BREAKING: Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira pulled from UFC 291 after weight miss

The welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira has been canceled from the UFC 291 card at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. UFC broadcaster Megan Olivi made the announcement before Friday's ceremonial weigh-ins.

During the early weigh-ins, Pereira missed the welterweight limit by three pounds, weighing in at 174 pounds, while his opponent 'Wonderboy' successfully made weight at 170.5 pounds.

The specific reason for the bout's cancelation remains unclear, as it is uncertain whether an agreement couldn't be reached between the fighters or if there was any medical or commission intervention involved.

This is the second time Michel Pereira has missed the welterweight limit in his UFC career, and he hasn't competed since May 2022. On the other hand, Stephen Thompson has never missed weight in his career.