Ferguson provokes and irritates Lee at the UFC 216 weigh-in

Ferguson (left) provokes Lee (right) (Photo: Reproduction Youtube ufc)

The UFC 216 ceremonial weigh-in was filled with tributes to Las Vegas, a city that suffered an attack last Sunday (1st), when a gunman opened fire on country music fans, killing almost 60 people and injuring more than 600. However, at the time between the stares, the tributes gave way to tension, especially in the main fight of the show, valid for the interim lightweight title, between Tony Ferguson e Kevin Lee.

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After having trouble making weight and only being able to reach the limit with an hour's grace, Lee seemed recovered and prepared to face his opponent. Ferguson, however, made a point of provoking his rival, using headphones and refusing to listen to the insults that the “Motown Phenom” directed at him.

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In the co-main fight, Demetrious Johnson He left his calm personality aside and responded to the challenger Ray Borg's provocations. If he wins, DJ will overtake Anderson Silva and will become the most dominant champion in UFC history, with 11 consecutive defenses of his flyweight belt.

Former heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum arrived at the weigh-in with a message of peace, supporting the victims of the Las Vegas attack last Sunday (1st). Using his cell phone, the Brazilian asked the city for strength. However, when facing Derrick Lewis, the two had a disagreement and “Vai Cavalo” released some insults that are peculiar to him. Poliana Botelho, Kalindra Faria and Thales leites were friendly with their opponents Pearl González, Mara Romero Borella e Brad Tavaresrespectively.

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