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 16:50 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till: “If everybody wins tomorrow, we could see [UFC at] Anfield very soon.

“Paddy [Pimblett]’s obviously becoming a very big star already.”

[18 March 2022 16:47 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till on Chimaev: “I swear to God, he’s probably gonna be the next welterweight champion.”

[18 March 2022 16:45 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till predicting Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns: “First-round knockout [for Chimaev].”

[18 March 2022 16:44 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till on his submission loss to Derek Brunson: “To me, just that night he was the better fighter.

“I couldn’t really identify myself in there, I didn’t feel it was the real Darren Till.

“But I’ll never stop until I reach the pinnacle, which is the [middleweight] title.”

[18 March 2022 16:43 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till when asked who he wants for his comeback fight: “Uriah Hall.

“Just... after ‘1, 2, 3,’ can we say: ‘F*** Uriah Hall’?”

The crowd obliges.

[18 March 2022 16:41 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till: “For me, fighting is 90 per cent mental, 10 per cent physical.”

[18 March 2022 16:40 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till on training with Chimaev: “He’s undefeated, he’s like I once was.

“His indestructible mentality, I just wanted a bit of that.”

[18 March 2022 16:39 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Till: “I’m sure [Tom Aspinall] is gonna do the business.”

[18 March 2022 16:38 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

“He’s putting it on me every day!” Till says when asked about his recent training sessions with Khamzat Chimaev.

[18 March 2022 16:37 · Alex Pattle]

UFC London weigh-ins

Before the ceremonial weigh-ins, we’ll have a Fan Q&A.

A surprise first guest: Darren Till!