UFC 85: Bedlam Weigh-In Results; Alves Fails to Make Weight

by Luke Thomas on Jun 6, 2008 1:38 PM EDT in News Comment 23 comments

170 lbs.: Thiago Alves (174) VS Matt Hughes (170)
185 lbs.: Jason Day (184) VS Michael Bisping (184)
170 lbs.: Mike Swick (170) VS Marcus Davis (170)
185 lbs.: Thales Leites (185) VS Nate Marquardt (185)
265 lbs.: Fabricio Werdum (247) VS Brandon Vera (228)

185 lbs.: Martin Kampmann (186) VS Jorge Rivera (185)
155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares (154.5) VS Matt Wiman (155)
170 lbs.: Roan Carneiro (171) VS Kevin Burns (170)
205 lbs.: Luiz Cane (204) VS Jason Lambert (205)
170 lbs.: Jess Liaudin (169) VS Paul Taylor (169)
265 lbs.: Eddie Sanchez (244) VS Antoni Hardonk (247)

[UPDATE] by Nick Thomas: Hughes has agreed to fight at a catch weight of 174.

Pictures after the jump.

Antoni Hardonk VS Eddie Sanchez

Paul Taylor VS Jess Liaudin

Jason Lambert VS Luiz Cane

Roan Carneiro VS Kevin Burns

Matt Wiman VS Thiago Tavares

Jorge Rivera VS Martin Kampmann

Brandon Vera VS Fabricio Werdum

Nate Marquardt VS Thales Leites

Marcus Davis VS Mike Swick

Michael Bisping VS Jason Day

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Hmmm...

Maybe they are aiming for Alves vs. Carano on the next The Biggest Loser (diet show).

by mythbuster on Jun 6, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice!

"They said you was hung!!"

"And they was RIGHT!"

by BJJDenver on Jun 6, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t you actually have to try and drop the weight on that show? I don’t think either of them would make it to the finals.

by EnsignFrog on Jun 6, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How much notice did he have for this fight? I think it was 5 weeks. that is plenty of time to make weight. It’s not like it is a new weight calss for him.

by SplitBreast on Jun 6, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If you’re going to bet Hughes you might want to do it now.

by Nick Thomas on Jun 6, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

Very disappointing, HOWEVER…

I think it is because of his boobs, lol!

Seriously, for a guy hunting down a title shot, this is a very bad, very unprofessional move. Even with the limited time, he should have made sure he was able to make weight.

I have trouble rooting for a guy who didn’t make weight, BUT he is fighting Hughes, so…

"They said you was hung!!"

"And they was RIGHT!"

by BJJDenver on Jun 6, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have trouble rooting for a guy who didn’t make weight, BUT he is fighting Hughes, so…

Haha.

by pud333 on Jun 6, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=12637

Thiago Alves (174) VS Matt Hughes (170)
Jason Day (184) VS Michael Bisping (184)
Mike Swick (170) VS Marcus Davis (170)
Thales Leites (185) VS Nate Marquardt (185)
Fabricio Werdum (247) VS Brandon Vera (228)

Martin Kampmann (186) VS Jorge Rivera (185)
Thiago Tavares (154.5) VS Matt Wiman (155)
Roan Carneiro (171) VS Kevin Burns (170)
Luiz Cane (204) VS Jason Lambert (205)
Jess Liaudin (169) VS Paul Taylor (169)
Eddie Sanchez (244) VS Antoni Hardonk (247)

by Nick Thomas on Jun 6, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This from a guy who once got pinched for taking a banned diuretic in order to make weight.

You’re in the UK, dummy! No testing!

(Yes, I know).

by Brett Jones on Jun 6, 2008 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

SHHHHHHH!!!

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 6, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

crazy.

How does a guy who works with ATT come in so heavy? Was he camped out at a bar in the UK the last week gorging on fish and chips and heavy lager?

I hope Hughes tools him.

by pr0cs on Jun 6, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Geez...

as with Carano 4 lbs shows a complete lack of effort in my eyes. I’m pulling for Hughes a little bit more than I was before.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 6, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

No excuse for this. Hope Hughes destroys him (but seriously doubt it).

by jebushchrist on Jun 6, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to mention

He doesn’t even have American Gladiators as an excuse.

by Gong on Jun 6, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He does have “short notice” as an excuse, though. Still, this kinda sucks.

Intentional Blog on Balls

by Richard Wade on Jun 6, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

honestly though?

That’s a sweet excuse. I’d kill to be able to say, “Sorry I screwed up on this _, guys. I was busy with American Gladiators and all…”
That would be the awesome.

by jebushchrist on Jun 6, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I can’t imagine how both Carano and Alves missed the memo that it’s bathing suit season. Hello! A little less cake, ladies!

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 6, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Swick was great in “The Machinist”, should have gotten an Oscar.

"They said you was hung!!"

"And they was RIGHT!"

by BJJDenver on Jun 6, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Saw this in the mma.tv forums…

Swick by probe RD 1

by Nick Thomas on Jun 6, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow..

Sanchez doesn’t look great…at all

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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison

by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 6, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He has one loss and he is 25 years old. His loss was to Crocop. He is still young. This fight is to make him look good. That being said, maybe he didn’t prepare well. He does look awful.

by szucconi on Jun 6, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

I’m not saying he doesn’t have the skills…he just doesn’t look well at all.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 6, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember checking out his vid on ufc’s website, and it seems as if he had an injury of some sort… Doesn’t seem like he’s really up for the fight from that vid either…

by Loot on Jun 6, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs