Contender Series Weigh-in Results: One Bout Canceled Due to Medical Issues

Week 3 of Dana White’s Contender Series will feature four bouts after a flyweight clash pitting Luciano Pereira against Felipe dos Santos was scrapped on Monday.

According to the promotion, Pereira was unable to weigh in due to “medical issues,” and as a result, the fight was canceled. Dos Santos, meanwhile, tipped the scales at 124.5 pounds.

The other eight athletes slated to compete all hit their contracted marks without issue. The Contender Series takes place on Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and features a middleweight showdown between Eli Aronov (185.5) and Zachary Reese (185.5). The card streams on ESPN+ beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Israel’s Aronov is undefeated in six professional appearances. He last competed in May 2022, when he defeated Mariusz Ksiakiewicz via second-round submission at Unified MMA 45.

Reese, meanwhile, has compiled a 5-0 mark, with three of those victories coming under the Fury FC banner. Most recently, he stopped Tommy Britton in 52 seconds at Fury FC 76 on March 24.

Contender Series Weigh-in Results:

Eli Aronov (185.5) vs. Zachary Reese (185.5)
Kaik Brito (169) vs. Oban Elliott (170.5)
Isis Verbeek (114.5) vs. Josefine Lindgren Knutsson (116)
Robbie Ring (145.5) vs. Luis Pajuelo (145.5)
Luciano Pereira (N/A)* vs. Felipe dos Santos (124.5)

*Pereira was unable to weigh in due to medical issues. His bout against dos Santos has been canceled.