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UFC Vegas 117 update: Newcomer joins card; one bout canceled
TL;DR
UFC Vegas 117 has seen a fight cancellation, with Rodolfo Bellato removed from his bout against Modestas Bukauskas. Christian Edwards will now make his UFC debut against Bukauskas in a catchweight fight.
Key points
- Rodolfo Bellato removed from UFC Vegas 117 card
- Christian Edwards to make UFC debut
- Edwards will face Modestas Bukauskas in a catchweight fight
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Bellator vet Christian Edwards will make his UFC debut on Saturday. | Bellator MMA/Lucas Noonan
The UFC Vegas 117 bill has undergone some more changes ahead of Saturdayâs event.
The promotion announced on Tuesday that Rodolfo Bellato has been âremovedâ from a proposed light heavyweight clash against Modestas Bukauskas. As a result, Christian Edwards will step in and face Bukauskas in a 215-pound catchweight affair.
Down One Fight
Additionally, Nicolas Dalby has been pulled from a welterweight matchup with Jeremiah Wells, and that bout has been canceled. Those changes are in addition to a previously reported change that saw Artur Miniev replace Thomas Gantt in a lightweight contest.
UFC Vegas 117 â also known as UFC Fight Night 276 â takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and is headlined by a featherweight scrap between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. The event airs in its entirety on Paramount+ beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Edwards is an eight-time Bellator veteran who has been victorious in three of his last four outings on the regional scene. Most recently, he scored a second-round TKO against at Shamrock FC 373 on Feb. 21.
Q&A
Why was Rodolfo Bellato removed from UFC Vegas 117?
Rodolfo Bellato has been removed from his proposed light heavyweight clash, but the specific reason for his removal has not been disclosed.
Who is Christian Edwards and what is his UFC debut fight?
Christian Edwards is a Bellator veteran making his UFC debut against Modestas Bukauskas in a 215-pound catchweight bout at UFC Vegas 117.
What changes were made to the UFC Vegas 117 fight card?
The fight card for UFC Vegas 117 has changed with the cancellation of Bellato's fight and the addition of Edwards facing Bukauskas.
