Bellator 28 weigh in results for event in New Orleans on Sept. 9

New Orleans, LA. (September 8, 2010) — On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ event in New Orleans, the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening -- all making weight.

Bellator 28 will feature 18 competitors in Thursday's event, including season two lightweight finalist Carey Vanier, explosive UFC veteran Rich Clementi, season two middleweight semifinalist Eric Schambari, battle-tested UFC veteran Matt Horwich, season two featherweight semifinalist Georgi Karakhanyan, dangerous WEC veteran Anthony Leone, undefeated newcomer Marcus Andrusia and fast-rising NCAA D-1 wrestling champ, Eric Larkin.

The official results of the weigh-in are as follows:

MAIN CARD:

• Carey Vanier (156 lbs.) vs. Rich Clementi (155.6 lbs.) @ 155 lbs.
  
• Anthony Leone (146 lbs.) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.4 lbs.) @ 145 lbs.
  
• Matt Horwich (185.6 lbs.) vs. Eric Schambari (184.2 lbs.) @185 lbs.
  
• Marcus Andrusia (155.4 lbs.) vs. Eric Larkin (155.4 lbs.) @155 lbs.
  

UNDERCARD:

• Tonny Canales (151.8 lbs.) vs. J.C. Pennington (154.8 lbs.) @155 lbs.
  
•  Tony Roberts (229.6 lbs.) vs. Kelvin Doss (232.8 lbs.) @ 265 lbs.
  
• Jonathan Mackles (135.6 lbs.) vs. Brock Kerry (135.8 lbs.) @ 135 lbs.
  
•  Josh Rafferty (169.2 lbs.) vs. Charlie Rader (170.8 lbs.) @ 170 lbs.
  
• Scott O'Shaughnessy (155.8 lbs.) vs. Gabe Woods (153.8 lbs.) @ 155 lbs.

Bellator 28 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday night on NBC, and Sunday night on mun2.