LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC 303 fighter weigh-ins.
The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and preceded the ceremonial weigh-ins for the fans, which take place at 7 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. UFC 303 (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
Among those weighing in were light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) and former champ Jiri Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), who meet in the main event, as well as featherweight contenders Brian Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Diego Lopes (23-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC), who clash in the co-headliner.
