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
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
Sergei Pavlovich is up next as we stay in the heavyweight division... 254bs for the Russian, who faces compatriot Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Pavlovich looks the most cut of all the heavyweights we’ve seen so far.
UFC London weigh-ins
One of half of the main event, Alexander Volkov, hits the scales...
253lbs for the Russian heavyweight! He faces Tom Aspinall in Saturday’s headline bout.
UFC London weigh-ins
Now we have Shamil Abdurakhimov, who takes on Sergei Pavlovich at heavyweight on Saturday.
258lbs is the official weight for Abdurakhimov!
That’s one of just two bouts at UFC London that will not feature a British fighter.
UFC London weigh-ins
Jai Herbert is in fact out next... and he also makes weight – championship weight at 155lbs!
UFC London weigh-ins
Ilia Topuria, who clashed with Paddy Pimblett at the fighter hotel earlier this week, is out next.
He’s on weight at 156lbs and looks incredibly determined ahead of his lightweight fight against Jai Herbert!
UFC London weigh-ins
Cody Durden steps onto the stage and onto the scales...
He looks confident, and he should! He makes weight at 126lbs for his flyweight bout against debutant Muhammad Mokaev.
That one is now official.
UFC London weigh-ins
Here comes Makwan Amirkhani ahead of his fight with Mike Grundy at featherweight.
“Mr Finland” makes weight at 146lbs! He looks to be in great shape.
UFC London weigh-ins
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments