This was a terrible move for Pereira, he cuts weight from 236 lbs while Jiri cuts weight from 216 lbs.

[Senzo Tanaka]

Who says he has trouble making weight at 205?


This goes for both of them.

It's risky for both. If jiri loses he misses out on a title shot he'd have been given anyway.

Watch his weigh ins. He usually comes in late and looks really drawn out. He wants to fight at HW so that tells you how much he’s cutting. Plus, he was on vacation when the UFC called him.

 

[Brigfa2]

I thought Alex's injury was bad enough for him to take a break. This feels like a rush back too soon. That said, I didn't see anything Jiri would bring differently.

He is not like Khamzat so he won't stay in bed for 1 year

 

[Nobru]

the cut seems doable for both
cardio should not factor much as I dont expect this fight to last more than 2, maybe 3 rounds.

 

[filthybliss]

Poatan rehydrates to like 230 during the actual fight.