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UFC Vegas 105 Weigh-Ins: Bout Canceled After No-Show at Weigh-Ins, One Fighter Misses

Garrett Kerman Sports Editor

Published04 Apr 2025

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The stage is officially set for UFC Vegas 105 as all fighters hit the scales on Friday morning at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, as all but one fighter make weight and one is a no-show. With a featherweight clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy headlining the card, fans are in for an action-packed night of fights. Both fighters making weight for the featherweight bout, making their highly anticipated clash official.

Josh Emmett (146) vs Lerone Murphy (145.5)#UFCVegas105 pic.twitter.com/mTH5TcbyTm

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) April 4, 2025

No-Show Drama Unfolds at UFC Vegas 105

In a shocking turn of events at UFC Vegas 105, one fighter’s absence from the scales during early weigh-ins has caused a scheduled bout to be scrapped. The incident, which unfolded on Friday morning, left fans and officials scrambling for answers as the promotion confirmed the cancellation of the fight. Here’s what we know so far about this unexpected development.

The UFC weigh-ins are typically a routine yet high-stakes affair, where fighters face off with the scale to confirm their eligibility for competition. However, Friday’s event took an unexpected twist when one competitor failed to appear altogether. According to reports, Daniel Santos was not present at the designated time, leaving both their opponent and event organizers in limbo.

🚨| Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos is OFF #UFCVegas105 tomorrow night. ❌

Santos did not weigh-in within the hour.

Grant made weight earlier today. pic.twitter.com/n6P8XvUtRW

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 4, 2025