UFC 268 weigh-in video: Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler set for epic lightweight matchup

Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler is official for the UFC 268 main card opener after both men made weight.

NEW YORK – Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler were sharp on the scale ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated UFC 268 matchup.

The pairing between former WSOF/interim UFC champ Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and former Bellator titleholder Chandler (22-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) will open the pay-per-view main card at Madison Square Garden following prelims on ESPNNews and ESPN+. Now it’s official after both men made weight on Friday morning.

UFC 268 weigh-ins took place at the host hotel in Manhattan.

Gaethje weighed in at 155.6 pounds and was the fourth fighter on the scale in the two-hour official weigh-ins window. Chandler tipped the scale at 155.2 pounds about 30 minutes later.

Check out the video above to see Gaethje and Chandler make weight.

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