The big moment is coming. Before viewers can follow the UFC 296, which takes place this Saturday (16), the fighters selected must go through the scale challenge. This Friday (15), starting at 13:50 pm (Brasília time), the official weigh-in takes place that accredits the protagonists to the show. Ultimate broadcasts the ceremony directly from Las Vegas (USA).
In the main fight, Leon edwards seeks his second title defense. After two consecutive victories over Kamaru Usman, the welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg.), now measures forces with the controversial Colby covington.
Holder of the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg.), Alexandre pantoja carries out its second challenge of the season. Over the weekend, the Brazilian tries to stay at the top of the category and faces Brandon royval.
Another highlight of the show will be the confrontation between Stephen Thompson and the 'Bogeyman' Shavkat Rakhmonov. The fighters compete in direct competition for positions in the welterweight elite.
Also on the main card, Tony Ferguson has a decisive challenge. Coming from six consecutive defeats, the lightweight legend (up to 70,3kg) faces Paddy Pimblett.
In total, the show has 12 scheduled clashes. Karol Rosa, Ariane Lipski and Lucas Almeida conclude the list of Brazilian representatives at the event.
UFC 296 technical sheet
Order date: December 16, 2023
Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (0 p.m. Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Leon edwards x Colby covington – fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexandre pantoja x Brandon royval – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Shavkat Rakhmonov x Stephen Thompson
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tony Ferguson x Paddy Pimblett
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Josh Emmett x Bryce mitchell
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Irene aldana x Karol Rosa
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody garbrandt x brian kelleher
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Casey O'Neill x Ariane Lipski
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alonzo Menifield x dustin jacoby
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tagir Ulanbekov x cody durden
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): André Fili x Lucas Almeida
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Martin Buday x Shamil Gaziev
