UFC Vegas 49 Fight Card: Everything We Know So Far About the Event

UFC Vegas 49 is set to take place on Saturday 26th February 2022, but what are the fights that will be taking place on the card?

There are a few anticipated bouts set to take place on Fight Night, with a top Lightweight contender doing battle in a Catchweight contest.

Fights that are currently scheduled seem to be heavily leaning towards the smaller weight divisions overall, so it should be a fast-paced night of action!

Here’s everything we know so far about the UFC Vegas 49 fight card that takes place on Saturday 26th February 2022.

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Here are all of the fights that have been confirmed for the card (as of writing on Wednesday 23rd February 2022) on Saturday 26th February 2022:

UFC Vegas 49 Prelims – SAT, FEB 26 / 9:00 PM GMT

UFC Vegas 49 Main Card – SUN, FEB 27 / 12:00 AM GMT

As is usually the case, it is worth noting that fight cards are subject to change at any time due to injury or COVID-19 protocols.

Islam Makhachev was originally scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on the night, which was a massively anticipated Lightweight bout.

Unfortunately. Dariush had to withdraw from the fight due to a broken fibula. 

ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto posted an update on social media regarding the fighter on Tuesday 22nd February 2022, saying: “Per Beneil Dariush, he has visited four physicians regarding his broken fibula. 

“Three suggested physical therapy, one advised surgery. As of now, he is going with PT and trying to avoid surgery. Still no firm timeframe on his return, but no surgery is good news.”

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