It’s been two years since the UFC adopted the current early weigh-ins system, and a deep dive into the numbers reveals some startling facts. For instance, while the number of events in the two years prior to early weigh-ins is almost identical to the two years since (83 to 82, respectively), the number of fighters who have missed weight has nearly doubled. And among those fighters who missed weight, the number not to even make it to the octagon at all on fight night has tripled. Related ABC chief 'appalled' at Darren Till video, calls for corner to be suspended Fighters such as Kevin Lee and Darren Till have been open about the trouble they face in trying to make lightweight and welterweight, respectively
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