In an electrifying atmosphere at the UFC APEX, the stage is set for a showdown of epic proportions as Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot successfully made weight for their highly anticipated lightweight clash. With both fighters tipping the scales at an identical 156 pounds, fans can expect an evenly matched main event this Saturday.
The stakes are high, as the winner of this headliner is poised to take a significant stride towards a coveted title shot in the lightweight division. Fiziev, currently ranked at No. 7 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, holds a slight edge over Gamrot, who sits at No. 8. This battle promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and raw power.
The co-main event features a featherweight showdown between Dan Ige and Bryce Mitchell. Both fighters displayed their professionalism by comfortably making weight at 146 pounds, utilizing the one-pound allowance for non-title bouts. With no weight-related concerns, the stage is set for an explosive encounter that could potentially steal the show.
Notably, all 22 fighters on the UFC Vegas 79 card successfully met their respective weight requirements, ensuring that fans will witness a full slate of action-packed bouts. With no last-minute hiccups at the weigh-ins, anticipation for this event is at an all-time high.
UFC Vegas 79 official weigh-in results below.
Main Card (ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET)
Rafael Fiziev (156) vs. Mateusz Gamrot (156)
Bryce Mitchell (146) vs. Dan Ige (146)
Marina Rodriguez (116) vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez (115.5)
Bryan Battle (171) vs. A.J. Fletcher (170.5)
Ricardo Ramos (146) vs. Charles Jourdain (145.5)
Prelims (ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET)
Dan Argueta (136) vs. Miles Johns (136)
Tim Means (171) vs. Andre Fialho (171)
Jacob Malkoun (186) vs. Cody Brundage (185)
Mohammed Usman (237) vs. Jake Collier (256.5)
Mizuki Inoue (115.5) vs. Hannah Goldy (115.5)
Montserrat Rendon (135) vs. Tamires Vidal (134)
