T. Marreta passed the scale without any problems. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube ufc
In a fearless weigh-in, Thiago Marreta e Erik Anders stepped on the scale and confirmed the main fight of the UFC Sao Paulo which takes place on Saturday (22), at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium. The unforeseen situation was due to the bantamweight Renan Barao which was 2,6kg above the category limit (up to 61,2kg).
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Without having to go through the weight cutting process, Marreta and Anders weighed 92,4kg and 93,3kg, respectively. Remembering that the fighters originally fight in the middleweight division, but in UFC Sao Paulo they will make their first clash at light heavyweight.
With a history of problems with the weight cut, Barão even moved up a division, but after two fights he returned to bantamweight. During the weigh-in, the former champion stepped on the scale and weighed 64,3kg, while his opponent, Andrew Ewell weighed 61,2kg.
However, with the new rules of the Brazilian Athletic Commission, the fighter did not have extra time to lose weight. This additional period is only allowed in the main fight. Even if additional minutes were authorized, Barão would not have medical permission to continue, as the athlete was visibly weakened.
However, the fight between the roosters was confirmed by the organization. The Brazilian was fined 30% of the purse and the amount went to his opponent Ewell.
Rogério Minotouro He was the last athlete to present himself for weigh-in with half an hour left in the allowed time. Despite showing fatigue, the light heavyweight passed the scales without any problems. The Brazilian scored 93,1 kg. Your opponent, on the other hand, Sam alvey weighed 93,3kg.
UFC São Paulo weigh-in results
Main Card
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Thiago Marreta (92,4kg) x Erik Anders (93,3kg)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Alex Cowboy (77,6kg) x Carlo Pedersoli (77,3kg)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Rogério Minotouro (93,1kg) x Sam alvey (93,3kg)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Renan Barao (64,3kg) x Andrew Ewell (61,2kg)
Straw weight (up to 52,2kg): Randa markos (52,5kg) x Marina Rodriguez (52,3kg)
Preliminary Card
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Charles of the Bronx (69,8kg) x Christos Giagos (70,6kg)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Francisco Massaranduba (70,3kg) x Evan dunham (70,8kg)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Luis Henrique KLB (92,9kg) x Ryan spann (92,4kg)
Heavy weight (up to 120,7kg): August Sakai (120,5kg) x Chase sherman (116,6kg)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Serginho Moraes (77,5kg) x Ben Saunders (77,3kg)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Mayra Sheetara (56,9kg) x Gillian robertson (57kg)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Thales leites (84,3kg) x Hector Lombard (84,2kg)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Elizeu Capoeira (77,4kg) x Luigi Vendramini (77,3kg)
Straw weight (up to 52,2kg): Lívia Renata Souza (52,6kg) x Alex Chambers (52,5kg)
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