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Mike McDaniel

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Oliveira misses weight ruled ineligible for lightweight title - What They Never Told You

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Saturday night’s UFC 274 lightweight title fight just got a whole lot more interesting (or less interesting, depending on what side you’re on).

Charles Oliveira, the reigning lightweight champion in the 155 lb. division, was looking to defend his title on Saturday night against opponent Justin Gaethje. The fight will still take place, but only one fighter, Gaethje, will be eligible for the title after Oliveira missed weight on Friday afternoon. Oliveira weighed in at 155.5 pounds, missing weight by half a pound.

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