Victor Hugo’s UFC 308 Weight Miss Forces Opponent to Change Class to Keep Fight Alive
Victor Hugo stirred up some intense conversation at UFC 308 weigh-ins, weighing in 10 pounds over the bantamweight limit for his bout against Farid Basharat. Hugo hit the scales at 145.5 pounds, a full weight class above the agreed-upon bantamweight division, while Basharat arrived at a more standard 137 pounds. This considerable gap led to a last-minute call for flexibility on Basharat’s part, who ultimately agreed to face Hugo at featherweight to keep the fight from being canceled.
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Basharat didn’t shy away from expressing his frustration. In an Instagram post, he wrote, “I made bantamweight like a pro. Opponent missed weight by 10 pounds. To keep the fight intact, I said I’ll maul him at featherweight. Gonna make him pay, nothing changes.” The intensity of his words suggests he’s ready to channel his annoyance into the octagon, determined to dominate despite the weight disadvantage. This attitude gives fans even more reason to tune in and see how the weight mismatch might affect each fighter's performance.
Although fans are eagerly anticipating the headliners—Ilia Topuria defending his featherweight title against Max Holloway, and Robert Whittaker squaring off with Khamzat Chimaev—Hugo vs. Basharat has quickly become one of the most talked-about fights on the undercard. The unusual circumstances have added an extra layer of drama to UFC 308, now likely to be remembered as much for the challenges outside the octagon as the action within it.
UFC 308 is set to be a spectacle. Taking place on “Fight Island” at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the event promises high-stakes matchups, with the main event scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET. With a stacked lineup featuring big names and dramatic storylines, every second promises the intense action that fans crave.
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