UFC 106 weigh in results LIVE from Las Vegas for 'Ortiz vs Griffin 2'
by Jesse Holland on Nov 20, 2009 4:25 PM EST
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The official weigh-in event for UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2" will soon get underway today (Nov. 20) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It is currently scheduled to air LIVE right here on MMAmania.com, as well as on several other online destinations, via streaming video. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 106 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
UFC 106 features a rematch between former light heavyweight champions, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin, filling the gaping main event void left by Brock Lesnar, who was forced to withdraw from his heavyweight title defense against Shane Carwin because of a serious illness.
Top welterweight contender, Josh Koscheck, will once again step up on relatively short notice to see if the hard-hitting Anthony Johnson belongs among the division’s elite.
Here are the complete UFC 106 weigh in results:
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Ready to 'Rumble' II: Josh Koscheck UFC 106 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
by Derek Bolender on Nov 20, 2009 4:11 PM EST
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Josh Koscheck is a man people love to hate.
At this point it's safe to say he's embraced his role as the bad guy and continues to use it to fuel his fire.
Baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson once said, "Fans don't boo nobodies," and that statement rings true with regards to Koscheck as well.
"Kos" is a legitimate top ten welterweight contender and has been for some time. Lately, however, he's been on a bit of a roller coaster going 2 - 2 in his last four fights and alternating wins and losses.
Most recently he registered a first round knockout of Frank Trigg at UFC 103. The UFC then scheduled him to fight Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11, 2010, but as it turns out, it was only a temporary matchup.
When a couple high profile fights dropped like flies off the upcoming UFC 106 card an opportunity presented itself and he jumped at the chance to face up-and-comer Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in the co-main event.
A win could have him knocking on the door of a potential title shot, but it will certainly not come easy.
Koscheck took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss calling out Matt Hughes, Josh Thomson's conflict of interest, and all things Anthony Johnson.
Check it out:
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Report: Matt Serra vs Frank Trigg set for UFC 109 on Feb. 6
by MMAmania.com on Nov 20, 2009 4:11 PM EST
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According to FightNetwork.com:
UFC welterweight Matt Serra spoke to The Fight Network on Friday morning and confirmed that he has signed on to fight Frank Trigg at the UFC 109 card on February 6th 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... Serra also stated he would very happy to fight in the future at a catch weight of 160 or 165 pounds if the UFC were interested in promoting more catch weight bouts.
More on this breaking news shortly.
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Strikeforce Challengers results for 'Woodley vs Bears' LIVE tonight (Nov. 20)!
by James Iannotti on Nov 20, 2009 2:50 PM EST
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Strikeforce is set to pull the trigger on the fifth installment of its Challenger Series TONIGHT (Nov. 20) from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.
"Woodley vs. Bears" features an 11-fight card, including a welterweight main event between undefeated wrestling sensation Tyron "T-Wood" Woodley and winner of six straight, Rudy Bears. Also on tap is a female battle between the wives of current UFC light heavyweight fighters Randy Couture and Brandon Vera as Kim "Sugar Free" Couture and Kerry Vera are set to mix it up in a 135-pound affair.
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the event, beginning with the Showtime telecast at 11 p.m. ET. In addition, up-to-the-minute quick results of all the other under card bouts will begin to flow around 9:00 p.m. ET.
Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the Showtime telecast to share their thoughts on the action. Therefore, feel free to leave a comment (or 10) before you leave and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show -- it always turns out to be a great discussion.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after "Woodley vs. Bears."
We're still a few hours away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and event-related predictions in the comments section below.
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Phil Baroni vs Amir Sadollah UFC 106 video fight talk
by Jesse Holland on Nov 20, 2009 2:27 PM EST
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WEC 44 medical suspensions and injuries for ‘Brown vs. Aldo'
by Nate Lawson on Nov 20, 2009 2:23 PM EST
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The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently issued its list of medical suspensions for WEC 44: "Brown vs. Aldo", which took place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas.
Only seven of the 20 athletes who competed on the card have been sidelined by the commission doctors, including former WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown, who lost his 145-pound title to Jose Aldo.
"Junior" was not listed on the injury report, as he avoided any significant damage in his title fight that lasted just over six minutes.
Cub Swanson, Diego Nunes, and Antonio Banuelos all landed lengthier suspensions, lasting upwards of six months, unless a doctor clears them at an earlier time.
Here is the list of WEC 44 injuries and their medical instructions.
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UFC 106 predictions, preview and analysis
by Jesse Holland on Nov 20, 2009 2:11 PM EST
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UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2" is set to go down this Saturday, November 21, 2009 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, live via pay-per-view.
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates with blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of the main card action on fight night, which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET.
To get us pumped for the event, MMAmania.com Editor and Senior Writer, Jesse Holland (that’s me), has once again rallied the troops for a breakdown of the televised main card fights. All your favorite contributors are here, bringing you an in-depth look at each contest.
One of the big stories coming into this event is of course the headlining fight (and rematch) between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin. It's the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy's" first bout at light heavyweight since coming up short against Lyoto Machida back in May 2008.
Is the former UFC light heavyweight champion still a viable threat at 205-pounds?
There are also a lot of unanswered questions regarding the future of the welterweight division. Is Josh Koscheck the final test for Anthony Johnson before he becomes a serious title contender?
And does "Rumble" stand a chance against "Rush" if he passes?
Also on tap is a defining match between Luis Cane and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Can "Banha" solidify himself as the next big thing at 205-pounds? Or will the well-traveled "Lil' Nog" overcome the rising star with his unique balance of boxing and jiu-jitsu?
There will certainly be a lot to talk about on Sunday morning.
I’ve also included the current betting lines for each fight so that you can get a feel for what the money has to say about the chances of each combatant.
Now, enough with the formalities … let’s get cracking:
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DREAM and Sengoku co-promotion update for Dec. 31 'FieLDS Dynamite!!'
by Akimitsu Kuwabara on Nov 20, 2009 2:03 PM EST
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The Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) and World Victory Road (WVR) brass have maintained silence regarding the rumored co-promotion for a New Year's Eve (NYE) show.
The co-promotion deal was reported last week by Tokyo Sports: Though one must be wary of the tabloid bent of the publication, many no doubt have come to acknowledge that WVR faces grave peril in hosting the NYE show that features the showdown between two former judo Olympic gold medalists, Hidehiko Yoshida and Satoshi Ishii.
Earlier this week, Shukan (weekly) Playboy reported on the background information behind the formation of the putative co-promotion, claiming that WVR needed money to purchase the television time for its big-budget NYE show. When the estimation of the cost to produce came out, Don Quijote, Sengoku's main sponsor, supposedly balked the price tag and withdrew the support. The loss of the sponsor subsequently dealt a huge blow to Sengoku's NYE show, forcing WVR to seek collaboration with K-1.
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