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Kessler vs. Ward: Weigh-In Video


ESPN carried the live broadcast of Friday's weigh-in featuring WBA super middleweight champion, Mikkel Kessler, and, challenger, Andre Ward.

And the competitors' bodies did not disappoint.

Both looked as if they were cut from diamond as the qualified for the 168-pound limit -- Kessler at a chisled, 167, and, Ward, at a ripped, 166.5.

Each struck a body-builders' double-biceps pose, and there was some talking between them, as they stood, face-to-face, for photos.

From the early indications, Kessler (42-1, 32 knockouts) vs. Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) will be an appealing display of speed, athleticism and boxing skills waged before an enthusiastic crowd at the Oracle Arena in Ward's hometown of Oakland, Calif.

UFC 106 Weigh-In Results

All 20 fighters made weight when they stepped on the scales for the UFC 106 weigh-in Friday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, with Forrest Griffin at 205 pounds and Tito Ortiz at 204 for the main event.

"Tomorrow night it really comes down to these fans ... This is what I fight for," said Ortiz.

The weigh-in results are below.

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UFC 102 Photos

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PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (L) battles UFC fighter Randy Couture (R) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Nogueira;Randy Couture
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UFC 102 Photos

    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Randy Couture (Bottom) battles UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (Top) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Randy Couture;Antonio Nogueira

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Randy Couture (Bottom) battles UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (Top) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Randy Couture;Antonio Nogueira

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (L) battles UFC fighter Randy Couture (R) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Nogueira;Randy Couture

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (L) battles UFC fighter Randy Couture (R) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Nogueira;Randy Couture

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Antonio Nogueira (L) battles UFC fighter Randy Couture (R) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Nogueira;Randy Couture

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Chris Leben (L) battles UFC fighter Jake Rosholt (R) during their Middleweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Leben;Jake Rosholt

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Nate Marquardt (L) knocks out UFC fighter Demian Maia (R) during their Middleweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Marquardt;Demian Maia

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Nate Marquardt (L) knocks out UFC fighter Demian Maia (R) during their Middleweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Marquardt;Demian Maia

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Nate Marquardt (L) knocks out UFC fighter Demian Maia (R) during their Middleweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Marquardt;Demian Maia

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    PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 29: UFC fighter Nate Marquardt (L) battles UFC fighter Demian Maia (R) during their Middleweight bout at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira at the Rose Garden Arena on August 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Marquardt;Demian Maia

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MMAFighting.com Joins FanHouse

FanHouse is amping up its efforts to provide the most comprehensive coverage for one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

With the addition of MMAFighting.com, FanHouse will capture the energy and passion of MMA's top fighters, personalities and fans. The most popular features on MMAFighting.com will remain, but they will be combined with the breaking news and exclusive interviews that MMA FanHouse has become known for in recent months.

UFC 100 Photos

UFC 100 Photos

    UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, left, of Montreal, poses for a photo with Thiago Alves following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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    Middleweights Dan Henderson, left poses for a photo with Michael Bisping, right, as UFC president Dana White, center, looks on following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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    UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, left, poses for a photo with Frank Mir as UFC president Dana White, center, looks on following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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    UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, left, poses for a photo with Frank Mir following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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    UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, left, poses for a photo with Frank Mir following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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    UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, left, of Montreal, poses for a photo with Thiago Alves following a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday July 9 2009 ahead of their clash at Saturday's UFC 100 mixed martial arts fight. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Neil Davidson)

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Freddie Ljungberg to Heat Up MLS

Freddie Ljungberg, who made his MLS debut this past weekend, was interviewed by Dave Hollander recently.

Now that Beckham won't be playing in the MLS anytime soon, who will replace the sex symbol as the Google object of female soccer fans? Can you say "Freddie Ljungberg?" Well, maybe you can't, but the former captain of the Swedish national team signed a multimillion dollar deal with the Seattle Sounders FC of the MLS. Voted Swedish player of the year (2002, 2006) and Swedish midfielder of the year (2004), he has also graced the covers of numerous magazines and is an underwear model for Calvin Klein. So who needs Beckham, right?

The full interview is after the jump.

SI Swimsuit Cover Models

SI Cover Models

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Bar Refaeli joins a memorable line of swimsuit models featured in the annual issue. Her 2009 photo shoot was also used in promotion with Southwest Airlines, with an image of Refaeli in a bikini painted on the side of a Southwest Boeing 737. Click through to see more swimsuit page-turners from the past.

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    2008 - Marisa Miller
    Not only was Miller featured on the cover of the 2008 edition, she's also known as a Victoria's Secret Angel. Miller has also done cameos for TV shows such as "Entourage" and "How I Met Your Mother".

    Stuart Ramson, AP

    2007 - Beyonce Knowles
    Beyonce appeared on the 2007 cover with an inset of Israeli model Bar Refaeli. She holds the distinction as the first non-model and non-athlete to pose for the cover, and the second African-American after Tyra Banks.

    Charley Gallay, Getty Images

    2006 - All-Star Past
    The special edition featured an assortment of great cover models including, from left, Rachel Hunter, Veronica Varekova, Yamila Diaz-Rahi, Daniela Pestova and Elsa Benitez. It was also Elle Macpherson's record 5th cover.

    Louis Lanzano, AP

    2005 - Carolyn Murphy
    The American model was featured on the cover with an inset of Jessica White, Marisa Miller and Yamila Diaz. In July 2007, Forbes magazine named her sixth on the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels.

    Peter Kramer, Getty Images

    2004 - Veronica Varekova
    Varekova appeared on the cover of the 40th anniversary edition with an inset of tennis knockout Anna Kournikova. She's been in the swimsuit edition a total of eight times from 1999-2002 and 2004-2007.

    Peter Kramer, Getty Images

    2002 - Yamila Diaz-Rahi
    The Argentine model posed in Mexico for the 2002 cover edition, and moved on to appear on the cover of other magazines such as GQ, Glamour, Maxim, Elle and Shape.

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    2001 - Elsa Benitez
    The Mexican model, who was previously married to former NBA star Rony Seikaly, posed for the 2001 cover in Tunisia. She has appeared in the swimsuit edition five times since her debut in the magazine.

    Spencer Platt, Getty Images

    1995, 2000, and 2006 - Daniela Pestova
    Pestova, who appeared on the cover three times, has also posed for GQ, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and ELLE. She's reportedly been dubbed "The Chameleon" for continuously changing her look.

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    1999 - Rebecca Romijn
    The American film and television actress is also a former fashion model who is a fixture on annual lists of the world's most beautiful women by publications such as Maxim and FHM.

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Hottest Couples Challenge

There has been plenty of off-the-field drama for today's sports stars as they search for love. Take the challenge by clicking through the gallery below.

Hottest Couples Challenge

    This actress was spotted with an NBA legend recently in a club. Who is he?

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    Rick Fox was recently spotted with Dushku, the star of 'Dollhouse.'

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    This actress recently dated an NFL superstar. Who is he?

    Jeff Vespa, WireImage / Getty Images

    Missy Peregrym has dated Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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    This former pop star has been linked with one of the NFL's top rushers. Who is he?

    Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

    The Chiefs' Larry Johnson is allegedly dating Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas.

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    Alyonka Larionov has been linked with this international superstar. Who is he?

    Michael Bezjian, WireImage / Getty Images

    Alexander Ovechkin has been linked with Alyonka Larionov, but she claims the two aren't dating.

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    This model is dating one of the top drivers in the world. Who is he?

    Jun Sato, WireImage / Getty Images

    Jessica Michibata and Formula One star Jenson Button are dating.

    Rob Griffith, AP

UFC 96 Photos

Fierce Action at UFC 96

    Rampage Jackson enters the ring before his match with Keith Jardine at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Rampage Jackson and Keith Jardine posture before their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Keith Jardine kicks Rampage Jackson during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Keith Jardine kicks Rampage Jackson during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Rampage Jackson and Keith Jardine grapple during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Keith Jardine, right, punches Rampage Jackson during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Rampage Jackson punches Keith Jardine during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Keith Jardine kicks Rampage Jackson during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Rampage Jackson clocks Keith Jardine during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

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    Rampage Jackson punches Keith Jardine during their match at UFC 96 on March 7, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.

    Josh Hedges, UFC



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