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Man down! ‘Weight management issues’ torpedo UFC 326 fight, force lineup change

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 03: JeongYeong Lee of South Korea poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at UFC APEX on February 03, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

UFC veterans Charles Oliveira and Brunno Ferreira have a spotty track record when it comes to making weight, but both Brazilians hit their respective marks at the UFC 326 early weigh ins on Friday morning inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

No such luck from Jeong Yeong Lee.

The 30 year-old “Korean Tiger” never made it to the scale, thanks to “weight management issues,” and the promotion was forced to cancel his featherweight showdown opposite Gaston Bolanos. “The Dream Killer” will likely be paid his “show” purse after coming in at 145.5.

Bummer.

This could spell the end of Lee’s run inside the Octagon. The former “Road to UFC” prospect is already coming off back-to-back losses to Hyder Amil (UFC Vegas 94) and Daniel Santos (UFC 315). As for Bolanos, the promotion will likely rebook him for an upcoming card within the next few weeks.

Upfront Tony
Upfront Tony
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