Video: Watch the UFC 259 weigh-in and face-offs, with Adesanya, Blachowicz and Amanda Nunes

The big moment is coming. This Saturday (6), Ultimate promotes one of the biggest shows in recent years. With three title fights, the UFC 259, which takes place in Las Vegas (USA), will feature 12 more presentations in its program. Before, however, the fighters went through the official weigh-in and the traditional face-offs, this Friday afternoon (5).

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On the main card, one of the most anticipated clashes will be the first title defense of Petr yan, who is trying to maintain his position as bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.). Executioner of José Aldo, the Russian will face aljamain sterling.

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Afterwards, the legendary Amanda nunes will try to continue with the second crown in the company. Champion, also in bantamweight, the 'Lioness' will face Megan anderson to remain on the featherweight throne (up to 65,7kg.), where he has reigned supreme since 2018.

The confrontation that closes the event will mark the long-awaited meeting between Jan Blachowicz e Israel adesanya. In the superfight, the Pole will try to defend his light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) for the first time, while the Nigerian – leader of the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) – seeks to make history by winning his second belt in the organization.

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In addition to the belts at stake, the show will feature a squad of Ultimate stars. On the preliminary card, the Brazilians Rogerio Bontorin, Livinha Souza e Amanda lemos (the compatriots face each other) will take the green-yellow color to the event. In addition to the Tupiniquins, Joseph Benavidez e Dominick Cruz close the first half of the event.

Brazilian Xodó in the organization, Thiago Marreta is also one of the attractions. Back after the loss to Glover Teixeira, the Brazilian will try to regain his winning ways against Aleksandar rakic.

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Considered by many as the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam makhachev will be one of the most watched at the event. Pupil of the lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the combatant will face Drew dober.