UFC 327 Weigh-In: Fighter Misses Weight Twice by Same Margin
The UFC 327 weigh-in event took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, attracting significant attention from MMA fans. The event featured a series of weigh-ins for fighters competing in the eagerly anticipated bouts. Notably, it showcased competitors vying for the vacant light heavyweight title, among other matchups.
Key Weigh-In Results
Highlighted fighters included former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, who are set to clash for the 205-pound title. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Prochazka weighing in at 203 pounds and Ulberg coming in at 204 pounds.
Co-Main Event Highlights
The co-main event features Paulo Costa taking on unbeaten light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov. Both fighters successfully weighed in at 205 pounds, ensuring this matchup remains intact.
Missed Weight Incident
However, not all fighters had a successful weigh-in. Lightweight Chris Padilla missed the divisional limit by two pounds, weighing in at 158 pounds. Following his initial failure, Padilla was allowed an additional hour to cut weight but ultimately did not make the limit. As a result, his bout against MarQuel Mederos will continue, but Padilla faces a 20% fine due to the weight miss.
Final Weigh-In Results
| Matchup | Fighter Weights |
|---|---|
| Main Event | Jiri Prochazka (203) vs. Carlos Ulberg (204) |
| Co-Main Event | Paulo Costa (205) vs. Azamat Murzakanov (205) |
| Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit | Blaydes (261) vs. Hokit (233) |
| Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker | Both (205) |
| Nate Landwehr vs. Cub Swanson | Landwehr (145) vs. Swanson (146) |
| Patricio Freire vs. Aaron Pico | Both (145) |
| Randy Brown vs. Kevin Holland | Both (171) |
| Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics | Gamrot (156) vs. Ribovics (155) |
| Loopy Godinez vs. Tatiana Suarez | Both (116) |
| MarQuel Mederos vs. Chris Padilla | Mederos (155) vs. Padilla (158) |
| Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque | Both (185) |
| Francisco Prado vs. Charles Radtke | Both (170) |
Fans can look forward to a thrilling event as UFC 327 is set to stream live on Paramount+. The card promises exciting bouts, highlighted by the title fight between Prochazka and Ulberg.
