Why did Rob Font miss weight?

Last Modified Nov 30, 2023 09:55 GMT
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Rob Font

Rob Font has been an active contender in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since 2014. He has had fourteen fights in the promotion with a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 6 losses. Font has been the headliner for his last three outings at different UFC Fight Night events.

Why did Rob Font miss weight?

Rob Font, for his last fight, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera, missed weight due to overeating after the loss against Jose Aldo at UFC Vegas 44. He was invited to his aunt's place in the Bahamas after suffering a loss against the former featherweight champion. Font also claimed that his next fight camp focused mainly on weight-cutting but was unsuccessful.

Even though Font was able to outstrike Marlon Vera at UFC Vegas 44, and did not earn any 'Performance of the Night' bonus.

*Last updated on November 30, 2023.

FAQs

A. Rob Font was 2.5 lbs over the bantamweight limit for his fight against Marlon Vera at UFC Vegas 44.

A. The fighter who missed weight before a fight will have 20to30% of his fight purse cut, and no bonuses will be allowed.

A. Rob Font is 36 years old. 

A. Rob Font stands 1.73m tall. 

A. Rob Font is an American mixed martial artist. 

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