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Luana Carolina Misses Weight Again, UFC Bout Canceled

3/21/2026

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Summary

Carolina Misses Weight

Luana Carolina (Brazil) weighed in at 144 pounds for a bantamweight bout against Melissa Mullins at UFC London, missing weight for the third time and prompting the cancellation.
Melissa Mullins weighed 136 pounds and said her hard work was wasted.
Carolina's ongoing weight issues have raised doubts about her UFC future.
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy made weight for their bouts at the O2 Arena in London.

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Luana Carolina missed weight, weighing 144 pounds for her bantamweight bout against Melissa Mullins, who weighed 136 pounds, marking Carolina's third failed weigh-in.
Other fighters made weight for their bouts.

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Historical Context

The issue of weight management in mixed martial arts gained prominence after UFC 200 in 2016, when the Nevada State Athletic Commission implemented stricter weight-cutting regulations following incidents involving fighters like Jon Jones. Luana Carolina's recent weight miss at UFC London highlights ongoing challenges, emphasizing the need for effective regulations to protect fighter health and career longevity in the sport.

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Carolina Misses Weight

Luana Carolina (Brazil) weighed in at 144 pounds for a bantamweight bout against Melissa Mullins at UFC London, missing weight for the third time and prompting the cancellation.
Melissa Mullins weighed 136 pounds and said her hard work was wasted.
Carolina's ongoing weight issues have raised doubts about her UFC future.
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy made weight for their bouts at the O2 Arena in London.

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