization.
Event Details
The main event of this UFC Fight Night is headlined by ranked bantamweights Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira, both of whom successfully made weight. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.
Fight Night Weigh-In Results
| Fighters | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira | 135.5 vs. 136 |
| Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi | 125.5 vs. 126 |
| Rizvan Kuniev vs. Jailton Almeida | 264 vs. 241 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk | 184.5 vs. 186 |
| Farid Basharat vs. Jean Matsumoto | 136 vs. 135.5 |
| Dustin Jacoby vs. Julius Walker | 204.5 vs. 206 |
| Daniil Donchenko vs. Alex Morono | 170.5 vs. 170.5 |
| Niko Price vs. Nikolay Veretennikov | 171 vs. 170.5 |
| Bruna Brasil vs. Ketlen Souza | 116 vs. 115.5 |
| Javid Basharat vs. Gianni Vazquez | 135.5 vs. 141* |
| Wang Cong vs. Eduarda Moura | 127.5* vs. 127* |
| Muin Gafurov vs. Jakub Wiklacz | 141* vs. 135.5 |
| Priscila Cachoeira vs. Klaudia Sygula | 135.5 vs. 135.5 |
This weigh-in reflects the unpredictability in mixed martial arts, where complications can arise leading up to a fight. Fans will now be watching to see how these changes impact the competition on Fight Night.
