D. Figueiredo makes weight for the UFC 256. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Historic afternoon for Ultimate. At the official weigh-in for the event, held this Friday (11), Deiveson Figueiredo surprised and stayed below the flyweight limit (up to 56,7kg), confirming his second title defense in 20 days. Just like his opponent, the Brazilian weighed 56,4kg. and guaranteed the main fight. The remaining 18 athletes also fulfilled their commitments.
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Flyweight champion since July, Deiveson didn't want anything to do with suspense. At the measurement site, the man from Pará was the first to present himself to the inspectors and confirmed 56,4kg, around 300g. below what is required.
Challenging the position of group leader, Brandon didn't take long to appear. Responsible for trying to end the reign of the 'God of War', Moreno weighed the same amount as the Brazilian and secured himself in the clash.
To eliminate any type of doubt created by Tony Ferguson, Charles of the Bronx the North American shut up. The Brazilian, who had been provoked by his rival due to mistakes made at weigh-ins when he was still playing at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), didn't even take off his mask and sunglasses. Without any fear, the São Paulo native weighed 70kg, 300g. below his official weight, and is ready for the most important fight of his career to date.
Electric as usual, Ferguson arrived a few minutes later. In a good mood, the fighter was at the exact limit of the category, weighing 70,3kg.
Former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg.), junior gypsy He once again showed great physical shape in his presentation. Leader of the group between 2011 and 2012, the Santa Catarina native confirmed 111,8kg. The athlete will face the dangerous and undefeated Ciryl Gane, who weighed 112kg.
Back in the octagon after more than a year, Jacaré also did well in his commitment to the scales. Without fighting since November 2019, the Brazilian weighed 84,1kg. – making use of the pound (454g.) of tolerance. The athlete will face Kevin holland, which weighed 83,9kg.
On the preliminary card, Renato Moicano e Raphael Fiziev stayed the same. Representative of the lightweight division, the fighters reached the exact limit of the category.
Mackenzie causes concern, but it was nothing
Among the 20 athletes scheduled for this weekend's show, Mackenzie dern she was the last to present herself at the counting site. The athlete, who has had problems with the scales in the past, however, ended up being a positive surprise.
In great shape and calm, Dern reached the strawweight limit, with 52,1kg. and she is ready for the Brazilian confrontation against Virna jandiroba, which spiked the same amount.
Check out the weights for UFC 256
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Deiveson Figueiredo (56,4kg.) x Brandon Moreno (56,4kg.) – Fight for the belt
Light weight (70,3kg.): Tony Ferguson (70,3kg.) x Charles of the Bronx (70kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Mackenzie dern (52,1kg.) x Virna jandiroba (52,1kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Kevin holland (83,9kg.) x Ronaldo Jacare (84,1kg.)
Heavy weight (120,2kg.): Junior Gypsy (111,8kg.) x Ciryl Gane (112kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cub swanson (65,7kg.) x Daniel Pineda (65,9kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Renato Moicano (70,3kg.) x Raphael Fiziev (70,3kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Gavin tucker (66,2kg.) x Billy quarantillo (65,9kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Tecia torres (52,1kg.) x Sam Hughes (52,3kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chase Hooper (65,9kg.) x Peter Barrett (65,9kg.)
*In fights without title fights, all athletes have a one pound (454g.) tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
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