The official weigh-ins for UFC 321 took place on Friday in Abu Dhabi, setting the stage for the full fight card. Fans saw both heavyweight and strawweight title matches get set up, but there was some drama when two fighters didn’t make weight. Here’s a full summary of the weigh-ins, including the fight weights, the catchweight fights, and what they signify for the night of the fight.
UFC 321 Title Fights Locked In
At the UFC 321 weigh-ins, the main event featured heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, with both fighters making weight successfully. Aspinall weighed in at 255 pounds, and Gane weighed in at 247.5 pounds, which means they are set to be battling for the heavyweight title.
The strawweight championship bout between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, which serves as the co-main event, also went smoothly. The fight for the vacant strawweight title is now official and set for fight night because both fighters weighed in at 115 pounds.
These weigh-ins guarantee that UFC 321 will be an outstanding evening of championship action, with fans seeing both fights at the appropriate weight classes.
Fighters Who Missed Weight
While the title fights made weight, two fighters failed to hit their required limits at UFC 321:
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Azat Maksum weighed 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight limit. His fight against Mitch Raposo will proceed at catchweight, and Maksum will forfeit 30% of his purse.
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Jose Miguel Delgado weighed 147 pounds, one pound over the featherweight limit, for his fight against Nathaniel Wood. Their bout will also move forward at catchweight, with Delgado losing 20% of his purse.
Weight misses can impact fighter reputation and performance, making these catchweight bouts a point of interest for fans and analysts alike.
Full UFC 321 Main Card Weigh-In Results
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Tom Aspinall: 255 lbs
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Ciryl Gane: 247.5 lbs
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Virna Jandiroba: 115 lbs
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Mackenzie Dern: 115 lbs
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Umar Nurmagomedov: 136 lbs
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Mario Bautista: 135.5 lbs
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Alexander Volkov: 261.5 lbs
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Jailton Almeida: 237 lbs
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Aleksandar Rakic: 205 lbs
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Azamat Murzakanov: 205.5 lb
What the UFC 321 Weigh-Ins Mean for Fight Night
UFC 321 is going to be a great night of octagon action now that both championship fights have been officially confirmed. Fighters who made weight won’t have any problems, but those who didn’t will have to fight at catchweight, which could affect their performance.
Fans should pay attention to the main and preliminary card dynamics, especially heavyweight fights like Volkov and Almeida, because weight management is typically a big factor in who wins.
The weigh-ins for UFC 321 make things clear and exciting, setting the stage for one of the most exciting fight nights of the year.
