WEIGHT CUT

Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kayla Harrison’s tough call on weight cuts and UFC’s next move

Kayla Harrison isn’t just another fighter facing tough choices—she’s one of the best ever, and her body is telling her to stop before it’s too late. For years, she’s pushed her limits to compete in the UFC’s bantamweight division, dropping from her natural fighting weight of 145 or 155 pounds down t

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Weight Cuts: The Hidden Struggle of Fighters

Michael Bisping, a former UFC champion, found himself in an awkward spot during the UFC 324 weigh-ins. He was talking about Alex Perez being over the weight limit when something unexpected happened right behind him. Bisping had just said that fighters should not miss weight, as it is part of their j

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Jan 23 2026SPORTS

Fighter's Weight Cut Goes Wrong: UFC Bout Canceled

In a surprising turn of events, UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman found himself in a tough spot after making weight for his upcoming fight. Just moments after stepping off the scale, Smotherman collapsed, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled bout against Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 in Las Veg

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Jun 28 2025SPORTS

The Weight Cut That Went Wrong: A Fighter's Struggle

A fighter's journey to the UFC ring took a tough turn when Christopher Ewert faced a sudden setback. He was set to fight Jackson McVey at UFC 317, but things didn't go as planned. The problem? Weight. Ewert couldn't make the required weight, and as a result, he was let go from the UFC before he even

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