C. Calvillo fails to make weight cut for the UFC Washington. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube MMA Fighting
The main fight of UFC Washington, which takes place this Saturday (7), in the United States, was in danger of not happening. This because Cynthia calvillo, rival of Marina Rodriguez on the card, he was unable to reach the straw limit (up to 52,1kg.) and weighed 2kg. above what is required. The Brazilian, however, agreed to keep the fight and will keep 30% of her opponent's purse. In addition to the North American, featherweight (up to 65,7kg) Matt Sayles also failed to fulfill his commitment to the scales. The weigh-ins took place this Friday morning (6).
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Calvillo was one of the last athletes to step onto the scale. Since she entered the space dedicated to measurements, the American had a worn expression and showed signs that she would not be able to achieve her objective. The athlete took off all her clothes in order to get as close as possible to the straw limit, but it was in vain.
Rodriguez, who arrives at UFC Washington looking to maintain his unbeaten record in his career and climb even further in the ranking, which today has Weili Zhang as number one, he had no difficulty checking 52,3kg. As there was no title fight involved, the athlete used the pound of tolerance (0,454g) and secured herself in the co-main fight of the night.
Just like the main card, the preliminary also had a flaw. Representative of the fourth fight of the night, Matt Sayles did not fulfill his obligation and was above the weight required by the company in the featherweight category. The athlete, who faces Bryce mitchell will lose part of his scholarship at the presentation this weekend.
Another representative from Brazil, Thiago Pitbull caused apprehension when weighing. The Ceará native had to take off his clothes to reach the welterweight limit (up to 77kg), but he was successful in his attempt. The experienced fighter weighed 77,5kg, just like his opponent in the event, Tim means.
For the main attraction, there were no surprises. In the clash between giants, alistair overeem e Jairzinho Rozenstruik They passed the scales without difficulty and confirmed the most anticipated confrontation of the night. The Dutchman scored 112,5kg, while his rival scored 113,6kg.
Check out the UFC Washington weigh-ins
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): alistair overeem (112,5kg.) x Jairzinho Rozenstruik (113,6kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Marina Rodriguez (52,3kg.) x Cynthia calvillo (54,6kg.)*
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Ben Rothwell (120,2kg.) x Stefan struve (120,3kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Aspen ladd (61,6kg.) x It's Kunitskaya (61,2kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): cody stmann (61,3kg.) x song yadong (61,3kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rob font (61,2kg.) x Ricky simon (61,3kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Thiago 'Pitbull' (77,5kg.) x Tim means (77,5kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Billy quarantillo (65,8kg.) x Jacob Kilburn (65,9kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Bryce mitchell (65,8kg.) x Matt Sayles (67,3kg.)**
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Joe Solecki (70,7kg.) x Matt wiman (70,4kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Virna jandiroba (52,1kg.) x Mallory Martin (52,3kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Makhmud Muradov (84kg.) x Trevor Smith (84,1kg.)
*You are approximately 2kg over the limit and will lose 30% of your purse to your opponent.
**You are about 2kg over the limit and will lose 30% of your purse to your opponent.
***As there is no belt dispute, all athletes were entitled to one pound (0,454g) of tolerance over the official weight of their respective categories.
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