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 17:13 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

A more muted reaction for Sergei Pavlovich and Shamil Abdurakhimov as the Russian heavyweights step on stage.

[18 March 2022 17:12 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

A few boos for Nikita Krylov now, as he steps out ahead of his light heavyweight clash with Paul Craig.

Scotland’s Craig emerges to cheers, his face painted in the colours of his nation’s flag.

Krylov gets to see the artwork up close during an intense staredown...

[18 March 2022 17:11 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Valiev wants to shake Shore’s hand and give him a hug, but UFC president Dana White is hesitant to let the pair get close.

[18 March 2022 17:10 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Here comes Wales’ Jack Shore, unbeaten at 15-0, and bantamweight opponent Timur Valiev of Russia.

A big reaction for Shore!

[18 March 2022 17:09 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Next up, Wales’ Cory McKenna and her opponent Elise Reed!

They go at it in a strawweight contest tomorrow night.

[18 March 2022 17:08 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

First out are Muhammad Mokaev and Cody Durden ahead of their bantamweight clash!

Mokaev is unbeaten at 5-0, fighting out of Manchester by way of Dagestan.

Durden will represent the US here. A few boos for him!

Mokaev glares at Durden before stepping on the scales...

Things then get a little heated as they go face-to-face!

[18 March 2022 17:01 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

That’s all from Till and the Fan Q&A.

Next up, the ceremonial weigh-ins and face-offs...

[18 March 2022 16:54 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

A fan who fights at bantamweight asks Till how he can accelerate his own career:

“Knock people out and chat s***,” is the response from “The Gorilla”.

[18 March 2022 16:53 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till on whether he’d fight Chimaev for a UFC title: “Obviously, come on.”

[18 March 2022 16:51 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till on how long it will take Pimblett to become lightweight champion: “Two years maybe? He’s rising fast! He’s killing it.”