UFC Rio Drama: Fight Cancelled and Fighter Misses Weight by Eight Pounds
UFC Rio Weigh-In Drama: Fighter Misses Weight, Bout Cancellations Disrupt Event
UFC Rio Weigh-In Controversy
The UFC Rio weigh-in on Friday stirred drama, with notable issues including a fighter missing weight by nearly a full division and another attempting to weigh in despite his opponent’s withdrawal. Saimon Oliveira, expected to fight Luan Lacerda, tipped the scales at 144 pounds, far above the bantamweight limit of 136 pounds, which Lacerda met. Oliveira, looking for his first UFC win after a 0-3 start, is facing criticism and a hefty fine following the weight miss. According to MMAFighting’s Guilherme Cruz, the bout will proceed at a catchweight.
Cancelled Heavyweight Bout
The heavyweight match between Valter Walker and Mohammed Usman was abruptly cancelled. Usman withdrew just hours before the official weigh-in, leaving Walker without an opponent. Although the exact reason for Usman’s withdrawal remains undisclosed, the cancellation dashed Walker’s hopes of competing in Rio de Janeiro, a “dream” venue for him.
Walker, who appeared frustrated, weighed in at 246 pounds and expressed disappointment, accusing Usman of running away from the fight. The younger sibling of UFC light-heavyweight contender Johnny Walker, Valter is on an impressive winning streak, having won three consecutive fights via heel hook submissions.
Main Event Fighters on Weight
The main event featuring former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot was made official, with both athletes making the division’s non-title limit, signaling an exciting showdown ahead.
Official UFC Rio Weigh-In Results
| Fight | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| Charles Oliveira | 156 |
| Mateusz Gamrot | 156 |
| Deiveson Figueiredo | 136 |
| Montel Jackson | 136 |
| Vicente Luque | 170 |
| Joel Alvarez | 171 |
| Jhonata Diniz | 257 |
| Mario Pinto | 255 |
| Ricardo Ramos | 146 |
| Kaan Ofli | 145.5 |
| Lucas Almeida | 145.5 |
| Michael Aswell | 145.5 |
| Jafel Filho | 126 |
| Clayton Carpenter | 126 |
| Vitor Petrino | 250 |
| Thomas Petersen | 246.5 |
| Beatriz Mesquita | 136 |
| Irina Alekseeva | 135.5 |
| Lucas Rocha | 126 |
| Stewart Nicoll | 126 |
| Julia Polastri | 116 |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | 116 |
| Luan Lacerda | 136 |
| Saimon Oliveira | 144* |
| Valter Walker | 246 |
| Mohammed Usman | N/A |
* Fighter missed weight
Fight removed from card
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