All articles tagged with #weight miss
Originally Published 1 day ago — by MMA Fighting
Bo Nickal declined to rebook his canceled match against Yoel Romero after Romero missed weight significantly, citing disrespect to the sport and expressing interest in other fighters instead, while criticizing the main event lineup for not featuring more accomplished wrestlers.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
At UFC Perth, the main event between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes is set, but one fight was canceled due to illness and another fighter missed weight, leading to adjustments in the fight card.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
The article discusses the unlikely return of Ronda Rousey to MMA, speculating on a hypothetical comeback fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC White House, which ends in a decisive Harrison victory. It also covers issues with fighters missing weight, suggesting stricter penalties, and predicts the headliner for the first UFC event on Paramount+ in 2026, favoring a flyweight title fight. Additionally, it humorously considers themed gear for UFC White House, emphasizing the entertainment aspect of fight promotion.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Kelvin Gastelum's repeated weight-cutting issues have raised concerns about possible health problems, with his coach speculating he might have a serious eating disorder, though Gastelum has not publicly addressed any such issues. Despite multiple missed weights and penalties, Gastelum continues to struggle with making weight, prompting discussions about the responsibilities of fighters, coaches, and the UFC in managing weight cuts safely.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by five pounds at UFC's Noche UFC event, leading to widespread criticism from fighters and fans, with many calling for his fight to be canceled and him to be cut from the UFC roster.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by five pounds for his UFC fight at Noche UFC, marking his fourth such failure, which has led to criticism from fighters and fans. The bout will proceed as a catchweight with Gastelum paying a fine, but the incident has further tarnished his reputation among the MMA community.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Patricio Pitbull criticized Losene Keita for missing weight before their scheduled UFC Paris fight, leading to the fight's cancellation. Pitbull accused Keita of not trying hard enough to make weight and expressed his desire to fight at UFC Rio instead, emphasizing his focus on legacy over money.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ESPN
Bryan Battle, a former UFC 'The Ultimate Fighter' winner with a 12-2 record, has been released from the UFC after missing weight twice in his last two fights, including a 4-pound miss at UFC 319, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled bout and his subsequent release.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Bryan Battle was released from the UFC after missing weight for the second time and having his fight canceled at UFC 319, ending his tenure with a 7-1 record.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by bloodyelbow.com
UFC 319 faced multiple setbacks with fight cancellations, notably Bryan Battle's second consecutive weight miss leading to the cancellation of his bout, amid ongoing issues with fight lineups and weigh-ins for the event in Chicago featuring Chimaev vs. du Plessis.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
A scheduled UFC fight at UFC 317 was canceled after middleweight Christopher Ewert was 10 pounds overweight and was subsequently released by the UFC, leading to the removal of his bout from the event.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight title after missing weight by over 4 pounds, leading to the cancellation of his fight against Edwin De Los Santos. The event will proceed with a different main event, and the vacant title will likely be contested by top contenders.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ESPN
Keyshawn Davis' scheduled fight against Edwin De Los Santos was canceled after Davis missed weight by 4.3 pounds, leading to him being stripped of his WBO lightweight title and the fight being called off due to failed negotiations. The event will now feature a different main event and co-main fight.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
UFC Vegas 107 experienced chaos due to fighters missing weight, leading to a fight cancellation and a catchweight agreement for the main event between Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield, while Andreas Gustafsson's debut was canceled due to injury and opponent withdrawal.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MMA Junkie
Erin Blanchfield made weight for her UFC fight, but Maycee Barber missed weight by a small margin and will forfeit part of her purse; Barber, returning after 15 months with a six-fight win streak, is an underdog in the bout.