It is common in UFC for fighters not to make the weight during the official weigh-ins, and as a result, either pay a hefty fine or get pulled out of the fight. That is exactly what English Welterweight fighter Justin Burlinson was hoping would happen at UFC Fight Night 265. Prior to the weigh-in, the Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion was not booked for a fight, but still, he flew from the UK to Qatar, hoping he could end up fighting.

At the UFC Qatar weigh-ins, it turned out to be a smooth day for UFC CEO Dana White, as no fighter missed weight. Such moments are rare for the promotion, especially in a year that has been challenging for UFC when it comes to fighters missing weight on pay-per-view or fight night events. Although Plan A didn’t work out for Justin Burlinson, he was ready wi

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