Patrício Pitbull and Emmanuel Sanchez make weight and confirm rematch in the main fight of Bellator 255

P. Pitbull and E. Sanchez are in the main fight of the Bellator 255. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Everything is fine for the main fight of the Bellator 255, which takes place this Friday (02), in the United States. At the official weigh-in for the event, held on Thursday afternoon (01), Patrick Pitbull e Emmanuel sanchez They fulfilled their commitment and guaranteed their presence for the rematch and dispute in the featherweight semifinals (up to 65,7kg). The winner of the match faces the undefeated A. J. McKee, who has already beaten Darrion Caldwell and is in the final of Grand Prix of the franchise.

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Considered by many to be the greatest fighter in Bellator history, Patrick Pitbull He had no problems making weight and weighed 65,3kg, confirming his presence at the show. Opponent of the Brazilian, Emmanuel sanchez He also managed to pass the scale and weighed 65,5kg.

The fighters faced each other for the first time at Bellator 209, which took place in November 2018. On that occasion, Pitbull won the duel by unanimous decision and defended the featherweight belt. Since then, both have scored three victories in a row.

Member of one of the best-known families in MMA, Neiman Gracie will also be at the event. He weighed in at 77,1kg, while his opponent, jason jackson, measured 77,5kg. The fighters have the second most important fight of the night. The confrontation was tense and marked by a certain rivalry between the athletes.

Brazilians on the card

Seeking his second victory in Bellator, lightweight Ricardo Seixas weighed 70,2kg, the same as his opponent, Mandel Nallo. Pupil of the 'Pitbull Brothers', José Augusto 'Gugu' debuts in the organization against ex-UFC Jonathan Wilson. The Brazilian weighed 92,1 kg, while his opponent weighed 92,6 kg.

Another newcomer of the night, Fabio Aguiar failed the weight cut for his division, weighing in at 85kg. and was above the category limit. His opponent, Khalid Murtazaliev weighed 83,2kg. The athletes' fight, however, is maintained on the card.

Check out the weight of the athletes for Bellator 255

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) – Patricio pitbull (65,3 kg.) x Emmanuel sanchez (65,5 kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg.) – Neiman Gracie (77,1 kg.) x jason jackson (77,5 kg.)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.) – Tyrell Fortune (113,9 kg.) x Jack May (119,8 kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,1kg.) – Mike Hamel (70,3 kg.) x Usman Nurmagomedov (70,3 kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg.) – Alejandra Lara (56,3 kg.) x Kana Watanabe (56,6 kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantamweight (up to 61,7) – Cee Jay Hamilton (61 kg.) x Magomed Magomedov (61,3 kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) – Ricardo Seixas (70,3 kg.) x Mandel Nallo (70,3 kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg.) – Fabio Aguiar (85 kg.) x Khalid Murtazaliev (83,2 kg.)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.) – Chris Gonzalez (72,2 kg.) x Roger Huerta (72,3 kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) – Jose Augusto 'Gugu' (92,1 kg.) x Jonathan Wilson (92,6 kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg.) – Roman Faraldo (77,6 kg.) x Trevor Gudde (77,1 kg.)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg.) – Branko Busick (83,3 kg.) x Jordan Newman (83,9 kg.)