Anders missed weight by 1.5 pounds on Friday morning, and Arroyo’s cornerman Marcelo Alfaya wrote on his social media that “opponent was sick and went to hospital.”
“Ya Boi” (13-5) had a brief run as a light heavyweight in 2019, going 1-1 in the division before returning to 185 pounds with a split decision victory over Gerald Meerschaert. In his most recent appearance in May, Anders lost a decision to Krzysztof Jotko.
Arroyo (9-3) also had health-related issues back in February, falling ill after making weight for 185-pound clash with Trevin Giles at UFC 247. The Contender Series product hasn’t fought since his UFC debut loss to Andre Muniz a year ago.
UFC Vegas 14 will proceed with 10 bouts. Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos will take on late-notice replacement Paul Felder in a five-round main event. The UFC has yet to announce which bout will be moved to the main card after the cancellation of Anders-Arroyo.
Main Card
Paul Felder vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Khaos Williams
Kay Hansen vs. Cory McKenna
Preliminary Card
Sean Strickland vs. Brendan Allen
Ashley Yoder vs. Miranda Granger
Alex Morono vs. Rhys McKee
Jose Quinonez vs. Louis Smolka
Randa Markos vs. Kanako Murata
Geraldo de Freitas vs. Tony Gravely
Don’tale Mayes vs. Roque Martinez
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