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Here is tonight’s card…
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Melvin Guillard vs. Ronys Torres (Spike TV)
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Mac Danzig vs. Justin Buchholz (Spike TV)
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Joey Beltran def. Rolles Gracie by TKO via strikes (1:31, R2)
* Chris Tuchscherer def. Tim Hague by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
* Phil Davis def. Brian Stann by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
* Rob Emerson def. Phillipe Nover by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both go over the fights we will see on the preliminary and pay-per-view cards.
Fight #1 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Melvin Guillard (41-9-3-1NC) vs. Ronys Torres (18-1-0) (Spike TV)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Ronys Torres quickly getting a takedown on Melvin Guillard and getting in his open guard, Ronys Torres moves to side control on Melvin Guillard. The fighters stand up and Ronys Torres gets another takedown on Melvin Guillard while getting half guard, Ronys Torres fails at getting back control and Melvin Guillard gets the fight back standing. Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a leg kick, both fighters then simultaneously hit each other with punches. Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a knee strike during a takedown attempts, Ronys Torres then scores another takedown on Melvin Guillard and gets in his full guard. The fighters stand up and Ronys Torres hits Melvin Guillard with a punching combination, Melvin Guillard hits Ronys Torres with a left to the head as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Melvin Guillard blocking a takedown attempt from Ronys Torres, Melvin Guillard then connects with a leg kick on Ronys Torres. Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a knee strike during a takedown attempt, Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a body kick. Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a leg kick/punch combination, Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a leg kick. Ronys Torres then gets a takedown on Melvin Guillard and gets half guard, a failed kimura attempt moved Melvin Guillard into the full guard of Ronys Torres as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Melvin Guillard hitting Ronys Torres with an overhand right, Melvin Guillard follows it up by hitting Ronys Torres with a right cross. Ronys Torres then gets a takedown on Melvin Guillard and gets in the half guard, Ronys Torres then transitions to side control on Melvin Guillard. The fighters stand up and Melvin Guillard hits Ronys Torres with a jab, Melvin Guillard then hits Ronys Torres with a leaping straight right. Ronys Torres then gets another takedown on Melvin Guillard and gets half guard, the fighters stand up and Ronys Torres attempts another takedown and Melvin Guillard assaults him with some punches as the round ends.
Fight Result: Melvin Guillard def. Ronys Torres by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Melvin Guillard, who says this fight was his first fight under Greg Jackson’s camp and this was the first fight in his new career.
Fight #2 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Mac Danzig (19-7-1) vs. Justin Buchholz (9-4-0) (Spike TV)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Mac Danzig hitting Justin Buchholz with a leg kick and few short punches, Justin Buchholz responds by hitting Mac Danzig with a leg kick. Justin Buchholz then hits Mac Danzig with a straight right, both fighters then exchange a wild series of strikes towards each other. Mac Danzig then connects with a leg kick on Justin Buchholz, Justin Buchholz then drops Mac Danzig with a right cross. The fighters stand up and Justin Buchholz hits Mac Danzig with a knee strike, Justin Buchholz then unleashes a series of punches on Mac Danzig. Mac Danzig then dazes Justin Buchholz with a straight right, Mac Danzig then hits Justin Buchholz with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Mac Danzig pegging Justin Buchholz with a few jabs, Mac Danzig then hits Justin Buchholz with a right cross. Mac Danzig then scores a takedown on Justin Buchholz and gets side control, Mac Danzig transitions to the half guard of Justin Buchholz while using ground and pound. Mac Danzig then returns to side control on Justin Buchholz after a failed kimura attempt, Mac Danzig then gets full mount and then back control on Justin Buchholz. Justin Buchholz escapes and moves into the guard of Mac Danzig, Mac Danzig then reverses positions into a full mount on Justin Buchholz as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Mac Danzig scoring a takedown on Justin Buchholz, the fighters stand up and Justin Buchholz hits Mac Danzig with a knee strike. Both fighters then exchange a few punches with each other, Mac Danzig then hits Justin Buchholz with a light knee strike. Justin Buchholz reverses a Mac Danzig sweep attempt to get in his full guard on the ground, the referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Mac Danzig rocks Justin Buchholz with a punching combination. Mac Danzig then hits Justin Buchholz with two punches before scoring a takedown and getting back control, Mac Danzig then moves to full mount on Justin Buchholz. Mac Danzig returns to back control on Justin Buchholz and attempts a rear naked choke as the round ends.
Fight Result: Mac Danzig def. Justin Buchholz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Mac Danzig, who says Justin Buchholz is a great fighter and he feels a lot better after taking an extended break from MMA.
Mike Goldberg hypes up the main event one more time as the Spike TV broadcast ends.
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the pay-per-view portion of the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both go over tonight’s card.
Fight #3 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Matt Serra (16-6-0) vs. Frank Trigg (19-7-0)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Frank Trigg hitting Matt Serra with a punching combination, Matt Serra then hits Frank Trigg with a leg kick. Matt Serra then hits Frank Trigg with two body punches, Matt Serra then drops Frank Trigg with a right hook and follows it up with a few more strikes until referee Josh Rosenthal stops the fight.
Fight Result: Matt Serra def. Frank Trigg by TKO via strikes (2:23, R1)
Post fight interview with Matt Serra, who says he is very happy with the victory and said he was worried about showing up to his daughters birthday party looking like a cyclops.
Holly Madison was shown in the crowd.
Randy Couture and Mark Coleman were shown arriving to the arena.
Fight #4 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Demian Maia (11-1-0) vs. Dan Miller (11-2-0-1NC)
Referee: Steve Mazaggatti
Round One
The round begins with Dan Miller hitting Demian Maia with a leg kick, Dan Miller then hits Demian Maia with a counter uppercut. Demian Maia then barely connects with a head kick on Dan Miller, Demian Maia then hits Dan Miller with a body kick. Demian Maia then scores a brief takedown on Dan Miller, Demian Maia then accidentally hits Dan Miller with a low blow. The fight resumes with Dan Miller hitting Demian Maia with a knee strike, Demian Maia then scores another brief takedown on Dan Miller. Demian Maia then hits Dan Miller with a body punch as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Demian Maia hitting Dan Miller with a body kick, Dan Miller then hits Demian Maia with a leg kick. Demian Maia then hits Dan Miller with two straight jabs, Demian Maia then hits Dan Miller with a left to the face. Dan Miller recovers by hitting Demian Maia with a few leg kicks, Demian Maia then hits Dan Miller with a counter right. Demian Maia then connects with a few straight lefts on Dan Miller as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Dan Miller hitting Demian Maia with a body punch, Demian Maia then connects with a knee strike to Dan Miller. Dan Miller then drops Demian Maia with a punch to the head, Demian Maia then pulls Dan Miller to the ground and gets in the open guard. The fighters stand up and Dan Miller rocks Demian Maia with a right to the head, Demian Maia then takes Dan Miller down again and gets in his half guard. Demian Maia then starts attacking Dan Miller with some ground and pound, Dan Miller attacks Demian Maia with strikes from his back as the round ends.
Fight Result: Demian Maia def. Dan Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Demian Maia, who says he wanted to prove he can fight on his feet and he made the fight hard on his own.
The Brian Stann vs. Phil Davis preliminary fight airs.
Kenda Perez was shown in the crowd.
Fight #5 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Mike Swick (14-3-0) vs. Paulo Thiago (12-1-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Paulo Thiago hitting Mike Swick with a head kick, Paulo Thiago then trips Mike Swick with a leg kick. Mike Swick rebounds by hitting Paulo Thiago with a right to the head, Mike Swick then hits Paulo Thiago with a few leg kicks. Mike Swick then scores a takedown on Paulo Thiago and gets in his butterfly guard, Mike Swick starts using ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Paulo Thiago hitting Mike Swick with a leg kick, Paulo Thiago then hits Mike Swick with a body kick. Mike Swick then hits Paulo Thiago with a straight right, Paulo Thiago then drops Mike Swick with a counter left hook. Paulo Thiago dives on Mike Swick and puts him to sleep with the d’arce choke.
Fight Result: Paulo Thiago def. Mike Swick by submission via d’arce choke (1:54, R2)
Post fight interview with Paulo Thiago, who says Mike Swick is a very tough fighter and he trained in stand up for this fight.
Jose Aldo and Urijah Faber are shown in the crowd.
Fight #6 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Nate Marquardt (32-8-2) vs. Chael Sonnen (25-10-1)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Nate Marquardt hitting Chael Sonnen with a push kick, Chael Sonnen gets a takedown and Nate Marquardt briefly catches him in a guillotine choke. Chael Sonnen breaks free of the hold and moves into the guard of Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen attacks Nate Marquardt with multiple elbow strikes. The fighters stand up and Nate Marquardt hits Chael Sonnen with a flying knee strike, Chael Sonnen gets a takedown on Nate Marquardt and gets in his guard. Chael Sonnen then attacks Nate Marquardt with more elbow strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Chael Sonnen quickly getting a takedown on Nate Marquardt and moving into his guard, Chael Sonnen then attacks Nate Marquardt with ground and pound. Nate Marquardt hits Chael Sonnen with an elbow strike while on his back, Chael Sonnen postures up and attacks Nate Marquardt with tons of punches. Chael Sonnen then gets back control on Nate Marquardt, Nate Marquardt then hits Chael Sonnen with a ton of elbow strikes while on all fours. The fighters stand up and Chael Sonnen gets another takedown on Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen then attacks Nate Marquardt with more elbow strikes until the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Nate Marquardt hitting Chael Sonnen with a side kick, Chael Sonnen then gets a takedown on Nate Marquardt and gets in his guard. Chael Sonnen then gets back control on Nate Marquardt, Chael Sonnen gets caught in a scramble and gets half guard on Nate Marquardt. Both fighters exchange weak punches while on the ground, the fighters stand up and Nate Marquardt hits Chael Sonnen with a knee strike. Nate Marquardt then nearly gets Chael Sonnen with a guillotine choke, Nate Marquardt uses a roll to get the North/South position on Chael Sonnen. Nate Marquardt postures up and hits Chael Sonnen with multiple punches as the round ends.
Fight Result: Chael Sonnen def. Nate Marquardt by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Post fight interview with Chael Sonnen, who says Nate Marquardt hurt him early in the fight and he thought the cut he suffered early in the fight would cause a doctor stoppage. Post fight interview with Nate Marquardt, who says he failed to execute his game plan and the takedowns were the key to the fight.
Rashad Evans was shown in the crowd.
Main Event - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Randy Couture (17-10-0) vs. Mark Coleman (16-9-0)
Referee: Steve Mazaggatti
Round One
The round begins with Randy Couture hitting Mark Coleman with a punching combination, Mark Coleman then dazes Randy Couture with a right hook. Randy Couture then hits Mark Coleman with three straight rights to the face, Randy Couture starts attacking Mark Coleman with dirty boxing. Randy Couture then hits Mark Coleman with a few uppercuts, Randy Couture continues to use his dirty boxing on Mark Coleman as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Randy Couture tagging Mark Coleman with a left hook, Randy Couture then scores a takedown on Mark Coleman and gets full mount. Randy Couture transitions to back control and he locks in the rear naked choke until Mark Coleman goes out cold.
Fight Result: Randy Couture def. Mark Coleman by submission via rear naked choke (1:09, R2)
Post fight interview with Randy Couture, who says he still feels that he is improving with every fight and says he was working on various choke holds. Post fight interview with Mark Coleman, who says that Randy Couture is a tough opponent and he will be back in the future. Then Tito Ortiz yells something at Mark Coleman, which results in a verbal sparring between the two.
The Rolles Gracie vs. Joey Beltran preliminary fight airs.
The submission of the night award goes to Randy Couture.
The turning point of the night award goes to Paulo Thiago.
Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan recap the evenings action as the event comes to a close.
