PFL Chicago Weigh-In Results: Two Fighters Overweight Ahead of Main Event
PFL Chicago weigh-in results: 2 fighters miss weight
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At the PFL Chicago weigh-ins, two fighters missed their weight limits ahead of the April 11 event at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Shanna Young and Dashiande Harris-Moore were fined for their weight discrepancies, while Sergio Pettis and Mitchell McKee successfully made weight for the bantamweight main event.
- 01Sergio Pettis and Mitchell McKee both made weight for their bantamweight main event.
- 02Shanna Young missed weight by 2.2 pounds for her fight against Viviane Araujo.
- 03Dashiande Harris-Moore was 3 pounds over for his bout against Biaggio Ali Walsh.
- 04Both overweight fighters will be fined 20 percent of their purses.
- 05The event features 11 fights and will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
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The PFL Chicago weigh-ins confirmed the official matchups for the event scheduled on April 11 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The bantamweight main event will feature Sergio Pettis, who weighed in at 134.4 pounds, against Mitchell McKee, who came in at 135.6 pounds. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Pettis looking to extend his win streak to three after a strong start in the promotion. However, two fighters missed their weight limits: Shanna Young weighed in at 128.2 pounds, exceeding the limit by 2.2 pounds, and Dashiande Harris-Moore was 3 pounds over at 159 pounds for his fight against Biaggio Ali Walsh. Both fighters will incur a 20 percent fine from their purses. The event will feature 11 fights and is set to air live on ESPN2.
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The weigh-in results could affect fan expectations and the fighters' preparation for their bouts, as well as the financial implications for those who missed weight.
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