Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier & Justin Gaethje React to “Bast*rd” Charles Oliveira Getting Stripped of His UFC Title

The much-awaited Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje fight for the UFC lightweight title got a big shock recently. During the official weigh-ins, the reigning champion couldn’t make weight and crossed the 155 lbs mark by a meager 0.5 pounds.

‘Do Bronx’ had time to cut weight and make another attempt an hour later. However, he still couldn’t make it on the second attempt. As a result, Oliveira got stripped of the UFC lightweight title as the fight will still go through.

Many UFC entities reacted to the upsetting news, including the title challenger Justin Gaethje, fellow lightweights Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, and other fighters.

Gaethje posted that he had already gained 10 pounds while Oliveira was attempting to lose a half pound #UFC274

(via @Justin_Gaethje) pic.twitter.com/bUqHs6y9Vr

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 6, 2022

Gaethje shared a picture of his weight on his Instagram story and wrote, “Poor b*stard still cutting. I’m back to 65 while he’s dying. He better make it. He has 5 minutes.”

Anyway, keep your head up Charles and good luck tomorrow, we all know you’re champ for a reason. And I’m looking to fight the winner of this fight, either for vacant title or new LW champion

— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 6, 2022

Islam Makhachev consoled Oliveira and said, “Anyway, keep your head up Charles and good luck tomorrow, we all know you’re champ for a reason. And I’m looking to fight the winner of this fight, either for vacant title or new LW champion”

I was thinking Charles wins but I don’t know now….crazy https://t.co/t9NG2M0Bor

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 6, 2022

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier expressed shock at the news. “I was thinking Charles wins but I don’t know now….crazy”

Making weight is always hard. But thinking you’re on weight, then missing weight, just to have to go lose more weight after you’ve lost your initial sweat is a living nightmare both physically and mentally. #ufc274

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 6, 2022

“Making weight is always hard. But thinking you’re on weight, then missing weight, just to have to go lose more weight after you’ve lost your initial sweat is a living nightmare both physically and mentally. #ufc274”

“Wonder if he still wants to fight at 145. I have nothing against the champ. But this is a disgrace. And I honestly feel most for Justin. What an absolute let down for everyone in the division. #sadday“

I’m still in shock. Things like this are not the norm at the very highest level. The champion losing the belt on the scales. Unbelievable. #UFC274pic.twitter.com/BBm7PeoaBt

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) May 6, 2022

“I’m still in shock. Things like this are not the norm at the very highest level. The champion losing the belt on the scales. Unbelievable. #UFC274“

Worst of both worlds. He misses weight and gives up his title, but still cut enough to look absolutely dreadful. Now to go get in a damn cage fight about 32 hours from now… https://t.co/78xae7Ye8Q

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) May 6, 2022

“Worst of both worlds. He misses weight and gives up his title, but still cut enough to look absolutely dreadful. Now to go get in a damn cage fight about 32 hours from now…”

Charles Oliveira fans and the whole MMA community are in shock and sadness as the fighter lost his title on the weighing scale. In fact, there are now concerns that the UFC might not keep this fight as the main event of UFC 274.

What do you think about Charles Oliveira missing weight and losing his belt? Let us know in the comments.

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