Fedor makes weight and confirms fight that could seal his farewell to MMA at Bellator 269

F. Emelianenko (left) may say goodbye to MMA in Bellator 269. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Everything is fine for the spectacle that could seal the farewell of an MMA legend in Bellator 269, this Saturday (23). At the official weigh-in for the show, held this Friday afternoon (22), Fedor Emelianenko fulfilled its commitment to the scale and ensured its protagonism in the event. The Russian faces Tim Johnson in the main fight.

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One of those largely responsible for spreading MMA around the world, Fedor had no problems reaching the heavyweight limit. Pride icon and Bellator star, the veteran weighed 105,9kg.

Responsible for trying to ruin the Russian's party, Tim Johnson, who has a stint in the UFC, also didn't disappoint. The fighter weighed 119,7kg.

Khabib's cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov is ready for his third challenge in Bellator. Undefeated in his career, the fighter weighed 72,5kg. and secured a catchweight match against Patrik Pietila, who weighed 71,8kg.

Failures and cancellation

Among the 22 athletes scheduled for the show, two did not fulfill their commitment to the scale. Opponent of Alexander Osetrov (65,9kg.), Aiden Lee exceeded the featherweight limit and weighed 66,9kg. For failing, Lee will be fined, but the duel remains on schedule.

At 67,5kg, Gadzhi Rabadanov also disappointed at featherweight. Opponent in Bellator 269, Alexander Belikh had no problems, weighing 66,2kg. For this confrontation, according to 'Sherdog.com', there was no agreement and the duel ended up cancelled.

Check out the weights for Bellator 269

MAIN CARD 

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Fedor Emelianenko (106,8kg.) x Timothy Johnson (119,7kg.)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Vitaly Minakov (120,2kg.) x Said Sowma (110,2kg.)

Married weight: Usman Nurmagomedov (72,5kg.) x Patrik Pietila (71,8kg.)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg.): Anatoly Tokov (83,9kg.) x Sharaf Davlatmurodov (84,3kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.): Kirill Sidelnikov (119,7kg.) x Rab Truesdale (111,1kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg.): Darina Mazdyuk (56,6kg.) x Katarzyna Sadura (56,9kg.)

Catchweight: OIrina Alekseeva (58,9kg.) x Stephanie Page (56,4kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Brian Moore (61,6kg.) x Nikita Mikhailov (61,4kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg.): Grachik Bozinyan (77,1kg.) x Alexey Shurkevich (77,5kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Aiden Lee (66,9kg.)* x Alexander Osetrov (65,9kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Gadzhi Rabadanov (67,4kg.)** x Alexander Belikh (66,2kg.)

*Failed to make the weight cut and will pass on part of your purse to your opponent;

**Exceeded the featherweight limit and the fight was cancelled.