UFC London 2022 weigh-ins LIVE: Latest results as Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker and more hit scales

Follow live updates as fighters look to make weight ahead of this Saturday’s card at the O2 Arena

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria in hotel bust-up before UFC London

The weigh-ins for UFC London take place today, as main-eventers Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov hit the scales ahead of their heavyweight clash at the O2 Arena, while the other fighters in action in the English capital also look to make weight.

Among those stepping out at UFC London are fan favourite Paddy Pimblett, with the Liverpudian set to take on Rodrigo Vargas in a lightweight contest on Saturday, Arnold Allen, who co-main events against Dan Hooker in what should be an enthralling featherweight match-up, and “Meatball” Molly McCann, who faces Luana Carolina at flyweight.

In fact, Britons will feature in 10 of the 12 scheduled bouts at UFC London, which is back on the mixed martial arts promotion’s calendar for the first time since 2019 due to the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Undefeated bantamweight Jack Shore will represent Wales, as will 22-year-old Cory McKenna – the youngest female fighter on the roster. Scottish light heavyweight Paul Craig looks to extend his win streak in the division, while unbeaten men’s flyweight Muhammad Mokaev – born in Dagestan but fighting out of Manchester – makes his UFC debut.

Follow live updates from the official weigh-ins on Friday morning, then the ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, below.

UFC London weigh-ins

• All fighters make weight during official weigh-ins on Friday morning
• Face-offs follow at O2 Arena, where UFC London takes place

[18 March 2022 17:28 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

That’s all from us!

We’ll have you covered tomorrow evening with round-by-round updates from every single UFC London fight, from the very first prelim bout to the main event.

Until then...

[18 March 2022 17:27 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Aspinall: “Listen, this is the biggest MMA event in UK history.

“I’m gonna tear it up tomorrow night.”

He seems ready.

[18 March 2022 17:26 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Aspinall walks to the stage slowly, taking it all in.

This weekend marks the rising star’s first UFC main event.

A good reaction for him.

Boos for Volkov, who has been in more than a few main events – including in London...

[18 March 2022 17:23 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

One more face-off to come!

Wigan’s Tom Aspinall takes on Russian veteran Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight main event.

[18 March 2022 17:22 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

New Zealand’s Dan Hooker returns to featherweight for the co-main event tomorrow, which pits the fan favourite against Ipswich fighter Arnold Allen.

Fight of the night?

Allen looks SHREDDED. Both men do, but Allen looks massive.

[18 March 2022 17:21 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

One of the most highly-anticipated fights of the night sees Rodrigo Vargas take on Liverpudlian lightweight Paddy Pimblett.

Boos for Vargas.

A mixed reaction for Pimblett!

[18 March 2022 17:18 · Alex Pattle]

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Tomorrow night’s sole welterweight contest sees Gunnar Nelson go up against Takashi Sato.

A decent reception for Nelson as he makes his way out.

[18 March 2022 17:17 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Lots of cheers for “Meatball” Molly McCann! The Scouser takes on Luana Carolina in a women’s flyweight bout tomorrow night!

McCann is absolutely buzzing.

[18 March 2022 17:16 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Boos for Ilia Topuria as he takes to the stage.

The Georgian was involved in a hotel bust-up with Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett this week.

Topuria faces Jai Herbert of Wolverhampton tomorrow in a lightweight match-up.

[18 March 2022 17:14 · Alex Pattle]

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The feature prelim bout sees Englishman Mike Grundy take on “Mr Finland” Makwan Amirkhani.

Amirkhani gets a few boos; he wants more of them!

Cheers for Grundy, unsurprisingly.

Their featherweight clash should be good fun.