LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 15: UFC CEO Dana White is seen on stage in the course of the UFC 2024 seasonal … Extra press convention at MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment on December 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures
Typically you solely get one shot.
It feels like commentary impressed by Eminem’s iconic Lose Your self, but it surely’s truly true. Welterweight Christopher Ewert discovered this out the arduous manner.
Ewert was purported to step in to face Jackson McVey on the UFC 317 undercard. Nevertheless, Ewert weighed in 10 kilos over the 170-pound restrict. The large weight miss led to the promotion dropping him instantly.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 25: Chris Ewert poses for a portrait throughout a UFC photograph session on June … Extra 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLC
UFC CEO Dana White and his management group aren’t going to tolerate issues like this from a fighter making their promotional debut—until they’ve already constructed up a reputation, a status, and a rabid fanbase that travels effectively.
That’s not the case with Ewert. He has been spectacular throughout his profession. He’s an ideal 7-0, most lately having gained back-to-back fights with Fury FC. Nonetheless, it’s doubtless the UFC wasn’t overjoyed with Ewert’s weight miss leading to yet one more battle being pulled from the Worldwide Struggle Week present.
The injury right here is twofold. Not solely did Ewert lose what may’ve been a life-changing alternative, however he additionally disrupted McVey’s momentum. McVey can also be an undefeated prospect who has confirmed to be a KO artist. He was initially purported to face Sedriques Dumas, however the latter was pressured to drag out as a result of he was unable to get authorities to take away an ankle monitor in time to take part in battle week actions.
Ewert was the substitute fighter. He was pulled from a deliberate battle on the upcoming season of Dana White’s Contender Collection to battle McVey.
Followers could also be losers on this one too. McVey has star potential. The 6-foot-4 26-year-old has a 100% end charge with knockouts in each skilled battle. UFC followers should wait to see him within the Octagon.
It’s attainable Ewert may nonetheless land on DWCS, however the large weight miss is a foul search for his first UFC occasion. For what it’s value, Ewert’s camp says they tried to arduous to make the load, however couldn’t recover from the end line.
As it’s, here’s a take a look at the UFC 317 card set for T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 28.
UFC Struggle Card
Most important Card
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira – UFC Light-weight Championship Bout (155 lbs)
(c) Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France – UFC Flyweight Championship (125 lbs)
Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van – Flyweight Bout (125 lbs)
Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano – Light-weight Bout (155 lbs)
Payton Talbott vs. Felipe Lima – Bantamweight Bout (135 lbs)
Prelims
Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues – Middleweight Bout (185 lbs)
Hyder Amil vs. Jose Delgado – Featherweight Bout (145 lbs)
Viviane Araujo vs. Tracy Cortez – Flyweight Bout (125 lbs)
Terrance McKinney vs. Viacheslav Borshchev – Light-weight Bout (155 lbs)
Niko Worth vs. Jacobe Smith – Welterweight Bout (170 lbs)
Jhonata Diniz vs. Alvin Hines – Heavyweight Bout (265 lbs)
Be looking out for post-event protection as Topuria and Oliveira have a possibility so as to add one other layer to their Corridor-of-Fame resumes. It’s a top-heavy present, however we’re for it.
