UFC 317 debutant fired on the spot after weighing in 10lbs heavy for International Fight Week

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UFC 317 has lost a fight after a debutant was cut from the roster following a major weight miss just ahead of his International Fight Week debut.

While Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira made weight without issue for the top of the card, the same can’t be said for the bout that was supposed to open the night.

Christopher Ewert, who stepped in on short notice, didn’t make it to the scales – and was soon out of a job.

Christopher Ewert cut after missing weight for UFC debut

Initially, Jackson McVey was booked to step in for Sedriques Dumas, who had pulled out earlier in the week due to a legal matter. To replace the fighter from Pensacola, Florida, the UFC turned to Ewert, who was set to make his debut for the world’s biggest MMA brand.

However, while McVey successfully made weight at 185lbs, Ewert did not show up. According to Dan Hellie, he was reportedly 10 pounds over the middleweight limit. In response, the UFC acted quickly.

Jon Anik later announced during the official weigh-in show that Ewert had been released by the promotion.

With no opponent left for International Fight Week, the organisation cancelled McVey’s bout. The Moose will now have to wait a little longer to make his UFC debut.

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UFC 317 weigh-in results

Ilia Topuria (155) vs. Charles Oliveira (145.5) – for vacant lightweight title

Arman Tsarukyan (155) main event backup fighter

Alexandre Pantoja (125) vs. Kai Kara-France (125) – for flyweight title

Brandon Royval (125.5) vs. Joshua Van (125.5)

Beneil Dariush (156) vs. Renato Moicano (156)

Felipe Lima (135.5) vs. Payton Talbott (136)

Jack Hermansson (185.5) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (186)

Hyder Amil (145.5) vs. Jose Delgado (145.5)

Viviane Araujo (125.5) vs. Tracy Cortez (126)

Viacheslav Borshchev (155) vs. Terrance McKinney (156)

Niko Price (170.5) vs. Jacobe Smith (170.5)

Jhonata Diniz (257.5) vs. Alvin Hines (259.5)

Christopher Ewert () vs. Jackson McVey (185) – canceled before weigh-ins began