Thiago Alves Makes Weight! Josh Burkman Doesn't!
('Fixing to go eat, son!')
Thiago Alves got a chubby monkey off his back and made weight by squeaking just under the wire at 171 this afternoon. Good to see some people can put down the fork when the pressure is on (yeah, that was a shot at you, Gina). The only UFC 90 fighter not to make weight today was Josh Burkman, who weighed in two pounds over at 173 for his preliminary bout with Pete Sell. The sad irony is that the former middleweight Sell was the fighter people were expecting to have trouble making the cut. He hit 170 right on the button for what Goldstein expects to be UFC 90's worst bout. Sure is off to a hell of a start.
Before today's weigh-in, Matt Hughes spoke to fans and answered some questions, as he's known to do. When asked about the Randy Couture/Brock Lesnar bout coming up at UFC 91, Hughes sided with Lesnar, saying: "The younger, stronger, better wrestler right now is going to win."
He also said he's voting for John McCain, for those of you who were wondering. Weird, I know. Full weigh-in results after the jump.
Anderson Silva (184) vs. Patrick Cote (183)
Thiago Alves (171) vs. Josh Koscheck (170)
Fabricio Werdum (256) vs. Junior dos Santos(234)
Tyson Griffin (155) vs. Sean Sherk (156)
Gray Maynard (155) vs. Rich Clementi (156)
Thales Leites (186) vs. Drew McFedries (186)
Spencer Fisher (155) vs. Shannon Gugerty (156)
Dan Miller (185) vs. Matt Horwich (186)
Hermes Franca (156) vs. Marcus Aurelio (156)
Josh Burkman (173) vs. Pete Sell (170)
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sEAn Says:
???? McCain wanted to ban MMA... Matt Hughes is weird.
Rp Says:
Dana credits McCain for making the sport what it is today
Briant Says:
Hughes is a douche. How could he vote for MCcain when the guy was trying to outlaw the sport. And called the sport we love so much "human cock-fighting". It's your lively hood he's trying to ban you F@&king douchebag.
Angry Monkey Says:
Not weird. He's a redneck and not extremely bright.
WAR OBAMA!
Anonymous Says:
hughes is voting for mccain, that's a big fucking suprize
Dr. Says:
Also pledging his man-love for Lesnar and his ability to pin someone down and ride them to a victory.
daddypants Says:
Matt Hughes seems to just say stupid shit. I hope Serra almost pulls his arm off like GSP did in their last fight. I'm still convinced that he's already retired and that its his bro Mark Hughes that's been fighting since that second GSP fight, just pretending to be Matt so the checks are bigger. though I do love a good conspiracy.....
tkb Says:
matt hughes is retarded. stupid f***ing redneck, jesus-freak and gunnut. don't look for logic in anything s**t-for-brains does. the head injuries are obviously mounting. a hummer? gimme a break... WAR OBAMA!!!!!!
Smoking Guns Says:
Matt Hughes is voting McCain? Fucking prick.
Cap'n Says:
mmmm - peyote
MJS Says:
"MMA" was dying on the vine as a marketable sport. And the ownership of the UFC at the time had no idea what it was doing. When Sen. McCain (R) AZ. spoke out about the lack of oversight and complete disregard for the safety of the fighters, that sent a shot across the bow for MMA and the UFC to gets its act together.
So...where is MMA today. Highly paid top tier fighters. Proper medical previsions made to all fighters. Drug and STD testing to all competitors that step in the cage. The fastest growing sport with multi-million dollar PPV's every month.
Guess who else is voting for McCain? Know of which you speak...asswipes!
MJS Says:
Matt Hughes is a turd btw.
KG Says:
What a chode... of course hes voting McCain, hes a redneck. Look at the Yahoo Political Dashboard.. all the stupid redneck states are for McCain, the rich and intelligent states are for Obama. Fly-over states dont count (you know, the states you fly over to get to the REAL places you want to go)
walrus Says:
Some of you Obama supporters are so hardpressed and often retarded sounding, that you really make the notion of voting for him seem stupid. If you want others to share your opinion, don't be a ass, be knowlegeable. And no, I'm not voting for McCain. That all this "redneck" thrown around -- I'm from the city, but Hughes is college educated and a millionaire -- he's not that much of a redneck.
-- and I'm not really a Matt Hughes fan.
walrus Says:
Just sounds like a lot of you guys come from rich parents that spoil that shit out of you. And consequently, you hate poor people.
Jesus_Christ Says:
I wonder if religion plays a major role in Matt Hughes' decision? Hopefully not... but I have a feeling it does. Political decisions should never be based on religion.
On another note, where has Matt "Sarah" been... are they saving him for Hughes? Its been awhile since he fought, I almost forgot his name... Seriously though, couldn't they at least feed him a can? I would rather see Matt Hughes fad away with dignity rather than wait for this ill-hyped match.
UFC fan Says:
I am voting for sarah palins tits!
Fuck that arabic sounding skinny nigger trash. the only change that fool wants is ,come help a nigga get a vote change.....fuck that and all you obama nutters.
James Says:
Hughes voting McCain is the most surprising thing i'll hear until i hear how anderson silva nearly decapitates cote tomorrow night
Josh Says:
Cap'n I'm right with you there!
I respect Matt Hughes as a fighter, not as an intellectual. Keep your bad political decisions to yourself please!
Red Baron Says:
C'mon brainiacs, you give MMA a black eye when you make shallow comments like someone should vote for a socialist like Obama simply because McCain doesn't like MMA. Do you really waste your votes like that? I hope not! The world is far more complicated than that.
Homer Simpson Says:
mmmmm...pie
tom182 Says:
burkman reweighed in at 171 lbs so that fight is still happenin
Hughes MyCane? Says:
Hughes was a great fighter. Now he'll say anything to shake the batteries of a fading spotlight. Tsk. Tsk.
@Red Baron: I'd rather vote for a "socialist" (he's not) than a cancer ridden, Bush loving, no hands above the shoulders, MMA hating, weak old man with a dumb sidekick.
@UFC fan: Feeling a little insecure? It shows.
jason Says:
who would vote for a nigger???
Joe the Plumber Says:
McCain is old... most old people do not like MMA, however McCain has warmed up to it.. he's been asked more recently how he feels and he's no longer trying to ban it.. All you obama huggers need to try a little harder for yourselves and not vote for the president thats gonna help YOU out cuz you cant do it on your own.. I'm not saying i'm rich by any means but i'm not gonna vote for a guy that wants to take the successful peoples money to help me out... i'd rather earn that money, all obama is gonna do is hold you back from providing for yourself.. dont make exuses
RealAmericain Says:
Redneck states voting for McCain, Intelligent states voting for Obama? That in itself is a rediculous assumption if I've ever heard one..."Redneck states" like NC and TX are home to some of the richest industries and business men in the world like OIL and TOBACCO, I'd rather be a rich-ass redneck than some broke tree-hugging hippie fuckhead...but yah, Matt Hughes is a douche so we have that in common.
No1Dad Says:
I like it how anyone who refuses to drink Obama's bathwater is immediately labeled an ignorant redneck. So "progressive".
I predict Obama wins this election in a landslide, and four years from now we won't be able to find anyone willing to admit they voted for the guy.
Billy Bangabraud Says:
Dear Mr Serra ~
Please, in the name of Lucifer - eliminate Matt Hughes via a crucifix beating similar to the one he put on B.J. ~
Thank You!
Little Billy Bangabraud
Common Sense Says:
Its an obvious choice that Obama is clearly the more intelligent and best presidential candidate. If you think otherwise, you obviously must think the past 8 years have been filled with nothing but success.
If you vote McCain this November, you are an idiot. But then again, it doesnt really matter as he is going to lose anyway.
KG Says:
No1Dad:
Yeah, pretty much what everyone has done with Bush... which is McCains idol.. moron.
Nobama Says:
Common Sense:
"Common Sense" my ass.
Joe T Says:
McCain...Obama...anyone want to talk fights and AFTER the fights we can get back to the McPain/NoBama discussion.
http://www.fromthecage.com
caspersghost Says:
McCain stopped having a problem with MMA a long time ago. He was quoted years ago saying how much the sport had evolved.
Markdog Says:
http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/news/
Anonymous Says:
i dont think the burkman-sell fight will be boring pete sell has heavy hands and hes not afraid to let them fly but we could see burkman backpedaling alot or attempting alot of failed takedowns either way i think pete sell is a very exciting fighter his war against scott smith and nate quarry (the 2nd one) were super good fights and super good finishes sure he got kod in both fights but atleast he fights like a man and gives ppl what they came 2 see im going with drago by tko round 2 3:56 secs thats what im hoping for cause i fucking hate burkman what kind of name is the peoples warrior when u fight like a bitch
shatto1 Says:
Political discussions on this site are frivolous. Half of you can't vote and some of you who can, shouldn't.
That being said, Obama and his cronies will not be good for this country. You think this economic crisis was caused by George Bush and the republicans? Because republicans like lending money to poor people to buy houses. Please do some research about how this crisis was started. It started under Bill Clinton and since then the democrats have blocked every attempt to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac. When the loans didn't get paid back people destroyed their own credit and lost the house they should've never bought.
I like the money that I work hard for.
Joe the Plumber Says:
You guys better shut the fuck up, Matt Hughes is a stand up guy
You guys are all a bunch dumb fuck assholes
McCain is gonna do the US some god damn good and you stupid fucks who think McCain is trying to ban the sport should go fuck obama, he already said that mma is now legit w/ the sanctioning, holy shit
cr_trinity Says:
This is why political discussion is so topical here on a sports website: Exopolitics is a hybrid of soap opera and sporting match. Sporting terms and drama, both designed to make the Average Western Doltard think emotionally rather that logically is why so many of you idiots actually believe that there is a difference between the two parties. Remember there are only 2 more GATT signings before the NAU is finalised, but seeing as so many of you buy this whole Corporatist Clockwork Orange fucking trip called Western Mainstream Media you're probably not gonna be aware of it until you have some Soviet Police Officer shove a billy club up your ass.
And for some of you older CP readers who vote, why haven't you learnt yet? Oh yeah, you can't transcend your indoctrinated little habits. Morons. Actually talking about the crap you're given to talk about without ever questioning why the self destruction of the country you believe to be yours continues unabated.
darkfall Says:
You don't say anything in article about hughes fighting serra in april?
Johnny Says:
If you like MMA & are voting for McCain, you sir are a dickbag!
hothothot Says:
@realamericain
The only thing "rediculous" is your poor spelling you fucking inbred scum. And what's with all the racist comments? Go listen to your lynard skynard records you incestral fucks.
voting for Says:
"voting for sarah palin's tits"?!!! wow, that's possibly the stupidest thing i've read on this board. congratulations.
matt hughes appreciates and deserves your vote.
WAR OBAMA!!!!
Terrorist Says:
FUCK THE GOVERNMENT!
Peace n Love
neutral Says:
here's an idea....quit leeching off the government! get off your fat liberal ass and go make something of yourself. If you want everyone to be equal try communism out. fucking stupid liberals. who cares that hes voting for mccain....its his choice and is just as respectable as anyone else who votes
jkw1210 Says:
The only educated comments are of those who are putting facts down.
Howard Stern Did a great job on calling out the dumbest people in America.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5p3OB6roAg
McCain 08!!!!!!
Terrorist Says:
Facts are Wack and so is crack
don't vote
REBEL!
silly science ^.^
Anonymous Says:
who cares politics suck and are way to fucking drug out and no matter who you vote for the middle class are the ones that are gonna get fucked over, the rich get richer abd the poor get poorer. if mccain wins wow another fucking warloving bush ass lover. and if obama wins wow a black guy that will most likely get shot and wont make it as president for a year. all politicians are the same they want to get rich and whoever helps them gets rich to mean while the average everyday working stiff gets fucked over. politics suck and all politicians need to be shot
John McCain Says:
Please help me defeat the communist, socialist, inexperienced, lying, muslim, nigger on Nov. 4'th.
Thank you for your support.
P.S. Obama smokes crack!
Barak Houssein Obama Says:
You better vote for me or I'll have my friend Bill Ayers blow up your house.
I thank you in advance for half your pay for those who refuse to work.
P.S. Pray to the East or we will cut off your head!
Semus Says:
Did you hear all the boos when the camera went on Hughes last night? what a wanker!!