Long-time rivals Charles do Bronx and Nik Lentz clash at UFC Goiânia weigh-ins

Fighters from the event's co-main attraction exchanged provocations after stepping off the scale; TUF Brasil 1 veterans raise the crowd

Lentz (left) and Do Bronx (right) get confused and are separated by Joe Silva, UFC matchmaker. Photo: Reproduction

Lentz (left) and Do Bronx (right) get confused and are separated by Joe Silva, UFC matchmaker. Photo: Reproduction

All 24 fighters who will participate in UFC Fight Night 67, which will be held in Goiânia (GO), next Saturday, the 30th, had no difficulty making weight, thus confirming all the fights on the schedule. The event's official weigh-in on Friday afternoon served to further spice up the long-standing rivalry between Charles of the Bronx e Nik lentz, which make up the second most important fight of the attraction.

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The first to step on the scale was the Brazilian, who, surprisingly, was slightly below the featherweight division's weight limit. He weighed 65,3 kg, almost 800 grams below the weight he could reach. Next it was Lentz's turn, who, with a look a la Conor McGregor, weighed 63,1 kg. In the face-off, the two exchanged provocations, which excited the audience present in the gym.

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The two faced each other for the first time in 2011, but the fight ended in a no-contest, as a blow applied by Do Bronx, winner of the fight via submission, was considered illegal. The rematch was supposed to take place in September last year, but the Brazilian left the fight at the last minute, ill.

Other highlights of the weigh-in were the veterans of TUF Brasil 1, Ron Jason e Francisco Massaranduba. Jason, who hasn't fought in a year, drew attention when he appeared with the traditional mask of the movie character that inspired his nickname. Afterwards, the champion of the inaugural season of TUF Brasil became popular with the public when he ripped the t-shirt he was wearing. massaranduba It was more discreet, but still received a big ovation from the audience in Goiás.

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In the main fight of the night, Thiago Pitbull e Carlos Condit They weighed exactly the same, at 77,1 kg. The two stared at each other then, but shortly afterwards they greeted each other.

Check out the UFC Goiânia weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD

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Welterweights: Thiago Pitbull (77,1 kg) x Carlos Condit (77,1 kg);
Feathers: Charles of the Bronx (65,3 kg) x Nik lentz (66,1 kg);
Welterweights: KJ Noons (77,1 kg) x Alex Cowboy (77,1 kg);
Light heavyweights: Francimar Bodão (92,9 kg) x Ryan Jimmo (93,4 kg);
Mild: Norman Parke (70,7 kg) x Francisco Massaranduba (70,7 kg);
Welterweights: Wendell Negão (77,1 kg) x Darren till (77,5 kg);

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Feathers: Ron Jason (66,1 kg) x Damon Jackson (65,7 kg);
Flies:
Jussier formiga (57,1 kg) x Wilson reis (57,1 kg);
Welterweights:
Elizeu Capoeira (77,5 kg) x Nicholas Dalby (77,5 kg);
Roosters:
lucas mineiro (65,7 kg) x Mirsad Bektic (66,2 kg);
Straws: Juliana Lima (52,2 kg) x Ericka Almeida (52,6 kg);
Welterweights:
Luiz Besouro (77,1 kg) x Tom Breese (77,5 kg)

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