The UFC is making its return to Brazil and fans cannot wait for the fights lined up. UFC 283 promises to be one of the most stacked fight cards of the year and it’s still only January!
For UFC 283, the promotion is making its return to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil at the Jeunesse Arena. Notably, the main event will feature a light heavyweight title bout between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Previously, Jiri Prochazka vacated the title due to injury, so Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought for the same at UFC 282.
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Unfortunately, with the fight being declared a draw, Teixeira and Hill have been given the title shot. Moreover, for the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will go at it for the fourth time in a title unification bout. Additionally, we have Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny, Lauren Murphy vs. Jessica Andrade, and Paul Craig vs. Johnny Walker, which makes up the main card for January 21.
Full UFC 283 Weigh-In Results
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UFC 283 Main Card (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Glover Teixeira (205) vs. Jamahal Hill (204.5) – for the vacant light heavyweight title
Champ Deiveson Figueiredo (125) vs. Brandon Moreno (125) – flyweight title unification bout
Gilbert Burns (170) vs. Neil Magny (171)
Jessica Andrade (125) vs. Lauren Murphy (125.5)
Paul Craig (205) vs. Johnny Walker (205)
Preliminary Card (ABC, 8 p.m. ET)
Ihor Potieria (205) vs. Mauricio Rua (205)
Brunno Ferreira (185) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (186)
Melquizael Costa (155) vs. Thiago Moises (155.5)
Shamil Abdurakhimov (263) vs. Jailton Almeida (232)
Gabriel Bonfim (171) vs. Mounir Lazzez (170.5)
Early Preliminary Card (ESPN+,6 p.m. ET)
Luan Lacerda (136) vs. Cody Stamann (135)
Ismael Bonfim (156) vs. Terrance McKinney (156)
Warlley Alves (171) vs. Nicolas Dalby (170)
Zarah Fairn (146) vs. Josiane Nunes (145.5)
Daniel Marcos (136) vs. Saimon Oliveira (136)
Fortunately, all four title-fight challengers have made weight, along with the 26 other fighters on the card. As such, the only fighter to struggle was the main event’s backup fighter, Anthony Smith. On his first attempt, Smith was four pounds heavy and came in at 206.5 on his second try. Thankfully, both main event fighters have made weight and won’t be needing a last-minute replacement.
Following the early weigh-ins that took place at the UFC host hotel, the ceremonial weigh-ins for the fans will be live at 3 PM ET from the Jeunesse Arena. Moreover, the venue will also host Saturday’s event, where fans can watch the main card on pay-per-view, the prelims on ABC, and the early prelims on ESPN+.
Which fight are you most excited about? Who do you think will deliver the most impressive performance on the night? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.