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UFC London Weigh-Ins: Carolina's Missed Weight Cancels Fight

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Luana Carolina missed the bantamweight limit by eight pounds at UFC London weigh-ins on March 20, 2026, prompting the cancellation of her bout with Melissa Mullins, who weighed 136 pounds, and raising questions about Carolina's UFC future.
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy weighed in for the main event at 146 pounds and 145 pounds, respectively.
Ravena Oliveira missed weight by half a pound for her strawweight bout, triggering a fine.

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Historical Context

UFC 200, held on July 9, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, attracted over 18,000 attendees and generated a record $10.7 million in ticket sales. This event underscored the sport's rising popularity and highlighted ongoing weight-related controversies, similar to recent issues faced by fighters like Luana Carolina, prompting the UFC to reconsider its weight management protocols for future events.

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Luana Carolina missed the bantamweight limit by eight pounds at UFC London weigh-ins on March 20, 2026, prompting the cancellation of her bout with Melissa Mullins, who weighed 136 pounds, and raising questions about Carolina's UFC future.
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy weighed in for the main event at 146 pounds and 145 pounds, respectively.
Ravena Oliveira missed weight by half a pound for her strawweight bout, triggering a fine.

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