UFC 225: Romero fails weight and cannot claim the title

Andrew Karlov June 8, 2018, 2:51 p.m.

In Chicago before the UFC 225 Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero took part in the official weigh-in procedure. Whittaker successfully showed on the scales champion's weight - 185 pounds (83.9 kg), but Romero was unable to make the limit and showed 186 pounds (84.3 kg). After two hours, Yoel returned to the scales again, but showed 185.2 pounds, which is only 90 grams above the championship limit. The Athletic Commission did not provide a third attempt.

It is not known yet whether the fight will go on, but the 41-year-old Cuban veteran will definitely couldn’t claim the title.

Results of the weigh-in of the other participants:

Robert Whittaker (185 pounds) - Yoel Romero (185.2)

Rafael dos Anjos (169) - Colby Covington (169)

Holly Holm (146) - Megan Anderson (146)

Andrei Arlovski (249) - Tai Tuivasa (261)

CM Punk (169) - Mike Jackson (170.5)

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