UFC Vegas 102: Cannonier and Rodrigues Ready for Middleweight Showdown

The stage is set for an exciting middleweight clash at UFC Vegas 102, with Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues successfully making weight for their main event bout. The weigh-ins took place Friday morning at the UFC APEX, with Cannonier tipping the scales at 185.5 pounds and Rodrigues coming in at 186 pounds.

Cannonier, currently ranked 10th in the middleweight division, faces a tough challenge from the rising Rodrigues. A victory for Rodrigues could potentially propel him into the rankings and further shake up the division.

In the co-main event, featherweight veterans Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal both weighed in at 146 pounds, setting up an intriguing matchup. Zalal enters the fight on a three-fight win streak since his UFC return in 2024.

Unfortunately, one bout was canceled during the weigh-ins. Lightweight Jared Gordon successfully made weight at 156 pounds, but his opponent Mashrabjon Ruziboev was forced to withdraw due to illness. Ruziboev had stepped in as a late replacement for Kaue Fernandes, who had visa issues.

The main card for UFC Vegas 102 features six exciting bouts, including promising matchups in the middleweight and lightweight divisions. The preliminary card offers an additional six fights across various weight classes, promising a full night of action for MMA fans.

With the fighters making weight and the stage set, UFC Vegas 102 is shaping up to be an event filled with potential for thrilling performances and career-defining moments.