UFC flyweight Ryan Benoit required assistance on the scales. Photo / Getty ImagesUFC veteran Ryan Benoit has had his scheduled bout on this weekend's card cancelled after struggling to stand on the scales unassisted. The 31-year-old American was scheduled to compete against Uzbekistan's Zarrukh Adashev in a flyweight (125lbs/56.6kg) bout on Sunday, but failed to make the weight. Benoit, who has competed in eight UFC bouts since 2015 between the flyweight and bantamweight (135lbs) divisions, was initially unable to stand on the scales long enough for his weight to be taken. However, he tipped the scales at 129lbs - three above the flyweight limit in a non-title bout.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 08, 2021 05:27 UTC