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sports7 days ago•2 min saved

UFC Shanghai weigh-ins: two fighters miss weight in the same bout as three total misses surface

At UFC Shanghai's official weigh-ins, all 26 fighters made weight, but three weight misses were recorded: Xiong Jingnan (117) and Julia Polastri (118.5) missed strawweight, and Andre Lima (127) missed flyweight, resulting in Lima forfeiting 20% of his purse; their bout and others remain on the card, including the main event Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong, with the full slate proceeding as scheduled.

via Bloody Elbow|

#sports #ufc #ufc-shanghai

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Cyborg's potential retirement bout nearly cancelled after Vieira misses weight by seven pounds

Cris Cyborg's potential retirement fight against Ketlen Vieira was nearly canceled when Vieira weighed in seven pounds over the 145lb limit for their PFL featherweight title, forcing a catchweight bout with Cyborg's title not on the line; Vieira later revealed kidney and stomach pain prevented further weight cutting and she will forfeit part of her purse, while Cyborg made weight and hinted this could be her last fight.

via BBC|

#catchweight #cris-cyborg #ketlen-vieira

sports14 days ago•9 min saved

Cris Cyborg’s PFL Tampa foe misses weight by seven pounds

At the PFL Tampa weigh-ins, Cris Cyborg’s opponent came in seven pounds over the limit, marking a dramatic weigh-in moment ahead of the event.

via Sherdog|

#cris-cyborg #mma #pfl

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Horiguchi-Kape Rematch Headlines UFC Vegas 119 After Weigh-In Drama

At UFC Vegas 119 weigh-ins, Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi made weight for their long-awaited flyweight title rematch (nine years after their first meeting), while Kevin Borjas missed weight by three pounds for his bout with Andre Lima. Lima-Borjas will proceed at a catchweight with Borjas forfeiting 20% of his purse; the rest of the card weighed in successfully, setting up Saturday’s event.

via MMA Fighting|

#catchweight #kape-vs-horiguchi #sports

mma3 months ago•1 min saved

Hardy misses weight by 25 pounds for Belgrade bout with Darko Stosic

Greg Hardy weighed in at 132 kg (about 291 pounds), roughly 25 pounds over the non-title heavyweight limit for his Fight Nation Championship bout against Darko Stosic in Belgrade; Stosic accepted the fight despite the miss, with Hardy’s controversial NFL history and UFC tenure noted.

via MMA Fighting|

#darko-stosic #greg-hardy #heavyweight

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Eight-Pound Weight Miss Forces UFC London Fight Cancellation

Luana Carolina missed the non-title bantamweight limit by eight pounds (weighed in at 144 lbs vs 136 lbs), forcing the cancellation of her UFC London bout with Melissa Mullins. It marks Carolina’s third weight miss, prompting fan calls for her to be released, while the main event Lerone Murphy vs Movsar Evloev reportedly proceeded as scheduled.

via Bloody Elbow|

#luana-carolina #mma #sports

sports7 months 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

sports7 months 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

sports11 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

sports11 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

sports11 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

sports11 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

sports11 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

sports1 year 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

sports1 year 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