Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro
Odds, prediction and stats · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Prelims starts
- 5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · 10:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Light Heavyweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Felipe Franco (11-2) faces Brendson Ribeiro (17-11) in a light heavyweight bout on the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. Felipe Franco has won 1 of 2 UFC fights, 1 by knockout. Brendson Ribeiro has won 2 of 8 UFC fights, 1 by submission, and comes in on 4 losses in a row.
Felipe Franco is 5 years younger; Brendson Ribeiro has a 5-inch reach advantage. Felipe Franco absorbs only 2.08 significant strikes a minute, better than 92% of active UFC fighters.
The betting market makes Felipe Franco a 74% favourite (−357). The line has moved toward Felipe Franco since it opened.
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When is Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan. The prelims starts at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM UK).
Where is Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro takes place at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Felipe Franco or Brendson Ribeiro?
Felipe Franco is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Felipe Franco a 74% chance and Brendson Ribeiro 26%. Best prices at US books: Felipe Franco, −345 at BetRivers; Brendson Ribeiro, +295 at DraftKings.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
The model gives Felipe Franco a 77% chance. It is built from fight statistics only and never sees the odds.
How many rounds is Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Felipe Franco and Brendson Ribeiro's records?
Felipe Franco is 11-2 (1-1 in the UFC). Brendson Ribeiro is 17-11 (2-6 in the UFC).
How old are Felipe Franco and Brendson Ribeiro?
Felipe Franco is 25 and Brendson Ribeiro is 30.
How tall are Felipe Franco and Brendson Ribeiro, and what is their reach?
Felipe Franco is 6'1" and has a 76" reach; Brendson Ribeiro is 6'3" and has a 81" reach.
Where are Felipe Franco and Brendson Ribeiro from?
Felipe Franco fights out of Salvador, Brazil; Brendson Ribeiro fights out of Curitiba, Brazil.
Have Felipe Franco and Brendson Ribeiro fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.