2024 PFL 4 Weigh-In Results: One Heavyweight Misses the Mark Ahead of Thrilling Fight Night

The PFL regular season rolls on with 2024 PFL 4, set to take place on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event features a mix of heavyweights and women’s flyweights as they step into the cage for their first fights of the season. However, the weigh-ins held on Wednesday saw one heavyweight fighter miss the mark.

Former Bellator interim heavyweight champion Valentin Moldavsky (13-3) headlines the event, facing Linton Vassell (24-9) for the third time in the main event. In the co-main event, undefeated rising star Dakota Ditcheva (11-0) takes on fellow Muay Thai specialist Chelsea Hackett (4-2-1).

While most fighters successfully gained weight, heavyweight contender Davion Franklin was the sole combatant to miss the limit. Franklin weighed in at 268.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the heavyweight limit. His opponent, Oleg Popov, came in at a disciplined 245 pounds, giving Franklin a noticeable size advantage.

Despite the hiccup, the event is set to deliver an exciting night of fights. Here are the full weigh-in results:

Main Card:

Valentin Moldavsky (243) vs. Linton Vassell (231.5)

Dakota Ditcheva (125.5) vs. Chelsea Hackett (125.75)

Denis Goltsov (243) vs. Thiago Santos (241)

Liz Carmouche (126) vs. Kana Watanabe (125.75)

Preliminary Card:

Jena Bishop (125) vs. Taila Santos (125.75)

Davion Franklin (268.5) vs. Oleg Popov (245)

Tyrell Fortune (253) vs. Marcelo Golm (266)

Ilara Joanne (125.5) vs. Shanna Young (126)

Tim Johnson (266) vs. Danilo Marques (248.25)

Lisa Mauldin (125.5) vs. Juliana Velasquez (125.5)

Sumiko Inaba (125) vs. Saray Orozco (125.5)

The clash between Moldavsky and Vassell is highly anticipated, as both fighters look to make a significant impact in their third meeting. Dakota Ditcheva’s perfect record is also on the line as she aims to extend her winning streak against a formidable opponent in Chelsea Hackett.

Davion Franklin's weight miss adds an extra layer of intrigue to his bout against Oleg Popov. The size discrepancy could play a pivotal role in how the fight unfolds. Despite the weigh-in drama, PFL 4 promises to be a thrilling event with top-tier talent looking to make their mark in the 2024 season.