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“Unfortunate turn”, “Keep your head up Charles” – Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier and others react to Charles Oliveira missing weight by 0.5 lbs

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UFC lightweight fighter Charles Oliveira missed the championship mark by 0.5 lbs ahead of UFC 274

The main event of UFC 274 has been hit by a major bump, as Charles Oliveira missed weight by a thin 0.5 lbs, even as he was given a second attempt. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) was set to defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA) in the headliner of tomorrow night’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.

May 14, 2021, Houston, Texas, USA: HOUSTON – May 14, 2021: for SPORTS. No. 3 UFC Lightweight MMA fighter Charles Oliveira Brazil at the Ceremonial Weigh-Ins at the George R. Brown Convention Center of UFC 262 Olivera vs. Chandler. Houston USA – ZUMAb177 20210514_zap_b177_136 Copyright: xTaidghxBarronx

This debacle marked the first time in UFC history that a champion lost his belt on the scales. The Brazilian was forced to vacant his belt, while Justin Gaethje who made the championship weight is still eligible to claim it. If Charles wins the fight, he will not get his hands on the belt, and will probably get another immediate title shot with the next contender in line for the vacant belt.

The only other scenario was when Nicco Montano was hospitalized before her scheduled bout against Valentina Shevchenko. She was later stripped of the title after being unable to weigh in or compete.

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