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ABU DHABI, KOMPAS.com – The main card weighing session or the main matchup of UFC 254 that brought Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje was controversial.
It is considered that the UFC incorrectly helped Khabib get through the weigh-in session that took place on Saturday (10/24/2020) at the morning WIB.
The evaluation was revealed by one of the nutritionists who have helped many MMA fighters lose weight, Mike Dolce.
In this 254th UFC weight loss session, Khabib got Justin Gaethje’s first shot.
Mike Dolce specifically highlights the scales that handle Khabib’s weight loss session.
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According to Mike Dolce, UFC officials had made a mistake by letting Khabib go.
The reason is that the Khabib scales are not in the middle or down, but up.
That means Khabib shouldn’t qualify because he weighs more than 155 pounds or the equivalent of 70.3 kilograms as the maximum weight limit for a UFC lightweight or lightweight fighter.
Seeing the controversy, Mike Dolce did not blame Khabib, but the weigh-in officials were not transparent.
This was demonstrated when the officer stabilized the scales when Khabib’s scale beam was up.
“Something very disturbing is happening at the Khabib vs. Justin Gaethje weigh-in session,” Mike Dolce was quoted as saying on the MMA Junkie website.
“What happened? When Khabib stepped on the scale, the officer, whether intentionally or not, had made a mistake that could be worth tens of millions of dollars,” said Mike Dolce.
“The scale bar is up and should be balanced. The scale bar is at the top and that means Khabib’s weight is over the limit,” said Mike Dolce.
“The officer stabilizes the scale when the beam bounces off and is unstable in the middle. That’s not true,” said Mike Dolce.
“I don’t think Khabib gets away with the 155-pound limit,” added Mike Dolce.
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The controversy over Khabib’s weight loss session is also the subject of much discussion on social media today.
In addition to the weigh-in blocks, the audience also highlighted Khabib’s expression after passing the weigh-in session with 155 pounds.
After being declared eligible, Khabib showed an expression of relief as he covered his face with his hands.
The public thinks that this expression is a form of distrust by Khabib about his own weight.
Here is the video of Khabib Nurmagomeodv’s weight loss procession for UFC 254:
Khabib Nurmagomedov looked relieved on the scale after making a 155-pound championship weight for the # UFC254 Main event ?? @spnmma pic.twitter.com/3XgfHEXv78
– ESPN (@espn) October 23, 2020
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On the other hand, Justin Gaethje escaped with a weight of 155 pounds, as did Khabib.
Khabib will then have the status of being the holder of the UFC lightweight champion belt.
In addition to wanting to defend the UFC lightweight belt, Khabib is now looking to extend his undefeated streak to 29-0.
On the other hand, Justin Gaethje as the current challenger is the holder of the UFC interim lightweight champion belt.
Justin Gaethje has a shot at Khabib and wears the interim championship belt after defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, on May 10, 2020.
Khabib vs Justin Gaethje duel and everything Principal card UFC 254 will take place on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday (10/25/2020) at 01.00 WIB.
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