Mendes (left) and McGregor (right) need to be separated by Dana White. Photo: Reproduction
If the official weigh-in is usually a preview of what will happen in the fights, it can be concluded that UFC 189 will be on fire. On Friday night (10), Chad Mendes e Conor McGregor They almost came to blows (watch the video below) after stepping on the scale and confirming the fight for the interim UFC featherweight belt.
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Under the eyes of approximately 10 people in Las Vegas (USA), including a real Irish crowd, McGregor entered with a flag from his country and received a huge ovation from the public. The “Notório” reached 65,7 kg, the limit allowed in title fights.
Then, Mendes scored 65,6 kg, amid loud boos from the audience. A few moments after announcing his weight, the American attacked McGregor, who was not intimidated and stared back, even threatening to kick his opponent. The two had to be separated by UFC president, Dana White.
Soon after, McGregor further inflamed the public by provoking Mendes. “Chad is a dwarf. Tomorrow night I will arrive and lift the gold for Ireland,” he said, in an interview. The North American was also laconic: “This is incredible, look at this! Wow! It’s time to take what’s mine,” he stated.
The other title fight at stake at the event was also confirmed. Robbie Lawler e Rory McDonald they reached, respectively, 76,8 and 77,1 kg, within the limits of the welterweight category. Afterwards, the two faced each other seriously, with the champion receiving the support of the majority of the audience present.
The only Brazilian to participate in the event, Thomas almeida He reached the rooster limit without difficulty, weighing 61,6 kg. The only one to fail was Jeremy Stephens, which reached 67,8 kg among the featherweights.
UFC 189 weigh-in results:
MAIN CARD
Feathers: Conor McGregor (65,7 kg) x Chad Mendes (65,5 kg);
Welterweights: Robbie Lawler (76,8 kg) x Rory McDonald (77,1 kg);
Feathers: Dennis Bermudez (66,2 kg) x Jeremy Stephens (67,8 kg);
Welterweights: Gunnar Nelson (76,8 kg) x Brandon thatch (77,3 kg);
Roosters: Brad pickett (61,6 kg) x Thomas almeida (61,6 kg);
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweights: Matt Brown (77,5 kg) x Tim means (77,5 kg);
Welterweights: Mike Swick (77,3 kg) x Alex Garcia (77,5 kg);
Welterweights: Cathal Pendred (77,5 kg) x John Howard (77,3 kg);
Roosters: cody garbrandt (61,6 kg) x Henry Briones (61,6 kg);
Flies: Neil Seery (56,9 kg) x Louis Smolka (57,1 kg);
Mild: Yosdenis Cedeño (70,3 kg) x Cody Pfister (70,7 kg)
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