Lyoto and Demian cheer at UFC São Paulo weigh-ins

L. Machida (left) catches D. Brunson (right) Photo: Reproduction Youtube UFC

Weighing the UFC Sao Paulo, held at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium this Friday (27), showed a different behavior from the fans. Instead of boos and shouts of “Uh, you're going to die”, the foreigners who will be in action next Saturday (28) were received with silence, while the Brazilians were celebrated. However, it was only Colby covington entering the arena to officially weigh in and the fans booed again. But the person responsible for the fans' biggest celebration was not the North American. Demian Maia e Lyoto Machida They drew applause and screams from fans during the weigh-in.

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After letting out a scream at the weigh-in and then facing Derek Brunson With great intensity, Lyoto thanked the fans for their support during fight week and said he hoped this would translate into fight day.

“Guys, I want to thank everyone for your support and for everything you have done. Of course, your support is essential and you are one more on the field,” declared the Brazilian.

In addition to the intense encounters in the two main fights of the event, two other fights caught attention: the duel between Deiveson Alcântara and Jarred Brooks almost ended in a fight before the fight. The American seemed excited when he entered, but when Deiveson arrived and pointed an imaginary weapon, time stopped and the two threatened to exchange blows on stage. Afterwards, the undefeated Niko Price came close to the face Vincent Luque and made a face, but the Brazilian maintained his composure, and was not intimidated by the provocation.

Weighing results UFC Sao Paulo

MAIN CARD
Average weight: Derek Brunson (83,9kg) x Lyoto Machida (83,9kg)

Welterweight Weight: Demian Maia (77,6kg) x Colby covington (77,6kg)

Bantamweight: Peter Munhoz (61,7kg) x Rob font (61,7kg)

Lightweight: Francisco Massaranduba (70,3kg) x Jim Miller (70,3kg)

Average weight: Thiago Marreta (84,4kg) x Jack hermansson (83,9kg)

Bantamweight: John Lineker (61,7kg) x Marlon Vera (61,2kg)

PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight Weight: Vincent Luque (77,6kg) x Niko Price (77,6kg)

Average weight: Antonio Shoe Guy (83,9kg) x Jack Marshman (84,4kg)

Welterweight Weight: Elizeu Capoeira (77,6kg) x Max griffin (77,6kg)

Lightweight: Hacran Dias (70,3kg) x Jared gordon (70,8kg)

Flyweight: Deiveson Alcântara (57,2kg) x Jarred Brooks (56,7kg)

Heavyweight: Marcelo Golm (109,8kg) x Christian Colombo (117kg)