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UFC 142 was supposed to be a great experience for Anthony Johnson. A massive welterweight, it was believed that he'd have a simple cut down to middleweight. Unfortunately, when he woke up on Friday, he was unable to move his legs and was advised by the UFC doctor to rehydrate and not go ahead with his final weight cut. He tipped the scales at 197 pounds. Vitor Belfort made weight and agreed to the fight on the stipulation that Anthony Johnson would weigh in at 205 pounds at noon on Saturday. Johnson was able to meet that stipulation and the fight was once again on. Just minutes ago UFC President Dana White made the following tweet:
Vitor just weighed-in at 205.6 and Rumble Johnson just weighed-in at 211.
Earlier today Vitor Belfort's nutritionist Mike Dolce spoke with MMA Fighting and stated he believed that Anthony Johnson would enter the cage at 220 pounds.
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Wish they did this for other fights as well
Chronic - January 14, 2012
Holy shit
I got scared for a minute… Forgot he weighed in earlier for the fight to be official
rscott94 - January 14, 2012 via mobile
I really wish they would always give the fight weights, that would be so awesome.
Kefka - January 14, 2012
The truth is
Rumble saw that BK ad for anderson and decided to treat himself
elmojo - January 14, 2012
So the fight is on or not?
frosty31 - January 14, 2012
It’s on.
Tim Burke - January 14, 2012
I have a feeling Anthony Johnson will be looking for a job tomorrow.
latheman - January 14, 2012 via mobile
Is he just stuffing him self with candy and burgers back stage or what?
What is he doing that puts 15 pounds on him in a day?
NEW-HAMPSHIRE - January 14, 2012
Eating and drinking.
ANance - January 14, 2012 via mobile
You realize that
Vitor put on 20 right?
jebmak - January 15, 2012
My soph year in hs, I cut considerable weight to 112. After I weighed in that morning at 8am, I would weigh close to 140 by 3-4 that evening. State finals was a two day tournament and on the second day after weigh ins I hit 150. Excessive cutting makes your weight go out of control when you actually consume food and water.
otres - January 14, 2012 via mobile
What about the rules Dana?
This is a prime example that they need to have same day weigh-ins! You have fighters who are considerably bigger taking on naturally smaller oppenents. When you have 2 equally skilled fighters the advantage almost always goes to the larger fighter. Imo right now the weight divisions are a sham. We have lightwts(155lbs) fighting middlewts.(185) the next fight day.
Hankverdee - January 14, 2012 via mobile
It doesn’t matter if the weigh-ins are the same day because fighters will always push the limit in which they can cut.
otres - January 14, 2012 via mobile
Ufc almost needs to make an example out of Anthony Johnson, let the rest of the fighters know they will be cut if they miss weight a 2nd time
latheman - January 14, 2012 via mobile
so lad Johnson lost!
Make him fight at 205, he’s just to big
Thorpey - January 15, 2012 via iPhone app
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