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UFC lightweight champ Charles Oliveira stripped of belt after missing weight

For the first time ever, a UFC champion lost his belt on the scales.

UFC lightweight belt-holder Charles Oliveira missed weight for his title defense at UFC 274 on Friday during weigh-ins, tipping the scales at 155.5 pounds in the 155-pound division. Oliveira was given one hour to lower his weight after initially weighing in at 155.5, but couldn't lose the extra half-pound.

Charles Oliveira came in at 155.5 pounds on the second attempt, missing weight for his lightweight title defense at #UFC274

Oliveira has been stripped of the title and only Justin Gaethje will be eligible to win the championship on Saturday night.