It's almost ready for the big one UFC 273, which takes place this Saturday (9), in Jacksonville (USA). In total, the event has 13 fights scheduled, two of which feature title fights. Before the event, the show's stars must pass the scale challenge. The measurements take place this Friday (8), starting at 9:50 am (Brasília time).
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In the main fight, MMA fans will be able to see the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg), Alexander Volkanovsky in action. The Australian is looking for his third title defense and, to do so, he needs to go through Chan sung jung, or 'Korean zombie'.
The penultimate fight of the show has everything to make history in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg). The linear champion, aljamain sterling and the interim, Petr yan, star in the long-awaited rematch for the group's absolute throne.
One of the most anticipated clashes precedes the title fights at the event. Current number two in the welterweight rankings (up to 77kg.), Gilbert Durinho accepted the challenge and will measure strength with Khamzat Shimaev. The athletes face each other with an eye on a clash for the title.
In addition to the Niteroi native, two more athletes will represent the green and yellow in the octagon. On the main card, Mackenzie dern divides the octagon with Tecia torres e Daniel Willycat makes its debut in the company in front of Julio Maple.
UFC 273 fight list
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alexander Volkanovsky x Chan sung jung – Fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): aljamain sterling x Petr yan – Fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Gilbert Durinho x Khamzat Shimaev
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Mackenzie dern x Tecia torres
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Vinc Pichel x Mark madsen
PRELIMINARY CARD (19 p.m. Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Ian Gary x Darian Weeks
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Jairzinho Rozenstruik x Marcin tybura
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Aspen ladd x Rachel Pennington
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mickey gall x Mike Malott
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): alexey oleynik x Jared Vanderaa
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Anthony Hernandez x Josh Fremd
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Piera Rodriguez x Kay hansen
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julio Maple x Daniel Willycat