E. Barboza confirms main fight at UFC Philadelphia. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook / UFC
The Brazilian Edson Barboza confirmed its presence in the UFC Philadelphia this Friday morning (29). After a calm weigh-in, Barboza and his opponent, Justin gaethje, beat the weight limit for the lightweight category (70,3 kg) and confirmed their presence in the main fight of the event on Saturday night (30).
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Edson was one of the first to step on the scale and guarantee his presence on the attraction, weighing 70,5 kg, the same weight as his opponent.
Among the 26 athletes on the card, only one did not make the weight for his category. The American Ray Borg exceeded the 800g limit in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg.) and will lose 20% of his purse in the company. In turn, Michael Johnson he used the two-hour window, but managed to beat the lightweight division.
In addition to Edson, the other two Brazilians on the card UFC Philadelphia also confirmed their fights. Marina Rodriguez She weighed 51,2 kg and is ready to fight American Jessica Aguilar in the strawweight division. Shaymon Moraes also faced the scales and confirmed his clash. He weighed 65,8 kg and faces Sodiq Yousuf, who made the same weight.
UFC Philadelphia weigh-in results
Main Card
Edson Barboza (70,5kg) x Justin gaethje (70,5kg)
David Branch (84,1kg) x Jack hermansson (83,9kg)
Josh Emmett (66,1kg) x Michael Johnson (66,2kg)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz (52kg) x Michelle Waterson (52,3kg)
Paul Craig (92,9kg) x Kennedy Nzechukwu (93,2kg)
Sheymon Moraes (65,7kg) x Sodiq Yusuf (65,9kg)
Preliminary Card
Jessica Aguilar (52,2kg) x Marina Rodriguez (52kg)
Desmond Green (70,3kg) x Ross Pearson (70,4kg)
Kevin Aguilar (65,7kg) x Enrique Barzola (65,7kg)
Kevin holland (83,9kg) x Gerald meerschaert (84,1kg)
Ray Borg (62,2kg) x Casey kenney (61,4kg)
Sabina mazo (56,9kg) x Maryna moroz (56,8kg)
Mark De La Rosa (61,4kg) x Alex Perez (61,3kg)
* Fights that are not valid for a belt have a tolerance of one pound, approximately 454 grams, from the limit of each category.
** Lost 20% of the scholarship for not making the weight. The amount will be passed on to your opponent
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