C. McGregor confirmed 70,3kg. and will make his return to the UFC after a year. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
First to show up for the official weigh-in UFC 257, which takes place this Saturday (23), Abu Dhabi, Conor McGregor is officially back on the show. This Friday morning (22), he confirmed his return to Ultimate after a year and set the exact lightweight limit (up to 70,3 kg.), required for belt disputes. Protagonist of the event with 'Notório', Dustin poirier was also within the established range.
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Showing great professionalism, McGregor didn't want to wait and headed the weigh-in line. Calmly, the Irishman struck his traditional pose after confirming his weight of 70,3kg.
Another main event star, Dustin poirier came soon after. Also with a calm appearance, the 'Diamante' was slightly heavier than his opponent, with 70,7kg., making use of the pound (454g.) of tolerance.
Making his long-awaited UFC debut, former Bellator champion, Michael chandler, did not disappoint. With 70,7kg, the North American guaranteed the same measurement as his opponent, Dan Hookek, with 70,7kg. Although he is making his first appearance for the company, Chandler has already participated in a weigh-in before. Instant booking of Khabib Nurmagomedov e Justin gaethje No. UFC 254, Michael had to go through the same process and made weight for the title fight (70,3kg.).
Brazilian duel confirmed
The main card will have a different flavor for Brazilian fans. Strawweight representative (up to 52,1kg.), Marina Rodriguez e Amanda ribas they will exchange forces in the search for the dream fight for the category belt.
Great Brazilian promises for the category led by Weili Zhang, the Tupiniquins reached the same mark. With 52,6kg., the gaúcha and Minas Gerais native will define, on Saturday, who will take a step forward towards the top 5 of the group.
More Brazil
The only Brazilian representative on the preliminary card, Antonio Shoe Guy is guaranteed at the event. Rival of Brad Tavares This weekend, both the Paraíba native and his rival did their homework and confirmed the same 84,1kg.
Fights canceled
During the weigh-in, it was reported that two clashes that would take place on Saturday had been removed from the card. No reasons revealed, Ottman azaitar left the confrontation against Matt frevola, who showed up at the weigh-in and fulfilled his commitment to the scales.
The clash between Nasrat Haqparast e Arman Tsarukyan It won't happen either. Haqparast did not show up at the measurement site and left the show. Tsarukyan went to the venue, but had trouble making weight.
According to TSN, a fight between Frevola and Tsarukyan (athletes who were left without opponents) is currently being negotiated.
One more failure
In addition to the canceled fights, another failure occurred in the UFC 257. Representative of the light heavyweights (up to 93kg.), Khalin Rountree Jr. weighed around 600g. (with the pound of tolerance) above what is allowed for the category. Rival of Marcin Prachnio, who made weight, the fighter will have around 1 hour to reach the established limit. Otherwise, the fighter must pass on a percentage of his purse to his rival, if he wants to continue in this weekend's competition.
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dustin poirier (70,7kg.) x Conor McGregor (70,3kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker (70,7kg.) x Michael chandler (70,7kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jessica Eye (57,1kg.) x Joanne calderwood (57,1kg.)
Straw weight (52,1kg): Marina Rodriguez (52,6kg.) x Amanda ribas (52,6kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Brad Tavares (84,1kg.) x Antonio Shoe Guy (84,1kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julianna Pena (61,6kg.) x Sara McMann (61,2kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Khalil Rountree Jr. (93,6kg.)* x Marcin Prachnio (92,9kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Andrew Sanchez (84,3kg.) x Makhmud Muradov (84,3kg.)
Married weight (up to 68kg): Nik lentz (68kg.) x Movsar Evloev (68kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): amir albazi (57,1kg.) x Zhalgas Zhumagulov (57,1kg.)
*You have exceeded the category limit and have one more hour to make weight. If you are unable to do so, you must pass on a percentage of your purse to your opponent;
**As there are no belt disputes, all fighters had one pound (454g.) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
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