Kevin Lee fails to make weight cut for fight against Charles do Bronx, but fight is maintained at UFC Brasília

K. Lee fails the weight cut for the UFC Brasilia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @motownphenom

Following preventive measures following a decree published by the government of the Federal District, weighing the UFC Brasilia, which took place this Friday morning (13), took place in an atypical way. Without the presence of the press, the athletes underwent measurements and did the traditional face-offs before this Saturday's show (14). The highlight was Kevin Lee, one of the protagonists of the night, who failed when trying to reach the lightweight limit (up to 70,3kg.), blowing up 1,1kg. The fight against Charles of the Bronx, however, was maintained.

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Looking for a victory to reach the front of the category led by Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles of the Bronx He ended up having a scare during his measurement. The athlete arrived to weigh in wearing the organization's shorts, but ended up not checking the necessary weight. However, the São Paulo native, by taking off all his clothes, crossed the line and confirmed his presence on the card.

Lee was the last athlete to reach the scale. The North American exceeded the stipulated time for the end of the accounting and, even so, he did not fulfill his commitment. Visibly exhausted, Kevin had another 1 hour to continue dehydrating, but his team preferred to interrupt the weight cut. With the failure, the North American will transfer 20% of his scholarship to the Brazilian.

For the other fights, there were no more surprises. Representatives of the co-main clash of the show, Gilbert Durinho e Demian Maia They passed the last challenge before Saturday's battle without difficulty. The welterweights (up to 77kg) weighed in at 77,3kg, making use of the pound (0,454g) of tolerance.

Another long-awaited fight is the return of Johnny Walker to the octagon after the hard setback suffered to Corey anderson No. UFC 244, in November. The Brazilian, who faces Nikita Krylov on the main card, he beat the same weight as his rival. Both confirmed 93,4kg.

The other 18 fighters reached their limits and guaranteed their performances at the UFC Brasilia.

Check out the UFC Brasilia weights

MAIN CARD 

Weight- eve: Kevin Lee (71,9kg.) * x Charles of the Bronx (70,8 kg.)

Welterweight Weight: Demian Maia (77,3 kg.) x Gilbert Durinho (77,3 kg.)

Lightweight: Renato Moicano (70,5 kg.) x Damir Hadzović (70,3 kg.)

Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker (93,4 kg.) x Nikita Krylov (93,4 kg.)

Lightweight: Francisco Massaranduba (70,8 kg.) x John makdessi (70,3 kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Fly weight: Jussier formiga (57,1 kg.) x Brandon Moreno (57,2 kg.)

Straw weight: Amanda ribas (52,4 kg.) x Randa markos (52,6 kg.)

Welterweight Weight: Elizeu Capoeira (77,6 kg.) x Alexei Kunchenko (77,1 kg.)

Bantamweight: Rani Yaya (61,7 kg.) x Enrique Barzola (61,6 kg.)

Fly weight: Mayra Sheetara (57,2 kg.)x Maryna moroz (57,2 kg.)

Fly weight: Bruno Bulldoguinho (56,9 kg.) x David Dvorak (57,2 kg.)

Bantamweight: Veronica macedo (61,5 kg.) x Bea Malecki (61,7 kg.)

*Exceeded the division limit by 1,1kg.

**In fights not valid for the belt, athletes have a tolerance limit of one pound (0,454g) over the official weight of their respective categories.

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