Edson Barboza, Michel Pereira and four other Brazilians make weight and confirm their presence at UFC Vegas 81

Edson Barboza e Michael Pereira fight at UFC Vegas 81. Photo: Reproduction/Montagem SL

Everything is fine for Ultimate's return to Apex, which takes place this Saturday (14). On the afternoon of this Friday (13), the 24 athletes selected for the UFC Las Vegas 81 fulfilled their commitment to the scales and confirmed their presence at the show, which is headlined by the duel between the featherweights (up to 65,7kg) Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yussuf.

Seeking to get closer to the top 10 in the category, Edson maintained a history of professionalism and quickly presented himself to check his weight. Without any problems, the Brazilian weighed 66,2kg and made his presence in the main fight of the event official. Sodiq, a little lighter, weighed 65,9kg.

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Besides Edson Barboza, the event will be attended by six more Brazilians. On the main card, Viviane Araujo e Jennifer maia confirmed their presence in the penultimate fight of the night, and weighed 57,1kg. and 56,6kg. respectively.

After several problems making weight at welterweight (up to 77,1kg), Michael Pereira showed discipline and proved he was ready to venture into the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg), relieved, the Brazilian weighed in at 84,3kg, just like his opponent Andre Petroski.

In a rematch scheduled at catchweight (58,9kg.), Daniel Miojo He got on the scale and checked the weight established by the organization, but after facing off, the Brazilian was prevented by doctors from continuing in the fight.

Brazil on the preliminary card

The only Brazilians to appear on the preliminary card, Tainara Lisboa and Ravena Oliveira weighed themselves quickly and measured 60,5kg and 60,3kg. in the rooster category (up to 61,2kg.)

UFC Las Vegas 81 weigh-in results

Order date: September 14th, 2023

Open Hours: 17:XNUMX (Brasilia time)

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online and TV Bandeirantes (main card)

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sodiq Yusuf (65,9kg.) x Edson Barboza (66,2kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Viviane Araujo (57,1kg.) x Jennifer maia (56,6kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez (61,6kg.) x Adrian Yanez (61,4kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Michael Pereira (84,3kg.) x Andre Petroski (84,3kg.)

Married weight (59kg): Edgar Chairez (58,7kg.) x Daniel Miojo (58,9kg.)   – fight canceled

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Christian rodriguez (63,5kg.) x Cameron Saaiman (61,2kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Darren Elkins (66,2kg.) x TJ Brown (66,2kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Tainara Lisboa (60,5kg.) x Ravena Oliveira (60,3kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): terrance mckinney (70,5kg.) x Brendon Marotte (70,5kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 65,7kg): Irina Alekseeva (61,2kg.) x Melissa Dixon (61,4kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 65,7kg.): Alateng Heili (61,6kg.) x Chris Gutierrez (61,6kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Ashley yoder (52,3kg.) x Emily ducote (52,3kg.)

*As there are no belt disputes, all athletes have a 1 pound (0,454g) tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories;