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However, the bout was scrapped the day before the event due to Bontorin suffering kidney issues related to cutting weight. [65] Kape faced David Dvořák on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216. [66] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [67] Kape was scheduled to face Alex Perez on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [68]
At the weigh-ins, Pérez weighed in at 136.5 pounds, half a pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. She appeared weak and trembling due to the effects of weight-cutting, despite still missing her target weight. Her appearance made headlines and added concern about the UFC's weight-cutting process. [15]
Carlos Augusto Monteiro Prates [1] (born August 17, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. [3] He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
After struggling at a weigh-in Friday for Saturday's fight against Rose Namajunas, the 30-year-old flyweight fighter cut off a handful of her hair in order to lose the last half pound.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 06: Charles Oliveira of Brazil reacts after failing to make weight, vacating the UFC lightweight championship, during the UFC 274 official weigh-in at the Hyatt Regency ...
Many analysts have observed that the ability of a fighter to absorb blows to the head without loss of consciousness can be affected by the process of weight cutting. Combat sport athletes are known to dehydrate themselves at weigh-ins in order to make their optimal weight class class for competition. Weigh-ins for competitors usually take place ...
Thunder Fight 3 April 11, 2015: 1 3:42 São Paulo, Brazil Bantamweight bout. Win 5–2 José Roberto dos Santos TKO (retirement) MMA Super Heroes 7 November 15, 2014: 1 2:28 São Paulo, Brazil Catchweight (132 lb) bout. Win 4–2 Isaque Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro Fight MMA Brazil 11 July 27, 2014: 2 2:44 São Paulo, Brazil Loss 3–2
Prior to the pair’s two clashes, the Brazilian was on a 12-fight win streak that saw her become one of just four dual-weight champions in UFC history by collecting the bantamweight and ...