Charles Oliveira

'This is a disgrace': UFC world erupts as star stripped of title in historic weigh-in drama.

And I honestly feel most for Justin. What an absolute let down for everyone in the division,” he wrote on Twitter. We only found out when we were informed as we were coming down to check our official Weight. Luckly [sic] I was under so that didnt hurt me,” she wrote. In a stunning turn of events, Charles Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight belt on Saturday morning after failing to make weight ahead of UFC 274.

Oliveira has missed weight several times before, but becoming the first reigning UFC champion to lose his belt at the scale has to be a career low.

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Charles Oliveira has been stripped of the UFC lightweight title after failing to make weight for his bout with Justin Gaethje.

But this is a disgrace,” he posted on Twitter. He has five minutes.” “Wonder if he still wants to fight at 145. He better make it. The UFC is in meltdown after Charles Oliveira was stripped of his world title on the spot — one day before his title defence at UFC 274. Charles Oliveira has been stripped of the UFC lightweight title after failing to make weight for his bout with Justin Gaethje.

With lightweight champion Charles Oliveira being stripped of his belt, only Justin Gaethje can walk away from UFC 274 with the title.

Their title fight is a rematch of the first strawweight title fight in UFC history in 2014. Chandler came close to winning the UFC title last year before dropping a back-and-forth battle with Oliveira. He then lost an instant classic to Gaethje in November by unanimous decision. As a result, the title is now considered vacant -- and Saturday night, only his opponent, Justin Gaethje, is eligible to win the belt.

The now-former UFC lightweight champion will just be fighting for pride at UFC 274, with Justin Gaethje ready to take over the division.

The Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up for a streaming service through our links. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 274 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. That portion of the event begins at 10 p.m. ET. Justin Gaethje takes place on Saturday, May 7. UFC 274: Charles Oliveira vs. Outside of Oliveira, only one other fighter competing at UFC 274 did not make weight. At UFC 269 in December, he defeated Dustin Poirier via submission to defend the belt. Oliveira has had issues in the past when it came to making weight. This is one of the first times in UFC history a champion has lost his or her title at the scales. Charles Oliveira, the UFC lightweight champion, was in great spirits heading into the UFC 274 weigh-ins. He took the whole hour but could still not make the necessary weight. At the UFC 274 weigh-ins, Oliveira came out with just a few minutes left to go before the deadline.

Oliveira, who is scheduled to make his second title defense against Justin Gaethje, weighed in at 155.5 pounds.

pic.twitter.com/W7tc8ZCeZk— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 6, 2022Charles Oliveira weighed in over the lightweight title fight limit at 155.5 pounds.He will have one hour to lose the half pound ⚖️ #UFC274 pic.twitter.com/b7os9RFSuS— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 6, 2022The current rules do not allow the one-pound allowance that is typically afforded in non-championship title fights.On the first attempt, Oliveira weighed 156 pounds and then came in at 155.5 after undressing inside the cube.The Brazilian champion was given an extra hour to lose the half-pound. The weight limit is 155 pounds.He has been stripped of the title and now only Gaethje has the chance to win the now-vacant title.Charles Oliveira missed the 155-pound limit for his lightweight title fight after receiving an additional hour to lose .5 pounds and has been stripped of his title.The #UFC274 main event will commence, but only Justin Gaethje has the opportunity to win the UFC title. Photo: MMA JunkieMMATop StoriesUFC 274 Weigh-In: Charles Oliveira Misses Weight, No Longer ChampionBy Fight Sports 3 hours ago Last updated May 6, 2022 Share Charles Oliveira weighed in over the lightweight title fight limit.Oliveira, who was scheduled to make his second title defense against Justin Gaethje, weighed in at 155.5 pounds and could not make the weight on the second attempt.

The fight will go ahead, but the lightweight title is now vacant due to Oliverira's weight issue. Oliveira has lost his title without even stepping into the ...

“If Charles wins the fight tomorrow night, he will win the fight, but the belt will be vacant. T&Cs apply. Max stake rules apply.

With two championship fights and an important bout at lightweight taking place at UFC 274, a lot is on the line. Will there be any last-minute drama before ...

Carla Esparza 2 (115) for the UFC strawweight title Justin Gaethje (155) for the UFC lightweight title - Francisco Trinaldo (170.5) vs. - Rose Namajunas (c) (115) vs. - Randy Brown (170.5) vs. That portion of the event begins at 10 p.m. ET. - Charles Oliveira (c) (155.5)* vs. Justin Gaethje takes place on May 7. Esparza made her pro debut in 2010. At UFC 269 in December, he beat Dustin Poirier via submission to defend the belt. She lost the title against Jessica Andrade, beat Andrade in a rematch, and reclaimed the belt against Zhang Weili in April 2021. Will there be any last-minute drama before fight night on May 7?