LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Monday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 27 fighter weigh-ins, where all but one fighter made weight without issue.
The early weigh-ins took place at the host hotel in Las Vegas. The UFC Apex hosts Tuesday’s card, which streams on ESPN+.
Late replacement Damonte Robinson was the only fighter to miss weight. The lightweight fighter initially registered 157 pounds on his first trip to the scale. He was given an additional hour, during which he continued to cut weight and shaved his hair, as well. Despite his efforts, he was only able to cut down to 156.5 pounds on his second attempt.
According to UFC officials, the fight will go on as scheduled, with Robinson fined 20 percent of his purse.
The full Dana White’s Contender Series 27 weigh-in results include:
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
Ty Flores (204.5) vs. Dustin Jacoby (203.5)
Kenny Cross (155.5) vs. Damonte Robinson (156.5)*
Mikey Gonzalez (155.5) vs. Uros Medic (155)
Luis Rodriguez (126) vs. Jerome Rivera (125.5)
Luke Flores (155.5) vs. Jordan Leavitt (155.5)
* Robinson missed weight and was fined 20 percent of his purse
Dana White's Contender Series 27 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy despite hair cut
