“Should Be Forced to Go…” – Fans Demand for Firing as Dana White Fines 20% From UFC Star’s Purse Before UFC Louisville

Eduarda Moura, a UFC strawweight fighter, may need to think about changing weight divisions after failing to make the weight for her UFC Louisville clash against Denise Gomes. This marks the second consecutive weight miss for the Brazilian, as she had been above the weight limit for her UFC debut against Montserrat Conejo in 2023 as well.

According to information shared by the ‘Spinnin Backfist’ account on X, Moura missed weight by half a pound as she weighed in at 116.5 lbs at the UFC Louisville weigh-ins. As such, the UFC and Dana White have fined her 20% of her purse for the bout, with her opponent set to receive that amount instead.

Despite being scheduled to compete at 115 pounds for her last four fights, Moura has struggled to hit the mark, as before joining the UFC she fought in higher weight classes, which suggests that she might be better suited to a different division.

But while Moura was unable to make the weight for her fight, the rest of the UFC Louisville weigh-ins proceeded without much trouble. The main event fighters, Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, both made the middleweight limit of 185 lbs and fans are expecting the bout to be the highlight of the night.

Nevertheless, Moura’s repeated struggles to make weight have raised questions about her future in the strawweight division. As such, the MMA community responded by imploring UFC CEO Dana White to fire her from the promotion! Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say.

Fans demand that Dana White “cut” Eduarda Moura

Some fans were happy that the fight wasn’t canceled and that Moura’s opponent would receive a bump in her income for taking on an opponent who missed weight.  

Others bluntly stated that the consecutive weight misses are a sign that the UFC and Dana White should force the fighter to move up to a higher weight class to avoid such issues in the future.

However, some were harsher in their response, as they wanted the fighter to be “cut” from the promotion’s roster right away.

A fan referred to another fighter who has had weight issues in the past, Christian Rodriguez, as they claimed that Moura is trying to use the same “strategies” to gain an advantage in her fights.

One user rightfully pointed out that starting your UFC career with multiple weight misses does not bode well for the future as it could lead to significant repercussions.

One UFC enthusiast also used their own experience with weight-cutting by sharing a story of how they had to shave their head just to compete in a junior high wrestling match as an amateur.

Other fans yet again echoed the same sentiment with calls for her to move up to the 125 lbs flyweight division

In conclusion, Eduarda Moura’s career in the UFC is under scrutiny with many fans calling for a change in her weight class after consecutive failures to make the strawweight limit. Whether she moves up a weight class or takes other measures to ensure she gains weight, Moura’s next steps will be crucial in defining her future in the UFC.

What are your thoughts on fighter missing weight multiple times? Do you think the UFC and Dana White should force them to change weight classes? Share your thoughts in the comments below!