D. Lima defends the welterweight belt at Bellator 260. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Everything is fine for the title fight that marks the main fight of Bellator 260, which takes place this Friday (11), in Uncasville (USA). At the official weigh-in for the show, held this Thursday morning (10), Douglas lima fulfilled his commitment to the scales and secured his first defense of the welterweight title (up to 77kg) against Yaroslav Amosov. Brazilian Vanessa Porto had the match cancelled.
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Willing to maintain his reign, Douglas had no problem reaching the limit established for the division. Lighter than required, the fighter weighed 76,9kg.
Lima's opponent, Amosov made the right weight to compete for the category belt. In addition to seeking the company belt, the Ukrainian defends his unbeaten career, which lasts 25 fights.
In the co-main event, Paul Daley and jason jackson reached the same mark. In a catchweight match, both weighed 79,3kg.
Brazilian outside
With 11 fights planned, a duel involving a Brazilian ended up being canceled at the last minute. Ilara Joanne's opponent, Vanessa Porto had medical problems and was prevented from competing this Friday. The São Paulo native would make her second appearance for Bellator and try to recover from the defeat suffered in her debut against Liz Carmouche.
Although she is out of action, Vanessa arrived at the counting site and secured the amount needed for the catch weight dispute (58). The athlete's manager, Giulliano Gallupi, however, confirmed that the São Paulo native was banned by the Athletic Commission after problems with blood pressure and heart rate levels.
With the Brazilian's duel removed from the card, the show continues with 10 confirmed fights.
Check out the athletes' weights for Bellator 260
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Douglas lima (76,9kg.) x Yaroslav Amosov (77,1kg.) – Title fight
Catchweight (up to 79,3kg.): Paul Daley (79,3kg.) x jason jackson (79,3kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Aaron Pico (66,1kg.) x Aiden Lee (65,7kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Demarques Jackson (77,1kg) x Mark Lemminger (77,3kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg.): Kyle Crutchmer (77,2kg.) x Levan Chokheli (77,1kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Tywan Claxton (66,2kg.) x Justin Gonzales (65,7kg.)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Nick Newell (70,7kg.) x Bobby King (70,7kg.)
Catch weight (up to 68kg.): Lucas Brennan (66,4kg.) x Matthew Skibicki (66,2kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Marina Mokhnatkina (65,9kg.) x Amanda Bell (65,7kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Gustavo Trujillo (93kg) x Alex Polizzi (92,9kg)
*For non-belt fights, all athletes receive a pound (454g) allowance over the official weights of their respective categories.
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