UFC 317: Fighter's Overweight Mishap Leads to Cancellation and Firing
TL;DR
Christopher Ewert was cut from UFC 317 due to weight issues despite his team’s extensive efforts to make weight, including multiple procedures and a significant weight cut of 22 pounds in a short period, highlighting the intense challenges fighters face during weigh-ins.
- ‘We did try super f*cking hard’: Cut UFC 317 fighter’s coach explains hellacious fight week MMA Fighting
- UFC 317 fighter gets cut from promotion after missing weight by 10 pounds Yahoo Sports
- Christopher Ewert botched weight cut scraps Jackson McVey fight at UFC 317, gets him cut MMA Junkie
- UFC 317 star instantly fired after coming in 10lbs overweight for International Fight Week clash Bloody Elbow
- UFC 317 weigh-in results: One bout cancelled, fighter cut from roster Sportsnet.ca
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