Jessica Eye became one of three fighters who failed to make weight for the upcoming UFC on ESPN 10. The former Flyweight contender will take on Cynthia Calvillo in an originally Flyweight, but now Catchweight bout.
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Unfortunately, this is not the first time that “Evil” is missing weight. In fact, in her last bout too, she weighed in above the limit as she emerged victorious over Viviane Araujo. She forfeited 30% of her fight purse for the same.
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Joanne Calderwood takes to Twitter
Now, as Eye missed weight again, even though by a meager 0.25 pounds, she is facing the outrage of disappointed fans. However, the outrage that stood out came at the hands of fellow Flyweight, Joanne Calderwood. The two engaged in an ugly brawl on Twitter as Joanna took a jab at Eye for missing weight again.
#makeflyweightgreatagain pic.twitter.com/LJmVIoQxIe
— Jo Jo Calderwood (@DRkneevil) June 12, 2020
The banter started as Joanne accused Eye of using the age-old towel trick, wherein a fighter tries to take hold of the towel that covers them from cameras while weigh-ins in order to reduce weight.
Was it really .25 because I’ve heard from multiple people that you were 4lbs over 15 mins before you actually weighed in. Main event spot or not if you know your not gonna make it don’t take the fight. #banthetoweltrick pic.twitter.com/nTLwWdbnlF
— Jo Jo Calderwood (@DRkneevil) June 12, 2020
Eye responded saying that she was proud of the fact that she only missed weight by 0.25 pounds. Another theory revolving around the matter is that she was wearing her mask during the weigh-ins, removing which could have made a difference.
Exactly also a 115 coming up who has also miss weight in class on a much higher level . See you just want to be a hater and rude. .25 of pound I am extremely proud https://t.co/IePDNxRzHd
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) June 12, 2020
Jessica Eye says Joanne Calderwood wants to “fuel people”
Carrying on with the altercation, Jessica wrote that Joanne was just trying to instigate people.
Sorry jo jo you want to fuel these people. I would wish you all the best but not I can see your just instagator https://t.co/YitNyWD0Yh
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) June 12, 2020
Joanne replied stating that all she wanted was for the athletic commissions to finally start adhering to rules.
I was ready to make weight at the start of this week..I’m staying ready but not earning right now so this was tough for me to see..but also I just want better for the sport and I don’t like that they are still not making us put our hands above the hoop. Good luck for tomorrow!
— Jo Jo Calderwood (@DRkneevil) June 12, 2020
JoJo “pretending to be sweet”?
However, the beef did not end there. Jessica, apparently enraged by Joanne’s “sweet act”, called her out for the same.
@DRkneevil your comical Jo jo, you play this sweet, incident person. You are as fake as the act you put on. Make sure to don’t play nice when see me at the @UFCPI. if you don’t want to take a fight in the octagon because you scare let set up gym fight your gym right by my house
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) June 12, 2020
it’s called being civil in a professional environment @UFCPI ain’t nothing I’d not say to your face..just like when you made comment on my cardio on one of my fights and when you first got to the pi I asked you in the locker room…are you here for the great cardio? Bu
— Jo Jo Calderwood (@DRkneevil) June 12, 2020
Still not buying Joanne’s “sweet act”, Jessica posted:
Crazy how you went the internet to try to recruit people . 👏🏼 crazy because you could have had this conversation with me private but you prove to show how fake you are with this sweet girl attitude . Thanks for reminding me who you really are for second I kinda thought your were https://t.co/OfWKxGGdon
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) June 12, 2020
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Joanne ends feud with Jessica eye with an apology
In the final message between the two, Joanne apologized for possibly hurting Jessica Eye.
I ain’t paying attention to that and to be honest I’m sure you are getting heat but I haven’t seen any of it.. I just wanted to get my piece in about the hoop and what I heard..it’s been happening for too long now it is time for a change. Sorry if you are offended by my tweet.
— Jo Jo Calderwood (@DRkneevil) June 12, 2020
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Do you agree with Joanne? Are the UFC and Athletic Commissions taking weight cuts too lightly?
