Leon edwards (left) and Kamaru Usman (right) facing before the UFC 286. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Everything worked. At the official weigh-in UFC 286, an event held this Friday morning (17) in London, Kamaru Usman e Leon edwards They passed the scales with ease and confirmed their presence in the welterweight belt dispute (up to 77,1kg.)
Usman was the first to step on the scale. Seriously, the former champion showed calm and weighed 77,1kg. Protagonist of the night, the Nigerian will have to overcome the pressure from the English fans present in the arena.
One of the last to weigh in, Leon edwards checked his weight and confirmed his presence in his first title defense. No worries, 'Rocky' weighed the same as his opponent, 77,1kg.
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To the surprise of many, the North American was selected as a reserve fighter for the main fight. With a serious look on his face, the former lightweight title challenger weighed 77,1kg. and guaranteed its presence in case of major problems.
Representatives from Brazil confirm their presence at the event
In a duel valid for flyweight (up to 56,7kg.) Luan Carolina is looking to get back into the win column. Last to weigh in, the Brazilian registered 57,1kg. Smiling, 'Dread' is ready to face the veteran Joanne Wood.
Among the newcomers of the night, Gabriel Santos, better known as 'Mosquitinho', showed that taking the fight at the last minute was just a detail. Without any fear, the Brazilian scored 65,9kg and made the confrontation between veterans against Lerone murphy. The fight is valid in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg).
Scheduled to face one of the UFC's biggest promises, Jafel Filho will step into the Octagon for the first time, after being signed via the Contender Series. In a duel in the flyweight division, the Tupiniquim weighed 56,9kg and will measure strength with Muhammad Mokayev.
Last Brazilian of the night to perform, Jennifer maia seeks to win to have a second chance at the belt. Ranked eighth in the flyweight rankings, the fighter weighed 56,6kg and was ready to fight against Casey O'Neill.
Athletes' results for UFC 286, in London
MAIN CARD (18pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Leon edwards (77,1kg.) x Kamaru Usman (77,1kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Justin gaethje (70,7kg.) x Raphael Fiziev (70,7kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg.): Gunnar Nelson (77,1kg.) x Bryan Barbarena (77,5kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jennifer maia (56,7kg.) x Casey O'Neill (56,7kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Marvin vettori (84,1kg.) x Roman Dolidze (84,3kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (14pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) Jack shore (66,2kg.) x Markwan Amirkhani (66,2kg.)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Chris Duncan (70,7kg.) x Omar Morales (70,7kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Sam Patterson (70,5kg.) x Yanal Ashmoz (70,3kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg.): Muhamad Mokaev (57,1kg.) x Jafel Filho (56,9kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lerone murphy (65,9kg.) x Gabriel Santos (65,9kg.)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg.): Christian Leroy (84,1kg.) x Dusko Todorovic (84,3kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jake Hadley (57,1kg.) x Malcolm Gordon (58,7kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Joanne Wood (57,1kg.) x Luan Carolina (57,1kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jai Herbert (70,7kg.) x L'udovit Klein (70,7kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Juliana Miller (56,9kg.) x Veronica Hardy (56,9kg.)
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