J. Aldo confirms his presence at UFC 265. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Everything is fine for the main fights of the UFC 265, which takes place this Saturday (7), in Houston (USA). At the official weigh-in for the card, held this Friday morning (6), José Aldo fulfilled his commitment to the scales calmly and guaranteed the Brazilian duel against Peter Munhoz on the weekend. The dispute for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg.) between Derrick Lewis e Cyryl Gane was also confirmed.
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Bantamweight highlight for years, Peter Munhoz he was the second athlete to step on the scale. Experienced in the group, the São Paulo native reached the exact limit of the division, scoring 61,2kg.
A featherweight legend (up to 65,7kg) and experiencing a new moment in the up to 61,2kg category, José moved up moments after his opponent. With a serious expression, the man from Manaus secured 61,6kg. and, this weekend, he defends fifth position.
The night's title fight was also confirmed. First star of the main fight, Derrick Lewis went to the scouting before the opponent. At 119,9kg, the 'giant' is looking to make history and win his first UFC title.
France's promise in MMA, Cyryl Gane He appeared smiling at the weigh-in. Current number three in the category, the athlete who presents himself for the chance to challenge Francis Ngannou, weighed 120kg.
With an eye on a long-awaited title fight at welterweight (up to 77kg.), Vincent Luque is ready for another quarry. Current number six in the division, the Brazilian scored 77,1kg. and will perform on the main card.
Luque's opponent, Michael chiesa There were no problems with the measurements either. The athlete arrived smiling and weighed 77,3kg, slightly heavier than his opponent.
First Tupiniquim to step into the Octagon this weekend, Melissa Gatto will make his debut with the organization. Flyweight representative (up to 56,7kg), the fighter weighed 56,2kg. Rival of the Brazilian, Victoria Leonardo weighed 56,6kg.
After having the duel canceled in July, due to Covid-19, Anderson Berinja will finally fight. A bantamweight athlete, the Brazilian easily passed the weight cut and secured 61,4kg. Miles Johns, who faces the São Paulo native, weighed 61,6kg.
Only flaw
Last athlete to step on the scale, Manel kape ended up being the only athlete to fail the weight cut. At 58,5kg, the athlete exceeded the flyweight limit by around 1,2kg. Opponent of the former RIZIN, Ode Osbourne weighed 56,7kg.
There is still no information whether the confrontation will continue. The teams, together with the doctors. If the duel continues at the event, Kape will have to pass on a percentage of his purse to his opponent.
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Derrick Lewis (119,9kg.) x Cyryl Gane (112kg.) – Fight for the interim belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): José Aldo (61,6kg.) x Peter Munhoz (61,2kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Vincent Luque (77,1kg.) x Michael chiesa (77,3kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Tecia torres (52,1kg.) x Angela Hill (52,1kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): song yadong (61,4kg.) x Casey kenney (61,6kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Bobby Green (70,7kg.) x Raphael Fiziev (70,5kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Vince Morales (61,6kg.) x Drako Rodriguez (61,6kg.)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Alonzo Menifield (92,7kg.) x Ed Herman (93,2kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz (52,1kg.) x Jessica penne (52,6kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Manel kape (58,5kg.)* x Ode Osbourne (56,7kg.)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Miles Johns (61,6kg) x Anderson Berinja (61,4kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Victoria Leonardo (56,6kg.) x Melissa Gatto (56,2kg.)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Johnny Muñoz (61,4kg.) x Jamey Simmons (61,6kg.)
*Failed to cut weight by around 1,2kg.;
**For non-title fights, all athletes had a pound (454g.) of tolerance in their respective categories.
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