UFC on FOX 19 weigh-in highlights: Things are about to get lit in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – The rain was falling before the fighters stepped on the scale today for UFC on FOX 19, but the competitors in Florida are hoping to heat up Saturday’s card.

In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (19-4-1 MMA, 14-4-1 UFC) meets former title challenger Glover Teixeira (24-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC). And in the co-feature, former women’s strawweight title challenger Rose Namajunas (4-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) continues her push for another crack at the belt when she rematches Tecia Torres (7-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC).

Today, the fighters stepped on the scale to become official for their fights at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla. Amalie Arena across the bay in Tampa hosts Saturday’s card on FOX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

Check out the video highlights from the main and co-main event weigh-ins above.

For a full rundown of today’s proceedings, check out our UFC on FOX 19 weigh-in results post.

And for more on UFC on FOX 19, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.