UFC 257 video: Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler on weight for co-main event
ABU DHABI – The UFC 257 co-main event is official after Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler made weight.
At Friday’s official weigh-ins, Hooker (20-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC) and Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) had no issues on the scale as they successfully hit the lightweight limit for their co-headlining matchup.
Hooker tipped the scale at 156 pounds, while Chandler was the same at 156 pounds.
OFFICIAL: @MikeChandlerMMA's debut is finally set in stone. The former Bellator champ and @DanTheHangman both hit 1️⃣5️⃣6️⃣ on the scale.#UFC257 | Full story: https://t.co/Q6A3sk2UIR pic.twitter.com/U5aCoZwcv3
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) January 22, 2021
UFC 257 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
Watch the above video to see Hooker and Chandler make weight.