With a tense look, Weidman calls Belfort a cheat at the UFC 187 weigh-in

Separated by Dana White, Belfort and Weidman argue after weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction

After more than a year of intense anticipation, the struggle between Chris Weidman e Vitor belfort is finally confirmed. On Friday night (22), fighters from the middleweight division went through the scale challenge during the official weigh-in for UFC 187, in the city of Las Vegas (USA).

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And tension was in the air even at the weigh-in. Challenging for the belt, Belfort was the first to step on the scale. Booed by the fans, the “Phenomenon” seemed calm and weighed 83,6 kg. Shortly after, it was Weidman's turn, who was at the limit of the category in title fights, 83,9 kg.

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In the official confrontation, Weidman provoked Belfort, who responded immediately. Shortly afterwards, the champion explained that his irritation was due to results of testosterone tests carried out by fighters recently: “I didn’t bring up the subject of drug tests until now, but when the results came out…. I'm 10 years younger than him and look at his testosterone level! He keeps cheating and he’s going to pay for it,” Weidman said.

Belfort, in turn, avoided sharing the discussion. “For me, it’s a dream. I'm living the dream and I'm blessed. I’m ready,” he said.

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In the other fight of the night that will have a belt at stake, Daniel Cormier e Anthony Johnson They made weight and appeared to be in a more friendly atmosphere. The two athletes, who hugged after stepping off the scale, will fight for the light heavyweight title, which is vacant.

Another Brazilian at the event, Rafael Sapo also got involved in a small argument at the weigh-in. The miner and his adversary, Uriah Hall, they stared at each other, exchanged provocations and the Jamaican pushed the Brazilian

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UFC 187 will take place this Saturday night, starting at 20 pm official Brasília time.

Weigh-in – UFC 187:

MAIN CARD

Light heavyweights: Anthony Johnson (92,7 kg) x Daniel Cormier (92,9 kg);
Medium: Chris Weidman (83,9 kg) x Vitor belfort (83,6 kg);
Mild: Donald Cerrone (70,7 kg) x John makdessi (70,5 kg);
Heavy: Travis Browne (107,2 kg) x Andrei Arlovski (109,3 kg);
Flies: Joseph Benavidez (56,9 kg) x John Moraga (57,1 kg);

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PRELIMINARY CARD

Flies: John Dodson (56,9 kg) x Zach Makovsky (57,1 kg);
Welterweights: Dong Hyun Kim (77,3 kg) x Josh Burkman (77,3 kg);
Medium: Uriah Hall (84,3 kg) x Rafael Sapo (84,1 kg);
Straws: Rose namajunas (52,6 kg) x Nina ansaroff (54,4 kg);
Welterweights: Mike pyle (77,5 kg) x Colby covington (77,3 kg);
Mild: Islam makhachev (70,5 kg) x Leo Kuntz (70,5 kg);
Flies: Justin Scoggins (57,1 kg) x Josh Sampo (57,1 kg)