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
- Weigh-in
- Felipe Franco 205 lb, Brendson Ribeiro 208.5 lb
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 77% favourite (−400). The line has moved toward Felipe Franco since it opened.
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Brendan Allen 27-7
vs Christian Leroy Duncan 15-2
Line moving to Duncan, 13 points since the open
−122▲+102
−210+180
−115 BetMGM+104 FanDuel
53%47%
50%50%
Matheus Camilo 11-3
vs Jai Herbert 14-6-1
−192+162
−185+161
−189 BetRivers+170 Caesars
63%37%
72%28%
Loopy Godinez 14-6
vs Ketlen Souza 17-6
Line moving to Godinez, 4 points since the open
▲−238+195
−190+165
−233 Caesars+198 FanDuel
68%32%
73%27%
Andre Fili 25-14 (1 NC)
vs Kai Kamaka III 18-8-1
Line moving to III, 4 points since the open
−152▲+128
−175+153
−145 BetMGM+132 BetRivers
58%42%
60%40%
Malcolm Wellmaker 10-2
vs Otari Tanzilovi 10-2
−208+176
−240+200
−200 BetMGM+185 Caesars
65%35%
51%49%
Julius Walker 7-3
vs Gerald Meerschaert 37-22
Line moving to Meerschaert, 5 points since the open
−303▲+245
−400+316
−303 BetMGM+250 Caesars
72%28%
80%20%
Francisco Prado 12-5
vs Ismael Bonfim 20-7
Line moving to Prado, 5 points since the open
▲−147+120
−119−101
−143 FanDuel+125 Caesars
57%43%
60%40%
Leon Shahbazyan 12-5
vs Niko Price 16-11 (2 NC)
Line moving to Shahbazyan, 7 points since the open
▲−145+122
−110−110
−143 DraftKings+125 Caesars
57%43%
59%41%
RJ Harris 6-0
vs Allen Frye Jr. 6-1
Line moving to Harris, 3 points since the open
▲−364+288
−300+245
−345 BetRivers+300 Caesars
75%25%
81%19%
Alice Pereira 7-1
vs Daria Zhelezniakova 10-3
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67%33%
Melissa Gatto 9-3-2
vs Ernesta Kareckaite 6-2-1
Line moving to Gatto, 11 points since the open
▲−120−102
+135−155
−115 BetMGM+102 DraftKings
52%48%
54%46%
Questions and answers
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 77% chance and Brendson Ribeiro 23%. Best prices at US books: Felipe Franco, −370 at BetRivers; Brendson Ribeiro, +320 at Caesars.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro?
The model gives Felipe Franco a 83% chance.
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.