THE STORY
On May 26, 2018, during the weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 130 in Liverpool, Darren Till weighed in at 174.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the welterweight limit of 171 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight, with Till agreeing to forfeit 30% of his purse to opponent Stephen Thompson. Till won the fight via unanimous decision, though 22 of 25 media outlets scored the bout in favor of Thompson. (cbssports.com)
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Darren Till
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident raised concerns about fighter discipline and the importance of adhering to weight limits in professional MMA.