Alexandre Pantoja and José Aldo need to take off their clothes to make weights, but confirm fights at UFC 301

Alexandre pantoja (left) and José Aldo (right) are highlighted in the UFC 301. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Protagonists in UFC 301, which takes place this Saturday (4), in Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre pantoja e José Aldo caused tension at the time of their weigh-ins. In a ceremony held this Friday morning (3), Brazilians had to take off their clothes to fulfill their commitments with the scales. Despite the scare, both reached the required marks and confirmed their fights.

Cast in the main fight, Alexandre pantoja is ready for the next challenge. Flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg), the athlete weighed 56,6kg. and defends the title against Steve Erceg, which measured the same 56,6kg.

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Present in the penultimate clash of the event, José Aldo promotes his return to the octagon after two years of inactivity. With the same 61,6kg. in Jonathan martinez, the legend stops what could represent his last commitment in MMA.

Another highlight of the event is Michael Pereira, who is experiencing a new phase in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) of the UFC. The 'Paraense Voador' scored 84,3kg. and confirmed challenge against Ihor Potieria, which weighed 93,9kg.

Inserted in the clash that opens the main card, Caio Borralho He also went through the appointment without any major problems. The athlete weighed 84,3kg, slightly more than his opponent Paul Craig, which weighed 83,9kg.

Among all 14 Brazilians cast in the show, none failed the weight cut.

Check out the athletes' weights for UFC 301

MAIN CARD 

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexandre pantoja (56,6kg.) x Steve Erceg (56,6kg.) – fight for the belt

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jonathan martinez (61,6kg.) x José Aldo (61,6kg.)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Anthony Smith (93,3kg.) x Victor Petrino (93,4kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira (84,3kg.) x Ihor Potieria (83,9kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Paul Craig (83,9kg.) x Caio Borralho (84,3kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jack shore (65,9kg.) x Joanderson Tubarão (66,2kg.)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Karolina Kowalkiewicz (52,6kg.) x Iasmin Lucindo (52,6kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): elves brener (70,7kg.) x Myktybek Orolbai (70,5kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva (66,2kg.) x William Gomis (64,8kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Netto BJJ (70,5kg.) x Drakkar Klose (70,7kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy (70,7kg.) x Jamie Mullarkey (70,3kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Dione Barbosa (57,1kg.) x Ernesta Kareckaite (56,9kg.)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ismael Bonfim (70,7kg.) x Vinc Pichel (70,7kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexander Costa (56,6kg.) x Kevin Borjas (56,9kg.)

*For fights without a title fight, athletes receive a pound (0,454g) tolerance over the official weights of their respective categories.