One or two extra cake packets.
Before even fighting in the cage, Charles Oliveira is no longer the UFC lightweight champion.
The Brazilian was knocked out by the scales on Friday during the weigh-in.
The verdict is final: Do Bronx weighs 70.5 kg, or 200 grams more than the authorized limit.
Despite all the drama on the scales, the fight IS ON.
🇧🇷 @CharlesDoBronxs vs.
🇺🇸 @Justin_Gaethje with HUGE implications for the lightweight division!
#UFC274 pic.twitter.com/mHF8oOcguR
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 6, 2022
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A small gap which is important since Oliveira automatically loses his title, now vacant.
A first in UFC history.
His fight against Justin Gaethje is maintained in Phoenix but in case of victory, the Brazilian will not regain his belt.
On the other hand, Gaethje will recover it if he wins.
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