Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan make weight, but multiple scale misses disrupt the upcoming UFC event.
The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 122 brought plenty of drama on Friday, featuring multiple scale failures among competing athletes. While several fighters struggled to hit their contractual limits, the main event remains officially secure for the fans.
Among the most notable blunders, lightweight competitor Ismael Bonfim missed the weight limit by a staggering seven and a half pounds ahead of his scheduled preliminary bout against Francisco Prado, according to information published by bjpenn.
Despite the severe weight discrepancies that affected three different matchups on the card, promotional officials confirmed that the affected fights will still proceed with financial penalties applied to the athletes who failed to make weight.
Main Event Security and Successful Scales
The highly anticipated middleweight headliner between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan is completely safe after both athletes successfully navigated the official scale. Brendan Allen utilized the standard one-pound allowance for a non-title fight to reach the 186-pound mark.
Meanwhile, his opponent Christian Leroy Duncan stepped on the scale and came in right on point at 185 pounds. Other preliminary and main card bouts also moved forward smoothly, including the featherweight collision featuring Andre Fili at 145.5 pounds and Kai Kamaka III at 146 pounds.
Severe Penalties for Weight Misses
The weigh-in session turned problematic when several competitors failed their required limits, triggering immediate financial consequences from the athletic commission and the promotion. Ismael Bonfim received the heaviest penalty after missing the lightweight limit by 7.5 pounds, resulting in a 25 percent fine of his fight purse.
In the strawweight division, Ketlen Souza failed to make the limit for her scheduled bout against Loopy Godinez, who successfully weighed in at 115.5 pounds. Consequently, Ketlen Souza is forfeiting 20 percent of her fight purse for the infraction.
Light Heavyweight Scale Failures
The scale issues extended into the light heavyweight division as Brendson Ribeiro also missed the required mark for his contest. Brendson Ribeiro weighed in two and a half pounds over the limit for his fight against Felipe Franco, who successfully nailed the 205-pound target.
As a result of the infraction, Brendson Ribeiro joined the list of penalized fighters and is currently forfeiting 20 percent of his fight purse. Despite these professional setbacks, the event will proceed with all penalized bouts intact under modified financial agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the main event fighters make weight for UFC Vegas 122?
Yes, middleweight headliners Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan successfully made weight, with Allen hitting 186 pounds and Duncan weighing in at 185 pounds.
Who missed weight by the largest margin at UFC Vegas 122?
Ismael Bonfim recorded the largest miss of the event, coming in seven and a half pounds over the lightweight limit and receiving a 25 percent purse fine.
Which fighters were penalized with purse fines for missing weight?
Ismael Bonfim, Ketlen Souza, and Brendson Ribeiro were all penalized with percentage deductions from their fight purses for failing to make their respective weight limits.
