Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski may not officially be the main event participants for Friday night’s ONE FC: Pride of a Nation in The Philippines, but they’re doing a good job of stealing the spotlight. The two have built a growing enmity for years, starting with their rivalry in the UFC and moving on to a more personal issue between them.
The two have already fought three times in the past, with Arlovski winning the first via Achilles lock submission in just 47 seconds. Sylvia evened the score with a first-round KO one year later, and then seemingly won the rubber match wit a decision win in July 2006, but now the feud starts all over again.
As usual, Sylvia will take a size advantage into the bout, weighing in at 266, 20 pounds heavier than his rival.
While that main card fight has gotten plenty of attention, it’s actually Bibiano Fernandes being featured in the main event. The world-ranked bantamweight weighed in at 136 pounds, the same number as his opponent Gustavo Falciroli.
Meanwhile, Jens Pulver checked in at 146 for his bout with undefeated Eric Kelly (146). The event takes place on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.
Full weigh-in results are below.
MAIN CARD
Gustavo Falciroli (136) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (136)
Felipe Enomoto (156) vs. Eduard Folayang (156)
Tim Sylvia (266) vs. Andrei Arlovski (246)
Jens Pulver (146) vs. Eric Kelly (146)
Tony Bonello (222) vs. Rolles Gracie (246)
Jung Hwan Cha (171) vs. Igor Gracie (171)
Soo Chul Kim (136) vs. Kevin Belingon (136)
PRELIMS
Nicholas Mann (177) vs. Gregor Gracie (177)
Phil Baroni (171) vs. Rodrigo Ribeiro (171)
Shannon Wiratchai (146) vs. Mitch Chilson (146)
Andrew Benibe (146) vs. Honorio Banario (146)