In the flyweight title fight headliner, Brandon Royval hit the scales at 124 pounds as he prepares to take on Nate Williams (123.8). Royval returned to the win column last time out when he submitted Joby Sanchez in the first round at LFA 65. Williams, meanwhile, is replacing former headliner Jared Scoggins, and holds a two-fight win streak coming into this bout on short notice. In the co-main attraction, Josh Huber (136) battles Zviad Lazishvili (135.6) at bantamweight.
At lightweight, Jonathon Wyderko (155.8) locks horns with Eric Grant (155.2). Justin Wetzell (135.2) looks to make it three in a row as he collides with Michael Aquila (135.4) at bantamweight. At a 140-pound catchweight, Youssef Zalal (139.4) takes on Jaime Hernandez (139). Opening up the main card is a flyweight tilt between George Martinez (125.8) and Carlos do Carmo Motta (126).
LFA 79 airs live on UFC Fight Pass on Friday, Nov. 22 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
LFA 79 Weigh-in Results:
Brandon Royval (124) vs. Nate Williams (123.8)Josh Huber (136) vs. Zviad Lazishvili (135.6)
Jonathon Wyderko (155.8) vs. Eric Grant (155.2)
Justin Wetzell (135.2) vs. Michael Aquila (135.4)
Youssef Zalal (139.4) vs. Jaime Hernandez (139)
George Martinez (125.8) vs. Carlos do Carmo Motta (126)
Brian Mitchell (148)* vs. Michael Stack (144.6)
Michael Santos (144.8) vs. Edwin Chavez (145.6)
Jota Ninomiya (144.8) vs. Josh Taylor (145.8)
Jorge Kanakoqui (124) vs. Tyler Ashton (125.6)
* Mitchell missed weight by two pounds.