M. Vettori didn't believe the reason given by Borrachinha for not making weight (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
Marvin vettori Had quite a week. After your opponent, Paulo borrachinha, appearing overweight the week of the fight and admitting that he would not be able to fulfill the agreement and break the middleweight limit (up to 83,9 kg), the Italian agreed to face him in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) and emerged victorious in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 41.
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In a press conference held after the event, Borrachinha revealed that a biceps injury, suffered during preparation for the fight, was the reason he was unable to make the weight cut properly. Asked about this when it was his turn to respond to journalists, Vettori questioned what he believes to be an excuse from the Brazilian.
“Damn, don’t you know how to run? Do you have a biceps injury and can't make weight because of it? What excuse is this? This s*** doesn't make any sense. You can do anything with an injured bicep. This has nothing to do with weight. Can you say that you can't punch because of your biceps, but not make weight?”, asked Vettori.
Showing great durability, Marvin vettori He resisted hard blows from the Brazilian, who was visibly heavier, and achieved an important victory in the unanimous decision of the side judges.
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