C. Diego Ferreira failed to make the weight cut for the UFC Las Vegas 26. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Lightweight representative (up to 70,3kg.), Carlos Diego Ferreira did not fulfill the commitment with the scale and failed the official weigh-in for the UFC Las Vegas 26, held on the afternoon of this Friday (7). At 72,8kg, the Brazilian was above the established limit, but was allowed to continue in the confrontation against Gregor Gillespie. The athlete will have to pass on 30% of his scholarship to his rival. The show takes place this Saturday (8).
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One of the Brazilian highlights in the division that, today, does not have a champion, Diego was one of the last fighters to step up on the scale. Dejected, the athlete walked with difficulty and was not authorized by the Athletic Commission to continue with dehydration.
Ferreira's opponent, Gregor Gillespie it weighed around 2kg. below that confirmed by Tupiniquim. The athlete secured 70,7kg, making use of the pound (454g) of tolerance.
Having his first main fight with Ultimate gloves, Marina Rodriguez he had no difficulty reaching the flyweight limit (up to 56,7kg.). Normally, the Gaucho acts between the straws (up to 52,1kg.), But, having accepted the commitment at the last minute, she will act in the top division. The Brazilian scored 56,9kg.
MMA veteran, Michelle Waterson It also went through the scale without any problems. At 56,6kg, the North American confirmed another duel in Ultimate.
In the final stretch of his career, Donald Cerrone is back in the octagon. Going through a difficult moment in his career, the 'Cowboy' secured 77,1kg. and is ready for the weekend's clash.
Donald's rival in the co-main event, alex morono arrived at the show at the last minute. Substitute for Diego Sanchez, who was recently released by the UFC, the fighter was slightly heavier than his rival, at 77,3kg.
Everything is also fine for the clash that opens the main card. Seeking to recover from the defeat suffered by Marina Rodriguez, Amanda ribas try to get back on the winning path. Before, the girl from Minas Gerais weighed herself and weighed 52,3kg.
Ribas' opponent, Angela Hill is also prepared for the show. At 52,6kg, the North American is looking for her second consecutive victory in the organization.
Defeated in his last commitment, Pezão is also willing to find regularity in Ultimate. Representative of the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg.), the São Paulo native weighed 119,9kg., and faces Maurice Greene, who weighed 107,5kg.
Fights canceled
One of the Brazilian representatives at the show, Philip Lins ended up leaving at the last moment. At the official weigh-in for the event, the Brazilian did not even weigh in, prevented by the medical team responsible for preserving the fighters' health.
Flyweight athlete, Ryan Benoit had tense moments at the weigh-in. The athlete arrived at the testing site supported by his team, but was visibly far from the expected physical condition. Weak, the fighter could barely keep himself standing on the scale.
After a first attempt, the combatant lost his balance and was removed from the space. Minutes later, Benoit returned still without strength, but managed to weigh himself, weighing 58,5kg.
About an hour later, realizing the athlete's condition, the Athletic Commission barred the fighter from competing against Zarrukh Adashev, who had confirmed weighing 56,9kg.
Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Vegas 26
MAIN CARD (21 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Marina Rodriguez (56,9kg.) x Michelle Waterson (56,6kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Donald Cerrone (77,1kg.) x alex morono (77,3kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Neil Magny (77,3kg.) x Geoff neal (77,5kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Maurice Greene (107,5kg.) x Marcos Foot (119,9kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Carlos Diego Ferreira (72,8kg.)* x Gregor Gillespie (70,7kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Amanda ribas (52,3kg.) x Angela Hill (52,6kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (18 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Ben Rothwell (119,9kg.) x Philip Lins* – Fight canceled
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): phil hawes (84,3kg.) x Kyle Daukaus (84,3kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ludovit Klein (66,2kg.) x Mike Trizano (66,2kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Ryan Benoit (58,5kg)* x Zarrukh Adashev (56,9kg) – Fight canceled
Average weight (up to 83.kg): Jun Yong Park (84,3kg.) x Tafon Nchukwi (84,3kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Christian Aguilera (77,3kg) x Carlston Harris (77,3kg.)
*Exceeded the limits of their respective categories;
**As there are no belt disputes, all athletes had a pound (454g.) of tolerance in their respective divisions.
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