UFC 314 Weigh-in Results: Jean Silva Makes Weight After Missing on First Attempt

Fight Week Dynamics

Jean Silva is creating a notable buzz leading up to his matchup against Bryce Mitchell. This excitement was evident during the official weigh-ins for UFC 314. Silva initially stepped onto the scale, recording a weight of 147 pounds, which exceeded the approved limit for non-title fights by one pound. Despite this setback, he remained animated and expressed confidence in making the required weight.

After the first weigh-in, Silva appeared resolute, declaring, "It’s not over yet." His spirit resonated as he continued to engage the audience, suggesting that spectators should expect a challenging narrative.

Following a brief period, he returned for a second attempt and successfully weighed in at 146 pounds, indicating his determination to stay in the fight.

Other Weigh-In Results

Nora Cornolle, another fighter on the card, encountered her own challenges. She initially weighed 138 pounds, also exceeding the non-title limit by two pounds. Allowed to weigh in again, she managed 137.5 pounds, still above the limit. Consequently, her bout against Hailey Cowan was modified to a catchweight match, with Cornolle forfeiting 20% of her purse due to this infraction.

Historical Context

Both Silva and Cornolle have histories of weigh-in difficulties. Previously, Silva weighed in at 147.5 pounds ahead of a June 2024 fight against Charles Jourdain. Cornolle had a similar experience, weighing 138.5 pounds for her April 2024 bout with Melissa Mullins. These prior instances add to the narrative of their resilience and the ongoing challenge many fighters face in making weight.

Main Event Insights

Shifting focus to the main event, both Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes successfully made the weight at 145 pounds as they compete for the vacant featherweight title. In the co-main event, competitors Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett matched their weight at 156 pounds, preparing for a five-round encounter.

Official Weigh-In Results Overview

Main Card:

Fighter	Weight
Alexander Volkanovski	145
Diego Lopes	145
Michael Chandler	156
Paddy Pimblett	156
Yair Rodriguez	146
Patricio Pitbull	145
Bryce Mitchell	146
Jean Silva	146
Nikita Krylov	206
Dominick Reyes	206

Prelims:

Fighter	Weight
Dan Ige	146
Sean Woodson	146
Yan Xiaonan	116
Virna Jandiroba	116
Jim Miller	156
Chase Hooper	156
Darren Elkins	145
Julian Erosa	146

Early Prelims:

Fighter	Weight
Sedriques Dumas	185
Michal Oleksiejczuk	186
Sumudaerji	126
Mitch Raposo	126
Tresean Gore	186
Marco Tulio	186
Nora Cornolle	137.5*
Hailey Cowan	136

*Cornolle's bout will proceed at a catchweight after she missed the limit.