The official weigh-ins for PFL 4 proceeded smoothly, except for one significant mishap.
Ty Flores, a preliminary light heavyweight fighter, experienced a major weight miss during the weigh-ins held in Atlanta on Thursday. Flores tipped the scale at 211.5 pounds, surpassing the 205-pound limit for his upcoming contest. Considering the one-pound allowance for non-title fights, Flores exceeded the limit by 5.2 pounds.
Watch the video below, provided by FanSided, capturing this unfortunate incident.
Despite Flores’ weight issue, his scheduled bout against Dan Spohn (206) will proceed as planned, according to the PFL. As a penalty, Flores will forfeit 20 percent of his purse and automatically receive a one-point deduction in the light heavyweight standings.
On a positive note, featherweight headliners Brendan Loughnane and Jesus Pinedo successfully made weight, both registering 146 pounds.
Brendan Loughnane, the 2022 featherweight champion, aims to continue his strong start in the 2023 season after securing a second-round TKO victory over Marlon Moraes in April. The British star boasts a five-fight winning streak and has emerged victorious in nine out of his ten appearances in the league.
Jesus Pinedo, on the other hand, is coming off a loss in his PFL debut, having suffered a split decision defeat against the undefeated Gabriel Braga at the April event.
The co-main event features two top PFL featherweights: 2021 champion Movlid Khaybulaev and Tyler Diamond. Khaybulaev weighed in at 146 pounds, while Diamond tipped the scales slightly lighter at 145.8 pounds.
The ceremonial weigh-ins are scheduled to commence at 6 p.m. ET. You can watch the live video of the event above.
Check out the weigh-in results for PFL 4: Loughnane vs. Pinedo below.
Main Card (ESPN, ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET)
- Brendan Loughnane (146) vs. Jesus Pinedo (146)
- Movlid Khaybulaev (146) vs. Tyler Diamond (145.8)
- Marthin Hamlet (205.8) vs. Sam Kei (206)
- Bubba Jenkins (146) vs. Jo Sungbin (145.8)
- Josh Silveira (205.6) vs. Delan Monte (205.8)
Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET)
- Marlon Moraes (145.6) vs. Gabriel Braga (144.4)
- Ty Flores (211.2)* vs. Dan Spohn (206)
- Chris Wade (145.4) vs. Ryoji Kudo (145.6)
- Impa Kasanganay (204) vs. Tim Caron (205)
- Taylor Johnson (205.6) vs. Andrew Sanchez (205.6)
- Abigail Montes (145.8) vs. Brandy Hester (145)
- Alexei Pergande (145.8) vs. Akeem Bashir (146)
*missed weight
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about weight miss
Q: What were the consequences for Ty Flores missing weight at the PFL 4 weigh-ins?
A: Ty Flores faced penalties for missing weight at the PFL 4 weigh-ins. He forfeited 20% of his purse as a penalty and received an automatic one-point deduction in the light heavyweight standings.
Q: Did the bout between Ty Flores and Dan Spohn proceed despite the weight miss?
A: Yes, the bout between Ty Flores and Dan Spohn proceeded as scheduled despite Flores missing weight. The PFL allowed the fight to take place, but Flores faced the aforementioned penalties.
Q: How much did Ty Flores exceed the weight limit by?
A: Ty Flores missed the weight limit by 5.2 pounds at the PFL 4 weigh-ins. The weight limit for his light heavyweight contest was 205 pounds, and Flores weighed in at 211.5 pounds.
Q: Who were the successful fighters in terms of making weight?
A: Featherweight headliners Brendan Loughnane and Jesus Pinedo successfully made weight, both coming in at 146 pounds. They met the required weight limit for their respective fight.
Q: What were the ceremonial weigh-ins and when did they take place?
A: The ceremonial weigh-ins were a separate event that took place after the official weigh-ins. They are usually held for promotional purposes and to generate excitement before the fights. The specific time for the ceremonial weigh-ins was 6 p.m. ET.
More about weight miss
- Video of the gaffe (FanSided)
- PFL Instagram post (Professional Fighters League)
- PFL 4 weigh-in results (Official source)
3 comments
Wow, Ty Flores really messed up big time! Can’t believe he missed the weight by over 5 pounds. That’s a huge disadvantage for him. Hope he learns his lesson and comes back stronger next time!
Ty Flores needs to get his act together! Missing weight by that much is just unacceptable. He should know better and respect the sport. The penalties and purse deduction are well-deserved. Let’s see if he can redeem himself in the fight.
It’s disappointing to see Ty Flores struggle with his weight at the PFL 4 weigh-ins. He had one job to do, and he couldn’t even make weight. That’s a letdown for his fans and a setback in his career. Hopefully, he can bounce back from this setback and show improvement in his next fight.