Ryan Bader and Cheick Kongo cross the scales and confirm title rematch at Bellator 280

R. Bader and C. Kongo confirm title fight at Bellator 280. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @bellatormma

Everything is fine for Bellator 280, which takes place next Friday (6). Before the event, the 26 athletes involved in the debut event in Paris, France, met their first objective and passed the scale without any problems. The main fight of the night is the rematch between Ryan bader and Cheick Kongo for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg).

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In search of his second title defense in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2 kg.), Ryan bader It arrived lighter, at 105,5kg. Cheick Kongo, on the other hand, weighed 109,4kg. and will be heavier on the card. The Frenchman will have the support of the fans as he tries to become the new champion of the division. The first fight between the athletes ended 'without result' due to an accidental finger to the eye.

After starting off on the wrong foot in defeat against Phil Davis, Yoel romero He weighed lighter than normal, at 92,8kg.

Alex Polizzi, who assumed responsibility the week of the fight, also weighed 91,9kg. The duel is valid in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).

Check out the athletes' weights for Bellator 280

MAIN CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Ryan bader (105,5kg.) x Cheick Kongo (109,4kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Yoel romero (92,8kg.) x Alex Polizzi (91,9kg.)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Davy Gallon (70,1kg.) x Benjamin Brander (70,3kg.)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg.): Lorenz Larkin (84,1kg.) x Kyle Stewart (84,1kg.)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg.): Mike Shipman (84,2kg.) x Gregory Babene (84,1kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Pedro Carvalho (65,7kg.) x Piotr Niedzielski (65,8kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Lewis Long (77,4kg) x Thibault Gouti (77,4kg)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Fabacary Diatta (65,7kg.) x Jordan Barton (65,8kg.)

Catchweight (72,5kg.): Soren Bak (72,1kg.) x Charlie Leary (72,5kg.)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Yves Landu (70,5kg.) x Gavin Hughes (70,3kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg.): Lucie Bertaud (56,7kg.) x Katarzyna Sadura (56,7kg.)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Youcef Ouabbas (84kg) x Mateus Duclos (84,2kg)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Victor Verchere (76,7kg) x Bourama Camara (77,2kg)

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