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sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Three fast finishes highlight UFC 324 as bonuses rise and weight miss shakes the card

UFC 324 opened with three first-round stoppages, including Alex Perez’s TKO of Charles Johnson after Perez missed weight and forfeited 25% of his purse. The card kept a brisk pace with more quick finishes (Ty Miller’s KO of Adam Fugitt and Josh Hokit’s stoppage of Denzel Freeman) and several upcoming bouts (Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas, Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson). UFC also announced boosted bonuses: Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night each up to $100,000, plus a $25,000 stoppage bonus for KO/TKO/submission.

via CBS Sports|

#bonuses #live-updates #mma

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Bo Nickal targets 'fake wrestlers' after Yoel Romero fight cancellation

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#bo-nickal #raf-5 #sports

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Perth: Weigh-in drama, fight updates, and title shot hopes

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#carlos-ulberg #fight-cancellation #sports

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Ronda Rousey's Potential Return Explored

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#fight-predictions #ronda-rousey #sports

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Coach Questions Kelvin Gastelum's Eating Habits

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#health-issues #kelvin-gastelum #sports

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Pros React to Kelvin Gastelum’s Major Weight Miss at Noche UFC

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.

via yahoo.com|

#criticism #kelvin-gastelum #noche-ufc

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Pros React to Kelvin Gastelum's Major Weight Miss at Noche UFC

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#kelvin-gastelum #middleweight #noche-ufc

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Patricio Pitbull Criticizes Losene Keita After UFC Paris Weight Miss

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#losene-keita #paris-fight #patricio-pitbull

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Releases Bryan Battle Following Weight Miss and Fight Cancellation

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.

via ESPN|

#bryan-battle #mixed-martial-arts #release

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

UFC Releases Bryan Battle After Weight Miss and Fight Cancellation

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#bryan-battle #mixed-martial-arts #release

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

UFC 319 Suffers Third Cancellation in Two Days Due to Weight Miss

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.

via bloodyelbow.com|

#bryan-battle #chicago-event #fight-cancellation

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

UFC 317 Star Fired for 10lbs Overweight at Fight Week

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.

via Bloody Elbow|

#cancelled-fight #firing #international-fight-week

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Keyshawn Davis's Norfolk fight canceled after weight miss

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.

via Yahoo Sports|

#boxing #cancelled-fight #lightweight

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Keyshawn Davis Misses Weight, Vacates Title, and Fight Canceled

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.

via ESPN|

#boxing #cancelled-fight #edwin-de-los-santos

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

UFC Vegas 107 Chaos as Main Event Misses Weight and Fight Changes Unfold

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.

via Bloody Elbow|

#chaos #fight-cancellation #sports