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UFC 286 is set to be an exciting night of fights, featuring some of the top talents in the MMA world. The event is headlined by a highly anticipated bout between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and challenger Kamaru Usman.

The event also boasts a highly anticipated fight between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. However, one fighter has already caused controversy by missing weight for their fight. A weight miss is always an upset for the fans. It negatively affects the whole event, and in the worst-case scenario, the fight even gets canceled.

Malcolm Gordon misses weight at UFC 286 weigh-in

Canadian fighter Malcolm Gordon was set to face Jake Hadley in a bantamweight bout at UFC 286. However, during the official weigh-ins, Gordon missed the weight by 3.5 lbs, weighing in at 129.5 lbs. Gordon did not climb the weighing scale again in an attempt to make weight. He is the only fighter to miss weight at UFC 286.

Gordon has had a mixed career in the UFC so far. He has lost 3 of his last 5 fights. The Canadian moved to the bantamweight division in his UFC debut fight against Amir Albazi in 2020. He lost that fight via submission. Before 2020, he was competing in the flyweight division.

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It is a shock for the fans to see Gordon miss weight, even after moving a division up.

What happens if a fighter misses weight?

When a fighter misses weight in the UFC, they are subject to several consequences. They are fined a percentage of their purse, which is awarded to their opponent. The exact percentage depends on how much the fighter missed the weight by, and the discretion of the UFC. In addition, the fighter is at risk of having the fight canceled altogether.

However, the UFC often gives fighters another chance to make weight, with a designated time period to do so. It remains to be seen how Gordon‘s missed weight will affect his fight against Hadley.

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If the fight still goes ahead, it will be at a catchweight of 130 lbs. Gordon will also be fined a percentage of his purse, which will be awarded to Hadley. Gordon will be hoping to turn his UFC career around with a win against Hadley, but his missed weight is already causing controversy.