UFC 188 weigh-in highlights: Velasquez fights for Mexico, Alvarez, Melendez pulled apart

MEXICO CITY – Today’s UFC 188 weigh-ins set the tone for a few intense battles, as the four fighters in the night’s two headlining contests seem primed to deliver a spirited show.

The event took place at Mexico City Arena. The same venue hosts Saturday’s pay-per-view event.

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (13-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) and interim champ Fabricio Werdum (19-5-1 MMA, 7-2 UFC) kept it professional, despite the tension that’s built between them through the week. Meanwhile, lightweights Eddie Alvarez (25-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Gilbert Melendez (22-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) boiled over as they met face to face.

Check out the video above to see highlights of the proceedings.

For a full rundown of today’s proceedings, check out our UFC 188 weigh-in results post.

For more on UFC 188, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.