UFC on ESPN 59 Weigh-ins Conclude with Fighter Drama
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The highly anticipated UFC on ESPN 59 weigh-ins have officially concluded, with all fighters on the card successfully making weight after a nail-biting turn of events.
In the main event, former women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, who is now competing at flyweight for the third time, had no issues on the scale. Namajunas weighed in at 124.75 pounds, demonstrating her readiness for the highly anticipated matchup against Tracy Cortez.
However, the weigh-ins took an unexpected twist when Cortez initially missed weight on her first attempt, coming in at 126.5 pounds, half a pound over the allowed limit. Thankfully, she still had time within the weigh-in window to make adjustments. Determined to hit the mark, Cortez returned to the scale with a noticeable change – she had cut off some of her hair. This sacrifice proved successful, as she weighed in at 126 pounds, officially meeting the required weight for the bout.
In the welterweight co-main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio and Muslim Salikhov both hit the mark at 171 pounds, ensuring an evenly matched showdown for fight fans.
The weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Denver, with the highly anticipated event set to be held at the nearby Ball Arena this Saturday. UFC on ESPN 59 will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+, providing fans with non-stop action from their favorite fighters.
For a detailed look at the full UFC on ESPN 59 weigh-in results, fans are encouraged to visit the MMA Junkie event hub dedicated to the event. Additionally, mixed martial arts enthusiasts can engage in discussions and enjoy more content by visiting the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel.
As fight night draws near, fans eagerly await the showdown between Namajunas and Cortez, recognizing the resilience and dedication displayed by all the fighters at the weigh-ins.