Four Fighters Miss Weight at UFC Vegas 113 Meta Apex Weigh-In

The recent weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 113 revealed significant challenges for several fighters. A total of four competitors missed their designated weight limits, including two individuals who exceeded their weight classes by five pounds.

Fighters Who Missed Weight at UFC Vegas 113

Muin Gafurov and Gianni Vazquez both weighed in at 141 pounds during official weigh-ins for their bantamweight bouts. This marked a noteworthy moment as it was Gafurov’s first instance of missing weight in his five-fight UFC career. Previously, he had a similar issue in 2022 during an LFA event where he weighed in just over the bantamweight limit.

In contrast, Vazquez’s situation was somewhat different. He stepped in on short notice for Said Nurmagomedov, who withdrew due to visa issues. Before joining UFC, Vazquez competed in a lower weight class but has experience fighting up to 155 pounds.

Catchweight Bouts Announced

Due to their weight misses, Gafurov and Vazquez will now compete at catchweight in their respective matches against Jakub Wiklacz and Javid Basharat. They will each forfeit 25 percent of their fight purses as a consequence. Meanwhile, Wang Cong and Eduarda Moura, who also missed weight, will also compete in a catchweight bout without any purse penalties.

Successful Weigh-Ins for Main Card Fighters

• Mario Bautista: 135.5 pounds
• Vinicius Oliveira: 136 pounds

The headlining fighters, Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira, both made weight successfully. Oliveira faced scrutiny, as he previously revealed he starts fight camps significantly above the bantamweight limit.

Notable Weigh-In Incidents

The weigh-in troubles at UFC Vegas 113 follow several high-profile incidents earlier this year. At UFC 324, Cameron Smotherman fainted post-weigh-in, leading to a cancellation of his bout. Additionally, during the UFC 325 weigh-ins, flyweight finalist Aaron Tau was found to be cheating and was subsequently released from the organization.

Weigh-In Results Summary

The weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 113 indicate ongoing challenges within the organization regarding fighters meeting weight standards. Fans and athletes alike await the outcomes of the catchweight bouts scheduled for this weekend.