Fighters From UFC Tampa Face Off After Weigh Ins
UFC Tampa goes down this weekend, with an important strawweight bout in the main event. Following the official weigh ins, the fighters faced off against each other.
UFC Tampa is headlined by former champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk taking on Michelle Waterson. Earlier this week, rumors were circulating that Jedrzejczyk was not going to make weight. Nevertheless at the official weigh ins on Friday morning, fans were relieved to see that this was not an issue.
Moreover, all 28 fighters competing on Saturday night made weight. However this card will not be having a ceremonial weigh in, like most bigger cards. Therefore, following the official weigh ins, some of the important fighters faced off against each other. The UFC posted a video of Joanna and Michelle coming face to face.
INTENSE! 😤
We are locked in from the Sunshine State 🌴 #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/Dyyl7E0eu1
— UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2019
That is just the main event! In the co-headling position at UFC Tampa, UFC vet Cub Swanson is taking on Kron Gracie. Gracie is a massive prospect in the UFC’s featherweight division, in large part to his heritage. Despite that, he will be facing his biggest test to date, in perennial contender Cub Swanson. The two also had an intense face off.
These two won't give an inch! 😳 #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/eWbWpsZhBS
— UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2019
Also taking place at UFC Tampa, is the return of Mackenzie Dern. Dern is an incredibly high level BJJ practitioner. She will be taking on Amanda Ribas, who is also skilled in jiu jitsu. Additionally, this will be Dern’s first bout since having a kid, four months ago. Their face off was all respect.
Two black belts square off! 🇧🇷@MackenzieDern & @AmandaRibasUFC on E+! #UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/OhqMCI3HLv
— UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2019
UFC Tampa takes place Saturday, October 12, inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. It will air live and exclusively on ESPN+.