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Here is tonight’s card…
* UFC Heavyweight Division Fight: Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Brandon Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Evan Dunham def. Marcus Aurelio by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
* Mark Munoz def. Nick Catone by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
* Todd Duffee def. Tim Hague by knockout via punches (0:07, R1)
* Mike Russow def. Justin McCully by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
* Gabriel Gonzaga def. Chris Tuchscherer by TKO via strikes (4:27, R1)
* Aaron Simpson def. Ed Herman by TKO via injury (0:17, R2)
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both commentators then discuss the card.
Fight #1 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Brandon Vera (10-3-0) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (19-9-1)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Brandon Vera hitting Krzysztof Soszynski with a body kick, Brandon Vera then connects with a leg kick on Krzysztof Soszynski. Krzysztof Soszynski then forces Brandon Vera against the cage wall, Krzysztof Soszynski then starts hitting Brandon Vera with knee strikes to the legs of Brandon Vera. The fighters separate and Krzysztof Soszynski hits Brandon Vera with two jabs to the body, Brandon Vera then hits Krzysztof Soszynski with multiple leg kicks. Brandon Vera then forces Krzysztof Soszynski against the cage wall and hits him with knee strikes, Krzysztof Soszynski goes for the takedown and Brandon Vera blocks it as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Krzysztof Soszynski hitting Brandon Vera with a short left to the face, Brandon Vera then hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a leg kick. Brandon Vera then presses Krzysztof Soszynski against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Brandon Vera hits Krzysztof Soszynski with another leg kick. Krzysztof Soszynski forces Brandon Vera against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Brandon Vera hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a straight left. Krzysztof Soszynski then scores a takedown on Brandon Vera, Brandon Vera gets back up and hits Krzysztof Soszynski with knee strikes to the leg as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Brandon Vera hitting Krzysztof Soszynski with body punches, Brandon Vera then hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a leg kick. Krzysztof Soszynski responds by hitting Brandon Vera with an inside leg kick, Krzysztof Soszynski then hits Brandon Vera with knee strikes to the chest. Brandon Vera then hits Krzysztof Soszynski with knee strikes to the leg, Brandon Vera then scores a takedown on Krzysztof Soszynski and gets into half guard. The fighters stand back up and Brandon Vera hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a knee strike, Brandon Vera then accidentally hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a knee strike to the testicles. The fight restarts with Brandon Vera using dirty boxing on Krzysztof Soszynski, Brandon Vera then hits Krzysztof Soszynski with a leg kick as the round ends.
Fight Result: Brandon Vera def. Krzysztof Soszynski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joe Rogan interviews Brandon Vera, who says Krzysztof Soszynski is a tough fighter and he used his southpaw stance to gain the advantage. Brandon Vera says making weight is easy now and he will return to the gym on Monday to prepare for his next fight.
Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are shown arriving to the arena.
Keith Jardine and Thiago Silva are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #2 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Demian Maia (11-0-0) vs. Nate Marquardt (31-8-2)
Referee: Dave Hagen
Round One
The round begins with Nate Marquardt hitting a leaping Demian Maia with a straight right to the head and Demian Maia goes down cold, referee Dave Hagen immediately stops the fight.
Fight Result: Nate Marquardt def. Demian Maia by knockout via head punch (0:21, R1)
Joe Rogan interviews Nate Marquardt, who says that he is really happy with the result of the fight and that he hurt his ankle during his training for this fight. Nate Marquardt then says he wants a fight with Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Title.
Anderson Silva and Rashad Evans were shown in the crowd.
Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #3 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Chris Leben (18-5-0) vs. Jake Rosholt (5-1-0)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Jake Rosholt hitting Chris Leben with a few leg kicks, Chris Leben responds by hitting Jake Rosholt with an inside leg kick. Jake Rosholt then hits Chris Leben with an inside leg kick, Chris Leben then scores a takedown on Jake Rosholt and moves into the full guard. The fighters stand back up and Chris Leben hits Jake Rosholt with a leg kick, Jake Rosholt responds by hitting Chris Leben with an inside leg kick. Jake Rosholt then scores a takedown on Chris Leben and briefly got full mount, the fighters stand up and Jake Rosholt hits Chris Leben with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Jake Rosholt hitting Chris Leben with two straight jabs, Chris Leben then drops Jake Rosholt with a left to the head. Chris Leben then gets half guard on Jake Rosholt, Jake Rosholt then uses his legs to put Chris Leben into his full guard. Chris Leben starts using his ground and pound on Jake Rosholt, the referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and both fighters exchange leg kicks. Chris Leben then hits Jake Rosholt with a straight left to the face, Chris Leben then presses Jake Rosholt against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Jake Rosholt scores a takedown on Chris Leben, Jake Rosholt then transitions to half guard on Chris Leben. The fighters stand back up and Chris Leben hits Jake Rosholt with a left to the face as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Jake Rosholt scoring a quick takedown on Chris Leben, Jake Rosholt quickly moves to half guard on Chris Leben. Jake Rosholt then gets full mount and then half guard on Chris Leben, Jake Rosholt then scores full mount again on Chris Leben. Jake Rosholt then locks Chris Leben in the arm triangle and referee Yves Lavigne stops the fight after Chris Leben passes out.
Fight Result: Jake Rosholt def. Chris Leben by submission via arm triangle (1:30, R3)
Joe Rogan interviews Jake Rosholt, who explains how he finished Chris Leben while watching the replay on the big screen and gives props to BJ Penn.
The Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague preliminary fight airs.
Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are shown in their locker rooms again.
Match #4 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Keith Jardine (14-6-1) vs. Thiago Silva (13-1-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Keith Jardine hitting Thiago Silva with a leg kick, Thiago Silva catches a Keith Jardine leg kick and puts him on the ground. Thiago Silva then moves to half guard on Keith Jardine, the fighters stand up and Thiago Silva drops Keith Jardine with a left hook and a few punches later lead referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.
Fight Result: Thiago Silva def. Keith Jardine by TKO via strikes (1:35, R1)
Joe Rogan interviews Thiago Silva, who says he is happy with the victory and he will be back again to fight in the UFC.
The Aaron Simpson vs. Ed Herman preliminary fight airs.
Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are shown in their locker rooms for the final time.
Main Event - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Randy Couture (16-9-0) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (31-5-1-1NC)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Randy Couture hitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a punching combination, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then hits Randy Couture with a straight right. Randy Couture then hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with an uppercut, Randy Couture then hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a leaping right to the face. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then drops Randy Couture with a right to the head, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then locks Randy Couture in the d’arce choke. Randy Couture breaks free and both fighters stand up, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then hits Randy Couture with a leg kick. Randy Couture then nails Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a jab to the face, Randy Couture then bust’s Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira open with a right hook. Both fighters then stand inches from each other and throw tons of wild punches at each other, Randy Couture presses Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Randy Couture hitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a leg kick, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira falls down after a failed guillotine attempt and Randy Couture moves into his guard. Randy Couture starts hitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with elbow strikes while in the guard, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira reverses positions on Randy Couture and gets full mount. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then transitions to half guard on Randy Couture, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to lock Randy Couture in the arm triangle and fails. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full mount on Randy Couture, Randy Couture finds a way to escape and both fighters stand up. Randy Couture then hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with two straight left hooks, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hits Randy Couture with a leg kick as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Randy Couture hitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with an uppercut combination, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then drops Randy Couture with a right hook. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then starts pummeling Randy Couture with hammer fists while moving into half guard, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then gets side control on Randy Couture. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then gains back control on Randy Couture, Randy Couture trips up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves into the full guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Randy Couture then hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with elbow strikes while on the ground as the round ends.
Fight Result: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Randy Couture by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Joe Rogan interviews Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who says that it was awesome to fight in Randy Couture in Portland and then he discusses his loss to Frank Mir at UFC 92. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira then says that he wants to fight Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight Title in the future.
Joe Rogan interviews Randy Couture, who says that he is disappointed by the loss and he says he will fight again in the UFC.
The Marcus Aurelio vs. Evan Dunham preliminary fight airs.
The submission of the night award goes to Jake Rosholt.
The turning point of the night award goes to Nate Marquardt.
Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan recap the evenings action once more as the show comes to an end.
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