A. Silva faces N. Diaz for his return to the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube
around Anderson Silva to the octagon is officially confirmed. In the last appointment before facing Nick Diaz In the main fight of UFC 183, the Brazilian stepped on the scale and weighed 84,4 kg, using the weight of tolerance, around 450 grams, to seal the duel. In turn, the North American weighed 84 kg and also passed the weigh-in without fear.
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Visibly moved by his return, Anderson went up to the stage where the scales were celebrating, clenching his wrists after the long time away, and waving to the fans. After making weight, Spider talked about his desire to return to competitions. “A year ago I broke my leg and my family asked me to stop, so I wouldn't fight. But this is me, this is my life”, revealed an emotional Anderson Silva.
More Brazil: Lineker suffers from the scales once again
Se Anderson Silva passed the scale without fear, the same did not happen with John Lineker from Paraná. For the fifth time in eight appearances, the Brazilian failed to reach the 57 kg limit. of the fly division. On this night, 'Mãos de Pedra', as he is known, weighed 59 kg. In turn, his rival Ian McCall made weight and faced smiles from the crowd. The North American went on stage dressed in several pairs of underwear and took them off one by one to the delight of the audience.
Those who also had problems with the scale were Kelvin Gastelum. The winner of TUF 17, the UFC reality show, weighed 81,7 kg, almost five more than the welterweight category limit.
Among the other five Brazilians on the show, they all made weight and confirmed their fights.
Super Bowl at UFC
Dana White (left) wearing a New England Patriots jersey
UFC 183 takes place on the eve of the Super Bowl, the grand final of American football, and the teams from this edition were represented at the show's weigh-ins. Franchise president Dana White arrived at the event wearing a New England Patriots jersey. In turn, the beautiful Miesha Tate entered to confirm the fight against Sara McMann with a Seattle Seahawks shirt, socks and even a flag.
M. Tate takes the stage with the Seattle Seahawks flag and then shows off a jersey from his favorite team.
Check out the UFC 183 weigh-in results:
MAIN CARD:
Medium (up to 84 kg): Anderson Silva (84,4 kg.) x Nick Diaz (84 kg.);
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Tyron woodley (77,4 kg.) x Kelvin Gastelum (81,7 kg.);
Light (up to 70 kg): Joe lauzon (70,8 kg.) x To the fifth (70,8 kg.);
Medium (up to 84 kg): Thales leites (84,4 kg.) x Tim Boetsch (84 kg.);
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Thiago Pitbull (77,5 kg.) x Jordan Mein (76,9 kg.);
PRELIMINARY CARD:
Roosters (up to 61 kg): Miesha Tate (61,5 kg) x Sara McMann (61,5 kg.);
Medium (up to 84 kg): Ed Herman (84,4 kg.) x Derek Brunson (84,4 kg.);
Flies (up to 57 kg): Ian McCall (57,2 kg.) x John Lineker (59 kg.)*;
Medium (up to 84 kg): Rafael Sapo (84,2 kg.) x Tom Watson (84,4 kg.);
Feathers (up to 66 kg): Diego Brandao (64,2 kg.) x Jimy Hettes (66,2 kg);
Medium (up to 84 kg): Rick Monster (84,2 kg.) x Ildemar Marajó (84 kg.);
Medium (up to 84 kg): Thiago Marreta (84,2 kg.) x Andy Enz (84,4 kg.).
* Fighters will have two hours to reach the category limit or they will lose 20% of their salary
**Fights that are not valid for a belt have a pound (approximately 450g.) tolerance from the official weight of the category
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