Three fighters miss weight ahead of UFC Shanghai event
Bloody Elbow • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Three fighters scheduled to compete at the UFC Shanghai event on August 29 have missed weight during the morning weigh-ins. Both fighters in one matchup failed to meet the required limits, leading to significant changes for that fight. This Fight Night event is set to take place at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, featuring a total of 13 matchups. The implications of these weigh-in issues for the affected bouts are not yet clear.
- •UFC Shanghai is scheduled for August 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium.
- •Three fighters missed weight during morning weigh-ins.
- •Both competitors in one scheduled matchup failed to make the weight limit.
- •The event features a total of 13 matchups.
- 8:03 AMBloody Elbow — Three UFC Shanghai fighters miss weight including both sides of one scheduled matchup - Bloody Elbow
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