Vettori suggests Borrachinha's 'psychological fragility' when talking about Brazilian drinking wine before UFC 253

M. Vettori at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

Rival of Paulo borrachinha No. UFC Las Vegas 41, which takes place this Saturday (23), Marvin vettori commented on the controversy involving the Brazilian drinking wine before a fight in 2020. Analyzing the situation, the Italian said he was surprised by the case and suggested the Brazilian's 'psychological fragility'. On that occasion, the miner ended up defeated by Israel adesanya No. UFC 253.

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“At first, I thought it was an excuse (about Paulo drinking wine before facing Adesanya). Then it seemed like it really happened. It's even more shocking because if you can't sleep, is that what you think about? 'I'm going to drink a bottle of wine'? Would a fighter of this level think about drinking a bottle the day before a fight? You're crazy. It doesn't make sense”, said the Italian, in an interview with 'ESPN'.

Still analyzing the situation that occurred before the fight in UFC 253, Vettori suggested a possible 'psychological fragility' of the Brazilian. For Marvin, past momentum could help him take advantage of this weekend's clash.

“It shows that you don't know your mind well, you can't put yourself in a good place. That gives me confidence, but I don’t want to rely too much on that, because I still expect the best from him,” he concluded.

This weekend, Borrachinha and Vettori will share the Octagon in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 41. The winner of the confrontation will be able to regain his status as challenger for the category belt.

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