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Contender Series Weigh-in Results: Hashem Arkhagha Comes in Four Pounds Heavy

One fighter missed weight ahead of Week 4 of Dana White’s Contender Series on Monday morning.

Hashem Arkhagha, who is slated to face Athlone Dobson in the card’s featured bout, tipped the scales at 189 pounds for their middleweight matchup. Dobson had no such difficulties, checking in at 184.5 pounds. The other eight fighters slated to compete all hit their contracted marks, as well.

The Contender Series takes place on Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and airs via ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

A native of Jordan, Arkhagha has kicked off his professional tenure with six consecutive triumphs, with four wins coming via KO/TKO and two via submission.