The California State Athletic Commission’s (CSAC) new weight-cutting rules have significantly affected their first UFC fighter.
Drew Dober “must move up in weight” or get cleared to fight at lightweight by a doctor following UFC 214 in Anaheim, Calif., according to the CSAC medical suspensions sheet obtained Monday by MMA Fighting.
Per the sheet, Dober came in more than 18 percent above the 155-pound division in a fight-day weight check Saturday. CSAC’s new rules say any athlete who is more than 10 percent above the weight class could be recommended to move up.