Led by Matheus Nicolau, Brazilians dominate weigh-ins and confirm fights at UFC Las Vegas 91

Everything is ok to carry out the UFC Las Vegas 91. At the official weigh-in, which took place on Friday afternoon (26), the seven Brazilians in the event passed the scales calmly and confirmed their respective fights for the event. The highlight was Matheus Nicolauwhich shares the spotlight of the night with Alex Perez.

Responsible for leading the ‘Brazilian squad’, Matheus Nicolau is the protagonist of the night and, looking to get closer to a chance at the flyweight belt (up to 56.7kg), he had no trouble beating 56.9kg. Already Alex Perezon the other hand, arrived heavier, at 57.1kg.

The only duel between Brazilians in the UFC Las Vegas 91, Ariane da Silva, who was previously called Lipski and changed her surname, used the tolerance pound and came through fine at 57.1kg. Already Karen Silvathe ‘Killer’, was lighter, at 56.9kg.

Brazilian debutant, Jonathan Diniz has experience in kickboxing and success in GLORY to stand out in the Ultimate. The heavyweight weighed 115.6kg. , while Austen Lane weighed 115.2kg.

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Rani Yahya was the first to enter the scale. The Brazilian, a veteran who has been fighting in the organization since 2011, weighed in at 61.7kg. Already Victor Henryhis opponent, took a while to enter, but scored 61.4kg.

The first confirmed fight was called Ketlen Hot who, weighing 52.4kg, reaffirmed his presence on the card against Marnic Mann. The rival also measured the same weight. Hired via Contender Series, Caio Machado passed with 114.1kg. for fight with Don’Tale Myles.

UFC Las Vegas 91 technical sheet

MAIN CARD (8 p.m. Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Matheus Nicolau (56.9kg.) x Alex Perez (57.1kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan Spann (93.2kg.) x Bogdan Guskov (92.8kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Ariane da Silva (57.1kg.) x Karen Silva (56.9kg.)

Heavy weight (up to 120.2 kg): Austen Lane (115.2kg.) x Jonathan Diniz (115.6kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65.7 kg): Jonathan Pearce x David Onama

Welterweight (up to 77.1 kg): Tim Means (77.5kg.) x Uros Medic

PRELIMINARY CARD (5pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61.2 kg): Rani Yahya (61.7kg.) x Victor Henry (61.4kg.)

Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Austin Hubbard (70.7kg.) x Michal Figlak (70.3kg.)

Heavyweight (up to 120.2 kg): Don’Tale Mayes x Caio Machado (114.1kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52.1 kg): Marnic Mann (52.4kg.) x Ketlen Hot (52.4kg.)

Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): James Llontop x Chris Padilla (70.5kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56.7 kg): Ivana Petrovic (57.1kg.) x Na Liang (57.1kg.)

Light weight (up to 70.3 kg): Gabriel Benitez (70.3kg.) x Maheshate Hayisaer (70.5kg.)