VIDEO: Vettori goes after Borrachinha and the atmosphere becomes tense after the weigh-in

P. Borrachinha (left) and M. Vettori looked at each other strangely after the weigh-in (Photo: Youtube/SUPER LUTAS)

All the tension surrounding the weight controversy between Paulo borrachinha e Marvin vettori was translated to the moment of the face-off between the two, held after the official weigh-in of the UFC Las Vegas 41, this Friday (21). After reaching the weight limit for the light heavyweight division (93), the rivals had a tense confrontation.

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Marvin vettori He threatened to attack Borrachinha, who smiled ironically. The two exchanged not very friendly words while being separated by Sean Shelby, Ultimate's matchmaker.

the duel between Paulo borrachinha e Marvin vettori it will be held in the light heavyweight division after the Brazilian admitted that he would not be able to reach the 83,9 kg weight limit, the middleweight limit, the category for which the duel was initially planned.

Besides Paulo borrachinha, Brazil has six more representatives in the octagon at this Saturday's event (23): Livinha Souza, Daniel Miojo, Tabatha Ricci, Mary Oliveira, Gregory Robocop e Francisco Massaranduba. All 28 athletes scheduled for the 14 fights on the card overcame the challenge against the scales and are confirmed.

Check out the moment of the face-off between Paulo borrachinha e Marvin vettori:

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