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The official weigh-in event for UFC 105: “Couture vs. Vera” is set to take place at the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Manchester, England, on Friday, Nov. 13, 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 11 a.m. ET.

As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 105 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.

UFC 105: “Couture vs. Vera” will feature a main event between former heavyweight champion, Randy “The Natural” Couture, returning to light heavyweight to battle Brandon “The Truth” Vera. In addition, hometown favorite Michael “The Count” Bisping will take on Pride FC standout, Denis Kang, in the co-featured fight of the night.

Welterweights Mike Swick and Dan Hardy are also booked to get busy inside the Octagon to help clarify the suddenly murky 170-pound number one contender situation.

Here is the current UFC 105 fight card:

Main event:

205 lbs.: Randy Couture (16-10) vs. Brandon Vera (11-3)

Main card (Televised):

185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (17-2) vs. Denis Kang (32-11-1)
170 lbs.: Dan Hardy (22-6) vs. Mike Swick (14-2)
170 lbs.: Matt Brown (10-7) vs. James Wilks (6-2)
155 lbs.: Ross Pearson (9-3) vs. Aaron Riley (28-11-1)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

155 lbs.: Terry Etim (13-2) vs. Shannon Gugerty (12-3)
170 lbs.: John Hathaway (11-0) vs. Paul Taylor (10-4-1)
170 lbs.: Matt Riddle (3-0) vs. Nick Osipczak (4-0)
155 lbs.: Roli Delgado (6-4-1) vs. Andre Winner (9-3-1)
205 lbs.: Jared Hamman (10-1) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (8-0)

For those fortunate enough to be across the pond for the promotion’s return trip to the UK, remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public.

In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend an exclusive Q&A session with current welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre prior to the weigh in festivities.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Nov. 14), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV (via tape delay).

It’s going to be a fun day of fights so don’t miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 105 coverage you can handle.

The official weigh-in event for UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” took place today (Oct. 23) LIVE at the LA Live Event Deck in Los Angeles, California.

UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” features the first title defense for undefeated light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against fellow Brazilian Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of the evening.

In addition, rising talent Cain Velasquez and veteran Ben Rothwell will “wage war” in a super-sized heavyweight showdown.

Nineteen of the 22 fighters set to compete were successful in making their respective weights.

Lightweights Gleison Tibau and Josh “The Dentist” Neer both weighed in heavy for their main card lightweight battle. Tibau was a full pound over the limit while Neer only missed his mark by a half a pound. Both fighters have agreed to go ahead and fight at their respective weights.

Feared welterweight striker Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was the only other fighter on the card to miss weight. The 6′2″ Johnson tipped the scales at a whopping 176 pounds — a full 5 pounds over the division limit. Apparently “Rumble” and his team had already informed his opponent, Yoshiyuki Yoshida’s, camp that he would be coming in overweight.

The fight will go on as planned; however, Johnson will surrender 20 percent of his purse to “Zenko.”

Here’s are the complete UFC 104 weigh-in results:

Main event:

Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (202.5) vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (204.5)

Main card (Televised):

265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez (238) vs. “Big” Ben Rothwell (265)
155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau (157) vs. Josh “The Dentist” Neer (156.5)
155 lbs.: Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (155.5) vs. Spencer “The King” Fisher (155)
170 lbs.: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (176) vs. Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida (170)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

265 lbs.: Antoni Hardonk (249.5) vs. Patrick “Get Hype” Barry (237)
185 lbs.: Yushin “Thunder” Okami (185) vs. Chael Sonnen (185)
l85 lbs.: Jorge “El Conquistador” Rivera (185) vs. Rob “The Rosedale Reaper” Kimmons (185)
205 lbs.: Ryan “Darth” Bader (205) vs. Eric “Red” Schafer (205.5)
205 lbs.: Kyle Kingsbury (205.5) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (204.5)
265 lbs.: Chase Gormley (262) vs. Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (243.5)

Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit 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 (Saturday, Oct. 24), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view from the Staples Center. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with Spike TV telecast of select prelim bouts.

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 104 coverage you can handle.

The official weigh-in event for UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” is set to take place today (Oct. 23) LIVE from the LA Live Event Deck in Los Angeles, California.

It is currently scheduled to air LIVE on UFC.com, as well as right here on MMAmania.com, via streaming video. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET.

As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 104 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.

UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” features the first title defense for undefeated light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against fellow Brazilian Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of the evening.

In addition, rising talent Cain Velasquez and veteran Ben Rothwell will “wage war” in a super-sized heavyweight showdown.

Here’s are the complete UFC 104 weigh-in results:

Main event:

Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida () vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua ()

Main card (Televised):

265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez () vs. “Big” Ben Rothwell ()
155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau () vs. Josh “The Dentist” Neer ()
155 lbs.: Joe “Daddy” Stevenson () vs. Spencer “The King” Fisher ()
170 lbs.: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson () vs. Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida ()

Under card (May not be broadcast):

265 lbs.: Antoni Hardonk () vs. Patrick “Get Hype” Barry ()
185 lbs.: Yushin “Thunder” Okami () vs. Chael Sonnen ()
l85 lbs.: Jorge “El Conquistador” Rivera () vs. Rob “The Rosedale Reaper” Kimmons ()
205 lbs.: Ryan “Darth” Bader () vs. Eric “Red” Schafer ()
205 lbs.: Kyle Kingsbury () vs. Razak Al-Hassan ()
265 lbs.: Chase Gormley () vs. Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve ()

Note: Fighters are allowed to weigh one pound more than the division limit 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 (Saturday, Oct. 24), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view from the Staples Center. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with Spike TV telecast of select prelim bouts.

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 104 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” is set to take place at the LA Live Event Deck in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

It is currently scheduled to air LIVE on UFC.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. local time.

As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 104 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude.

UFC 104: “Machida vs. Shogun” features the first title defense for undefeated light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against fellow Brazilian Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of the evening.

In addition, rising talent Cain Velasquez and veteran Ben Rothwell will “wage war” in a super-sized heavyweight showdown.

Here’s the complete UFC 104 fight card:

Main event:

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (15-0) vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (18-3)

Main card (Televised):

265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez (6-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6)
155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau (17-7) vs. Josh Neer (25-8-1)
155 lbs.: Joe Stevenson (30-10) vs. Spencer Fisher (23-4)
170 lbs.: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (7-2) vs. Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida (11-3)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

265 lbs.: Antoni Hardonk (8-5) vs. Patrick “Get Hype” Barry (4-1)
185 lbs.: Yushin “Thunder” Okami (23-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (23-10-1)
l85 lbs.: Jorge “El Conquistador” Rivera (22-4) vs. Rob “The Rosedale Reaper” Kimmons (22-4)
205 lbs.: Ryan “Darth” Bader (9-0) vs. Eric “Red” Schafer (11-3-2)
205 lbs.: Kyle Kingsbury (7-2) vs. Razak Al-Hassan (6-1)
265 lbs.: Chase Gormley (6-0) vs. Stefan Struve (17-3)

For those fortunate enough to be in “The City of Angels” for the promotion’s return trip to the “The Golden State” remember that the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. local time for the general public.

UFC stars Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama, Dan Miller and Brandon “The Truth” Vera will be on hand signing autographs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. local time. The autograph session is also free and open to the public.

In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend an exclusive Q&A session with current heavyweight number one contender, Shane Carwin, on that same day an hour earlier at 2 p.m. (check-in starts at 1 p.m.)

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Oct. 24), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view from the Staples Center. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with Spike TV telecast of select prelim bouts.

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 104 coverage you can handle.