Weigh in UFC 82 information and fighter autograph schedules

by MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2008 11:17 PM EST

The official UFC 82 weigh-ins for the "Pride of a Champion" pay-per-view (PPV) event will take place on Friday, February 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. ET at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

Fighters will hit the scales at about 4 p.m. ET at which time ESPN.com, NBCSports.com, Sympatico MSN, Yahoo!Sports and FoxSports.com will beam the festivities across the Internet LIVE via streaming video, according to UFC.com.

For those fans fortunate enough to be in the Buckeye State at this time remember that the weigh-in event is FREE to attend and open to the general public.

In addition, UFC Fight Club members on the scene will be treated to an exclusive question and answer session with interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira, from 2 to 3 p.m.

For the complete UFC 82 card, which is jam-packed with fantastic match ups, click here.

Unlike most UFC weigh-in specials, there will not be other fighters on hand to sign autographs. Instead, an army of talent is lined up to work the Arnold Classic 2008 -- the largest health and fitness expo in the nation -- at the nearby Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Here's the scheduled line up:

Friday, February 29 from 10 a.m. to noon

Jason MacDonald
Houston Alexander
Jorge Rivera
Minotauro Nogueira
UFC ring girls Arianny Celeste and Edith Labelle (Larente)

Friday, February 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Marcus Davis
Frank Edgar
Chris Lytle
Sam Stout

Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon

Marcus Davis
Jorge Rivera
Frank Edgar
Mike Swick
Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC ring girls Arianny Celeste and Edith Labelle (Larente)

Saturday, March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Jason MacDonald
Houston Alexander
Sam Stout
Minotauro Nogueira

Sunday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to noon

Rich Franklin
Jorge Rivera
Mike Swick
Jason Macdonald
UFC ring girl Edith Labelle (Larente)

Sunday, March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Gabriel Gonzaga
Sam Stout
Edith Labelle (Larente)

UFC 82: "Pride of a Champion" is slated to take place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, March 1. The prelim action begins around 7:30 p.m. ET and the PPV telecast will be broadcast at 10 p.m. ET sharp.

MMAmania.com will provide complete coverage of the star-studded event before, during and after the blockbuster night of fights.

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Nice lineup of fighters … I’ll probably check this out on Saturday. Good looks on this, Mania.

by EaZyE on Feb 18, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions

Stout is gonna be there everyday

by c-war on Feb 19, 2008 12:22 AM EST reply actions

Im so excited for dan vs silva that im even looking forward to the damn wiegh ins for the stare down

mania I remember you mentioned that Mark Coleman was going to be honored in the UFC hall of fame when is that ceremony ganna take place

by dia mette on Feb 19, 2008 1:24 AM EST reply actions

hey guys.on another topic just heard that paul buentello has just issued a challenge to kimbo.if kimbos serious about mma i believe hes got to take this fight.we will see his beard tested(no pun intended)

by scott on Feb 19, 2008 3:20 AM EST reply actions

Off topic, but I need help. Does anyone know any good motivational music for the gym and training. Any genre will do, I’m just tired of the stuff I’ve been listening to. Thanks!

by Caper on Feb 19, 2008 6:55 AM EST reply actions

Off topic, but I need help. Does anyone know any good motivational music for the gym and training. Any genre will do, I’m just tired of the stuff I’ve been listening to. Thanks!

You can always go old school and throw on the Rocky 1 soundtrack. But your best bet is just loading up your mp3 or I pod would all types of good stuff to make you go crazy while u work out.

by john on Feb 19, 2008 11:56 AM EST reply actions

anyone know how early u should show up to get the braclets for the weighins and Q&A. and off topic RAGE Against the Machine and or a Korn good music to get the blood flowing

by Wallace9947 on Feb 19, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions

hey guys.on another topic just heard that paul buentello has just issued a challenge to kimbo.if kimbos serious about mma i believe hes got to take this fight.we will see his beard tested(no pun intended)

Didn’t u listen to what Bas Ruten had to say?

by THORAZINE on Feb 19, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions

Does anyone know what it will cost to get into the Arnold Classic? It would be cool to meet some of these guys, but I don’t think I would want to pay a substantial fee just to goto an autograph session.

by Ross on Feb 19, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions

I’m not really into autos, any chance of being able to take pictures with the fellas?

by rob on Feb 19, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions

That’s going to be probably the best weigh-in to watch. I can’t wait to see where Andrei Arlovski tips the scales at and how he looks. Same with guys like Kongo, Fitch, Silva, Hendo… just see all of that talent in one room. Gonna be pretty sweet.

Does anyone know what site ESPN.com actually shows the weigh-in at? Is it ESPN 360 or off of their MMA page or what? Cuz I tried to watch the 81 weigh-ins and just couldn’t find a link. I ended up going to NBC sports but I’d prefer ESPN, their video quality is much better.

by Anthony on Feb 19, 2008 4:23 PM EST reply actions