The big moment is coming. With the weights calculated and confirmed in the UFC 257, Conor McGregor e Dustin poirier will take part in the traditional staring ceremony before exchanging forces this weekend. The event is scheduled to start at 12pm (Brasília time), on the famous 'Ilha da Luta', in Abu Dhabi.
See too
In addition to the long-awaited meeting between the Irish and the North American, which repeats a clash held in 2014 (with 'Notório's victory), the event will also be marked by the debut of Michael chandler in company. Former Bellator champion, the athlete will face Dan Hooker in the co-main event.
Brazil will be well represented at this weekend's show. On the main card, Amanda ribas e Marina Rodriguez will promote a Brazilian duel in the United Arab Emirates. Representatives of the strawweight division (up to 52,1 kg.), the Tupiniquins exchange forces with an eye on a future fight for the belt of the group that, today, belongs to Weili Zhang.
In the first half of the show, Antonio Shoe Guy It is also an attraction for the Brazilian public. Seeking to return to the middleweight ranking (up to 83,9kg), the athlete will face Brad Tavares.
UFC 257 fight schedule
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Lightweight: Dustin poirier x Conor McGregor
Lightweight: Dan Hooker x Michael chandler
Fly weight: Jessica Eye x Joanne calderwood
Average weight: Andrew Sanchez x Makhmud Muradov
Straw weight: Marina Rodriguez x Amanda ribas
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan x Matt frevola
Average weight: Brad Tavares x Antonio Shoe Guy
Bantamweight: Julianna Pena x Sara McMann
Light Heavyweight: Khalil Rountree Jr. x Marcin Prachnio
Feather weight: Nik lentz x Movsar Evloev
Fly weight: amir albazi x Zhalgas Zhumagulov
Comments