Chris Padilla misses weight by 900 grams, fined 20% of purse at UFC 327

Twenty-three of 24 fighters successfully made weight for UFC 327, with Chris Padilla being the only athlete to miss the mark. Padilla weighed in at 71.7 kg, exceeding the lightweight limit by 900 grams. As a result, he will be fined 20% of his fight purse, which will be awarded to his opponent Markel Mederos. Despite the weight miss, the bout between Padilla and Mederos will proceed as scheduled. All other fighters on the card made their contracted weights without issue.