Two fighters missed their marks on the scale for UFC 253. 145-pounders u013dudovít Klein and Zubaira Tukhugov both tipped the scales at 150 pounds, turning their scheduled featherweight fights into catch-weights.
Klein ended up defeating Israel Adesanya’s teammate Shane Young, which greatly upset “The Last Stylebender.” During the post-fight presser, he vocalized his demand for an overhaul in the penalty system for competitors who miss weight.
“It’s just cheating. I saw the guy that Dawodu fought right after,” Adesanya said, referring to Tukhugov. “With 90 minutes left, he’s on the blueberries and the water and whatnot.