M. Tate and A. Nunes. at the UFC 200 weigh-in Photo: Reproduction
The atmosphere heated up at the UFC 200 weigh-in, held this Friday (08), in Las Vegas (USA), with the T-Mobile Arena packed with fans, the champion Miesha Tate and the Brazilian Amanda nunes they almost started the title fight a day in advance. It was even necessary for Dana White, president of the franchise, to separate the athletes.
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Right after the tense atmosphere in the face-off, Amanda and Miesha showed calm in the interview while still on stage.
Tate was excited about the turnaround in her career, as a year ago she was thinking about retirement and today she is a champion and is starring in the biggest event in the organization's history. "I am so happy. Tomorrow I'm going to rip her heart out of her chest. I will continue to be the bantamweight champion. It was a crazy change in my life. Thank you for being here with me,” she said.
Amanda also commented on the opportunity to fight for the belt for the first time in her career. Confident, the Brazilian warned that she is 100% ready and that she will be the new champion. “I'm very happy to have this moment in my career. I'm 100% ready to show that I'm going to take this belt tomorrow. Be ready!”, she snapped.
'The greatest of all time', says Cormier about Anderson
After Jon Jones being caught in an anti-doping test last Wednesday (6), the light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier gained a new strong opponent: Anderson Silva. Although the fight is no longer for the belt, Cormier showed a lot of respect for the former middleweight champion and spoke about his troubled week. “This week has been a rollercoaster, but the UFC got through it and now I'm going to face the best fighter of all time. I am honored and I thank Anderson for accepting, but he will be beaten,” he said.
After accepting the challenge just 48 hours in advance and with almost no preparation training, the 'Spider' stated that he accepted the fight to test himself, as he has been through many moments within Ultimate and wants to make the most of each one from now on. “I believe it is a kind of personal challenge. I've been through a lot of moments here in the UFC and this is the time in my life that I need to make the most of them in the best possible way. And not disrespecting the champion, and not thinking that by accepting the fight at the last minute I can beat him, but I'm here to challenge myself”, he revealed.
Lesnar returns to UFC to applause and boos
In the co-main fight of the night, Brock Lesnar makes his long-awaited return to MMA after almost five years of retirement. According to the former heavyweight champion, who received a reception with applause and boos, he is very excited about his return and had a great training camp. "I'm excited. I'm excited to be here, I had a great training camp. Words cannot describe. It’s really cool,” he revealed.
Your opponent, Mark Hunt, revealed that the first thing he thought when he knew he would face Brock Lesnar was if he wasn't retired. Furthermore, the 'super Samoan' made a promise to Brock: “I thought he was retired (laughs). I really thought he was retired. I’m going to sink his face in,” he promised.
Aldo promises to take back the belt against Edgar
In the fight that marks his return to the octagon after losing the featherweight belt, the Brazilian José Aldo wants a revenge against his tormentor Conor McGregor, but you will have to win Frankie Edgar for the interim belt of the category. Aldo said he was very focused and promised to dominate Edgar. “I’m going to get in there and I’m going to beat him. I will dominate him wherever the fight is,” he fired.
After campaigning to receive an opportunity to compete for the featherweight belt, Frankie Edgar got his opportunity. The American was excited and promised to take the interim belt home. “Frankie Edgar: "I'm excited. At UFC 200, it couldn't be on a bigger card. I'm ready. The belt goes home with me,” he said.
Besides Amanda nunes, Anderson Silva e José Aldo, the card will also feature Brazilians Raphael Assunção and Thiago 'Marreta', who broke the weights of their categories and will face TJ Dillashaw e Gegard Mousasirespectively.
Check out the UFC 200 weigh-in results:
MAIN CARD
Roosters: Miesha Tate (61 kg) vs. Amanda nunes (61,2 kg)
Heavy: Mark Hunt (119,9 kg) vs. Brock Lesnar (120,4 kg)
Light heavyweights: Anderson Silva (90 kg) vs. Daniel Cormier (93,4 kg)
Feathers: Frankie Edgar (65,5 kg) vs. José Aldo (65,7 kg)
Heavy: Cain Velazquez (109,9 kg) vs. Travis Browne (110,6 kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Roosters: Julianna Pena (61,4 kg) vs. Zingano cat (61,4 kg)
Welterweights: Kelvin Gastelum (77,5 kg) vs. John hendricks (77,6 kg*)
Roosters: Raphael Assunção (61,4 kg) vs. TJ Dillashaw (61,6 kg)
Mild: Sage Northcutt (70,7 kg) vs. Enrique Marin (70,7 kg)
Mild: Joe lauzon (70,7 kg) vs. Diego Sanchez (70,3 kg)
Medium: Gegard Mousasi (84,1 kg) vs. Thiago 'Marreta' (84,3 kg)
Lightweight: Takanori Gomi (70,7 kg) vs. Jim Miller (70,5 kg)
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