R. Bader and V. Modalvsky star in Bellator 273. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
All set for the main fight between Ryan bader and Valentin Modalvsky, which takes place this Saturday (29), in Phoenix (USA). At the official weigh-in at Bellator 273, held this Friday (28), the show's protagonists had no problems and confirmed the match was valid for the unification of the heavyweight title (up to 120,2kg). The one who got hurt was the Brazilian Fabrício Franco, who went beyond the division limit and had his fight against Weber Almeida cancelled.
See too
Lineal heavyweight champion since 2019, Bader returns to the division after more than two years. For the UFC 273, the former UFC fighter weighed 105,3kg.
Owner of the division's interim title, Valentin Modavsky is trying to make history in the company. Pupil of Fedor Emelianenko and willing to put an end to Ryan's reign, the Russian secured 106,3kg.
In the co-main fight, Benson Henderson, former Ultimate champion, is back. Ready to end the bad moment in his career, the athlete has a tough commitment ahead of him. In weight, the veteran secured 70,6kg.
Willing to extend Ben's streak of stumbles, Islam Mamedov is ready for the confrontation. The combatant weighed 70,5kg.
Brazilian failure costs fight on the card
Representative in the Brazilian clash that would take place on the preliminary card, Fabrício Franco ended up responsible for canceling the clash against Weber Almeida. Scheduled to play at featherweight (up to 65,7kg), the gaucho went far beyond the permitted limit and weighed more than 2kg. above what is required.
At 68,5kg, the athlete was not allowed to continue in the event. Thus, the fight with Weber, who fulfilled his commitment to the scales, ended up being cut from the show.
Check out the weights for Bellator 273
MAIN CARD (0 p.m. Brasília time)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Ryan bader (105,3kg.) x Valentin Moldavsky (106.3kg.) – Fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Ben henderson (70,6kg.) x Islam Mamedov (70,5kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Henry Corrales (66,1kg.) x Aiden Lee (66,1kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg.): Sabah Homasi (77,4kg.) x Jaleel Willis (77,2kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (21 p.m. Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Enrique Barzola (61,6kg.) x Darrion Caldwell (61,5kg.)
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Saad Awad (70,7kg.) x Chris Gonzalez (70,5kg.)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg.): Dalton Rosta (83,7kg.) x Duane Johnson (84,1kg.)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Nikita Mikhailov (61,5kg.) x Blaine Shutt (60,7kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Lucas Brennan (65,9kg.) x Ben Lugo (66,2kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Weber Almeida (65,8kg.) x Fabrício Franco (68,5kg.)* – Fight canceled
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Sullivan Cauley (93,3kg) x Ben Parrish (93kg)
*Exceeded the featherweight limit by approximately 2,3kg. Athletic Commission prevented Fabrício from participating in the show.
**For fights where there are no title disputes, athletes have one pound (454g.) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
You need login To comment.