Bec Rawlings weighed in today at 117.5, 1.5 pounds over the strawweight non-title limit. Rawlings ordinarily makes weight without fail, and provided an explanation on her social network.

“Earlier this year I was finally diagnosed with Secondary Hypothyroidism after struggling with my weight and energy for so long,” she wrote. “And to add to that my hormones, cortisol and everything that fires this beast of a body has taken a hit from these nasty weight cuts to 115. today I pushed my body to its absolute limits to try hit 116 & my body failed me.

“I know people don’t exactly know what cutting weight entails and are quick to judge and talk s*** but I know I did everything in my power to make weight today. I’ve been calling for 125 for this reason, women’s bodies are not designed to cut extreme amounts of weight and I am not the only UFC fighter with these issues, we need more divisions.

“I’m still fighting, Tecia and her team ATT were very understanding and knew I couldn’t cut anymore and just want a good fight tomorrow night which we will give. Can’t wait to fight and put on a show for the Houston Fans and everyone tuning in to see me fight.”

Rawlings will be fighting on the opening of the FOX Sports 1 prelimes at 8:00 p.m. ET.