In the lead-up to UFC Vegas 82, the official weigh-ins unfolded, setting the stage for the much-anticipated middleweight clash between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig. Both fighters successfully made weight, ensuring their headline status for the event held at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Craig, stepping on the scale first, hit the non-title mark at 186 pounds, showcasing his commitment to meeting the weight requirements. Shortly after, Allen followed suit, also registering at 186 pounds, cementing the official nature of their main event showdown.
The co-main event featured welterweights Michael Morales (171) and Jake Matthews (170.5), along with lightweights Chase Hooper (155.5) and Jordan Leavitt (155.5), who all successfully met their respective weight limits.
However, the weigh-ins were not without drama, as three fighters faced challenges in making weight. Featherweight Lucas Alexander (148) and flyweight Rafael Estevam (128) exceeded the non-title limit by two pounds, and bantamweight Ailin Perez was 0.5 pounds over for her bout. The resolution for these weight misses, whether proceeding as catchweights and potential purse penalties, remains to be determined.
As the stage is set for UFC Vegas 82, the focus intensifies on the middleweight headliner, where Allen and Craig aim to deliver a compelling performance and potentially make a statement in the fiercely competitive division. Stay tuned for fight night to witness the outcome of these matchups and the ensuing drama within the Octagon.
UFC Vegas 82 Weigh-In Results: Allen vs. Craig Headlines Main Card
Main Card (ESPN+ at 5 p.m. ET)
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Brendan Allen (186) vs. Paul Craig (186)
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Michael Morales (171) vs. Jake Matthews (170.5)
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Chase Hooper (155.5) vs. Jordan Leavitt (155.5)
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Payton Talbott (136) vs. Nick Aguirre (136)
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Luana Pinheiro (115.5) vs. Amanda Ribas (115.5)
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Myktybek Orolbai (170) vs. Uros Medic (171)
Prelims (ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET)
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Jonathan Pearce (145.5) vs. Joanderson Brito (145)
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Chad Anheliger (134.5) vs. Jose Johnson (136)
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Christian Leroy Duncan (186) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (186)
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Mick Parkin (262.5) vs. Caio Machado (250)
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Jeka Saragih (146) vs. Lucas Alexander (148)*
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Lucie Pudilova (135.5) vs. Ailin Perez (136.5)*
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Trey Ogden (155.5) vs. Nikolas Motta (155)
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Charles Johnson (125) vs. Rafael Estevam (128)*
Note: Fighters marked with asterisks missed weight.