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Five-time UFC champion, Randy “The Natural”
Couture has a mixed martial arts resume that truly stands
out from the rest. The Everett, Washington native has
registered a series of wins over big names that include
Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Tim Sylvia, Pedro Rizzo, Vitor
Belfort and Gabriel Gonzaga.
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo black belt and the only man
to hold the PRIDE and UFC heavyweight championship belts,
“Minotauro” Nogueira ) has the experience and the
world-class talent to take out anyone who opposes him in the
Octagon. With UFC wins over Heath Herring and Tim Sylvia in
his first two UFC bouts, the revered Nogueira quickly made
his presence felt in the ultra-competitive heavyweight
division. Now the 6-foot-3, 240-pound former interim UFC
heavyweight champion looks to get the gold back around his
waist.
In the co-feature, two of the light
heavyweight division's heaviest hitters collide, when
perennial contender Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine takes
on Brazilian powerhouse Thiago Silva.
Also on the main card, Chris Leben vs Jake
Rosholt, Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia (MAKINGS OF A GREAT
MATCHUP), Matt Hamill vs Brandon Vera.
Also known as Rose Quarter, this arena has been in operation
since 1995. The arena is completely indoors, which makes it
perfect for concerts, basketball, hockey and other events.
Rose Garden Arena is home to the Portland Trailblazers (NBA)
and the Portland Fire (WNBA) and local collage NCAA teams.
The card currently includes:
265 lbs.: Randy Couture (16-9) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
(31-5-1)
Main card (Televised):
205 lbs.: Keith Jardine (14-5-1) vs. Thiago Silva (13-1)
185 lbs.: Chris Leben (18-6) vs. Jake Rosholt (5-1)
185 lbs.: Nate Marquardt (28-8-2) vs. Demian Maia (10-0)
205 lbs.: Krzysztof Soszynski (18-8-1) vs. Brandon Vera
(10-3)
Under card (May not be broadcast):
265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga (10-4) vs. Chris Tuchscherer
(17-1)
185 lbs.: James Irvin (14-5) vs. Wilson Gouveia (12-6)
265 lbs.: Mike Russow (11-1) vs. Justin McCully (9-4-2)
265 lbs.: Todd Duffee (4-0) vs. Tim Hague (10-1)
205 lbs.: Nick Catone (7-1) vs. Mark Munoz (5-1)
155 lbs.: Matt Veach (11-0) vs. Evan Dunham (8-0)
UFC 102 Results
MAIN CARD
Antonio Nogueira def. Randy Couture via unanimous decision
(30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Thiago Silva def. Keith Jardine via knockout (punch) - Round
1, 1:35
Jake Rosholt def. Chris Leben via submission (arm-trinagle
choke) - Round 3, 1:30
Nate Marquardt def. Demian Maia via knockout (punch) - Round
1, 0:21
Brandon Vera def. Krzysztof Soszynski via unanimous decision
(30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Aaron Simpson def. Ed Herman via TKO (injury) - Round 2,
0:17
Gabriel Gonzaga def. Chris Tuchscherer via TKO (punches) -
Round 1, 4:27
Mike Russow def. Justin McCully via unanimous decision
(29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
Todd Duffee def. Tim Hague via knockout (punches) - Round 1,
0:07
Mark Munoz def. Nick Catone via split decision (28-29,
30-27, 29-28)
Evan Dunham def. Marcus Aurelio via split decision (29-28,
28-29, 30-27) |
