{"id":41519,"date":"2026-02-05T12:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/ufc-star-stuns-fans-with-incredible-50-pound-weight-drop-sparking-worries-ahead-of-main-event\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:49:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:49:55","slug":"ufc-star-stuns-fans-with-incredible-50-pound-weight-drop-sparking-worries-ahead-of-main-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/ufc-star-stuns-fans-with-incredible-50-pound-weight-drop-sparking-worries-ahead-of-main-event\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Star Stuns Fans with Incredible 50-Pound Weight Drop, Sparking Worries Ahead of Main Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/ufc-star-stuns-fans-with-incredible-50-pound-weight-drop-sparking-worries-ahead-of-main-event\/#Weight_Cut_Concerns_Spark_Fears_Over_UFC_Vegas_113_Main_Event\" >Weight Cut Concerns Spark Fears Over UFC Vegas 113 Main Event<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_UFC_Vegas_113s_Main_Event_Facing_Challenges\"><\/span>Is UFC Vegas 113\u2019s Main Event Facing Challenges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno losing his opponent for UFC Mexico City, top MMA organizations had to scramble for a replacement headliner in February.<\/p>\n<p>When Almabaev withdrew from the UFC main event due to injury, concerns arose that another high-profile fight might also be at risk\u2014but this time for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latest update:<\/strong> An MMA champion is set to make his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 113 with only two days\u2019 notice, stepping in as a replacement for Said Nurmagomedov.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vinicius_Oliveiras_Fight_Week_Journey_at_UFC_Vegas_113_After_Dropping_30_Pounds\"><\/span>Vinicius Oliveira\u2019s Fight Week Journey at UFC Vegas 113 After Dropping 30 Pounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After kicking off the year with UFC 324 and UFC 325, the promotion\u2019s first fight night under Paramount&#8217;s banner is happening this Saturday at the Apex.<\/p>\n<p>UFC Vegas 113 will feature a bantamweight showdown as Mario Bautista attempts to rebound from his first loss in nine fights against the surging Vinicius Oliveira.<\/p>\n<p>Nicknamed \u201cRock Dog,\u201d Oliveira is undefeated (4-0) in the UFC since his breakout on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series and currently ranks just outside the top 10 in the bantamweight division.<\/p>\n<p>However, Oliveira\u2019s future in this weight class looks uncertain after an intense weight cut to meet the 136-pound non-title fight limit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I have to drop a lot of weight,\u201d Oliveira revealed during media day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve done this before, but it\u2019s really tough on me. I don\u2019t know how many more times I\u2019ll compete at this weight. My plan is to win the belt soon and then move up. I don\u2019t think losing that much weight is healthy for me, so I\u2019m transitioning out of this division.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsually, I cut 23 to 24 kilograms (50-52 pounds) at the start of camp, but that&#8217;s too much. It leaves me exhausted and sick. This time I changed my diet and focused more on my health,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCutting out sugar made a difference, but the pain remains the same. I still need to lose 13 to 15 pounds, which is normal for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>More news:<\/strong> UFC declined an MMA legend\u2019s single demand to salvage Brandon Moreno\u2019s main event at UFC Mexico City.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Cut_Concerns_Spark_Fears_Over_UFC_Vegas_113_Main_Event\"><\/span>Weight Cut Concerns Spark Fears Over UFC Vegas 113 Main Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Oliveira\u2019s statements triggered a wave of reactions from fans, many worried his extreme weight cut could jeopardize the main event at UFC Vegas 113 and impact his performance inside the cage.<\/p>\n<p>Several fans voiced their doubts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIf you lose too much weight during fight week, it\u2019s going to ruin your performance.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYou should actually make weight. I saved the screenshot of you criticizing the guy who missed weight last week.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIs anyone else anxious about Vinicius Oliveira\u2019s weight loss? I get he\u2019s a pro and probably does this often, but dropping so much weight in such a short time? If the UFC\u2019s concerned, they better have a backup ready.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThat\u2019s why he ran out of steam in the first round.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThat\u2019s a 30-pound drop in six days!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYou\u2019re talented, but with this mindset, becoming champion will be tough.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cExtreme weight cuts like this are dangerous\u2014I need to take better care of my body.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is critical for fight fans because it highlights the ongoing challenges and health risks associated with drastic weight cuts in MMA. Oliveira\u2019s experience could spark more discussions on fighter safety and possibly accelerate reforms in weight management practices to protect athletes and maintain top-tier competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is UFC Vegas 113\u2019s Main Event Facing Challenges? Following former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno losing his opponent for UFC Mexico City, top MMA organizations had to scramble for a replacement headliner in February. 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