What happened to Ryan Benoit? UFC fighter nearly KILLS himself trying to make weight
What happened to Ryan Benoit? After weighing three pounds short during his second weigh-in for UFC Vegas 26, Benoit's bout was canceled by the UFC.
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After the scary scene at the UFC weigh-in, Ryan Benoit has unsurprisingly been removed from the bout scheduled on Saturday (Sunday IST). In what was his second attempt on Friday, Benoit ended up falling short when it comes to weight by three pounds. He came in at 129 points for the flyweight fight in Las Vegas. However, over the concerning weigh issue, UFC has cancelled his clash vs Zarrukh Adashev. So here is what happened to Ryan Benoit, the current Ryan Benoit weight and the latest UFC Vegas 26 fight card.
Second attempt for Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) 129 pounds #UFCVegas26 pic.twitter.com/R3bqT0Xjyk
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) May 7, 2021
Ryan Benoit health update: What happened to Ryan Benoit?
Ryan Benoit has been discharged from a Vegas hospital and is scheduled to fly home tomorrow, per his manager @ko_reps.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 8, 2021
According to reports and videos shared, Benoit was helped to the scale for his attempt by his coach Jamie Crowder. However, he looked visibly weak, unable to stand on his own till his weight was registered by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) chief assistant Jeff Mullen. UFC officials and Crowder later helped him off the scale.
He was eventually checked upon by a doctor, and then returned to the scale once again. The second time, his weight was registered at 129 pounds. As per the Ryan Benoit health update covered across multiple reports, he was later taken to a hospital in Vegas and was discharged.
Fans react to Ryan Benoit weight incident
If u cant walk yourself to the scale or stand up how can you be medically fit to fight the next day?
— exz (@P1RU) May 7, 2021
Such a stupid idea hope he recovers ok
— Allab94 (@Allab941) May 7, 2021
How does figgy make it look so easy 🤯
— Trent (@thatdudeTO) May 7, 2021
This looks totally healthy. Nothing to see here.
— Duckbutts (@JonzeRural) May 7, 2021
If that is what it takes to 'make weight', then what is the point? Just drop down and stay healthy ffs
— Neill H (@NeillH9) May 7, 2021
UFC Vegas 26 fight card
Main Card
- Marina Rodriguez vs Michelle Waterson
- Donald Cerrone vs Alex Morono
- Neil Magny vs Geoff Neal
- Maurice Greene vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
- Diego Ferreira vs Gregor Gillespie
- Amanda Ribas vs Angela Hill
Preliminary Card
- Ben Rothwell vs Philipe Lens
- Phil Hawes vs Kyle Daukaus
- Mike Trizano vs L’udovit Klein
- Ryan Benoit vs Zarrukh Adashev
- Tafon Nchukwi vs Jun Yong Park
- Christian Aquilera vs Carlston Harris
How to watch UFC Vegas 26?
The uFC Vegas 26 event will be taking place at UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas on Saturday, 5:00 PM EST (Sunday, 2:30 AM IST). That being said, the main card will begin on Saturday, 8:00 PM EST (Sunday, 5:30 AM IST). The game can be watched on different platforms in India and outside. In India, fans can tune in to Sony TEN 2 (English) and Sony TEN 3 (Hindi), where they can watch the event live. Sony LIV will be live streaming the event in India. In the USA, fans will have to watch ESPN to watch UFC Vegas live. The prelims, however, will be exclusively shown on ESPN+.