Thiago Alves put together an undeniably impressive performance in defeating Matt Hughes by second-round TKO Saturday at UFC 85.
But that came a little more than 24 hours after a disgraceful performance at the weigh-in, where Alves showed up weighing 174 pounds -- four pounds over the welterweight limit that he and Hughes agreed to fight at. Four pounds absolutely does make a difference, and Alves looked bigger and stronger than Hughes all night.
So what on earth was UFC thinking when it gave Alves the $50,000 knockout of the night bonus? To reward a fighter who doesn't make weight is completely nonsensical. UFC ought to have a policy that fighters who don't make weight aren't eligible for bonus money.
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6-09-2008 @ 4:05PM
JoeT said...
I agree, there was a big weight advantage for Alves. The UFC needs to start doing like boxing and keep and publicize stats of the fighters weights just prior to fighting.
http://www.fromthecage.com
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6-10-2008 @ 2:54PM
Robert M said...
I say MMA organizations change the status of the fight to an "exhibition bout" if one fighter does not make weight. The win or loss should not count on the fighter's official record. Also the fighter in violation should be hit with a stiff fine. This kind of thing goes against what the sport is seeking...credibility.
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