Everything ready as expected UFC 245, an event that takes place next Saturday (14), in Las Vegas (USA), with status biggest event of the year. In the athletes' last engagement before stepping into the octagon, the ceremonial weigh-in was full of respectful looks and a hot atmosphere in the main fight.
Amanda makes a respectful face
Amanda (left) faces Randamie (right). Photo: Reproduction / YouTube UFC
Brazilian highlight in the show, Amanda nunes, which pits the bantamweight belt against Germain de Randamie, had a friendly look at the Dutch woman. The Bahian, who went on stage applauded by the North American public, shook her rival's hand before they posed for photos with a smile on their faces.
At the end, the fighters hugged each other. Despite the respectful atmosphere, Amanda made a point of reaffirming that she is not at risk of losing her reign: 'Tomorrow... Keep going, keep going (champion),' shouted Nunes on stage.
Usman vs. Covington
Usman (left) x Colby (right) Photo: Reproduction / YouTube @ufc
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The hot atmosphere at the ceremonial weigh-in was due to the protagonists of the main attraction. The Nigerian Kamaru Usman and the North American Colby covington They exchanged insults and the champion promised to assassinate his rival on Saturday night.
Even though he was fighting at home, Covington took the stage to boos. The North American was not intimidated and called the public losers. He kicked a ball towards the audience and promised to do the same with Usman on Saturday.
Afterwards, Usman, who went on stage with the Nigerian flag painted on his face, stated that he waited a long time for the fight against Colby and the world and says he will 'assassinate his rival, as everyone expects'.
Aldo x Marlon
Marlon (left) faces Aldo (right). Photo: Reproduction / YouTube @ufc
In the 100% Brazilian duel of UFC 245, José Aldo e Marlon moraes treated each other with great respect during the promotion of the UFC 245, but pleasantries appear to have come to an end at the show's ceremonial weigh-in. Moraes walked up to the 'People's Champion', lowered his head as a sign of respect and the manner was reciprocated by the Manauara. Afterwards, the climate heated up. The man from Rio raised his fists and stared at his compatriot. Aldo, in turn, tilted his head towards his opponent and they stared at each other for a few seconds, until Dana White, president of the UFC, separated him.
Check out the UFC 245 weigh-in results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Kamaru Usman (77,1kg) x Colby covington (77,1kg) – title fight
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Max Holloway (65,8kg) x Alexander Volkanovsky (65,6kg) – title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Amanda nunes (61kg) x Germain de Randamie (61kg) – title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon moraes (61,5kg) x José Aldo (61,7kg)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Petr yan (61,5kg) x Urijah faber (61,5kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Geoff neal (77,1kg) x Mike Perry (77,3kg)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Ketlen Scallop (61,7kg) x Irene aldana (61,5kg)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ian Heinisch (84,1kg) x Omari Akhmedov (84,1kg)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Matt Brown (77,6kg) x Ben Saunders (77,1kg)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Chase Hooper (65,5kg) x Daniel Teymur (66kg)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Brandon Moreno (56,9kg) x Kai-Kara France (56,9kg)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jessica Eye (59,4kg)* x Viviane Araujo (57,2kg)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Punahele Soriano (84,1kg) x Oskar Piechota (84,4kg)
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