WEC 44 weigh in results official for 'Brown vs Aldo' in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland on Nov 17, 2009 7:53 PM EST Comment 58 comments

The official weigh-in event for WEC 44: "Brown vs. Aldo" today from the "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, is complete.

All fighters set to compete tomorrow night (Wednesday, Nov. 18) all tipped the scales without incident.

WEC 44 will feature a main event featherweight title bout between champion Mike Thomas Brown and perhaps his most difficult challenger to date in feared Brazilian striker, Jose "Junior" Aldo.

Former UFC lightweights Manny "The Pitbull" Gamburyan and Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia are also scheduled to hook ‘em up in a battle of 145-pound contenders in the co-featured fight of the night.

Here are the complete WEC 44 weigh in results:

Main event:

145 lbs.: WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Thomas Brown (145) vs. Jose
"Junior" Aldo (145)

Main card (Televised):

145 lbs.: Manny "Pitbull" Gamburyan (146) vs. Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia (146)
155 lbs.: "Razor" Rob McCullough (155) vs. Karen Darabedyan (156)
155 lbs.: Shane Roller (156) vs. Danny Castillo (156)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

145 lbs.: L.C. Davis (146) vs. Diego "The Gun" Nunes (146)
145 lbs.: John Franchi (145) vs. Cub Swanson (146)
155 lbs.: James Krause (156) vs. Ricardo Lamas (155)
135 lbs.: Frank Gomez (136) vs. Seth Dikun (136)
155 lbs.: Will Kerr (155) vs. Kamal “Prince of Persia” Shalorus (156)
135 lbs.: Antonio Banuelos (136) vs. Kenji Osawa (136)

Note: Fighters are allowed a one pound allowance over their respective division limits in non-title fights.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Wednesday, Nov. 18), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the Versus network from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort.

The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET.

It’s going to be an awesome night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight WEC 44 coverage you can handle.

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under the radar

when is this event?
I got banned from BE yesterday for saying they were lame for not acknowledging that Giambi had same problem as Brock… PED’s? “LAME” was exact word I used! lmao!!!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

so weak...

you catch my response the other day about this similar topic?

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

please elaborate!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

From the Tom Atencio thread...

There was a comment “SB homo” and someone told you to stay classy’’

if you guys were offended by Kev’s comments above – you havent read mania much before im guessing. 99% of the reason I go to Mania is to talk to guys I recognize from years ago and recently. Sure, it gets carried away and immature – but there are silver linings everyday.

If Kev or someone else wants / should call me a homo or worse ,well Im completely cool with it. See that’s the thing about Mania – everyone will still talk to you tomorrow.

Hopefully the new format Mania doesn’t get all sensitive on us.

by Bigger Zino on Nov 14, 2009 5:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Homos.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

why thank you kind sir

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Homo...

sapiens?

@fjbar75 on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner

by _Felix_ on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Whata buncha damn dirty homo erectuses.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

kind of a big deal...

Dub I say that all the time…

Hi my name is… I am kind of a big deal, people know me.

never gets old.

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I used that this new chick bartender at a bar I go to all the time. She looked at me like a monkey trying to do long division.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but

did you tell her that your apartment reeks of rich mahagony and that you own many many leather bound books?

I’ve actually gotten results with the people know me thing…
believe it.

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

pretty smooth

Hey every body, come see how good i look!

by Blazy j on Nov 17, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Me and Kev bust balls quite often in good fun. Its all good if a regular wants to bust my balls. But if I newbie does, then EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE VIOLENTMIKE VIOLENTSTREAK!!!!!

When I first started posting on Mania a few years ago (late 06 / early 07) I used to LOVE ripping peoples posts apart. Now I;m more mellowed out and have less time to BS on here a work.

by ViolentMike on Nov 17, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOLOL!!

I was waiting for PW to chime in . . .you did NOT disappoint sir. LMAO!

by haglnuts on Nov 17, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

when is this event?

Well Kev, if the weight ins are today, I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that the fights themselves will take place…

… two Sundays from now.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol...

by McArthur... on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

so tomorrow?

never heard of a wed. event douche monkey, thats all!
I do remember that post Zino, guess you can’t call someone lame either!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WEC does lots of Wednesday events

They are Conference USA football. UFC is the SEC.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So,

I take it you haven’t caught the last dozen or so UFC Fight Nights or WEC events?

That explains a lot, actually.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the ufc fight nights, yes

wec is usually on sun i thought!
I work nights so I never watch during week events until weekend, thats probably why! explains what? whats your excuse?

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you typing with the palm of your hand again, bro? Not following.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

love wec

fights can be way more exciting in this weight class..speed and agility is wicked to watch..and things like standing sub attempts..i am bummed i have not seen more wec events than i have..but i will have to look back at older fights online..excited for this one.

by sarah- on Nov 17, 2009 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I here that in 3 more events the UFC will absorb the WEC though.
Manny Gamburian has no chance… what r the odds on that fight?!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

where did it all go wrong for manny? he looked like he would be a real force in the ufc. that could be fight of the night or it could be rob emerson all over again for manny!

by paolo78 on Nov 17, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

one of the best fights of the year

Aldo vs Brown is huge.

On a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high) Interest level.

Tito-Forrest – 3.2
Aldo-Brown = 9.7

I would pay for this WEC card and wont pay for UFC 106 (K-Os / Rumble is great though)

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brown will prove all the doubters wrong again

Just watch.

by Lester The Pimp on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t see how there can be any Brown doubters at this point…unless of course your a 14 year old girl and have a crush on Faber

by McArthur... on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think Brown proved anybody wrong in his last fight with Faber. The kid was picking him apart with the stand-up in the first round, badly broke his hand, and still held his own throwing nothing but freaking elbows! Faber almost locked in a couple subs in the later rounds as well.

I can’t stand Urijah, but there is little doubt in my mind that he would have won that fight if he doesn’t break his hand.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Faber’s dimples, but I don’t dig the cornrows.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thats a gay comment

unless you’re a woman!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thats a gay comment

In this case guys, we should defer to the expert. Kev’s done a lot of research in this field.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

whats your deal?

U riding my ass lately?
sorry JJ, but saying I like another mans dimples is gay, and yes I know he was joking and so was I. U seem to be commenting on every comment I make… is this the imposter again? The old JJ was cool and didn’t ride my nuts all day!?

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thye old Kev wasn’t all sensitive and didn’t get his Tranformers undies in a bunch over it.

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I’m just playing dude, I think if you read my old posts you’ll find I’ve never been very nice. Sorry if you feel slighted.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

my bad

Maybe I’m still a little upset that you missed the point that as much as I’m not a GSP fan, I still hold him in the highest regard as a fighter. You tried to say i was being sarcastic and shit yesterday when I was being completely sincere n saying that GSP would dominate the MW division like he has the ww! Or maybe because you said I’m jealous and don’t want anyone to have success, when I think it’s great that GSP is getting main stream sponsors (under armour for example), but I think it’s time he really cement himself as the best! Or maybe I just didn’t sleep enough this morning! Either way, my bad buddy!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No problem, buddy.

And for the record, I wasn’t the one who made the jealous comment. I don’t think you feel that way at all. And to be fair, I should have pointed out that you made some awesome points in your fanpost about the ridiculous hysteria everyone’s exhibited about the last couple razor-thin decisions. I totally agreed with that part of your post, but neglected it in favor of attacking you over the GSP thing.

Peace.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks buddy

and it definitely is the fact that I’m tired…nap time homies!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

so there is some doubt still in there?

by McArthur... on Nov 17, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

About whether is one of the very best 145 pound fighters in the world, no.

About whether he is the best 145 pound fighter in the world, yes.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

good post JJ

The only reason Faber got so much play for so long is he’s exciting and good looking (I heard)!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL, nice.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In all honesty, I wouldn’t mind seeing Faber/Brown 3.

Yes, Brown clearly destroyed him in their first fight, but Faber was overconfident and tried to get cute with the spinning elbow.

Faber definitely has superior stand-up to Brown, he just has to avoid the one big looper. On the ground Brown is better, stronger wrestler, but Faber has the sub advantage. Considering Brown couldn’t finish a severely crippled Faber for over 4 rounds, and was actually in trouble a few times, I would take Faber in the rematch, but I’m probably in the minority there.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Brown

But I totally agree with ya there jeremy.

I got Aldo for this one

by Lestat. on Nov 17, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why Brown is Better then Faber

I think it comes down to focus.

Brown strikes me as someone who lives the fight game 24/7. For guys like Urijah – eventually he will star in his own “D” movie. He has the talent/toughness no doubt but for him it’s means to an end vs Brown – - it’s his damn life.

The dude answers phones at ATT.

by Bigger Zino on Nov 17, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He answers the phone with, “How can I kick your ass and then help you?”

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LESNER UPDATE

http://www.tmz.com/2009/11/17/ufc-prez-brock-lesnar-underwent-minor-surgery/
as much as I’m not a fan, it really is too bad his short career may be cut short. the mono alone was probably the beginning of the end. Anyone else find it interesting that a known steroid user (Giambi) had the same issue?

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think we actually know what the issue is yet. If Brock lets Dana know and gives him the OK to release it to the public then we can guess at how it happened.

I'm kind of a big deal.

by P-Dub on Nov 17, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Free Fight?

Hey is this fight free on Versus or is this one a PPV?! Thanks.

by haglnuts on Nov 17, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Free.

"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."

Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)

by Jeremyjackson on Nov 17, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks JJ!

Music to my ears. . .cash flows a bit tight. :)

by haglnuts on Nov 17, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Best month ever for mma fans!

Free fights all month it can’t get no better! & who wud of thought the weakest card of month wud be on PPV??

by d*locc on Nov 17, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

weak?
tito/Forrest = a great rematch
Kos/Rumble= great fight
Baroni/Amir= am I the only one looking forward to the beat down Amir is going to suffer?
Also Kendall Grove and his elbows from standing position are always nice to watch! I know I don’t usually bitch anyways, but I think it’s a solid card!

by kevjack115 on Nov 17, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i meant weak compared to what the card was w/crock & barney & the free cards all month. Its still a decent card dont get me wrong. i wanna see kos vs jonson more than the other fights, i hope jabroni ko’s amir but his gas tank is about as gud as bob sapp!!!

by d*locc on Nov 17, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs