Fight Canceled, Another Fighter Misses Weight by Eight Pounds at UFC Rio

The UFC Rio weigh-in on Friday revealed significant challenges for the upcoming fight card. One fighter missed the weight limit by a considerable margin, while another bout faced cancellation just hours before the weigh-in.

Key Facts from UFC Rio Weigh-In

• Event Name: UFC Rio
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Date of Event: Saturday, October 11
• Notable Fighters: Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot, Saimon Oliveira, Luan Lacerda, Valter Walker, Mohammed Usman

Saimon Oliveira’s Weight Mishap

Saimon Oliveira weighed in at 144 pounds for his bantamweight matchup against Luan Lacerda. The limit for a non-title bantamweight fight is 136 pounds, making Oliveira’s excess of eight pounds significant. This marks a troubling trend for Oliveira, who has struggled in the UFC with an 0-3 record and finishes in his last two fights.

Due to his weight miss, the fight will proceed at a catchweight. Oliveira will also face a substantial fine, a standard practice in the UFC for such violations.

Cancelled Heavyweight Matchup

The heavyweight clash between Valter Walker and Mohammed Usman was cancelled following Usman’s withdrawal. The reason for his exit was not specified. Walker expressed his frustrations after officially weighing in at 246 pounds, emphasizing the hard work he put into preparing for this fight.

Main Event Confirmed

Despite the weigh-in challenges, the main event featuring Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot remains on track. Both contenders successfully made the lightweight non-title limit of 156 pounds, setting the stage for an exciting match.

UFC Rio Official Weigh-In Results

UFC Rio promises thrilling fights, but the weigh-in issues highlight the unpredictability that can occur in professional combat sports.