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The weigh-ins for Bellator Champions Series: London is complete, with all fighters successfully making weight for the highly anticipated event at OVO Wembley in London. Headlining the card is a women's featherweight clash between Leah McCourt and undefeated Sara Collins. Both athletes hit the scale slightly under the non-title fight limit, with McCourt weighing in at 145.9 pounds and Collins at 145.8 pounds. This fight is critical, with McCourt seeking a victory to solidify her case for a title shot against champion Cris Cyborg.
In the co-main event, light heavyweight contenders Simeon Powell and Rafael Xavier also made weight. Powell, coming off an impressive run with just one career loss, tipped the scale at 205.9 pounds. His opponent, Xavier, weighed in at a leaner 204.6 pounds as the two prepare for what promises to be an exciting co-feature.
The weigh-ins took place at the official Bellator host hotel in London, with fighters from the main card all on point for their matchups. Luke Trainer and Laurynas Urbonavicius also met the 205-pound light heavyweight limit, adding depth to a stacked card. The lightweight division will see some action as Marc Diakiese (155.7) faces off against Tim Wilde (155.3), while Archie Colgan (155.1) is set to battle Manoel Sousa (155.3).
One of the standout middleweight fights features Eslam Abdul Baset (184) taking on Mike Shipman (185.9), with both fighters coming in well within the limits for their weight class. Meanwhile, Steven Hill (173.8) will clash with Joseph Luciano (174.1) in a welterweight bout, setting the stage for another thrilling contest.
Ciaran Clarke (139.8) and Tuomas Gronvall (139.1) are set for their catchweight bout at 140 pounds. In the lightweight division, Dmytrii Hrytsenko (155.6) will take on Darragh Kelly (155.2) in a promising matchup. With all fighters successfully making weight, the Bellator Champions Series: London card is officially ready to go.
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