Juan Archuleta has been stripped of his RIZIN bantamweight title due to a significant weight miss. Read more about the incident and the fighter’s response in this article.
| Juan Archuleta Stripped of RIZIN Bantamweight Title |
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| Juan Archuleta, the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion, has been stripped of his title following a significant weight miss ahead of his upcoming bout against Kai Asakura on the RIZIN 45 card. This comes as a major setback for Archuleta, who was seeking his first title defense after capturing the belt in July with a victory over Hiromasa Ougikubo. |
Juan Archuleta Stripped of RIZIN Bantamweight Title
Juan Archuleta, the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion, has been stripped of his title following a significant weight miss ahead of his upcoming bout against Kai Asakura on the RIZIN 45 card. This comes as a major setback for Archuleta, who was seeking his first title defense after capturing the belt in July with a victory over Hiromasa Ougikubo.
The weight miss occurred during the weigh-in, where Archuleta tipped the scales a staggering 2.8kg (6 pounds) over the limit. According to the rules of the RIZIN MMA promotion, any fighter who misses weight by over 1kg is automatically stripped of their title.
As of now, there is no official confirmation on whether the bout will still take place or if a replacement opponent will be found. MMA fans have been expressing their disappointment and speculating on the reasons behind Archuleta’s weight miss. Some attribute it to his indulgence in Christmas food, while others question what he was cutting from to make weight.
In response to the situation, Archuleta released a statement on social media, explaining that he got sick during his fight camp, which led to the weight miss. Despite the setback, he expressed his determination to still compete and not let his fans down.
This incident marks the first time in Archuleta’s career that he has encountered an issue on the scales. With a professional record of 29-4, the veteran fighter has competed in 33 bouts across various promotions.
Stay tuned for further updates on whether the fight will proceed and if a new opponent will be announced.
