The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its official weigh-in for UFC 293 on April 1, 2023, featuring fighters stepping on the scale and facing off ahead of their bouts. The event, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will showcase a stacked card headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between champion Jan Blachowicz and challenger Glover Teixeira. In the co-main event, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will take on Petr Yan in a highly anticipated rematch.
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Light Heavyweight Title: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira
In the main event, light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz (28-9) will defend his title against veteran Glover Teixeira (34-7). Blachowicz has been on a tear in the UFC, winning his last five fights, including a dominant victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 259. The Polish fighter has garnered a reputation for his knockout power and iron chin, making him a formidable opponent for any challenger.
Teixeira, following an impressive five-fight win streak of his own, earned this title shot after submitting Thiago Santos in November 2021. The Brazilian, now 43 years old, has shown no signs of slowing down and has been a mainstay in the light heavyweight division for several years. Both fighters made weight, with Blachowicz coming in at 205 pounds and Teixeira at 204.5 pounds, setting the stage for an exciting title clash.
Bantamweight Rematch: Sterling vs. Yan
The co-main event features a bantamweight rematch between former champion Aljamain Sterling (20-3) and Petr Yan (16-2). Their first encounter at UFC 259 ended in controversy, with Yan being disqualified for an illegal knee strike, resulting in Sterling being awarded the bantamweight title. The highly anticipated rematch will give both fighters the opportunity to settle the score and determine the true bantamweight champion.
Both Sterling and Yan made weight, each coming in at 135 pounds, ensuring that their rematch will proceed as planned. With their previous fight ending in contentious circumstances, fans can expect a high-stakes, action-packed bout as both fighters look to prove themselves and claim the bantamweight crown.
As the UFC 293 Weigh-in Show came to a close, all fighters successfully made weight, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of fights. With two title fights headlining the event, UFC 293 promises to deliver thrilling action and unforgettable moments for fight fans around the world.