UFC Shanghai weigh-ins take place; three fighters miss weight
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The official weigh-ins for UFC Shanghai occurred on August 28, 2026, ahead of the event featuring Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. Nurmagomedov weighed in at 135.5 pounds, while Yadong was slightly heavier at 136 pounds. Three fighters missed their weight limits: Andre Lima at 127 pounds, and both Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri, who were over their limit for the women's flyweight bout. Lima will incur a 20% fine on her purse. Despite the weigh-in issues, all scheduled fights will go on as planned.
- •Nurmagomedov weighs 135.5 pounds; Yadong at 136 pounds.
- •Andre Lima missed the flyweight limit by one pound.
- •Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri also missed weight, respectively by one and 2.5 pounds.
- •Lima faces a 20% purse penalty due to missing weight.
- •All fights will proceed as scheduled despite the weigh-in discrepancies.
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai Weigh-In Results and Video: Three fighters miss weight
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai weigh-in results: Main event set; 3 fighters miss weight
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to China is set following the UFC Shanghai weigh-ins, although three fighters came in overweight.
"The UFC Shanghai official weigh-ins are in the books.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:37 AMUFC Shanghai Weigh-In Results and Video: Three fighters miss weight
The UFC Shanghai official weigh-ins are in the books.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:30 AMUFC Shanghai weigh-in results: Main event set; 3 fighters miss weight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to China is set following the UFC Shanghai weigh-ins, although three fighters came in overweight.
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