Khabib Nurmagomedov looked relieved after making championship weight for UFC 254: Watch

Arguably biggest fight of 2020 is w official as both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje successfully weighed in for ir title unification bout at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. lightweight champion and interim champion weighed right at limit of 155 pounds. newly signed Michael Chandler also made championship weight as he’ll be serving as back-up for Khabib vs Gaethje which is set to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2020.  

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UFC 254 weigh-in results: Khabib vs Gaethje w official

undefeated champion was first to hit scale as he stripped down to hit mark, needing aid of a towel. He held his head high at all times but took a breath of relief when official anunced that he made cut. Khabib n stepped down scale to wear his training pants after which he posed for media.

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Justin Gaethje n entered and stepped onto scale while wearing his mask. Highlight looked confident as he showed reaction after successfully making weight. Michael Chandler n took off his clos to weigh in and gave media a thumbs-up before leaving. Though former Bellator champion made cut, re's a very minute chance he’ll replace eir Khabib Nurmagomedov or Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

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UFC 254 weigh-in results: Whittaker, Cannier & ors also make cut

two co-main event fighters also successfully made weight as former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker hit scale at 186 pounds, while his opponent Jared Cannier weighed 185 pounds. winner of this explosive fight would get a chance to face current champion Israel Adesanya, who retained his title just a few weeks ago against Paulo Costa. Israel Adesanya defeated Brazilian via TKO in second round at UFC 253.

Welterweight Alex Oliveira missed weight by 2 pounds but is still set to fight Shavkat Rakhmov in prelims. However, Alex Oliveira would have to forfeit 20% of his purse, according to rules. Joel Alvarez, on or hand, weighed 3.5 pounds over lightweight limit. Alvarez has accepted a forfeit of 30% from his purse in order to face Alexander Yakovlev in early prelims.

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