Bisping and Henderson face each other at UFC 204. Photo: Reproduction
All the protagonists of UFC 204, an event that will be held this Saturday (8), in Manchester, England, made weight and confirmed their fights for the show. Michael Bisping, who defends the middleweight belt against Dan Henderson, adopted his usual stance and launched several provocations at his rival in the main fight of the night.
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Widely supported by the English fans, local athlete Bisping “spoke out” in the official face and had few good words to say to the North American. Then, with the microphone in hand, he took the opportunity to fire up the crowd: “Who wants to see Henderson get knocked out? Guys, it's the peak of my career: I'm the champion and I'm defending the belt in Manchester. F*** you Henderson, let’s defend the title”, he shouted.
The more restrained North American assured that, regardless of the result, he will retire from MMA. “In my most recent fight, I thought it would be my last [MMA competition]. But I got this offer, so I’m going to give you guys one more fight,” he said.
Members of the second most important fight of the night, Vitor belfort e Gegard Mousasi they looked at each other respectfully. The two stood face to face with a relatively long distance between them and looked at each other seriously. In the end, however, there was no fulfillment.
The most tense moments at the weigh-in were on the preliminary card. Danny Roberts e Mike Perry, who face each other in the welterweight division, exchanged insults and provocations when they came face to face. Already Marc Diakiese he pushed Lukasz Sajewski with his head and the two had to be separated.
The fighters who will participate in the card have made weight and confirmed their fights. The only casualty happened on the preliminary card: Ian Eastwistle, who would face Rob font, fell ill and was cut from the event, which will now feature 11 fights.
UFC 204 weigh-in results:
MAIN CARD
Medium: Michael Bisping (83,9)x Dan Henderson (83,4 kg)
Medium Vitor belfort (84,3 kg) x Gegard Mousasi (83,9 kg)
Light heavyweights: Ovince St Preux (93 kg) x Jimi Manuwa (93 kg)
Heavy: Stefan struve (120,2 kg) x Daniel Omielanczuk (108,8 kg)
Feathers: Mirsad Bektic (65,3 kg) x Russell Doane (65,7 kg)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Roosters: Brad pickett (61,6 kg) x Iuri Marajó (61,6 kg)
Feathers: davey grant (65,7 kg) x Damian Stasiak (65,7 kg)
Welterweights: Leon edwards (76,6 kg) x Albert Tumenov (76,6 kg)
Mild: Lukasz Sajewski (70,7 kg) x Marc Diakiese (70,7 kg)
Welterweights: Danny Roberts (77,1 kg) x Mike Perry (77,1 kg)
Mild: Leonardo Santos (70,7 kg) x Adriano Martins (70,3 kg)
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