The time for speaking is almost over, as each Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone efficiently made weight within the Park Theatre in Las Vegas on Friday forward of their blockbuster UFC 246 fundamental occasion this weekend.
McGregor tipped the scales at a sturdy 170lbs, the heaviest weight that the Irishman has ever set within the UFC and two kilos heavier than the final time he competed at welterweight towards Nate Diaz in 2016.
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The previous UFC two-division champion appeared in assured kind on the scales, as properly showcasing his spectacular physique which, in line with Dana White, was described by the official UFC physician as being the best form he has ever seen McGregor in.
Earlier than that, Donald Cerrone was among the many first to weigh in as he tipped the scales shortly after the two-hour window opened simply after 9am native time.
The American fighter appeared considerably gaunt on the scales, indicating that he doubtless needed to minimize some final minute weight within the closing hours earlier than registering his weight.
McGregor, in the meantime, appeared absolutely hydrated at 170lbs.
The Dubliner weighing in on the welterweight championship title restrict could be seen as an indicator of his future plans. Previous to his first title-winning bid within the UFC’s featherweight fold, McGregor made some extent of indicating that making championship weight was not an issue for him.
Fighters in non-title UFC bouts are entitled to a one-pound dispensation when weighing in.
McGregor has instructed that he intends to problem present UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman later this yr as a part of what he describes as a three-fight ‘season’ in 2020.
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