F. massaranduba failed the weight cut for the UFC Fight Island 3. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It wasn't an easy morning for Francisco Massaranduba. Responsible for performing in the confrontation that closes the preliminary card of the UFC Fight Island 3, which takes place this Saturday (25), in Abu Dhabi, the Brazilian exceeded the limit of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg.) by more than 2kg. and must pay a percentage of your scholarship to Jai Herbert to follow the event. Of the 30 competitors scheduled for the show, only the Tupiniquim had problems at the weigh-in that took place this Friday morning (24).
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Responsible for starring in the event, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Robert whittaker, and the newcomer to the division, Darren till they made the same weight and confirmed the main fight of the night. Both the Australian and the Englishman weighed 84,3kg, making use of the pound (454g) tolerance.
Two great icons of Brazilian MMA are also ready for one of the most anticipated presentations of the show. Mauritius Shogun e Rogério Minotouro they weighed 93,4kg. and they will star in the clash that should put an end to the rivalry between them. This will be the third time that the combatants have exchanged forces. The challenge will seal Minotouro's last commitment in MMA.
Marina Rodriguez You are one step away from one of the most important challenges of your career to date. This Saturday, at strawweight (up to 52,1kg.) the famous Carla esparza and, before facing her rival, she made weight, scoring 52,3kg, while her opponent weighed 52,6kg.
Another Brazilian representative on the main card, Alex Cowboy he didn't find it difficult to reach the welterweight limit. Representative of Três Rios (RJ), the athlete confirmed the same 77,5kg. of your opponent, Peter sobotta.
Heavyweight athlete (up to 120,2kg.), Raphael Bebezão He used good humor to take care of his 119,7kg. marked at the official weigh-in. In the greatest style Roy Nelson, the athlete posed for a photo stroking his belly and appeared ready to face the dangerous Tanner Boser, which weighed more than 10kg. lighter, weighing 106,5kg.
Former challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg.), Bethe Correia It caused apprehension, but in the end, everything worked out. The second-to-last athlete to step on the scale, the fighter arrived at the measurement site with just over 30 minutes to go until the end of the counting. 'Pitbull', however, was calm and joked with the photographers when confirming 81,6kg, within the permitted range. The combatant will face Pannie kianzad, which was at the same weight as its rival.
Only flaw
Of the 30 athletes selected for the UFC Fight Island 3, barely Francisco Massaranduba failed to compromise with the scales. The last fighter to perform at the venue, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) ended up exceeding the limit of his category by more than 2kg. Your opponent, Jai Herbert, scored 70,7kg.
massaranduba he must pass on a percentage of his purse to his opponent, if he wants to remain in the show.
According to 'MMA Fighting' reporter, Guilherme Cruz, sources linked to Francisco reported that the athlete began to feel pain during the weight cut process. The Brazilian was evaluated by the organization's doctors and tried to continue with dehydration, but his body ended up stopping sweating.
Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Ilha da Luta 3
MAIN CARD (21 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Robert whittaker (84,3kg.) x Darren till (84,3kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Mauritius Shogun (93,4kg.) x Rogério Minotouro (93,4kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Fabricio Werdum (109,7kg.) x Alexander Gustafson (108,8kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Carla esparza (52,6kg.) x Marina Rodriguez (52,3kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Paul Craig (93,4kg.) x Gadzhimurad Antigulov (93,4kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Alex Cowboy (77,5kg.) x Peter sobotta (77,5kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Khamzat Shimaev (77,5kg.) x rhys mckee (77,3kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (18 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Francisco Massaranduba (72,5kg.)* x Jai Herbert (70,7kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Nicholas Dalby (77,1kg.) x Jesse Ronson (77,5kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tom aspinall (112,4kg.) x Jake collier (119,7kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Movsar Evloev (66,2kg.) x Mike Grundy (66,2kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Raphael Bebezão (119,7kg.) x Tanner Boser (106,5kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Bethe Correia (61,6kg.) x Pannie kianzad (61,6kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Ramazan Emeyev (77,5kg.) x Niklas Stolze (77,3kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Nathaniel Wood (61,6kg.) x John Castaneda (61,6kg.)
*Francisco Massaranduba the division limit has been exceeded.
**As there are no belt disputes, all athletes received one pound (454g) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
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