Norma Dumont and jiu-jitsu legends make weight and confirm fights at UFC Vegas 116.

Brazilian fighters make weight without incident and secure their spots in important fights at the event, most notably Norma Dumont's decisive bout on her way to the title.

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Norma makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Held this Friday (24), the official weigh-in for UFC Vegas 116 went smoothly for the main fighters. The main event fighters, who will be performing this Saturday (25) in Las Vegas, aljamain sterling, former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), and the Moroccan prospect Youssef Zalal They made weight and confirmed the main event. Furthermore... Norm Dumont, Rudolph Vieira Marcus 'Buchecha' and his team have also confirmed their decisive fights for their careers within the world's largest MMA organization.

Currently ranked 5th in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Sterling is hoping to earn a shot at his second UFC title. To face the Moroccan and keep his dream of a double championship alive, the American needed the one-pound allowance to confirm the fight.

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Youssef Zalal, on the other hand, occupies the seventh position in the division and is seeking a spot in the top 5. The prospect also used the one-pound allowance and weighed in at 66 kg.

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Jiu-Jitsu legends confirm fight at UFC Vegas 116

With one loss and one draw in the UFC octagon, Marcus 'Buchecha' enters the main card in action. Seeking his first victory in the organization, the ten-time world jiu-jitsu champion weighed in at 114,5 kg on the official scale.

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Coming off a defeat to BoNickal, Rudolph Vieira He is trying to get back on the winning track. Scheduled for the last fight on the preliminary card, the Brazilian weighed in at 84,1 kg.

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Norma Dumont confirms key fight in pursuit of title shot.

In an effort to secure a title opportunity, Norm Dumont, currently ranked third in the bantamweight division (up to 61,3 kg), weighed in at 61,4 kg and confirmed her fight against Joselyne Edwards in the co-main event of the event.

Raoni Barcelos confirms opportunity to enter the bantamweight rankings.

In good form, the veteran Raoni barcelos weighed in at 61,6 kg and secured his duel with Montel Jackson, currently ranked 14th in the category.

Mayra 'Sheetara' hits weight in tears

Experiencing a delicate moment in the UFC, Mayra 'Sheetara' had to push herself to the limit to make weight for the division. The Brazilian weighed in at 61 kg and, after the official confirmation, couldn't contain her emotion and burst into tears.

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Official weigh-in for UFC Vegas 116

Date: March 25, 2026

Time: From 18pm (Brasília time)

Location: Meta Apex, Nevada, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.

MAIN CARD (21pm Brasília time)

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): aljamain sterling (66,2 kg) x Youssef Zalal (66 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Norm Dumont (61,4 kg) x Joselyne Edwards (61,4 kg)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa García (70,3 kg) x Alexander Hernandez (70,5 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): davey grant (61,4 kg) x Adrián Luna Martinetti (61,4 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson (61,4 kg) x Raoni barcelos (61,6 kg)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Marcus Buchecha (114,5 kg) x Ryan spann

PRELIMINARY CARD (18pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rudolph Vieira (84,1 kg)x Eric McConico (84,3 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Mayra Sheetara (61,6 kg) x Michelle Montague (61,4 kg)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jackson McVey (83,9 kg) x Sedriques Dumas (83,4 kg)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jafel Pastor (61,4 kg) x cody durden (61,4 kg)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Francis Marshall (70,5 kg) x Lucas Brennan (70,5 kg)

Middleweight categories (up to 77,1 kg): Max griffin (77,3 kg) x Victor Valenzuela (77,1 kg)

Straw weight (up to 52,2 kg): Talita Alencar x Julia Polastri (52,3 kg)

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