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Editorial: UFC should listen to Chas Skelly regarding weight cutting

Chas Skelly had a lot to say following the last minute cancellation of his fight against Jamall Emmers at UFC Vegas 19: Blaydes vs. Lewis. And perhaps the most important subject the featherweight brought up was that of weight cutting.

The Sanford MMA fighter was already in the Octagon when UFC announcer Joe Martinez made it official that Skelly vs. Emmers had been called off. That announcement coming just shortly after viewers had been informed that Emmers could not make the walk to the cage after suffering back spasms in the backstage area.

In the past, the UFC has not been shy about re-booking fights called off during fight week as soon as possible.