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UFC Vegas 104 just lost a fight two days before air time, cutting the card down to 13 bouts in total. A report from UFC.com didn’t offer much in the way of detail, only confirming that Lightweight prospect MarQuel Mederos (9-1) was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Evan Elder (9-2) due to an undisclosed injury.
Elder has already been rebooked and will square off versus Ahmad Hassanzada on April 26 at UFC Kansas City.
The promotion’s latest return to the UFC Apex is scheduled for this Saturday evening (March 15, 2025). In the main event, Marvin Vettori makes his return from injury and layoff to rematch Roman Dolidze, who has won two in a row over quality competition. In addition, the co-main event promises an 170-pound war between veteran sluggers Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski.
For the complete UFC Vegas 104 fight card, click here.
Insomnia
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… back to our regularly scheduled programming:
Magomed Ankalaev and his team were prepared for Alex Pereira … in more ways than one!
Big Ank said what he’d do and he did what he said. This was Magomed Ankalaev at Aslanbek Badaev’s (ACA’s VP) podcast prior to his UFC 313 title bout with Alex Pereira. pic.twitter.com/2S8UdjxkwH
— PAM (@ParamPam1990) March 13, 2025
On one hand, PASS! On the other, it sounds more interesting than the typical Apex card, so why complain?
A massive combat sports event is reportedly being planned by TKO
“At some point this year or next, a mega card is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia. Featuring UFC, boxing, and WWE all on the same event.”
(via Wrestling Informer) pic.twitter.com/Y2RD1lq8Ky
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 13, 2025
Armen Petrosyan would appear to be off the UFC roster after losing three straight via finish.
Armen Petrosyan has been removed from the UFC roster, per UFC officials. His most recent fight was the final on his contract.
He dropped his past 3 straight fights.
Obviously he can be re-signed but for now he’s been removed from the roster #UFC
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) March 13, 2025
I have to promote a buddy: ex-UFC fighter Joseph Morales is finally back on the big stage via TUF after several years dealing with injury and struggling to find opponents. He is also a definite a-hole (in the best possible way).
Talking trash about an ex almost never makes you look good, nor does kicking someone while they’re down.
Wishing Frank Mir the best in his recovery.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Joel Alvarez isn’t beating the size bully accusations, but he’s a unique offensive talent all the same.
Incredible composure to pull off the leg lock while stunned.
The best boxing match you probably haven’t seen!
Extended Highlights of Kenshiro Teraji stopping Seigo Yuri Akui in Round 12 to unify the WBA and WBC Flyweight Titles
One of the best fights of 2025 so far pic.twitter.com/qUGiAlXjuq
— Tokkerū (@ATokkers5) March 13, 2025
Random Land
Thieving monkey!
Midnight Music: Folk rock, 1968
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
