Champions, Volkanovski and Shevchenko make weight and secure belt defenses at UFC 266

A. Volkanovski (left) and V. Shevchenko (right) are highlighted in the UFC 266. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Everything is fine for the two most important fights of the UFC 266, which takes place this Saturday (25), in Las Vegas (USA). At the official weigh-in for the event, held this Friday (24), Alexander Volkanovsky e Valentina Shevchenko They easily fulfilled their commitment to the scales and guaranteed their title defenses. The stars of the event face Brian ortega e Lauren Murphy in the main fights of the show.

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With a calm expression, Volkanovski was the first to step on the scale for measurements. Featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) since 2019, the Australian was below the determined limit, weighing 65,5kg.

Alexander's opponent, Brian ortega also played its part. Willing to take the division throne, the athlete weighed 65,3kg, slightly lighter than his opponent.

Female MMA legend, Valentina Shevchenko He had no problems making weight. Considered by many to be the most dominant UFC champion, the Kyrgyzstani weighed 56,2kg.

'Zebra' of the event, Lauren Murphy it's inside. Star in the co-main fight, the veteran secured 56,6kg. and try to make history UFC 266.

Surrounded by expectations for his return to MMA after more than six years, Nick Diaz fulfilled the agreement. Acting at middleweight (up to 83,9kg), the 'bad boy' weighed in at 84,1kg.

Responsible for welcoming Diaz, Robbie Lawler There was no problem making weight. Moving up a division to face Nick, the former welterweight champion (up to 77kg) didn't even take off his shirt and weighed in at 83,4kg.

Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.), Jessica Andrade, 'Bate-Estaca', is experiencing a new moment in the flyweight division. The woman from Paraná weighed 57,1kg, the same weight as her opponent, Cynthia calvillo.

With one of the most complicated opponents of the event, Marlon moraes is ready for your challenge. Former challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg), the Friburgo native scored the same amount of Merab Dvalishvili, weekend commitment.

Check out the weights for UFC 266

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alexander Volkanovsky (65,5kg.) x Brian ortega (65,3kg.) – Fight for the belt

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko (56,2kg.) x Lauren Murphy (56,6kg.) – Fight for the belt

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Nick Diaz (84,1kg.) x Robbie Lawler (83,4kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Curtis blaydes (118,3kg.) x Jairzinho Rozenstruik (116,5kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jessica Stacker (57,1kg.) x Cynthia calvillo (57,1kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon moraes (61,4kg.) x Merab Dvalishvili (61,4kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker (70,5kg.) x Nasrat Haqparast (70kg.)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Shamil Abdurakhimov (117kg.) x Chris Daukas (104,7kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Roxanne Modafferi (56,9kg) x Taila Santos (56,6kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Uros Medic (70,7kg.) x jalin turner (70,7kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage (84,1kg.) x Nick Maximov (84,1kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Matthew Semelsberger (77,3kg.) x Martin Sano Jr. (77,1kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Omar Morales (65,9kg.) x Jonathan Pearce (65,9kg.)