N. Dumont failed to make the weight cut in the UFC for the second consecutive time. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Delicate moment for Norm Dumont in Ultimate. For the second time in a row, the Brazilian exceeded the rooster limit (up to 61,2kg) by almost 2kg. and failed the official weigh-in for the UFC Las Vegas 23, held on the afternoon of this Friday (9). With the recurrence, the Minas Gerais woman ended up being prevented from competing by the Nevada Athletic Commission and was cut from the confrontation against Erin Blanchfield. Marvin vettori e Kevin holland guaranteed the leading role in this Saturday's show (10).
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Dejected, the girl from Minas Gerais was one of the last to weigh herself, and weighed 63,2kg. A Brazilian promise in the bantamweight division, Norma also had problems before her last commitment in Ultimate. In November 2020, the Brazilian also failed to make the weight cut for her clash against Ashlee Evans-Smith. At the time, Dumont was kept in the event and emerged victorious in the confrontation, with a unanimous decision from the judges.
A former Invicta FC representative, Blanchfield would make his debut for the organization against Dumont. Moments before, the athlete had fulfilled her commitment to the scale and weighed 61,2kg.
For the main fight, everything is fine. After accepting a last-minute opponent, Marvin vettori is ready to defend his position at middleweight (up to 83,9kg.). Candidate for a future title fight, the Italian weighed 83,9kg. with tranquility.
substitute for Darren till in the last fight of the event, Kevin holland He had no problems reaching the established limit. At 83,2kg, the 'loudmouth' is ready for one of the most important fights of his career.
Still on the main card, a long-awaited meeting is underway. Brazilian hope in strawweight (up to 52,1kg.), Mackenzie dern had the weight of a title fight. The jiu-jitsu legend set the exact limit of the category led by Weili Zhang.
Back in the octagon after giving birth to little Raegan, nina nunes, Amanda's wife, also had no problems. Fifth in the strawweight rankings, the North American weighed 52,6kg. and tries to stop the rise of its rival.
Another failure
In addition to Norma, Ignatius Bahamondes had difficulties in the dehydration process. A debutant in the company, the fighter was above the lightweight limit, weighing 71kg. The fighter has an extra hour to try to reach the established value.
Debutante's opponent, John makdessi it was below what was required and confirmed, without any problems, its clash. If Ignacio is kept in the event, he will have to pass on a percentage of his purse to his opponent.
Check out the weights for UFC Vegas 23
MAIN CARD (16 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Marvin vettori (84,3kg.) x Kevin holland (83,2kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sodiq Yusuf (66,2kg.) x arnold allen (65,9kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Sam alvey (84,3kg.) x Julian Marquez (84,3kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): nina nunes (52,6kg.) x Mackenzie dern (52,1kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mike Perry (77,1kg.) x Daniel Rodriguez (77,3kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (13 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jim Miller (70,5kg.) x Joe Solecki (70,5kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): scott holtzmann (70,5kg.) x Mateusz gamrot (70,7kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Norm Dumont (63,2kg.)* x Erin Blanchfield (61,2kg.) – Fight canceled
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): John makdessi (69,6kg.)x Ignatius Bahamondes (71kg.)*
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): yorgan de castro (118,6kg.) x Jarjis Danho (115,8kg.)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Hunter Azure (61,4kg.) x Jack shore (61,6kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Luis Saldaña (65,9kg.) x Jordan Griffin (65,9kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Da Un Jung (93,2kg.) x William knight (93,2kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Impa Kasanganay (77,3kg) x Sasha Palatnikov (77,3kg)
*Did not make weight;
**As there are no belt disputes, all athletes had one pound (454g.) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective divisions.
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