T. Ferguson at weigh-in for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
Everything is almost ok for the UFC 249, which will mark the return of Ultimate activities after a break of almost two months. At the official weigh-in, which took place this Friday morning (8), in Jacksonville (USA), 11 of the 12 athletes scheduled for the event fulfilled their commitment to the scales, including the protagonists: Tony Ferguson, Justin gaethje, Henry Cejudo and Doninick Cruz. Just Jeremy Stephens exceed the limit of your category.
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Responsible for facing Tony Ferguson in the main fight of the night, Justin gaethje He was one of the first to weigh in. Challenging for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), the North American reached the limit of the category and confirmed himself in the confrontation.
The 'Bogeyman' also had no problems. After making weight two weeks ago, the athlete surprised again and scored the same 70,3kg. hit on the 17th, when he decided to make the cut even with the April 18th event cancelled.
Performing his first title defense since becoming bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), Henry Cejudo It didn't disappoint either. With a serious expression, the 'Triplo C' confirmed the exact limit of the category and guaranteed his presence in the co-main fight of the night.
Responsible for trying to end the reign of Cejudo, the former division champion, Dominick Cruz did not fail in the obligation. Like his compatriot, the athlete weighed 61,2kg. and will make his return to the octagon after more than three years without performing.
Only flaw
Of all the athletes involved in the card, only Jeremy Stephens exceeded the permitted limit for its category and was unable to meet the objective. The athlete weighed around 2kg. above the allowed limit and you will be fined, losing a percentage of your fight purse.
Stephens' rival, Calvin Cattar, scored 66,2kg. (making use of the pound of tolerance) and fulfilled the obligation.
Brazilians confirmed
With three Brazilian representatives in the UFC 249, none of them presented any problem at the official weigh-in. Ronaldo Jacare (84,3kg.), Vincent Luque (77,1kg.) and Fabricio Werdum (110,2kg.), like their respective opponents, passed the first challenge and are ready to play this Saturday.
Check out the athletes' weights for UFC 249
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Tony Ferguson (70,3kg.) x Justin gaethje (70,3kg.) – Fight valid for the interim lightweight belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Henry Cejudo (61,2kg.) x Dominick Cruz (61,2kg.) – Fight valid for the linear bantamweight belt
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Francis Ngannou (118,6kg.) x Jairzinho Rozenstruik (117,9kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jeremy Stephens (66,2kg.)* x Calvin kattar (68,2kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Greg hardy (120,4kg.) x yorgan de castro (118,8kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Donald Cerrone (77,5kg.) x Anthony Pettis (77,3kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): alexey oleynik (103,1kg.) x Fabricio Werdum (110,2kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Carla esparza (52,3kg.) x Michelle Waterson (52,1kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ronaldo Jacare (84,3kg.) x Uriah Hall (84,3kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque (77,1kg.) x Niko Price (77,3kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Charles Rosa (66,2kg.) x Bryce mitchell (65,9kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ryan spann (93,4kg.) x Sam alvey (92,9kg.)
- Jeremy Stephens has exceeded the featherweight limit and will lose a percentage of his purse for the fight against Calvi Kattar.
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