Lyoto makes weight against Romero and warns: 'I know what to do to impose my technique'

Machida (left) and Romero (right) made weight for the fight. Photo: Reproduction

Lyoto Machida is ready to get back to winning ways at UFC Fight Night 70, an event that will take place this Saturday (27) in Hollywood, Florida (USA). The Brazilian made weight without any major problems to face Yoel romero and assured that he has an efficient strategy in mind to win.

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Machida and Romero reached exactly the same number at the official weigh-in for the event, on Friday afternoon, with 84,3 kg. The two looked at each other in a very cordial way, greeting each other more than once. Afterwards, the Brazilian praised the Cuban's skills, but warned: “His wrestling is phenomenal, but I know what to do to stop his falls and impose my technique”, he declared.

The other Brazilians at the event also reached weight without any major difficulties. TUF Brazil 3 Champion, Antonio Shoe Guy weighed 83,9 kg on his middleweight debut, while Alex Cowboy reached 77,1 kg among welterweights.

The other three Brazilians on the show had some minor disagreements with their rivals during the weigh-in. Hacran Dias and Levan Makashvili had to be restrained by Joe Silva, the matchmakers of the UFC, as the North American insisted on pushing the hands of the Brazilian, who was guarding him. Thiago Marreta he exchanged provocations with Steve Bossé, but later greeted his rival; Leandro Buscapé had a tense confrontation with Lewis Gonzalez – the only one who did not make weight for the event.

UFC FN 70 weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD

Medium: Lyoto Machida (84,3 kg) x Yoel romero (84,3 kg);
Welterweights: Santiago Ponzinibbio (77,3 kg) x Lorenz Larkin (77,3 kg);
Medium: Antonio Shoe Guy (83,9 kg) x Eddie Gordon (83,6 kg);
Medium: Thiago Marreta (84,1 kg) x Steve Bossé (84,1 kg);
Feathers: Hacran Dias (66,0 kg) x Levan Makashvili (66,2 kg);

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweights: Alex Cowboy (77,1 kg) x Joe Merritt (76,6 kg);
Welterweights: Leandro Buscapé (77,1 kg) x Lewis Gonzalez (78,9 kg);
Welterweights: Steve Montgomery (77,1 kg) x Tony Sims (77,1 kg);
Roosters: Danny Martinez (61,4 kg) x Sirwan Kakai (61,4 kg)