Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida make weight and confirm long-awaited rematch at Bellator 256

R. Bader (left) and L. Machida (right) face each other in the Bellator 256. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

All right for the main attraction of Bellator 256, which takes place this Friday (9), in the United States. At the official weigh-in, held this Thursday afternoon (8), the protagonists of the night, Ryan bader and Lyoto Machda, had no problems reaching the light heavyweight limit (up to 93kg.) and confirmed the opening fight of the organization's Grand Prix.

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One of the first fighters to weigh in, Ryan Bater needed the help of a towel to avoid failing in his obligation. After a few seconds, the result. The North American weighed 93kg. and is ready for confrontation.

Moreover, Lyoto Machida He entered calmly, didn't have the same problem as his opponent and didn't even need much time to get to the testing site. On the scale, the Brazilian was below the limit established by the commission, with 92,8kg.

In the co-main fight, Liz Carmouche and Vanessa Porto also came across the scales. A veteran, the American weighed 56,9kg. and guaranteed his presence on the card. The Brazilian, who is having her first fight in Bellator, weighed 57,1kg. and also fulfilled its first objective.

O nipo-brasileiro Goiti Yamauchi subiu à balança com 70,6kg., pouco menos que seu rival, Dan Moret, que bateu 70,5kg. Única representante tupiniquim no card preliminar, Talita Nogueira chegou ao limite de peso estabelecido nos penas e aferiu 66,2kg. Já sua oponente, Jessica Borga, cravou 65,8kg. e confirmou o combate no evento.

Only flaw

One of those responsible for the second fight on Friday's card, bantamweight representative Jeffrey Glossner broke the category limit, weighing 900g. above what is permitted. The athlete weighed 62,5kg, while his opponent, Jaylon Bates, weighed 61,6kg.

Check out the athletes' weights for Bellator 256

MAIN CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Ryan bader (93kg.) vs. Lyoto Machida (92,8kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Liz Carmouche (56,9kg) vs. Vanessa Porto (57,1kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Adam Borics (66,1kg.) vs. Jeremy kennedy (66,1kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.) Zingano cat (65,8kg.) vs. Olivia Parker (65,9kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Goiti Yamauchi (70,6kg.) vs. Dan Moret (70,5kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Nathan Ghareeb (65,2kg.) vs. Cody Law (65,8kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Talita nogueira (66,2kg.) vs. Jessica Borga (65,8kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Diana Avsaragova (57kg) vs. Tara Graff (56,7kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Cass Bell (61,5kg.) vs. Jornel Lugo (61,2kg.)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Nainoa Dung (70,7kg) vs. Izzy William (70,7kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg.): Dalton Rosta (84,1kg.) vs. Tony Johnson (83,9kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Jaylon Bates (61,6kg.) vs. Jeffrey Glossner (62,5kg)*

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): John Douma (61,4kg.) vs. Will Smith (61kg.)

*Jeffrey Glossner did not make the bantamweight weight (up to 61,2kg.) and must pass on a percentage of his bags to his opponent

**In non-belt fights, all fighters have a one pound (454g.) tolerance over the weights of their respective divisions