UFC Vegas 102 Weigh-In Results: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues Set Stage for Middleweight Mayhem

The stage is set for UFC Vegas 102, a Fight Night card emanating from the familiar confines of the UFC Apex, with a middleweight main event poised to potentially reshape the division. The weigh-ins are complete, the fighters have faced off, and now it’s just a matter of time before Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues lock horns in a battle that could propel one of them significantly closer to title contention.

The #UFCVegas102 main event is on weight! ✅

⚖️ Jared Cannonier: 185.5 pounds
⚖️ Gregory Rodrigues: 186 pounds pic.twitter.com/EBu31Ie0o3

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 14, 2025

A Middleweight Crossroads at the Apex

Former title challenger Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier, a seasoned veteran at 40, stands as a gatekeeper to the division’s upper echelon. Two years removed from his title shot loss to Israel Adesanya, Cannonier (17-7 MMA) is aiming to prove he still has what it takes to make another run at the gold. With the middleweight landscape in a state of flux, Cannonier knows a decisive victory is crucial to his aspirations.

Across the Octagon stands Brazil’s Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues (14-5 MMA), a hungry contender looking to break into the middleweight rankings, where Cannonier currently holds the #7 spot. At 32, Rodrigues is in his prime and possesses a well-rounded skill set that makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone. While it might be premature to call this a complete “changing of the guard,” Rodrigues represents fresh blood in a division where established stars like Adesanya, Sean Strickland, and Robert Whittaker are showing signs of wear and tear or have moved on to other pursuits.

The co-main event features a featherweight clash between Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal, a bout that promises excitement and potential fireworks. Kattar, a perennial contender, is looking to rebound from a recent setback, while Zalal is eager to prove he belongs among the division’s elite. This fight has all the makings of a barnburner.

Other notable main card matchups include Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dylan Budka in a middleweight contest, Ismael Bonfim vs. Nazim Sadykhov in a lightweight battle, Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski in a grappling-heavy middleweight affair, and Connor Matthews vs. Jose Delgado in a featherweight scrap.

All Fighters Make Weight, Primed for Action

The weigh-ins went off without a hitch, with all fighters successfully making weight, indicating they’re ready and focused for their respective bouts. The official weigh-in results are as follows:

Main Card

• Middleweight: Jared Cannonier (185.5) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (186)
• Featherweight: Calvin Kattar (146) vs. Youssef Zalal (146)
• Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan (185.5) vs. Dylan Budka (186)
• Lightweight: Ismael Bonfim (156) vs. Nazim Sadykhov (156)
• Middleweight: Rodolfo Vieira (185.5) vs. Andre Petroski (186)
• Featherweight: Connor Matthews (146) vs. Jose Delgado (146)

Preliminary Card

• Women’s Strawweight: Angela Hill (115.5) vs. Ketlen Souza (115.5)
• Flyweight: Rafael Estevam (126) vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar (125.5)
• Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim (170) vs. Khaos Williams (169.5)
• Bantamweight: Vince Morales (136) vs. Elijah Smith (135.5)
• Heavyweight: Valter Walker (245) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (266)
• Women’s Bantamweight: Julia Avila (135.5) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (134.5)

With the weigh-ins complete, the focus shifts to the Octagon, where these fighters will lay it all on the line. UFC Vegas 102 promises to be a night of exciting fights and potential breakthroughs, particularly in the middleweight division. Will Cannonier continue his reign as a top contender, or will Rodrigues usher in a new era? Only time will tell. Tune in to find out!