Cris Cyborg makes weight and confirms title defense against Arlene Blencowe in rematch at Bellator 279

C. Cyborg is the current Bellator featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Everything ready for the main fights of the Bellator 279, which takes place this Saturday (23), in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA). At the official weigh-in for the show, held this Friday (22), Chris Cyborg He had no trouble confirming his featherweight title defense (up to 65,7kg) against Arlene Blencowe, who also had no problems. The interim bantamweight belt dispute (up to 61,2kg) was also made official.

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MMA legend, Cyborg didn't need long to confirm himself at the event. Below the required weight, the featherweight champion weighed in at 65,3kg.

Defeated by the Brazilian in 2020, Blencowe was also successful in the scales challenge. At 65,5kg, the Australian tries to erase the setback in the first meeting, when she was submitted in the second round.

Former bantamweight champion, Juan Archuleta is ready for his attempt to win the interim title in the category. At 61kg, the fighter confirmed his fight against Raufeon Stots, who weighed 61,2kg.

Inserted on the preliminary card, Goiti Yamauchi and Dayana Silva also guaranteed her confrontations in the show. The welterweight scored 77,3kg, while his rival, Levan Chokeli, weighed 76,9kg. The featherweight weighed 66kg, and his opponent weighed 66,2kg.

Only flaw

Among the 26 athletes scheduled for the event, only one did not fulfill his commitment on the scale.

Present in the second fight on the card, Whittany Pyles exceeded the limits required for flyweight. With 58kg., the athlete must pass on a percentage of his scholarship to Sumiko Inaba, to continue in the Bellator 279.

Check out the athletes' weights for Bellator 279

MAIN CARD (23:30 p.m., Brasília time)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chris Cyborg (65,3kg.) x Arlene Blencowe (65,5kg.) – Fight for the belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.): Juan Archuleta (61kg.) x Raufeon Stots (61,2kg.) – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Kyoji Horiguchi (60,8kg) x Patchy mix (61,2kg.) – Rooster GP

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg.): Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (57,1kg.) x Justine Kish (56,7kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD (21 p.m. Brasília time)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Lance Gibson Jr. (70,5kg.) x Nainoa Dung (70,4kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Justin Gonzales (66kg.) x Kai Kamaka III (65,7kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Goiti Yamauchi (77,3kg.) x Levan Chokheli (76,9kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Emmanuel sanchez (70,4kg.) x Yancy Medeiros (70,4kg.)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Keoni Diggs (70,7kg.) x Bobby King (70,3kg.)

Catchweight (up to 54,4kg.): Randi Field (54,4kg.) x Maraya Miller (54,2kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Janay Harding (66,2kg.) x Diana Silva (66kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Sumiko Inaba (56,7kg) x Whittany Pyles (58kg)*

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg.): Ryan Dela Cruz (61,3kg.) x Jordan Winski (61,5kg.)

*Whittany Pyles failed the weight cut and must pass on a percentage of her purse to her rival to continue in the event;

*For fights without title fights, all athletes received a pound (454g.) allowance under the official weights of their respective categories.