R. Moicano (left) makes weight and faces Z. Coreano at UFC Greenville. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The Brazilian Renato Moicano guaranteed presence in the main fight against 'Korean zombie' at UFC Greenville which takes place this Saturday (22). The athlete caused suspense when he was the penultimate fighter to appear in front of the scales at the event's official weigh-in. The Brasiliense's opponent, however, needed to take off all his clothes to make the weight in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg).
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Moicano showed up for the weigh-in with just 37 minutes left until the end of the event that saw the weigh-in of all 22 athletes who will take to the Octagon at UFC Greenville, which will be held in the United States. Despite showing dejection due to the severe weight cut, the Brazilian managed to fulfill his commitment and guaranteed his presence in the fight that could put him on the radar for a future fight for the featherweight belt.
Just like Renato, his opponent also caused suspense among the public present at the weigh-in, as he needed to take off all his clothes so he could reach the weight required by the company and guarantee himself in this Saturday's clash. With the help of the towel, the South Korean scored 66,2kg. and confirmed the main fight.
In addition to Moicano, compatriots Ariane Lipski and Anderson Berinja also formalized their presence at UFC Greenville. Lipski will face England's Moly McCann in a flyweight fight (up to 56,7kg).
Berinka, in turn, will compete against North American Adre Ewell in the bantamweight duel (up to 61,2kg) in the fight that will open the preliminary card of the event.
As no fight is valid for a belt, all athletes have a one pound (0454kg.) tolerance.
UFC Greenville weigh-in results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 66,2kg): Renato Moicano (66,2kg) x Korean zombie (66,2kg)
Welterweight (up to 77,6kg): Bryan barberena (77,1kg) x Randy Brown (77,3kg)
Flyweight (up to 57,2kg): Andrea Lee (56,7kg) x Mountain Rose (57,2kg)
Average weight (up to 84,4kg): Kevin holland (84,4kg) x Alessio diChirico (84,4kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 66,2kg): Dan Ige (66,2kg) x Kevin Aguilar (66kg)
Straw weight (up to 52,6kg): Ashley yoder (52,4kg) x Syuri Kondo (52,4kg)
Light weight (up to 70,8kg): Matt wiman (70,3kg) x Luís Peña (70,5kg)
Heavyweight (up to 120,7kg): Allen Crowder (115,7kg) x Jairzinho Rozenstruik (111,6kg)
Flyweight (up to 57,2kg): Molly McCann (57,2kg) x Ariane Lipski (57,2kg)
Middleweight (up to 84,4kg): Deron Winn (84,1kg) x Eric Spicely (84,1kg)
Bantamweight (up to 61,7kg): Andrew Ewell (61,2kg) x Anderson Berinja (61,5kg)
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