A. Gustafsson (photo) makes weight and guarantees fight against A. Smith. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
The former challengers for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.) Alexander Gustafson e Anthony Smith They had no problems hitting the weight limit for their category and were guaranteed their place in the main fight of UFC Stockholm, this Saturday (1). The official weigh-ins took place this morning in Stockholm (Sweden), early in the morning in Brazil. Of the 24 athletes who will perform tomorrow, none failed to meet the weight cut.
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The athletes who top the card have an obligation to win, if they wish to continue dreaming of a new chance to win the dream title in the category haunted by the dreaded Jon Jones. Both Gustafsson, who fights 'at home', and Anthony, are coming off defeats to the North American champion.
Bones defeated Alexander in the duel that marked his return to the octagons after serving a suspension in a doping case at the end of last year. The fight also represented a fight for the welterweight title, which was left vacant by Daniel Cormier after the former belt holder finally moved to the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg), in July 2018.
After defeating Gustafsson, 'Bones', in March of this year, returned to the octagon to carry out his first belt defense in his new phase in the organization. Anthony Smith, the current challenger, was dominated by the MMA legend after five rounds and defeated by unanimous decision from the judges.
Brazilians confirm their presence at UFC Stockholm
The Brazilian Leo Santos He beat the lightweight weight limit (up to 70,3kg) and confirmed his return to Ultimate after more than two years away due to injuries.
The Rio native faces Scottish Stevie Ray in the fifth fight on the event's preliminary card. The last time he entered the octagon was in October 2016, when he defeated Brazilian Adriano Martins. If he wins, Santos will have his fifth consecutive victory and 12th without defeat. In 2014, Léo had a draw when he faced Northern Irishman Norman Parke.
Another athlete from Brazil to perform at UFC Stockholm is Duda Cowboyzinha. The fighter will make her debut for the organization against fellow debutant, Bea Malecki. The women will face each other in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg) and the clash will represent the third fight on the preliminary card.
UFC Stockholm weigh-in results
MAIN CARD
Light Heavyweight: Alexander Gustafson (93 kg) x Anthony Smith (93,4 kg)
Light heavyweight: Jimi Manuwa (93 kg) x Aleksandar rakic (93 kg)
Feather weight: mawan amirkhani (65,7 kg) x Chris Fishgold (65,7 kg)
Lightweight: Damir Hadzović (70,3 kg) x Christos Giagos (70,3 kg)
Featherweight: Daniel Teymur (65,7 kg) x Sung Bin Jo (65,7 kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight: Sergey Khandozhko (77,1 kg) x Rostem Akman (77,1 kg)
Bantamweight: Tonya Evinger (61,2 kg) x Lina Lansberg (61,2 kg)
Lightweight: Stevie Ray (70,3kg.) x Leo Santos (70,3kg.)
Lightweight: Nick Hein (70,3kg.) x Frank Camacho (70,3kg.)
Bantamweight: Bea Malecki (61,7kg.) x Duda Cowboyzinha (61,2kg.)
Light heavyweight: Darko Stosic (93kg.) x Devin Clark (93kg.)
Lightweight: Joel alvarez (70,3kg.) x Danilo Belluardo (70,3kg.)
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