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Roxanne Modafferi Replaces Sijara Eubanks In TUF 26 Finale, Full Weigh-in Results

November 30, 2017 | Posted by Larry Csonka

– On last night’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter 26, Sijara Eubanks defeated Roxanne Modafferi to earn a spot in the finals of the show to crowd the first ever women’s flyweight champion. Unfortunately, Eubanks was hospitalized earlier today as she was cutting weight for the bout (something she had issues with on the show), and has been pulled form tomorrow’s title fight. Roxanne Modafferi will replace her, here is the full statement from the UFC on Eubanks’ withdrawing from the fight.

“Due to medical issues, Sijara Eubanks, was hospitalized Thursday morning and has been pulled from her bout against Nicco Montano at Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Stepping in for Eubanks to fight in the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight championship bout will be Ultimate Fighter 26 semifinalist Roxanne Modafferi.”

– Here are the full weigh-in results for tomorrow’s show, courtesy of MMA Junkie

MAIN CARD (FS1, 10 p.m. ET)
Sijara Eubanks (medically ineligible)* vs. Nicco Montano (124.5) – for inaugural women’s flyweight title
Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs. Terrion Ware (136)
Barb Honchak (125.5)+ vs. Roxanne Modafferi (124)
Gerald Meerschaert (185) vs. Eric Spicely (185.5)
DeAnna Bennett (126) vs. Melinda Fabian (126)
Brett Johns (135.5) vs. Joe Soto (135)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)
Montana De La Rosa (125.5) vs. Christina Marks (125.5)
Ryan Janes (185) vs. Andrew Sanchez (185.5)
Karine Gevorgyan (130)^ vs. Rachael Ostovich (125)
Ariel Beck (125.5) vs. Shana Dobson (125.5)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 7:30 p.m. ET)
Gillian Robertson (125.5) vs. Emily Whitmire (125)

* – Eubanks was ruled medically ineliible
+ – Honchak is now expected to meet Lauren Murphy
^ – Gevorgyan fined 30 percent of her show money, which goes to