The last look between Chris Weidman e Bruno Blindado before the fight at UFC Atlantic City. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
The atmosphere was dense and full of expectation on Friday afternoon (29) in New Jersey (USA). Chris Weidman e Bruno Blindado, about to enter the UFC Atlantic City arena, faced each other for the last time before the middleweight fight (up to 83,9kg) this Saturday (30).
After confirming their weight for the fight, Weidman and Blindado stepped onto the scale for the traditional ceremonial weigh-in. Upon meeting face to face, the two shook hands, but their eyes conveyed the tension of the upcoming battle. With no smiles for the photos, the seriousness of the moment was evident.
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For Blindado, 34 years old, the opportunity represents a chance for redemption. Hired by the UFC in 2021, the Brazilian started his career with three consecutive victories, but later suffered four defeats in five fights.
With a record of 23 triumphs and 10 setbacks, he seeks to get back on the winning path and consolidate himself in Ultimate.
On the other side of the octagon, Weidman, former middleweight champion, is going through a period of reconstruction. Far from the peak that established him as one of the biggest names in the sport, the American lost seven of his last nine fights.
His last triumph came in 2020, and after a serious leg injury in 2021, he is looking to rediscover the path to glory.
Bruno Blindado faces the former champion @ChrisWeidman No. #UFCAtlanticCity. See how they looked at each other!
[ Saturday (30) | 20pm | Live on @UFCFightPassBR ➡️ https://t.co/OD62F561g5 ] pic.twitter.com/UO5dyjlXFE
- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) March 29, 2024
UFC Atlantic City technical sheet
Order date: March 30th, 2024
Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)
Location: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Erin Blanchfield x Manon Fiorot
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Vincent Luque x Joaquin buckley
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Blindado x Chris Weidman
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Nursulton Ruziboev x Sedriques Dumas
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Bill Algeo x kyle nelson
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njōkuani x rhys mckee
PRELIMINARY CARD (20pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): nate landwehr x Jamall Emmers
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna jandiroba x Lupita Godinez
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Julio Maple x Herbert Burns
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Connor Matthews x Dennis Buzukja
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ibo Aslan x Anton Turkalj
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Melissa Gatto x Victoria Dudakova
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Andre Petroski x Jacob Malkoun
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Angel Pacheco x Caolan Loughran
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