I just watched the weigh-ins for tomorrow night's UFC 96 - Jackson vs. Jardine. Everyone made weight. I'd have to say the two most intense stare-downs were Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shane Carwin and Jackson vs. Jardine.
It's also interesting to note that apparently Dana White had said that Kendall Grove, who's facing Jason "Dooms" Day on the card, could get bounced from the organization if he loses. Although Dana didn't say it, I'd say Brandon Vera might be in the same position, having lost three of his last four.
Carwin's fight against Gonzaga is a pivotal one for both fighters. Gonzaga's already had his title shot and lost to Randy Couture, but if he wins tomorrow night, it's one step closer to a second chance at the gold. If the 10-0 Carwin wins, he might be next in line (behind Frank Mir, if he's healthy) to challenge Brock Lesnar. I know people want to see Carwin/Lesnar because the two are very similar in size, and that would include me. Who doesn;tr want to see two behemotsh collide? As Gorilla Monsoon said, "it's the irresistable force meets the immovable object." Speaking of size, Gonzaga weighed in at 257, which I believe is his heaviest ever, to Carwin's 259. I wonder if the extra weight for Gonzaga will be a factor tomorrow night.
Here's all the weights, courtesy of bloodyelbow.com:
Quinton Jackson 205 Vs. Keith Jardine 204
Gabriel Gonzaga 257.5 Vs. Shane Carwin 259.5
Pete Sell 170 Vs. Matt Brown 170.5
Matt Hamill 205 Vs. Mark Munoz 204.5
Gray Maynard 155 Vs. Jim Miller 154.5
Tamdan McCrory 170 Vs. Ryan Madigan 169
Kendall Grove 185 Vs. Jason Day 184.5
Tim Boetsch 205 Vs. Jason Brilz 204
Brandon Vera 205 Vs. Michael Patt 204.5
Aaron Riley 155 Vs. Shane Nelson 155
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