SAO PAULO, Brazil — Markus Perez dressed up as “The Joker” and became the biggest star of the UFC Sao Paulo ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, but Wellington Turman got the last laugh on fight night.
Turman was looking for his first UFC win after dropping a split decision to Karl Roberson in his debut, and he defeated Perez via unanimous decision in an entertaining affair in Perez’s hometown.
“What he did (Friday) was funny,” Turman said after the win. “It was amazing because he gave me many followers and brought more attention to my name.