The planned flyweight title bout was set to proceed as a non-title bout after Robichaux failed to make the 125 lbs. limit yesterday at the LEGACY 12 Weigh-Ins. Looking very much worse for wear, Robo weighed in at 127 lbs. after arriving to the weigh-in venue over an hour late to step onto the scale.
Chad Robichaux released a statement via Facebook late last night:
“Guys. Just was released from the hospital. I was it cleared by the fight doctor today to compete without further examination. Then the Doctor at the hospital gave an absolute no way to compete as well and put me on some strong antibiotics and pain meds. I took a cat scan and blood / urine labs. I had a small kidney stone, and a serious kidney infection with some inflammation in my kidneys.
I’m very sorry to everyone and thank you for your support. I feel I did my diet and weight cut process perfect. Not sure where this came from other than maybe God’s plan.
Will Campuzano, impressed me by handling the situation like a class act professional, so did the Legacy and AXS TV staffs. I’ll be cheering on the event. I’m truly regretful and sorry guys. Will and I trained hard and it is sad to see the match not happen”
With the planned main event now out of the equation, it’s assumed that one of the top undercard bouts will now be moved to the AXS TV broadcast.
Here is the full card as it stands now.
170 lbs.: Jay Hieron vs. Romario Manoel Da Silva
205 lbs.: Robert Drysdale vs. Isaac “Ike” Villanueva
185 lbs.: Artenas Young vs. Noel Ligon
265 lbs.: Dale Mitchell vs. D.J. Linderman
125 lbs.: Alan Nascimento vs. Terry Acker
PRELIMINARY CARD (TBD on fight to be moved onto main card)
155 lbs.: Justin Reiswerg vs. Cris Rucker
160 lbs.: Ray Blodget vs. Scotty Juarez
135 lbs.: Jason Carter vs. Jared Chaffee
170 lbs.: Jeremy Morris vs. Levi West
185 lbs.: Lester Batres vs. Daniel Rodriguez
170 lbs.: Mark Garcia vs. Charles Ontiveros