The official weigh-in event for UFC 97: “Redemption” from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has come to a close.
Perhaps the biggest surprise in a rather uneventful affair is that UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva — who has competed before in the 205-pound class — tipped the scale at a lean-looking 182 pounds, which is three pounds less than the 185-pound limit.
Either he trained extremely hard for this fight and lost considerable poundage or something else (such as an illness … pure speculation) is up. It certainly didn’t stop him from backing down Leites during the staredown.
Whatever … we’ll know soon enough!
Here are the complete UFC 97 weigh in results:
185 lbs.: UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva (182) vs. Thales Leites (185)
205 lbs.: Chuck Liddell (206) vs. Mauricio Rua (206)
265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo (232) vs. Antoni Hardonk (249)
205 lbs.: Luis Cane (206) vs. Steve Cantwell (205)
205 lbs.: Brian Stann (206) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (204)
205 lbs.: Eliot Marshall (205) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (204)
185 lbs.: Denis Kang (185) vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokum (185)
185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald (186) vs. Nate Quarry (186)
185 lbs.: David Loiseau (185) vs. Ed Herman (186)
155 lbs.: Mark Bocek (154) vs. David Bielkheden (157)
170 lbs.: Ryo Chonan (171) vs. TJ Grant (169)
155 lbs.: Matt Wiman (155) vs. Sam Stout (155)
Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit in non-title fights.
Remember that that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the LIVE main card action on fight night (Saturday, April 18), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV) from the the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET.
It’s going to be a good night of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight “Redemption” coverage you can handle.
For our complete UFC 97 archive click here.
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Yahoo and ufc.com never seem to work for me on my mac, but someone is always streaming it on justintv guys!
i’ll go leites by sub
chuck by sub (no idea why)
stann by tko (i hate the other dudes name)
kongo by lowblows
cantwell by stupidity
marshall by tko
quarry by split Decision in fight of the night
herman by boring decision
and that’s all i got haha real picks too even though they seem like jokes
If you guys saw the end of around the horn today, you’ll realize why UFC and mma as a whole won’t go to far into the mainstream! It’s not because of Dana White! 4 popular sports reporters with zero interest and zero knowledge of the sport! “it’s not mixed martial arts but there will be blood” woody page! I mean this is the problem, like any other TV station, you will only get the type of reporting the reporter is interested in!
I am fine with it not being on network tv and not being followed by old crotchety reporters. I do not follow the mainstream media anyway. I look elsewhere for the truth!
good post buddy! I could care less too! If I want mma news, I come to mmamania. PPV buys are up too, so obviously no one else really cares either!
Anderson weighed 182!!!
wow, I thought the same thing! He’s ready!
I watched free on The 101 on Direct TV.
Kevin: Its getting better. USA TODAY just announced that they will now start covering mma. THats a step in the right direction.
yes, but let’s face it.. there are kids around and that’s why MMA won’t ever be mainstream.. to me the UFC is mainstream as far as fighting sports goes, and that’s the only thing that matters..
you can’t have kids going out and kicking the crap out of eachother, but you will always have ppl going out to play soccer, basketball, tennis and whatever..
I meant MMA not the UFC..
The Around the Horn thing upsets but doesn’t surprise me. It would be nice if they would put MMA Live on ESPN2 or something even if it is late night. Put it on after friday night fights when you have combat sports fans tuning in already anyway. You will get some cross-over audience. Why only keep it online?
I do get upset when a local sports writer comments on it. The only time he writes anything is when he refers to it as a fake sport. STFU, you fossil! Then I remember that like almost every newspaper in the country, their business is hemorraging money and talks of stopping the presses. Get with the times, old dog!
What about WWE Rob? Kids see that.
yep i watched fake wrestling and boxing as a kid..
what i mean and what everybody should know is that MMA won’t ever be bigger or be as mainstream as Basketball or Soccer and those mainstream sports are, that’s how media works and that’s just how it is..
I live in a country where MMA is the 2nd biggest sport if you count the numbers of practicioners, but you never hear about it in the media..
Hockey is a great sport too, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs is a must see…
kids have been kicking the crap out of each other for centuries, lame argument. if thats the case why are we painting tunnels on big rocks or strapping ACME bombs to our back and rolloerskates to our feet.
thats why AREN’T we. durrr
On second thought, it’s not like WWE gets coverage or respect so it’s not a very good argument on my part. I guess it’s just my thought about how it doesn’t cause kids to be violent. And boxing has been around for a long time too. Hell, in America if we could get our kids to punch and kick instead of shoot and stab, that would be an improvement.
I guess we’re livin’ in a new age. It’s the dawning of a new area! MMA mainstream is goin’ in through the backdoor one way or another.
John I posted a response to your USA today thing, but I can’t get any good posts through!
lol, what’s up with you mania, Jesse says it’s on you today
John here;s a short answer to your USA today news:
whats up with you? your news is usually right on, but you’ve been late all week. The jap getting released, Diaz making more money, now this! B.E. is giving USA today rankings now, have been for a month. Other than that, mainstream news sucks at mma news anyways, so who cares!
I think you guys are missing a point here. MMA is global, it transcends national boundaries. I hear you guys listing names of tv shows, sports celebrities and news papers that i have never seen, heard of or read.
I dont watch baseball, basketball, american football, soccer etc. i record the shows that i want to see on tivo and get the rest by download or on dvd. Mainstream media always reports are always fuct, if you know any journalists you will know why, they dont care!
I would argue that the UFC is more mainstream due to its international popularity and at this stage further growth isnt really needed or beneficial.
You wanna see a good fight in mainstream? Watch Georges Laraque kick 6′9 Chara’s a$$ in the next Habs/Bruins game. I am from MTL, I had to say it!
Im on there now but for some reason cant get any audio!!
Post this mania!!! this link is sick bro, big screen, HD!
http://www.justin.tv/narly_time
for some strange reason its just started working….I cant wait for this card.
I know it’s crazy, but I can’t help but root for Leites.
IT’S THE UNDERDOG FACTOR AM SURE THAT SILVA IS GOING TO WIN BUT I GET THE GUT FEELING THAT LEITES GOING TO WIN AND I HOPE HE DOSE IT WOULD BE CRAZY AND AM I SILVA FAN
I think it’s the way they’ve hyped the fight, it’s genius! The countdown show hyped Leites up well and even got me drinking the Thales kool aide. I am 99% sure Silva wins, but they’ve hyped it right!
I got chuck winning (although I’ll be rooting for Rua), I don’t think he had ample time to fix his cardio problem!
The non televised card is a lot better than the televised card!
not a Kongo fan, would like to see him lose!
stann
loisaue
quarry
One thing even UFC detractors can’t deny, the marketing they do is amazing; those UFC countdown shows make me stoked for even the most lack luster cards.
I miss the shows w/ Rachelle Leah as the host
all access, I agree. This countdown was a pleasant surprise, but most of them suck!
whoa, the crow looks ready!!
Herman and Mcdonald…is this annoying red headed douche week for the UFC?
I got Crow and quarry for sure. haven’t bet mma in awhile, but this could be a good parlay!
that said, Quarry looked really drained!
As much as I’d like to see Quary win, he will get submitted by Mcdonald. Bet on it!
I think McDonald is the right pick Kevin: Havent you heard, they release a J-mac action figure…He must be good! hahaha
I as well. Kongo would lose this one! Go Hard-on!!!
And Quarry, he’ll lose to McDowell. I called that ages ago, hehe!
if this happens, then Leites’ stock will rise, but only for a short time for Marquardt will take the belt away from him. But it’s good though, you know, finally. Someone dethroning the Spider. It’s a bout time. But I really don’t see that comin’ any sooner. GSP is gonna take his belt. Mark my words…For now, WAR SILVA!!
Not that crazy coming from someone who’s name is NOT a Silva nuthugger…haha!
1 day baby this will be my last post of my picks so here it is.
Silva
Rua
Kongo
Cane
Stann
Pokam
Herman
Quarry
Chonnan
Bocek
Wiman
Marshall
Lets see it!!!!!!!
Leites
Liddell
Kongo
Cane
Stann
Kang
Crow
Rock
Grant
Bocek
Wiman
Marshall
I will beat you NM!!
Man you guys are off base. this is where it’s at -
Silva
Shogun
Hardonk
Cane
Sozy..whatever
Kang
Crow
McDonald
Bocek
Chonan
Marshall
Stout
Silva TKO R2
Rua TKO R2
Stann KO R2
Kongo via TKO R2
Cane TKO R3
Magalhaes via Sub RNC R2
Kang TKO R2
MacDonald via RNC R2
Loiseau via TKO R2
Bocek sub R2
TJ Grant via Armbar R1
Stout UD
Silva
Rua
Hardonk
Cane
the Polack
Vinny
Quarry
The Crow in spectacular fashion
Gotta love Loiseau man, you know’s got to prove his way back in the UFC. I hope Kang can pull out a win too.
LOL we will see man,I got Professer X remeber that lol.
Silva
Liddell
Stann
Kongo
Cane
Vinny
Kang
MacDonald
Crow
Bocek
Grant
Wiman
Silva,
Rua! FOTN!!!
Krystoff,
Kongo,
Cane,
Magalhaes,
Kang,
Quarry,
Herman,
Bocek,
Chonan,
Handsome…
SILVA via hard earned tko after leites gives him a war
LIDDELL by domination, rua will come out strong and make for an amazing round but chuck will land more shots gassing rua and in the second round he will knock the sh*t outta rua
KONGO by tko but hardonk will shine in this fight
STANN will beat kristoff up the whole fight
CANE will bully cantwell the whole fight winning a vicious stoppage
MARSHALL by domination!
KANG by decision
MACDONALD by rnc
HERMAN by split decision
BOCEK by rnc
TJ by some form of sub
WIMAN BY SUB
Thales really looks proud of the size of his left bicep.
Silva by brutal KO
Liddell by overhand right and flurry thereafter
NM and cagefightingkip, how in the world do you guys see herman beating the crow??? really? The crow’s is going to hand Hermans ass to him on a silver platter and send his ass packing out of the UFC and the Crow will be welcomed back!!!
I agree Adam, but he could if the mentally broken crow shows up! We’re hoping the crow of old shows up, and as much as I’m not a Herman fan, he is dangerous!
Herman is going to beat the crow!
uhhh. crow is my favorite fighter but he lost to villasenor via lay n pray. herman should be a heavy favorite
lol, the crow is the favorite!!
wow guys, best quality I’ve seen in a long time!!!
http://www.justin.tv/narly_time
what was the gay thing around kongo’s chest???
it’s called takedown, control , and ground and pound. Something reminicent of Crow v. Villasenor.
Agree! Super exciting fighter with a lot to prove.
1st The guy that said CHuck by Submission is nuts adn the hes predicting a Leites over Spider upset he’s got balls but no Brains
A.Silva tko’s T.Leites in round 1
C.Liddell Ko’s Shogun in round 2
Nice!!! You carve someone else’s pics because they’re ‘nuts’…then you go and pic Liddell to KO Rua. Um…when was Liddell’s last KO??? If he couldn’t KO Wandy, what makes you think Liddell can KO Rua??????
I have liked Liddell since the first time I saw him fight. Unfortunately, the sport has likely passed him by…Even if he wins, he’ll never fight his way back to the top again. There are too many young, tough, and multi-dimensional fighters at 205. The end comes for all dominant athletes…I, for one, will enjoy what I hope is his final scrap in the UFC
Anderson Silva by destruction.
Rua by KO round 2.
Silva round 2 TKO
Shogun round 2 TKO
Kristoff round 2 Sub
Hardonk round 2 by being the worst guy I love to root for
Cane round 1 KO
Marshall round 1 TKO
Kang round 2 Sub
Quarry round 3 KO
Herman round 3 Sub
Bocek round 1 Sub
Chonan round 3 UD
Wiman round 3 Split D
I have that Hordonk complex too…but he is a sick striker. could pull it off.
I also like Hardonk.
Hardonk is gonna smash hyped up Kongo. It won’t be close. He’s crumble him like yvel did.
Likewise! All us guys here agree, it’s gonna be a Hard-On upset! Kongo won’t be facin’ Brock, ever!!
oh good, weigh in started, better late than never!
Silva
Chuck
Kristoff
Kongo
Cane
Hermann
kang/prof x could be FON!!!
I’m with you on that prediction!
shogun looks like hes in good shape this time. makes me very excited…
I didnt think sogun looked any better than he did against coleman. He didnt look bad, but he is soft in some arrea’s
always has been, and he’s drained. I don’t get it either, like saying chuck looked good! lol
oh how i hope Shogun KOs liddell into retirement!!!
182?
exactly,has he ever weighed that light going into a fight in UFC,it will not matter,just wondering
Anderson came in very lean..he should school him the entire fight.
The problem is, he could gas for he would be really thin. But I don’t think so[there I am again, contradictin' myseld] because 3 lbs is chump change and remember, he used to fight at 165 lbs.
jajaj SIlva made Lietes back down in the staredown! his fight was literally over at the staredown!!! classic!!!
Wow, Silva managed to make Thales take a step back during the stairdown…..that’s not a good sign for Thales lol.
Anderson looks like he has the flu or something. hope it doesnt hurt him in the fight .. 182 is definately LIGHT
The flu? What???
Anderson backed down lietes at the staredown. Lietes looked scared and this fight was ltirally won at the staredown! classic!
he would have backed up some more,but there was no stage left.This is going to be a brutal KO.Silva 1st round maybe 1st minute,as scared as he just looked.
wow,A. Silva cam in LIGHT.
Picks:
A. Silva **
Liddell **
Kongo **
Cane
Stann
Kang
Quarry **
Losieau **
Stout
** = The one’s I’m most looking forward to.
yup shogun looks in great shape, chuck still has the pot, but shoguns quads look huge.
whats with silva coming in at 182, looks like he has a cold, may have struggled to make weight, kept wiping his nose. this could be leites chance
I think it is funny how Chuck has the ripped pot belly. YOu can see his abs but he’s still got the belly.
I would give my right arm to have a “pot belly” like Chuck’s!
And what was kongo doing with his heart rate monitor strap on. surely he wasn’t doing cardio earlier unless of course he also struggle to cut??
struggle to cut!?
he is a heavyweight (265) and came in at 232.
I was gonna say it, but what’s the point, roy knows his stuff, just made a mistake!
maybe it has concentrated helium in it!!!!
I was just about to say the same thing.Roy has to feel kinda dumb over that statement
What? He could have been 267, then put his magical bra thing on, then dropped to 232.
Maybe his bikini was really heavy?
thats a different roy kevin.
Maybe it has vaseline in it.
lmao!! thats why they cut to GSP!
Silva is getting ready for that catch weight dream fight against GSP, after he murders Leites
What if Leites pulls a Serra!
what if I bang Beyonce tomorrow, it will be shit luck!!!
Not very confident are we? lol
Kev. This made me laugh. Good Point though. But what up with the dude fighting Bocek coming in at 157. Isn’t that too heavy?
an upset is possible but we silva is going to kill tomorrow
* we know
guys I was just being funny about cutting weight! With his strap left on. Just wondered did anyone see that?
So, if Bielkheden didnt make weight, what happens to the fight? Did they give him time to cut the 1 extra pound?
I know they tend to overlook these things (Cybog/Akano), but what the hell are these rules for????
yeah, they’ll give him a couple hours at least. If he doesn’t he’ll just forfeit 20% of his purse. I think he’ll make 156. He still had his shorts on ( and a piece of string tied on his wrist).
Haha! Every little bit helps. Maybe shave his pubes.
Bielkheden got an OK from the comission and doesnt need to cut that extra pound. Thats because they used a new digital scale that an extra margin was set.
Leites didn’t seem to be backing down to me. Just making sure his ass wasn’t gonna fall off the stage. Doesn’t mean the guy’s scared. It probably won’t happen, but I hope Silva gets KTFO!!
I’ll say one thing is for certain, Buffer’s combo suit with red shirt was pimpin!
I think Bruce Buffer is one of few people in the world that are capable to pull that combo of.
is that ali sonoma… is she back with the UFC now?
Pretty sure that’s an old pic.
thats right… i didnt pay attention to the arco arena sign in the back, has to be old…good catch
holy smokes~ did u guys see how many peeps were at the weigh ins?
dang!! i couldnt hear a thing.. i love the canadian fans..
well i got my bets and stinky~picks down and ready~
~stinky~picks-
wiman/stout.. = matt wiman
bocek/bielk.. = mark bocek
ja-mac/nate.. = nate quarry
kang/xavier.. = xavier foupa
stann/krzys.. = brian stann
kongo/hardo.. = cheick kongo
andy/thales.. = andy silva
~stinky~bets~
ryo/tjgrant.. = 2k on tj grant
herman/crow.. = 5k on david loiseau
cane/cantwel. = 8k on luis cane
chuck/shogun. = 5k on shogun
~ i also got a parlay with quarry/kongo and luis cane[8k].
thats all the action i got!
im here in montreal having a great time! i cant wait for the fights!
say word to big bird~