The UFC Fight Night 256 co-main event was in the on-deck circle when the promotion announced it was canceled due to a medical issue.
Due to an undisclosed issue with Rodolfo Bellato, his co-headlining bout vs. Paul Craig scheduled for Saturday’s card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas was nixed. No further information about the medical issue specifics was given.
Bellato (12-2-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) was aligned for the highest-profile bout of his career vs. Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC), who aimed to snap a three-fight losing skid.
With the cancellation, Mairon Santos vs. Sodiq Yusuff was slid into co-main event position.
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 256 results
- Nursulton Ruziboev def. Dustin Stoltzfus via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Melquizael Costa def. Julian Erosa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Gabe Green def. Matheus Camilo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3:43
- Jared Gordon def. Thiago Moises via KO (punch) – Round 1, 3:37
- Yadier del Valle def. Connor Matthews via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:54
- Luana Santos def. Tainara Lisboa via submission (Americana) – Round 2, 4:59
- Denise Gomes def. Elise Reed via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:30
- Hyun Sung Park def. Carlos Hernandez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:26
- Tecia Pennington def. Luana Pinheiro via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
