Edgar (left) and Mendes (right) take part in the main fight of the TUF 22 Finale. Photo: Reproduction
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In the second most important event of the week of UFC 194, two victims of José Aldo, Chad Mendes e Frankie Edgar, duel to put themselves back with a chance to compete for the title. The TUF 22 Finale takes place this Friday (11), but on Thursday night (10), the pair came face to face after the official weigh-in, with the right to a very serious confrontation.
The first to go on stage was Chad Mendes. Defeated by Conor McGregor in the interim title fight in July, when he replaced José Aldo In a hurry, Mendes seeks not to suffer two consecutive defeats, something that would be unprecedented in his career. The athlete from Team Alpha Male He had no trouble making weight and weighed in at 66,2 kg.
Now training at the KHK gym, owned by the crown prince of Bahrain (who will even be in his corner at this Friday's fight), Frankie Edgar took the stage with a flag of the Persian Gulf country next to that of the United States. Edgar also had no difficulty reaching the 66 kg limit.
Brazilian and TUF finalists also confirm duels
Main Brazilian to step into the octagon this Friday (11), Edson Barboza had no trouble making weight and weighed in at 70,3 kg, while his opponent Tony Ferguson weighed 70,7 kg. In the face-off, a friendly atmosphere reigned between the rivals, who even greeted each other.
In the grand final of TUF 22, which is the co-main fight of the night, Artem Lobov, training partner of Conor McGregor at SBG Ireland, and Ryan Hall, an athlete who entered the decision as a substitute, beat 70,3 kg without any problems and will now compete for the title of the reality show.
Check out the TUF 22 Finale weigh-in results below:
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 66 kg): Frankie Edgar (66 kg) x Chad Mendes (66,2 kg);
Lightweight (up to 70 kg): Ryan Hall (70,3 kg) x Artem Lobov (70,3 kg);
Light weight (up to 70 kg): Edson Barboza (70,3 kg) x Tony Ferguson (70,7 kg);
Light weight (up to 70 kg): Evan dunham (70,7 kg) x Joe lauzon (70,5 kg);
Featherweight (up to 66 kg): Tatsuya Kawajiri (66,2 kg) x Jason Knight (65,8 kg);
Light weight (up to 70 kg): julian erosa (70,3 kg) x Marcin Wrzosek (70,3 kg).
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Gabriel Napao (119,3 kg) x Konstantin Erokhin (104,3 kg);
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Ryan LaFlare (77,5 kg) x Mike Pierce (77,3 kg);
Flyweight (up to 56 kg): Geane Herrera (56,7 kg) x Joby Sanchez (57 kg);
Lightweight (up to 70 kg): Chris Gruetzemacher (70,7 kg) x Abner Lloveras (70,3 kg).
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