The official weigh-in event for UFC 107: "Penn vs. Sanchez" is set to take place at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.
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 4 p.m. ET.
As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 107 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.
"Penn vs. Sanchez" will feature a main event between lightweight division champion, BJ "The Prodigy" Penn, defending his title against number one division contender, Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez, filling in the hole left by "Sugar" Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson after "Rampage" went Hollywood.
In the co-featured fight of the night, former two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir will "begin his quest for a third title" when he takes on the hard-hitting Cheick Kongo. In addition, a lightweight showdown between former number one contender Kenny "KenFlo" Florian and Clay "The Carpenter" Guida has also been confirmed.
Here’s the complete UFC 107 fight card:
Main event:
UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn (14-5-1) vs. Diego Sanchez (21-2)
Main card (Televised):
265 lbs.: Frank Mir (12-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-5-1)
155 lbs.: Kenny Florian (11-4) vs. Clay Guida (25-10)
170 lbs.: Jon Fitch (20-3) vs. Mike Pierce (10-2)
265 lbs.: Paul Buentello (27-10) vs. Stefan Struve (18-3)Under card (May not be broadcast):
185 lbs.: Wilson Gouveia (12-6) vs. Alan Belcher (14-6)
155 lbs.: Matt Wiman (10-5) vs. Shane Nelson (12-4)
170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch (7-0) vs. Johny Hendricks (6-0)
185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares (9-2) vs. Lucio Linhares (13-4)
170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson (9-7) vs. Edgar Garcia (7-1)
170 lbs.: Kevin Burns (7-3) vs. TJ Grant (14-3)
For those fortunate enough to be heading to the Mid-South for the promotion’s trip to the FedEx Forum, remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. local time for the general public.
In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend an exclusive Q&A session with current welterweight contender, Dan Hardy, on that same day at 1 p.m. (check-in starts at 12 p.m.)
It’s going to be a fun night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 107 coverage you can handle.