UFC on FOX 23 official weigh-in video, photos: Fight card set for return to UFC's birth city

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The official weigh-ins are complete for the UFC’s return to Denver, the city that hosted the promotion’s first event more than 13 years ago.

In the UFC on FOX 23 main event, Valentina Shevchenko (13-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) takes on Julianna Pena (8-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a bout that’s expected to determine the next challenger to the UFC women’s bantamweight title. Both women cleared championship qualification, with Shevchenko at 134.4 pounds and Pena at 135.

All but one fighter made weight for Saturday’s card. The proceedings ended with 35 minutes to spare in the two-hour weigh-in period, which took place at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood, Colo.

UFC on FOX 23 takes place at Pepsi Center in Denver. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Check out our video from the official weigh-ins above and our exclusive photo gallery below. Then stay tuned later today for the ceremonial weigh-ins and face-offs at 7 p.m. ET from Pepsi Center.