It was difficult, but the American Anthony Jonhson passed the scale test and is confirmed in the fight against Vitor belfort at UFC Rio 2, this Saturday (14), in the capital of Rio de Janeiro.
At the official weigh-in for the event, held this Friday, Johnson weighed 89 kg. five over the middleweight division limit. Therefore, Vitor belfort He only accepted the fight if the North American was weighed again this Saturday and did not exceed 93 kg, the limit for the light heavyweight division.
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This Saturday, around 12pm, Anthony stepped on the scale and weighed 92,8 kg, just under 200 g below what the carioca proposed to still carry out the fight.
However, even if he manages to pass the scale this Saturday, Johnson will give up 20% of his scholarship to Vitor belfort, as a fine due to last Friday's negative result.
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