UFC Vegas 106 Loses Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato Co-Main Event Last Minute
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The co-main event between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato for UFC Vegas 106 was abruptly canceled just before the fight due to an illness affecting one of the fighters. This decision disappointed many fans, considering it was a significant matchup for Bellato, facing an experienced opponent in Craig. The UFC aims to reschedule the fight soon, possibly by the end of May or early June. The incident highlights operational difficulties in UFC events, particularly with tightly scheduled cards, as seen with the recent adjustments to the main event.
The cancellation of the co-main event at UFC Vegas 106 underscores the challenges of relying on thinly booked Fight Night cards, highlighting vulnerabilities in event scheduling.
Promotion officials expressed disappointment as sick fighters forced the cancellation, but they indicated plans to potentially rebook the fight for later this month or early June.
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