Chidi Njokuani nearly misplaced back-to-back fights with the size.
The would-be welterweight initially got here in at 171.5 kilos for his bout with Jake Matthews at UFC Nashville, half a pound over the restrict for a non-title bout within the 170-pound division. Matthews efficiently weighted in at 170.5 kilos.
Njokuani’s weight was later up to date on UFC.com displaying that his official weight was 170.5 kilos. MMA Preventing’s Mike Heck confirmed with the promotion that Njokuani was given further time to make a second try and was profitable.
Njokuani is presently on a three-fight win streak, however he missed weight for his earlier combat. This previous March, Njokuani was 1.25 kilos over the restrict for a bout towards Elizeu Zaleski. He went on to defeat Zaleski by way of second-round knockout.
The 36-year-old has a historical past of lacking weight that dates again to his days on the regional scene and continuously booked catchweight bouts throughout his run with Bellator from 2015-2019.
With Njokuani finally hitting the mark, all fighters scheduled to compete Saturday at Bridgestone Area efficiently made weight, together with heavyweight headliners Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.
Watch highlights of the official weigh-ins above, courtesy of UFC.
Lewis tipped the scales at a comparatively svelte 261 kilos, whereas the undefeated Teixeira registered at 259 kilos.
Co-main occasion welterweights Stephen Thompson (170.5) and Gabriel Bonfim (171) have been additionally on level.
See UFC Nashville weigh-in outcomes beneath.
Fundamental Card (ESPN, ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET)
Derrick Lewis (261) vs. Tallison Teixeira (259)
Stephen Thompson (170.5) vs. Gabriel Bonfim (171)
Calvin Kattar (146) vs. Steve Garcia (146)
Nate Landwehr (146) vs. Morgan Charriere (146)
Vitor Petrino (249) vs. Austen Lane (245)
Junior Tafa (206) vs. Tuco Tokkos (206)
Preliminary Card (ESPN, ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET)
Chris Curtis (170.5) vs. Max Griffin (170.25)
Jake Matthews (170.5) vs. Chidi Njokuani (170.5)
Lauren Murphy (126) vs. Eduarda Moura (126)
Kennedy Nzechukwu (238) vs. Valter Walker (244.5)
Mike Davis (155.25) vs. Mitch Ramirez (156)
Fatima Kline (115.5) vs. Melissa Martinez (116)
