Flyweight contender Manel Kape misses weight for his rematch against Matheus Nicolau at UFC Vegas 84. Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker successfully make weight for their highly anticipated rematch. Get all the details and updates on the successful weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 84.
| Flyweight Contender Misses Weight | Manel Kape, a flyweight contender, faced a setback during the official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 84. Kape weighed in at 129.5 pounds, exceeding the division limit for a non-title fight by 3.5 pounds. As a result, his scheduled rematch against Matheus Nicolau will proceed at a catchweight. Nicolau successfully made weight at 126 pounds. This is not the first time Kape has missed weight in his career. In August 2021, he came in three pounds over the flyweight limit for a bout with Ode Osbourne. Despite the weight issue, Kape’s fight against Nicolau is expected to be an exciting co-main event. |
| Ankalaev and Walker Set for Rematch | In more positive news, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker successfully made weight for their upcoming rematch. The light heavyweight contenders previously fought at UFC 294, where the bout ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee strike by Ankalaev. This time, they are set to face each other in a main event clash. Ankalaev weighed in at 204.5 pounds, while Walker tipped the scales at 205.5 pounds. Both fighters are eager to settle their rivalry and put the past behind them. |
| Successful Weigh-Ins | Out of the twenty-four fighters competing on Saturday, twenty-three successfully made weight. Notable veterans Jim Miller and Andrei Arlovski, who have an impressive number of UFC fights under their belts, will also be competing in UFC Vegas 84. |
Flyweight Contender Misses Weight
Manel Kape, a flyweight contender, faced a setback during the official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 84. Kape weighed in at 129.5 pounds, exceeding the division limit for a non-title fight by 3.5 pounds. As a result, his scheduled rematch against Matheus Nicolau will proceed at a catchweight. Nicolau successfully made weight at 126 pounds.
This is not the first time Kape has missed weight in his career. In August 2021, he came in three pounds over the flyweight limit for a bout with Ode Osbourne. Despite the weight issue, Kape’s fight against Nicolau is expected to be an exciting co-main event.
Ankalaev and Walker Set for Rematch
In more positive news, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker successfully made weight for their upcoming rematch. The light heavyweight contenders previously fought at UFC 294, where the bout ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee strike by Ankalaev. This time, they are set to face each other in a main event clash.
Ankalaev weighed in at 204.5 pounds, while Walker tipped the scales at 205.5 pounds. Both fighters are eager to settle their rivalry and put the past behind them.
Successful Weigh-Ins
Out of the twenty-four fighters competing on Saturday, twenty-three successfully made weight. Notable veterans Jim Miller and Andrei Arlovski, who have an impressive number of UFC fights under their belts, will also be competing in UFC Vegas 84.
Stay tuned for an action-packed night of fights!
