UFC Vegas 109 Official Weigh-In Results: Did Any Fighters Miss Weight?

By Jason Bolton August 10, 2025 19:02

The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 109, held on August 8, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, concluded with three fighters initially missing weight but eventually making the limit after second attempts, ensuring their bouts would proceed as scheduled. The event, headlined by middleweights Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez, brought heightened attention to the weigh-in process, as managing weight reliably is critical for fighter readiness and competitive fairness.

In the main event, Anthony Hernandez initially weighed in at 186.5 pounds half a pound over the middleweight non-title fight limit of 186 lbs. After a brief extra effort, Hernandez successfully cut down to the exact limit of 186 pounds on his second attempt, officially clearing the hurdle to face Roman Dolidze, who weighed in at 185.5 pounds. Hernandez’s ability to make weight after initially missing demonstrates the mental and physical challenges fighters endure during the final hours of weight cutting. As Hernandez expressed in the lead-up, “Missing that first attempt was tough, but I stayed focused and got the job done. There’s no cutting corners when the stakes are this high.”

Two other fighters who missed weight on the initial attempt were women’s bantamweight Joselyne Edwards and women’s flyweight Julija Stoliarenko. Joselyne Edwards weighed 136.25 pounds, slightly above the 136-pound non-title fight limit, marking her third career weight miss in the UFC. Julija Stoliarenko came in at 126.25 pounds, exceeding the flyweight limit by a quarter pound. Both fighters made weight on their second tries, albeit under considerable time pressure. Edwards and Stoliarenko’s repeated struggles with weight management underscore the ongoing demands of weight cutting in MMA, with some fighters facing criticism and increased scrutiny over making the required limit.

Other notable weigh-ins included Steve Erceg and Ode’ Osbourne both hitting the bantamweight limit of 135.5 pounds, and featherweights Andre Fili and Christian Rodriguez weighing in evenly at 146 pounds. Middleweights Eryk Anders and Christian Leroy Duncan both made the middleweight limit with weights near 185-186 pounds.

UFC officials and matchmakers were relieved that all fighters successfully made weight eventually, which maintains the integrity of the fight card and prevents last-minute cancellations or financial penalties that affect the fighters and the event. UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance emphasized, “We work closely with all fighters and their camps to ensure safe and effective weight cuts. The weigh-in results today reflect the professionalism and commitment of these athletes.”

The weigh-in event featured the expected high drama and tension as fighters shed final pounds, with some visibly strained during their weigh attempts. Anthony Hernandez’s case, in particular, highlighted the fine margins between success and setback, given this is his first five-round fight opportunity after a seven-fight winning streak.

In summary, UFC Vegas 109’s weigh-ins showcased the ongoing challenges fighters face with making weight but ended positively with all competitors officially cleared. The three who initially missed weight managed to rebound under pressure, preserving their fights and the event’s competitive integrity. As Hernandez said, “This is fight week sometimes it’s a grind, but when you step into the Octagon, it all pays off.”