UFC Fight for the Troops weigh-in details and information in Fort Bragg
by MMAmania.com on Dec 8, 2008 11:53 AM EST
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The official weigh-in bonanza for UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" is set to take place at Sports USA Bar in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Tuesday, December 9 at 5 p.m. ET.
It will not air on television of be streamed live over the Internet.
The good news is that MMAmania.com will provide our readers with complete results as soon as possible, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
Here’s the complete line up:
Main event:
170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck (11-3) vs. Yoshiyuki "Zenko" Yoshida (10-2)
Main card (Televised):
170 lbs.: Mike Swick (12-2) vs. Jonathan Goulet (22-9)
205 lbs.: Steve Cantwell (6-1) vs. Razak Al-Hussan (5-0)
170 lbs.: Nate Loughran (9-0) vs. Tim Credeur (10-2)
155 lbs.: Jim Miller (12-1) vs. Matt Wiman (10-3)Under card (May not be broadcast):
170 lbs.: Luigi Fioravanti (13-4) vs. Brodie Farber (13-4)
170 lbs.: Steve Bruno (11-4) vs. Johnny Rees (10-1)
170 lbs.: Ben Saunders (6-0-2) vs. Brandon Wolff (7-2)
155 lbs.: Dale Hartt (5-1) vs. Corey Hill (2-1)
265 lbs.: Eddie Sanchez (8-2) vs. Justin McCully (8-4-2)
For those in town for the UFC special military event remember that the weigh-ins are FREE to attend and open to the public for military personnel in the area. Sports USA Bar is located at Bldg. 3-2102 on Longstreet Road.
UFC President Dana White will conduct a question and answer session before the weigh-in begins at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Marcus Davis, Thiago Alves and others will be in town to sign autographs from 12:30 to 4 p.m. ET.
Therefore, fans are encouraged to show up well before the fighters tip the scales to rub elbows, take pictures and get autographs from the several fighters who will be in attendance.
In addition to coverage of the weigh-in, remember that MMAmania.com will also provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night, which is slated to air from 9 p.m. to midnight ET on Spike TV from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C., on Wednesday, December 10.
To check our the complete and final fight card click here. For all the latest on UFC Fight Night 16 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.
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luigi/brodie fight could be a good one. as will wiman/miller. goulet/swick could be intersting as well. decent, free matchups
by synyster on Dec 8, 2008 12:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I guarantee that Koshek will Lose to Yoshida! I am POSITIVE!!!!!
by john on Dec 8, 2008 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JOHN. i hope your right on this guarantee for once. :)
by b.w. on Dec 8, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
John, I was just thinking the same thing, looking for the odds to open up on that fight, I’m thinking about putting the $$ down on Yoshida.
by O damn he got caught on Dec 8, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if hes +220 like he was against karo im going to bet it all
by brendan on Dec 8, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
putting down money on Yoshida for sure. I havent really seen any underdogs in a main event that jumped at me to where I was positive that an upset was coming. I feel it in this fight. Yoshida is going to use Kos’s aggression and momentum to dump him on his head Judo style and proceed to ground n pound away! Yoshida is a very smart and analytical fighter…he will have a great game plan to beat Kos and I see him doing it!
All the stars are aligning for an upset:
1) Kos took a beating about a month ago from Alves
2) Kos is going int the fight without a clear mind. This is obviously his LAST UFC fight and its going to weigh on his mind
3) Training for 2 completely different fighters over the span of a month and a half, should seriously cripple Kos’s performance!
by the way, I was reading a Yoshida interview and they asked him who he would like to fight if he got past Kos….Yoshida replied… Diego Sanchez! Now thats a bad ass match up!
by john on Dec 8, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’ve still got kos on this but it’ll be intrestin to see the outcome of the fight now
by ufcaddict on Dec 8, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the UFC EVER going to air a F’in Ben Saunders fight? I love that guy! Get him some TV time already!
by john on Dec 8, 2008 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JOHN. i like saunders too. i dont know why they keep putting him on the back-burner.
by b.w. on Dec 8, 2008 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Talk about a Bright Future! Saunders is going to be an amazing fighter one day…Until then he is so strong Mentally that it will carry him in most of his fights!
I would really like to see Crueder vs. Saunders…now thats worthy of a televised UFN fight!
by john on Dec 8, 2008 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think saunders/crueder would be a nice fight. i would also like to see him fight the barncat(2 very tall wws) or matt brown.
by b.w. on Dec 8, 2008 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Koscheck has (3) losses. Alves, GSP, and his first L against Drew Fickett.
Swick, hasn’t looked interesting since Okami beat him.
by Vee on Dec 8, 2008 12:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So Swick didn’t look that good against Marcus Davis? I am very confused by your comment as a whole.
by psyqo78 on Dec 8, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t look good against Burkman either.
by James S on Dec 8, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
didnt look good against louisea either… played the points game and basically ran away the entire thrid round… not much of a fan of swick
by brendan on Dec 8, 2008 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Koscheck’s last fight in the UFC… See ya later you douche. Go to XC and get subbed by Shields, a$$hole.
by BNF on Dec 8, 2008 12:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not for long Lokie. They are very close to being bought and resurected.
by BNF on Dec 8, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I read also, I just have my doubts. I really hope I am wrong because I actually enjoyed XC. It wasnt the UFC, but it was a good show. Didnt mean to call you out or anything I just dont see it being realistic at this point.
by LOKIE on Dec 8, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All good… I liked most XC shows as well. But there are a few fighters I want to see in the UFC. Sheilds, Feijao, Rogers, Cameos, Bigfoot.
by BNF on Dec 8, 2008 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
youre actually admitting to liking something other than the UFC BNF? wow…
by brendan on Dec 8, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like all MMA, but the UFC is clearly my favorite. Unlike you and introtard, I choose not to bash the best thing around.
by BNF on Dec 8, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no you just bash everything else and hope it fails… youre what they call a “fairweather fan” you like it while its the top dog, but as soon as something happens you will switch sides immediately, i bet you were a patriots fan until they lost the superbowl and cant hang this season eh? now youre probably all over the giants nuts… lol, i wipe guys like you off my size 11 daily…
by brendan on Dec 8, 2008 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brendan,What is wrong with having a favorite? Should everyone hate on them because you and Oscar the freakin’ grouch (introvert) do? I watch all the MMA I possibly can and enjoy it all but the UFC is definitely my and obviously 99% of the fighters favorite organization as well. I read BNF’s comments alot and don’t see anything that would warrant an assumption like you made.
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 8, 2008 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i read his comments alot also, and he is always trashing on affliction and elite xc, even dream… and when i say a few things about the UFC i get half the guys on this site coming down on me, so how are you guys any better than me? like you said, what is wrong with having a favorite?
by brendan on Dec 8, 2008 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When did I bash Dream or XC? I just said I liked XC. The first Affliction show was NOT good, so I talk sh*t, so what. The difference is I don’t go onto every Affliction thread to spew hate like you guys. Everytime you guys get an opportunity you bash the UFC. I like Dream, XC, Strikeforce, ect… I don’t like Affliction. Go ahead and make up some more sh*t about me.
by BNF on Dec 9, 2008 10:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What??! How can Sanchez/McCully not be the main event? No doubt the entire world will collectively be on the edge of their seats fixated on every blow of this epic battle between these two titans of MMA. It will be the war to end all wars!!
by CL on Dec 8, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I COULDN’T AGREE MORE CL, THESE TWO ARE TITANS. I can’t wait to see this clash of superior technique and athleticism. The superior technical striking/footwork of Sanchez or the genius grappling and gnp technique of the insane one?
by O damn he got caught on Dec 8, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
does this mean open to the regular public or just military personnel? “For those in town for the UFC special military event remember that the weigh-ins are FREE to attend and open to the public for military personnel in the area.”
by sac165 on Dec 8, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lame that this will not be televised… i don’t understand why not… what do they have to lose…
by IhitU.uHITfloor on Dec 8, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mania: I believe that you have some incorrect information when you stated that “It will not air on television of be streamed live over the Internet.”
I just checked the UFC website and it had this to say; “UFC® Fight for the Troops will be a 3 hour live event to benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The fight will be aired free on Spike at 6pm Pacific Time / 9pm Eastern, and viewers will be able to call in their donations to help the National Intrepid Center for Excellence.”
by IhitU.uHITfloor on Dec 8, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the fight night itself, the post says the weigh in wont be shown
by LOKIE on Dec 8, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aside from the main event this card is pretty lackluster to say the least.Although the Wiman and Miller fight should be good also.You can tell Swick really kisses Dana’s ass getting a match up with Johnathon Goulet and his glass jaw.How the fuck do you go from wins over Burkman and Marcus Davis to getting a fight with Goulet.When you win fights your suppose take a step up in competition not a step back.I hope Goulet knocks him out cold.
by tyler on Dec 8, 2008 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goulet is no slouch, just cause he got caught by Duane ludwig running into a punch doesn’t mean he has a glass jaw. It’s the only time he’s been ko’d in the UFC. His last fight was pretty damn entertaining, I wouldn’t mind seeing him get a win over Swick.
by O damn he got caught on Dec 8, 2008 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate goulet, but I wouldnt mind seeing anyone beat Swick! I wish he would go “Swick out” somewhere else! I hate it that Swick is in the UFC….it drives me crazy!
Not that I dont recognize his talent, I just cant stand him or the way he fights
by john on Dec 8, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its open to the public for military personel. wtf does that mean.
by djhbv23 on Dec 8, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Meaning its open to the public if they have access to the base. ( wives, or going with a buddy stationed there, ect) Meaning if you can get on base, you can go without being in the service
by LOKIE on Dec 8, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thats what i thought but it was kinda confusing. i was at sports usa for the de la hoya/manny fight saturday and they were handing out flyers for it. ill go for lunch and stay for the show.
by djhbv23 on Dec 8, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They have arranged something with Fort Bragg to allow all public to attend. I doubt it though. I went to jump school there, and cant see them doing that.
by LOKIE on Dec 8, 2008 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how did yoshida magically get another loss on his record?
by Brandon on Dec 8, 2008 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nvm, I forgot he had those really early in his career.
by Brandon on Dec 8, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Again, worst card in UFC history.
by Lester the Pimp on Dec 8, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lester the Psychic….. lottery #‘s for texas wednesday night…. I need 6 of them ranging from 1-56…. don’t hold out on me
by psyqo78 on Dec 8, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lmoa! I think I caught that one psyco78. Was he sayin it on another thread too?
by allamerican on Dec 8, 2008 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You caught it….. I believe he has, I just hate when people assume how bad a card is going to be. First off it is free and you would think people will learn after all the 91 talk.
by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 8, 2008 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
are the fighters staying in fort bragg? bc i dont think there are any motels there. i wonder where they are all going to stay
by joe on Dec 8, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i though frankie edgar was supposed to fight matt wiman?? any one know what happened there?
by adam on Dec 10, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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