Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez make weight and confirm Brazilian duel at UFC Las Vegas 39

M. Dern (left) and M. Rodriguez (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 39. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Everything is fine for the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 39. No major problems, Mackenzie dern e Marina Rodriguez They went through the official weigh-in, which took place this Friday (8) and confirmed their role in this weekend's show. Among the 20 athletes scheduled for the show, only Jared Gooden failed in the process.

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Highlight of the straw weight (up to 52,1kg.), Marina Rodriguez she was the first fighter to appear at the testing site. At 52,1kg, the gaúcha is ready for one of the biggest challenges of her career.

Jiu-jitsu legend, Mackenzie dern was the last athlete to step on the scale. The combatant, however, had no problems and was below the established limit. Number four in the ranking of the group led by Rose namajunas weighed 51,9kg. and she is ready for the main fight against her compatriot.

In search of his second consecutive victory since his return to the UFC, Matheus Nicolau didn't worry either. The combatant marked the exact weight of his rival, Tim Elliott, weighing 56,9kg.

On the preliminary card, Felipe Cabocão is another Brazilian confirmed on the card. At 61,6kg, the bantamweight secured a match against Chris Gutierre, who weighed 61,2kg.

Only flaw

The only problem with the weight cut happened precisely during the co-main fight. If Randy Brown He fulfilled his commitment with the scales, weighing 77,3kg, the same cannot be said of his opponent.

Veteran's rival, Jared Gooden went over the limit, and by a lot. Representative of the welterweight division (up to 77kg), the fighter weighed 78,9kg.

Despite the failure, the clash remains confirmed for this Saturday.

Fight canceled

Representative of the middleweights (up to 83,9kg.), phil hawes surprised by not accepting an opponent at the last minute. While Chris Curtis, hurriedly called to the show, made his weight, his opponent didn't even get to step on the scale.

Present in Las Vegas as coach, James Krause offered to take Hawes' place, according to 'ESPN'. So far, the UFC has not confirmed whether the possible new clash will be integrated into the event.

Check out the weights for UFC Las Vegas 39

MAIN CARD

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Mackenzie dern (51,9kg.) x Marina Rodriguez (52,1kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Randy Brown (77,3kg.) x Jared Gooden (78,9kg.)*

Flyweight (up to 52,1kg): Tim Elliott (56,9kg.) x Matheus Nicolau (56,9kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Sabina mazo (56,6kg.) x Maria Agapova (56,6kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Chris Gutierrez (61,2kg.) x Felipe Cabocão (61,6kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Alexander Romanov (117.9kg.) x Jared Vanderaa (120,4kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Charles Rosa (65,9kg.) x Damon Jackson (65,9kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Lupita Godinez (52,3kg.) x Silvana Juarez (51,7kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Steve Garcia Jr. (70,3kg.) x Charlie Ontiveros (70,5kg.)

*Athlete failed the weight cut;

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