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UFC Nashville weigh-in face-offs video: Justin Willis jaws back at Curtis Blaydes' father

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NASHVILLE – Justin Willis has been vocal throughout the build-up to his UFC on ESPN+ 6 fight with Curtis Blaydes, and that didn’t stop at the weigh-ins. In fact, things might’ve got a little personal.

Blaydes’ father was in attendance and near the back of the room at the host hotel. When Blaydes and Willis faced off, Willis immediately talked trash and pointed a finger at Blaydes, all the while Blaydes’ father could be heard yelling from a distance. Once both fighters turned to face the media and small gathering in attendance, Willis took notice of what was happening.

“Daddy can’t help you! Daddy can’t help you!” Willis said as he faced forward before walking off stage. “Daddy can talk all he wants to! Daddy can’t help you!”

That seemed to get Blaydes’ attention, though he kept his composure. You can watch it unfold in the video above.

Blaydes and Willis meet in the heavyweight co-main event of UFC on ESPN+ 6, which takes place Saturday at Bridgestone Arena and streams entirely on ESPN+. Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis will serve as the welterweight headliner.

Also check out our complete face-offs video highlight and photo gallery below.

For more on UFC on ESPN+ 6, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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