Josiane Nunes' rival blows the scales by almost 4kg. and Brazilian debut at UFC Vegas 24 canceled

Z. Fairn (photo) was responsible for welcoming J. Nunes to the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Bad news for Brazilian fans. Frenchwoman Zarah Fairn, who would face Josiane Nunes in weight (up to 63kg.) UFC Las Vegas 24, this Saturday (17), 'popped the scale' by more than 3,5kg. and is out of the confrontation against Paraná. Although she fulfilled her commitment, the Tupiniquim also leaves the event, which would mark her debut in the organization. The measurements took place on Friday afternoon (16).

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After having two fights at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), Zarah was unsuccessful in her attempt to move down a category. Arriving dejected at the weigh-in, the Frenchwoman weighed 66,6kg. on the scale, around 3,6kg. above that required for the clash in combined brands (previously, it would take place in bantamweight), changed on the night of last Thursday (15). With the failure, Fairn's situation becomes even more complicated in the organization, as the fighter has had two setbacks and has not yet won in the company.

Showing professionalism, Josiane had no problems reaching the established limit. Calmly, the woman from Paraná stepped on the scale right after her opponent and weighed 61,6kg. To maintain the integrity of the athletes, the Nevada Athletic Commission did not authorize the Frenchwoman to continue in the contest.

For the main fight, everything is fine. Willing to regain his status as a challenger for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.), Robert whittaker used the pound (454g.) of tolerance and reached the division limit with ease. Former division champion, the Australian confirmed 84,1kg. and is ready for battle.

substitute for Paulo borrachinha, who left the show after contracting a bad flu, Kelvin Gastelum made weight for a title fight. Seeking to return to the top of the category, the North American weighed 83,9kg.

In the co-main fight, no worries. In a duel contested at lightweight (up to 70,3kg.), Jeremy Stephens e Drakkar Klose awarded the same amount. The athletes scored 70,7kg., using the pound tolerance.

One more failure

Last athlete to perform Tracy Cortez did not reach the flyweight limit (up to 56,7kg.). With just over 200g, the athlete will have another hour to try to cut off the excess.

Cortez's opponent, Justine Kish, went through the process without any problems. The fighter secured 56,9kg.

Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Vegas 23

MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Robert whittaker (84,1kg.) x Kelvin Gastelum (83,9kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jeremy Stephens (70,7kg.) x Drakkar Klose (70,7kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Andrei Arlovski (113,6kg.) x Chase sherman (113,8kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Abdul Razak Alhassan (84,1kg.) x Jacob Malkoun (84,1kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Luis Peña (70,3kg.) x Alexander Muñoz (70,5kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tracy Cortez (57,3kg.)* x Justine Kish (56,9kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Alexander Romanov (119,7kg.) x Juan Espino (116,5kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Jessica penne (52,6kg.) x Lupita Godinez (52,6kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg.): Bartosz Fabinski (83,6kg.) x Gerald meerschaert (84,1kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Austin Hubbard (70,7kg.) x Dakota Bush (70,5kg.)

Married weight (up to 63kg): Zarah Fairn dos Santos (66,6kg)* x Josiane Nunes (61,6kg.) – Fight canceled

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Tony Gravely (61,4kg.) x Anthony Birchak (61,4kg.)

*The division limit has been exceeded;

**As there are no belt disputes, all athletes had one pound (454g) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.