Protagonists on Saturday, Brunson and Holland make weight and confirm fight at UFC Las Vegas 22

D. Brunson (left) and K. Holland (right) confirmed their presence at the UFC Las Vegas 22. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Everything is fine for the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 22, which takes place this Saturday (20), in the United States. At the official weigh-in for the show, held on Friday afternoon (19), Kevin holland e Derek Brunson They fulfilled their commitment to the scale and guaranteed their presence at the show. One fight ended up being canceled after measurements.

See too

Confident, Bulldoguinho ignores pressure to win and shows excitement for fight at UFC Las Vegas 22

After definitive meeting, Dana says Khabib's retirement: 'Thank you for everything'

With Khabib out, UFC plans fight between Do Bronx and Michael Chandler for the lightweight belt

One of the most experienced athletes in the middleweight elite (up to 89,3kg), Derek Brunson He had no problems reaching the established limit. At 84,3kg, making use of the pound (454g) of tolerance, the veteran is ready to face another challenge.

At a great stage in his career, Kevin holland he was below his opponent's weight. Current number 10 in the ranking led by Israel adesanya, the North American one was around 900g. below what is required.

Undefeated in the UFC, Leo Santos will be one of the Brazilian representatives at the event. On the preliminary card of the event, the Tupiniquim weighed 70,5kg. and will return to the octagon after eight months.

Leo's opponent, Grant dawson also guaranteed his presence at the show. Weighing 70,7kg, the North American will try to end Rio's undefeated streak.

First Brazilian to enter the octagon in UFC Las Vegas 22, Bruno Bulldoguinho You will face a challenge that could define your future at the company. Without winning in three commitments, the athlete secured the new duel, weighing 57,1kg, the same amount measured by his rival, J.P. Buys.

Fight canceled

Although no athlete failed to make the weight cut, one match ended up being cut from the show. The incident happened after Julija Stoliarenko He felt sick when he got on the scale to check his weight. Even though she weighed 61,4kg, the fighter ended up fainting and, for safety reasons, was removed from the fight against Julia Avila, which also weighed 61,4kg.

Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Las Vegas 22

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Derek Brunson (84,3kg.) x Kevin holland (83kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Gregor Gillespie (70,5kg.) x Brad Riddell (70,5kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Cheyanne buys (52,6kg.) x Montserrat Ruiz (52,1kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Adrian Yanez (61,2kg.) x Gustavo Lopez (61,6kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kenan Song (77,5kg.) x Max griffin (77,3kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Tai tuivasa (119,9kg.) x Harry Hunsucker (112,9kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Marion Reneau (61,6kg.) x Macy chiasson (61,6kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Leo Santos (70,5kg.) x Grant dawson (70,7kg.)

Average weight: Trevin giles (84,1kg.) x Roman Dolidze (83,9kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Montel Jackson (61,6kg.) x Jesse Strader (62,3kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Bruno Bulldoguinho (57,1kg.) x J.P. Buys (57,1kg.)

Roosterweight (up to 61,2kg): Julia Avila (61,2kg.) x Julija Stoliarenko (61,2kg.) ** Fight canceled

*As there are no belt disputes, all athletes had a pound (454g.) of tolerance in their respective divisions;

**Fight cancelled. Julija Stoliarenko he felt ill during the weigh-in.

Fatal change? Makhachev ignores warning and could end tragically at welterweight!