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Daily Mirror
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Ben Davies

UFC fans point out problem with scales during Islam Makhachev's weigh-in

UFC fans have claimed the scales weren't settled when Islam Makhachev successfully made weight for his title clash with Charles Oliveira.

Oliveira and Makhachev will meet for the vacant 155lb title tomorrow night at UFC 280. The Brazilian previously held the belt but was stripped of the crown earlier this year after missing the lightweight limit for his defence against Justin Gaethje which he went on to win.

Therefore there was a high level of scrutiny from fans and the media on this fight week weigh-in, with fears Oliveira could struggle to make weight again. However it was a potential error with Makhachev's scales that UFC fans were quick to point out with footage appearing to show the scale not being settled on zero before he tipped them and came in at 154.5lb.

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