M. Pereira (left) and S. Ponzinibbio (right) are highlighted in the UFC Las Vegas 55. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Everything is set for the long-awaited clash between Michael Pereira e Santiago Ponzinibbio this Saturday (21), at UFC Las Vegas 55. At the official weigh-in for the event, held this Friday (20), the Brazilian, like his opponent, calmly passed his appointment with the scales and guaranteed his presence at the show. There were no failures among the 22 athletes selected.
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Brazilian promise in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.), Pereira arrived calmly at the testing site. The athlete weighed 77,1kg and is looking to expand his good momentum in Ultimate.
Despite his Argentine nationality, Ponzinibbio has prestige with Tupiniquin fans and could divide the fans on the weekend. Willing to 'spoil the party' of 'Paraense Voador', the fighter weighed 77,3kg.
Inserted in the main fight, Ketlen Scallop she was the first athlete to step on the scale. With an eye on a future belt fight in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg), the Amazonian weighed 61,6kg.
Back after more than a year of inactivity, Holly holm is ready for the next appointment. Former champion in the under-61,2kg division, the 'Shepherd's Daughter' secured 61,4kg.
On the main card, a Brazilian clash is confirmed. Polyana viana measured 52,6kg., while Tabatha Ricci weighed 52,1kg.
First Brazilian to enter the octagon in UFC Las Vegas 55, Felipe Cabocão is also ready for the challenge. The Tupiniquim guaranteed 65,7kg, the same value as its rival, Chase Hooper.
About to make his debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg) of Ultimate, Jailton Malhadinho was the last representative of the 'yellow green' to step on the scale. The fighter scored 101,6kg., while the opponent parker porter ended up with (120,2kg.).
Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Las Vegas 55
MAIN CARD (20 p.m. Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Holly holm (61,4kg.) x Ketlen Scallop (61,6kg.)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Santiago Ponzinibbio (77,3kg.) x Michael Pereira (77,1kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Chidi Njōkuani (83,9kg.) x Dusko Todorovic (84,1kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Polyana viana (52,6kg.) x Tabatha Ricci (52,1kg.)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Erik Anders (84,3kg.) x Jun Yong Park (84,1kg.)
PRELIMINARY CARD (17 p.m. Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Joseph Holmes (83,9kg.) x Alen Amedovski (84,3kg.)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Jailton Malhadinho (101,6kg.) x parker porter (120,2kg.)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Omar Morales (70,5kg.) x Uros Medic (70,7kg.)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez (61,4kg.) x Vince Morales (61,6kg.)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chase Hooper (65,7kg.) x Felipe Cabocão (65,7kg.)
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Elise Reed (52,1kg.) x Sam Hughes (52,3kg.)
*As there are no belt disputes, all athletes received one pound (454g.) of tolerance over the official weights of their respective divisions;
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