Dramatic Weigh-In Results

In a dramatic turn of events ahead of UFC Vegas 105, 25 of the 26 fighters managed to hit the scales without issues, but not all were so fortunate. The highly anticipated matchup between Daniel Santos and Davey Grant has been thrown into chaos as Santos failed to weigh in, citing a “medical issue.” Consequently, the bout has been cancelled, leaving fans disappointed. On the bright side, Grant successfully made weight at 135.5 pounds, but it’s a bitter pill to swallow for both him and the spectators.

Exciting Matchups Await

UFC Vegas 105 is set for Saturday at the UFC APEX, bringing excitement with an array of thrilling matchups. Fortunately, headliners Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy did not have any weight concerns. Emmett led the weigh-ins, coming in at 146 pounds, while Murphy followed closely behind, weighing 145.5 for their featherweight clash.

Weight Issues for Cortavious Romious

In an additional hiccup, Cortavious Romious could not meet the bantamweight limit, weighing in at 139.5 pounds – 3.5 pounds over the allowable weight. This marks a crucial moment for Romious as he seeks his first victory in the UFC. His opponent, Chang Ho Lee, made weight at 136 pounds, allowing the fight to proceed as planned. However, due to the weight miss, Romious will forfeit 20% of his purse, a significant financial hit for the fighter.

Weigh-In Results Overview

The weigh-in results unfolded as follows, showcasing the readiness of most competitors for the night of action:

Main Card (ESPN and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET)

- Josh Emmett (146) vs. Lerone Murphy (145.5) - Pat Sabatini (145.5) vs. Joanderson Brito (146) - Cortavious Romious (139.5)* vs. Chang Ho Lee (136) - Brad Tavares (185.5) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (185) - Ode Osbourne (125.5) vs. Luis Gurule (125) - Torrez Finney (186) vs. Robert Valentin (185.5)

Preliminary Card (ESPN and ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET)

- Diana Belbita (125.5) vs. Dione Barbosa (126) - Rhys McKee (171) vs. Daniel Frunza (170.5) - Loma Lookboonmee (115) vs. Istela Nunes (115) - Victor Henry (135.5) vs. Pedro Falcao (136) - Martin Buday (266) vs. Uran Satybaldiev (222.5) - Vanessa Demopoulos (116) vs. Talita Alencar (115) *Romious missed weight by 3.5 pounds. His fight with Chang Ho Lee will go on, but Romious forfeits 20 percent of his purse.*

Future of Daniel Santos

The absence of Daniel Santos on the weigh-in stage raises questions about his future in the octagon. Fans eagerly hope for news of his recovery and return, but for now, all eyes are on the action scheduled for Saturday as the remaining fighters gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating night! Will the remaining bouts live up to the hype? Stay tuned!