During today’s early weigh-ins, Anthony Pettis failed to hit the 145-pound mark ahead of his pivotal interim title fight against Max Holloway
As a result, “Showtime” who tipped the scales at 148 pounds — will forfeit 20 percent of his purse to “Blessed.” In addition, he will be unable to hoist the strap if he is victorious this weekend, which means that Holloway is the only one who can claim the interim label this weekend.
This is the first time Pettis has failed to hit his mark at any weight, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time, as he earned an opportunity of a lifetime to vie for the interim Featherweight strap with a potential title unification bout against Jose Aldo down the line in only his second-ever fight in the division. He joins Travis Lutter (UFC 67, 2007) as the only fighters to miss weight for a UFC championship clash.
As a result, “Showtime” who tipped the scales at 148 pounds — will forfeit 20 percent of his purse to “Blessed.” In addition, he will be unable to hoist the strap if he is victorious this weekend, which means that Holloway is the only one who can claim the interim label this weekend.
This is the first time Pettis has failed to hit his mark at any weight, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time, as he earned an opportunity of a lifetime to vie for the interim Featherweight strap with a potential title unification bout against Jose Aldo down the line in only his second-ever fight in the division. He joins Travis Lutter (UFC 67, 2007) as the only fighters to miss weight for a UFC championship clash.
