D. Figueiredo and J. Maia are among the four protagonists of UFC 255. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Everything ready for the main fights of the UFC 255, which takes place this Saturday (21), in Las Vegas (USA). With two title fights, Deiveson Figueiredo, Alex Perez, Valentina Shevchenko e Jennifer maia They stayed within the flyweight limits (up to 56,7kg) and will fight for their respective titles at the weekend. Just Mike Perry failed in the process.
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In his first title defense since becoming the absolute flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo didn't scare the fans. With a calm and physically fit appearance, the Brazilian was one of the first to present himself for scouting. The fighter weighed 56,6kg. and is ready for this Saturday's duel.
Responsible for trying to ruin the 'God of War' party, Alex Perez he was the first to step on the scale. Showing professionalism, the fighter was below the limit and secured the challenge weighing 56,4kg.
Biggest favorite of the night, Valentina Shevchenko did not disappoint. Leader in women's flyweight, the Kyrgyzstani weighed 56,4kg. and will defend his post for the fourth time.
'Underdog' in betting shops, Jennifer maia He had no problems reaching the determined weight and confirming his first UFC title fight. Safe, the Curitiba native achieved the same value as the champion, with 56,4kg. and she will look to shock the world in the co-main event.
MMA veteran, Mauritius Shogun also guaranteed his presence at the show. Former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg), the Curitiba native measured the same amount as his opponent, Paul Craig, weighing 93,2kg. The athletes are fighting a repeat of the clash held in November last year, when they tied in the UFC Sao Paulo.
Representante brasileira no card preliminar, Ariane Lipski causou apreensão, mas, no fim, tranquilizou. Representante do peso mosca, a lutadora foi a última a subir na balança, mas bateu o peso. Com 57,1kg., a combatente está confirmada no evento e enfrenta Antonina Shevchenko, which weighed 56,6kg.
Perry 'pops' the scale
Known for being a controversial athlete, Mike Perry, this time, it caused within the UFC. With a fight scheduled against the veteran Tim means, the North American was unsuccessful in the dehydration process and exceeded the limit of the welterweight category (up to 77kg.) by more than 2kg.
Hours before the weigh-in, Mike had taken to social media to report his 'nightmare' during the weight-cutting process. On Twitter, the fighter confirmed that he would not be able to reach the limit and, when he arrived at the counting site, the fighter confirmed the news, weighing 79,6kg.
Tim, who is set to receive a percentage of Perry's scholarship, had no problems. Using the pound allowance (454g.), he scored 77,1kg.
Check out the athletes' weights for UFC 255
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Deiveson Figueiredo (56,6kg.) x Alex Perez (56,4kg.) – Fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko (56,4kg.) x Jennifer maia (56,4kg.) – Fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mike Perry (79,6kg.)* x Tim means (77,1kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Katlyn chookagian (57kg.)x Cynthia calvillo (56,4kg.)
Light Heavyweight: Mauritius Shogun (93,2kg.) x Paul Craig (93,2kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Brandon Moreno (56,6kg.) x Brandon royval (56,9kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Joaquin buckley (82,7kg.) x Jordan wright (83,9kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Antonina Shevchenko (56,6kg.) x Ariane Lipski (57,1kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Nicholas Dalby (77,1kg.) x Daniel Rodriguez (77,3kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Alan Jouban (77,3kg) x Jared Gooden (77,5kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Kyle Daukaus (84,1kg.) x Dustin Stoltzfus (84,1kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Louis Cosce (77,1kg) x Sasha Palatnikov (77,3kg)
*You have exceeded the division limit and must pass on a percentage of your purse to your opponent;
**For non-belt fights, all athletes have a one pound (454g) tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
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