Brazilians joke and tease at UFC Long Island weigh-ins

Weidman (left) catches Gastelum (right) Photo: Reproduction/Youtube/UFC)

The protocol weighing of the UFC Long Island it was filled with respectful looks and there was no confusion between opponents. The most memorable moments, in addition to the meeting between Chris Weidman e Kelvin Gastelum, who will face each other in the main attraction of the show, were left with the Brazilians' fights Geoffrey Pepey and Júnior “Baby” Albini, who face Shane burgos and Timothy Johnson, respectively

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Coming off a victory over Mike de la Torre, the Brazilian Pepey will have a great challenge ahead, as Burgos is undefeated with nine victories in his MMA career and has two triumphs in the UFC, over Tiago “Trator” and Charles Rosa. The two did not understand each other, they exchanged provocations and the Brazilian, clearly uncomfortable, shouted slogans in the North American's face.

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Upon learning that his opponent's nickname was “Baby”, Timothy Johnson, instead of staring, patted Albini's cheek, as if he really were a baby. The two laughed, as if the affection had been agreed in advance. The other Brazilians faced their opponents without fear for the last time, including in the duel between Thomas almeida e Jimmie rivera, as the two had been exchanging provocations during the preparation for the duel.

Elizeu Capoeira, who faces former Bellator champion Lyman Good, also had a calm confrontation with his opponent, despite the seriousness of both. Alex Cowboy He showed his good humor and laughed at the serious face made by his future opponent, Ryan LaFlare.

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