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UFC Vegas 105 Weigh-Ins: Successes and Setbacks

4/4/2025

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Summary

Fighters Weigh In

UFC Vegas 105 weigh-ins brought a mix of triumph and disappointment, with 25 out of 26 fighters hitting their marks. Daniel Santos's medical withdrawal dashed his fight with Davey Grant, while Cortavious Romious's weight miss affected his clash with Chang Ho Lee. Thankfully, main event contenders Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy both made weight, keeping their highly anticipated showdown on track.

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Emmett's Octagon Return

Josh Emmett is set to make his thrilling return to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 105 on April 5, 2025, where he will clash with the undefeated Lerone Murphy in a pivotal featherweight showdown. Fresh off a stunning knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell, Emmett is hungry for a title shot. The night promises more excitement with Pat Sabatini taking on Joanderson Brito and other electrifying bouts at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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Historical Context

At UFC Vegas 105, fighters faced the pressure of making weight, a critical aspect of MMA. Historically, weight misses have led to title implications, like Charles Oliveira losing his championship in 2022 for being half a pound over. These moments shape the sport's competitive landscape and fighter strategies.

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Fighters Weigh In

UFC Vegas 105 weigh-ins brought a mix of triumph and disappointment, with 25 out of 26 fighters hitting their marks. Daniel Santos's medical withdrawal dashed his fight with Davey Grant, while Cortavious Romious's weight miss affected his clash with Chang Ho Lee. Thankfully, main event contenders Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy both made weight, keeping their highly anticipated showdown on track.

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