The UFC 303 fight between Canadian featherweight Charles Jourdain and Jean Silva will proceed tomorrow night despite Silva missing weight by 1.5 pounds, coming in at 147.5 lbs. Silva, the only fighter to miss weight, will forfeit 20% of his purse to Jourdain. Jourdain criticized Silva for his unprofessionalism, emphasizing the need for fighters to meet weight requirements.
Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva will proceed despite Silva missing weight (147.5 lbs.). Silva forfeits 20% of his purse.
Jean Silva after he starts barking in the cage again #UFC303 https://t.co/Kf72YYyNH6 https://t.co/H7k6xRx3rO
The Charles Jourdain vs Jean Silva fight is still a go for tomorrow night at UFC 303. Silva was the only fighter to miss weight as he missed the Featherweight limit by 1.5lbs. Silva will forfeit 20% of his purse to Jourain #UFC303
Jean Silva fined with 20 pct. fight vs Charles Jourdain is ON #UFC303
Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva moves forward, Silva fined 20%. #UFC303
Per Jon Anik, Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva is still a go. Silva forfeits 20% of his purse. #UFC303
"F***ing idiot... You need to be a professional when you fight in the UFC." Canadian featherweight Charles Jourdain after his #UFC303 opponent Jean Silva missed weight. 😮 Weigh-In Show ➡️ https://t.co/ZDFqHzXsXe https://t.co/txJEVP4VR6