UFC Vegas 104 had a rocky start with three fighters missing their weight targets. The biggest offender was Diyar Nurgozhay, a new light heavyweight prospect who weighed in at 210. 5 pounds for a 205-pound fight. This was a significant miss, nearly five pounds over the limit. Nurgozhay was fined 25% of his purse for this mistake.

The other fighters who missed weight were Chidi Njokuani and Josias Musasa. Njokuani weighed in at 172. 25 pounds for a 170-pound fight, and Musasa initially weighed 136. 5 pounds for a 135-pound bout. Musasa managed to make the cut in his second attempt.  Both fights will still go ahead as planned.

The main event featured a rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Both fighters made weight, tipping the scales at 186 pounds each. This ensured the main event was official and ready to go.

The weigh-ins highlighted the challenges fighters face in making weight. It's a critical aspect of the sport, as missing weight can lead to fines and other penalties. This event showed that even experienced fighters can struggle with this aspect of their preparation.

The UFC Vegas 104 card featured a variety of exciting matchups. From the main event to the preliminary fights, fans had plenty to look forward to. The weigh-ins added an extra layer of drama, but the show must go on.

Weighty Issues at UFC Vegas 104

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