ABU DHABI – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC 257 fighter weigh-ins. The weigh-ins take place at the W hotel in Abu Dhabi ahead of Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins at Etihad Arena. The same venue hosts Saturday’s event, which has a main card on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Among those weighing in were former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (26-6 MMA, 18-5 UFC) and ex-lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC), who meet in the main event rematch. Plus, former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his promotional debut against Dan Hooker (20-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in another key fight at 155 pounds.
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UFC 257 weigh-in results: Lineup altered after multiple issues with lightweights – MMA Junkie