Much-awaited UFC 281’s main event, Adesanya vs Pereira, had a new twist, as the challenger Alex Pereira was yet to make the weight. The recent development had the fans worried and had the potential to play as the party pooper. The New York Commission had further set a deadline for the Brazilian fighter to make the weight as the grand event scheduled on Nov. 12 draws closer.

The upcoming fight already attracted a lot of traction among MMA fans. Both fighters share a long history that dates back to their kickboxing days while going to the event.

Weigh-in scare for Alex Pereira

As informed by senior journalist Mike Bohn, the New York Commission had allotted Alex Pereira additional hours for the fighter to make the weight.

Thus, he tweeted, “New York Commission tells me Alex Pereira would get 2 additional hours from the time he steps on the scale *IF* he happens to miss weight. This rule applies for title-fight competitors only.”

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However, in the end, the challenger made the weight with scales stopping at 184.6 lbs.

Significantly, ‘Poatan’ has a perfect record in UFC and also holds a 2-0 record over the current champion. While the Sao Paulo fighter will rely once again rely on his left hook, the champion has been a formidable force since his UFC debut.

How did the fans react?

This probable weight miss scar had the fans worried. Not only did the fans would have robbed of an epic showdown reaching full throttle, but also the incentive for the champion would have been less.

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One user referred to the recent UFC trend of missing weights. Thus, they replied, “Bruh again this is like the third main event this year where someone’s gonna miss weight pathetic.”

One user pointed out that the Pereira might be out of the title fight.

Notably, the middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, made the weight, balancing the required scales at exactly 185 lbs. Therefore, ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to defend his title for the sixth time at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden.

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