R. Font (photo) did not make weight for the fight against M. Vera in ufc vegas 53. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufceurope
One of the main names in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg.) in Ultimate, Rob font was cast as the protagonist of the night against Marlon Vera, but disappointed in its commitment to the scale. The North American missed weight for the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 53 and will give up 20% of his purse as a 'fine' to continue in the event this Saturday (30).
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With a haggard appearance, Font already gave little indication that he would be able to make the weight and seems not to have been surprised when he weighed 62,8kg, around 1,1kg. above the limit established for the rooster category.
Moreover, Marlon Vera He was first in scouting and showed a different style. With ease, the Ecuadorian weighed 61,6kg. with an eye on his third consecutive victory in the organization. He makes history by being the only athlete from his country to headline a UFC event.
Em busca de se recuperar de estreia com derrota, Joanderson Tubarão também não demorou para aparecer nas aferições e conferiu 65,9kg., mesmo peso de seu adversário, André Fili.
Brazilian clash confirmed
Attraction of the preliminary card of the night, the duel between the Brazilians Daniel Miojo e Francisco Figueredo has been confirmed. Without any major concerns, Miojo weighed 56,9kg. and was 200g heavier than the 'Sniper'. The fight is valid in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg.)
UFC Las Vegas 53 fight list
MAIN CARD (20pm Brasília time):
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Rob font (62,8kg.)* x Marlon Vera (61,6kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Andrei Arlovski (111,5kg.) x Jake collier (120,2kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): André Fili (65,9kg.) x Joanderson Tubarão (65,9kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jared gordon (70,3kg.) x Grant dawson (70,5kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Darren Elkins (65,9kg.) x Tristan connelly (66,2kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Krzysztof Jotko (84,3kg.) x Gerald meerschaert (83,9kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (17:30 p.m. Brasília time):
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Alexander Romanov (107,2kg.) x Chase sherman (112kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Daniel Miojo (56,9kg.) x Francisco Figueredo (56,7kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Gabe Green (77,3kg.) x Yohan Lainesse (76,6kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Nathan Levy (70,3kg.) x Mike Breeden (70,5kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Gina Mazany (57,1kg.) x Shanna Young (56,7kg.)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tatsuro Taira (56,9kg.) x Carlos Candelario (57,1kg.)
*As there are no belt disputes, all athletes received one pound (454g.) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.
**Rob font it was around 1,1kg. above the limit established by the division of roosters
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