Overview

• UFC officials announced the co-main will proceed at a 153-pound catchweight after both Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling weighed in at 153.
• Earlier reports from weigh-ins indicated the fight was off as Ortega dealt with weight-cut issues and initially did not appear on the scale.
• Images and video of a visibly depleted Ortega drove fan concern on social media, and he later posted a brief message reading, “Love you guys.”
• Sterling had criticized being booked for five rounds without extra pay earlier in the week, and the matchup remains scheduled for five rounds.
• Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang remains the five-round light heavyweight main event, with both fighters making weight.