UFC 102 w/Play by Play

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Event Details
Aug-29-2009 7pm PT / 10pm ET
Rose Garden Arena, OR

Fight Card
Randy Couture Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Keith Jardine Vs. Thiago Silva
Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt
Nate Marquardt Vs. Demian Maia
Brandon Vera Vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Gabriel Gonzaga Vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Wilson Gouveia Vs. James Irvin
Justin McCully Vs. Mike Russo
Tim Hague Vs. Todd Duffee
Nick Catone Vs. Mark Munoz
Matt Veach Vs. Evan Dunham

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I'm gonna take Nog.

[Sandpig]

That card might be worse than the one we just watched.

[Chmbrspns3]

I'd like to see Couture win this one.

[Lucas]

Terrible card but Im going with Couture.

[CallofDuty4]

better card then 103

[CallofDuty4]

Nate Marquardt Vs. Demian Maia

This is going to be a good one!!!!!

[ebfitness]

better card then 103
Yup.

[Plates]

Nate Marquardt Vs. Demian Maia

This is going to be a good one!!!!!
+1 Im going out on a limb and call Maquardt ko's Maia

[-Z-]

I'm bored with this card.

[Plates]

Fight Card
Randy Couture Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Keith Jardine Vs. Thiago Silva
Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt
Nate Marquardt Vs. Demian Maia
Brandon Vera Vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Gabriel Gonzaga Vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Ed Herman Vs. Aaron Simpson
Justin McCully Vs. Mike Russo
Tim Hague Vs. Todd Duffee
Nick Catone Vs. Mark Munoz
Matt Veach Vs. Evan Dunham

Im sure the card will change again though.....

[Mirko Cro Cop]

better card then 103

Pfft hardly, the 103 card is awesome!

Anyway i've got Big Nog, Jardine and Marquardt to win the fights that matter.

[dublin-lifter]

YouTube - Countdown to UFC® 102 - Randy Couture vs Antonio 'Minotauro' Nogueira

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Hopefully I will be available tomorrow night to do play by play. I won't be able to get the ppv, so if anyone has a link to it post it here.

[Plates]

Looks like I already lost one fight in the prelims. FUCK! And in brutal fashion too!

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I'm not watching the ppv so the best I have is play by play from sherdog. So here we go.


Mark Munoz vs Nick Catone


Round 1
The fighters touch gloves as round one begins. Dunham comes out southpaw and lands a right hook that Aurelio shrugs off. Dunham is controlling the pace in the stand-up, avoiding Aurelio's shots and landing counterpunches. Midway through the round, Dunham lands a hard left hand, and Aurelio is in big trouble. Dunham follows up and tries to finish, but Aurelio holds on and survives. Dunahm stands up, and referee Shawn Gregory instructs Aurelio to join him. Dunham is continually stuffing Aurelio's shot attempts and is finding a home for his left straight. Sherdog scores the first round 10-8 for Dunham.

Round 2

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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93688/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Evan Dunham edged Marcus Aurelio.

Aurelio shoots in to begin the second frame, but is again stuffed. Dunham begins to mix up his striking, landing inside leg kicks. With four minutes to go, Aurelio finally scores a takedown and begins to land shots to Dunham's head from the half guard. Dunham escapes to his feet quickly, and is struck with an accidental eye poke shortly thereafter. Aurelio is now moving forward and throwing bombs. Both fighters are swinging with bad intentions. Dunham circles to his left and lands a flying knee as the crowd cheers the local fighter on. With 90 seconds left, Aurelio lands a right and pushes Dunham up against the fence. With the takedown again averted, both fighters exchange in the center of the cage as the horn sounds. 10-9 Dunham.

Round 3
Aurelio immediately shoots in and secures a double leg, landing shots from Dunham's full guard against the fence. Aurelio lands an elbow from the top, bloodying Dunham's nose. Dunham escapes to his feet, but Aurelio is still in control, holding on to an anaconda choke. Aurelio flips his opponent over his head, and the fight looks to be close to a finish, but Dunham again escapes to his feet as the crowd erupts. Time on the feet is short, however, as Aurelio shoots and scores another takedown. Dunham has none of it, though, and gets back to his feet once again. Both fighters look weary as they trade shots, with Dunham getting the better of the exchanges. Dunham throws Aurelio off with 20 seconds remaining, and lands several hard shots as the fight comes to a close.

Sherdog.com scores the round 10-9 Aurelio.
Sherdog.com scores the fight: 29-27 Dunham.

Official judges:
29-28, 28-29 and 30-27. The judges score a split decision for Evan Dunham.

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Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague


Round 1
Duffee crushes Hague with a left hand and follows him to the canvas, where he knocks him out with a barrage of punches. The final blow being an ill-intentioned left hand. Duffee takes home the knockout win in just seven seconds.


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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93690/48)

Todd Duffee stopped Tim Hague in seven seconds. Photo by Dave Mandel.

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Michael Russow vs. Justin McCully

Round 1
McCully is pumping the jab early as Russow walks him down and gets the takedown. McCully gets back to his feet briefly before being taken back down by a single. Russow goes to work from McCully's guard. The crowd shows their displeasure with the pace of the fight, booing for the first time. Russow continues to methodically attack from top position, not taking any chances. McCully gets back to his feet again, this time for a few seconds longer. Russow puts him back on the canvas, dodging a Kimura along the way. Russow overextends trying to pass and McCully slips out the back door and takes his back. Russow reverses postion again, this time he has to defend a kneebar. The round comes to a close with Russow back in McCully's guard. Sherdog.com scores the opening round 10-9 for Mike Russow. The ringside physician is in McCully's corner, and referee Herb Dean has called time. McCully will be allowed to continue after a quick battery of balance tests.


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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93691/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Mike Russow def. Justin McCully.


Round 2
Round two begins with Russow mauling McCully up against the cage and pulling him to the mat. Russow attempts to pass from half-guard. Russow latches onto a kimura, but McCully defends. He is standing over McCully and dives back into his guard. The crowd is not happy with this fight, as they continue to boo. Russow is looking for the north-south choke he predicted before the fight. McCully gets to his knees and Russow is pounding away. McCully shows a big mouse under his left eye as referee Herb Dean stands the fight up to cheers from the crowd. Russow plants him again, this time easily passing to side control. Russow extends McCully's left arm in a kimura as the round closes. Sherdog.com scores the round 10-9 for Mike Russow.

Round 3
McCully is moving forward, jabbing his way in on Russow to begin round three. Russow, almost in slow motion, ducks under and hits another takedown. Standing in McCully's guard, Russow lobs a few punches before settling back into the guard. Dean quickly stands the heavyweight back up. McCully finally finding some success with his striking game. He shrugs off a takedown and tosses a two piece combo Russow's way. The lumbering policeman does not want to stand, he clinches and hits another takedown, much to the Portland crowd's consternation. With 30 seconds left, Dean brings the fighters back to their feet in the center of the cage. McCully, out of desperation, is throwing wildly, but Russow ends the offense by putting his opponent back on the mat as time expires. Sherdog.com scores the round 10-9 for Russow.

Sherdog.com scores the fight: 30-27 Russow.

Official judges:
The official scores read 29-28, 30-26 and 30-27, all for Russow.

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Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer

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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93692/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Gonzaga stopped Tuchscherer.

Round 1
Gonzaga lands a devastating left low kick to the groin of Tuchscherer in the opening seconds of the bout. After a delayed reaction, Tuchscherer waved for referee Dave Hagan who stepped in to halt the action. Tuchscherer crumpled to the mat and resisted any efforts to treat him by the ringside staff. Replays show it was a direct hit to the groin. He is up on a stool now and seems to be ready to continue. Tuchscherer is ready to go. Gonzaga lands a head kick that drops Tuchscherer soon after the restart. He follows him to the canvas and pounds away with punches to the head. Tuchscherer scrambles for position but Gonzaga is too much for him, easily taking the mount. Tuchscherer is bleeding profusely from the nose. Gonzaga continues his assault, now from the back of Tuchscherer, who has gotten up to his knees. Referee Dave Hagan has seen enough and steps in to end the beating at 2:27 of the first round.

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Plates your boys up, are you filled with happiness.

[Plates]

Im sucking dick on this card. Jesus fuck.....most of them are turds though, hence not paying for the event!

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Im sucking dick on this card. Jesus fuck.....most of them are turds though, hence not paying for the event!

Are you watching a stream?

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Rep points for anyone who posts in this thread!

[Plates]

link? I tried justin.tv and got old fights

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link? I tried justin.tv and got old fights


I dont have a link, do you?

[Plates]

nada...looking now. I dont think they will stream until 9 central time. I'll throw up a link when I find it around that time

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Ed Herman vs. Aaron Simpson

Round 1

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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93693/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Simpson picked up a win.

Herman takes the center of the cage with Simpson circling as the fighters trade punches. Simpson shoots and missed, but Herman still ends up on his back after trying to sprawl. The fighters scramble and Simpson slams Herman to the mat. Simpson is standing over Herman looking for openings to strike, and Herman can't get to his feet. Simpson is kicking his legs and striking the downed Herman. Herman shoves Simpson with his legs and gets back to his feet. Simpson drops Herman with an overhand right and follows him to the mat looking for the finish. Though he lands some good shots, Herman is game and stalls his attack. Herman gets back to his feet again but is sent back to the floor by another Simpson takedown. Simpson gets some ground-and-pound going as the round comes to a close. Herman limps back to his corner favoring his left leg. Sherdog.com scores the first round 10-9 for Aaron Simpson.

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Round 2
Herman throws a head kick that Simpson catches and pushes him to the mat. Herman immediately grasps his left knee and yells in pain. Referee Lavigne jumps in to stop the match at 17 seconds of the second round, giving Simpson the TKO due to injury. Replays show Herman's left knee buckle as Simpson was throwing him to the mat.

[Plates]

Man.....I'm getting raped on this one....I only need 2 to go in my favor. lol

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Man.....I'm getting raped on this one....I only need 2 to go in my favor. lol

How many fights did you guys bet on?

[Plates]

3
Brandon Vera Vs. Krzysztof Soszynsk
Randy Couture Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Keith Jardine Vs. Thiago Silva

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Vera's up next.

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and I'm going with Nog.

[Plates]

http://www.justin.tv/worldwrestlingrocks

goes in and out....just have to keep looking in the chat box for other links

[peteacher]

pay per view is starting.....let's get it on!

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http://www.justin.tv/worldwrestlingrocks

goes in and out....just have to keep looking in the chat box for other links

Thanks man!

[Plates]

Yup. its hard as hell to find one that actually streams the whole time. A lot of times people will throw working links in the chat box that work. You just have to keep fishing around. I'll throw them up as I find them

[Plates]

http://www.justin.tv/okrdg

[peteacher]

vera wins first round
vera had very nice kicks in round 1

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Boring ass first round, probably give it to Vera.

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Brandon Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski

Round 1
Soszynski comes out throwing leather and clips Vera with a right hand. “The Truth” shakes it off and fires a body kick to the liver that backs up Soszynski. Vera kicks the leg and sneaks in a knee to the body. Soszynski’s aggression has stopped since absorbing the sharp blows to the body. Soszynski ties up with Vera and pushes him to the fence. Vera gets his back off the cage and lands a right hook to the body. Vera switches from an orthodox stance to southpaw. He reverts back and unloads a head kick that is blocked. Soszynski bulldogs forward and Vera holds him with an underhook. Vera breaks free and lands a clean inside-low kick. Soszynski shoots and it’s stuffed. Vera lands a standing-left elbow at the bell.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Vera
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Vera
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Vera

[Plates]

http://www.justin.tv/rkosp0rts

[peteacher]

very close round 2
action slowed quite a bit

[Plates]

http://wrestling-tv.sportboard.net/Stream-2-h2.htm

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http://phimonlineforum.com/ufc-102-live.html

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Round 2

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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93694/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Vera outclassed Soszynski.

Soszynski goes to the clinch early in the second stanza. Vera works to gain a Thai plum, but Soszynski backs away before a knee is aimed at the chin. Soszynski throws a left-hand lead and Vera connects with a jab while showing good head movement. Soszynski rushes forward and there is a clash of heads that knocks Vera’s mouthguard to the floor. Referee Herb Dean steps in to replace the safety device and the fight is back on. Soszynski runs forward and Vera works a standing guillotine. He lets it go and gets an uppercut in to the chin of the Canadian. Soszynski drops levels for a double and drags Vera to the floor. Vera quickly gets to his feet and the clinchfest resumes.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Vera
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Vera
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Vera

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very close round 2
action slowed quite a bit

X2 but I give it to Vera.

[peteacher]

vera wins round 3
my guess is 29-28 vera
decision coming...

[-Z-]

vera wins round 3
my guess is 29-28 vera
decision coming...

He better win, he won every round.

[peteacher]

all 3 judges 30-27 for vera

[-Z-]

Plates you won one.

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Round 3
Vera goes to work on the lead leg of Soszynski with low kicks. Soszynski attempts a double and Vera defends with a kimura. Soszynski has double underhooks against the cage, but is turned by Vera, who trips his foe to the floor. Vera, from half guard, lands a few punches and Soszynski stands. Vera connects a knee to Soszynski’s cup. Dean gives the wounded a short reprieve and the action is back on. Vera slips in a right-hook lead. Vera has outclassed Soszynski from the opening bell with superior foot and head movement. Vera kicks the body and leg in the disappointing bout’s final moments.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Vera (30-27 Vera)
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Vera (30-27 Vera)
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Vera (30-27 Vera)

Official scores:
30-27 across the board for Vera.

[peteacher]

this break brought to you by Frosted mini-wheats. If I can't get ripped on mni-wheats then I don't wanna be a bodybuilder

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this break brought to you by Frosted mini-wheats. If I can't get ripped on mni-wheats then I don't wanna be a bodybuilder

No bodybuilding for you. lol

[peteacher]

maia v nate next

[Plates]

Plates you won one.

:yep:

[Plates]

http://bigbangfilmes.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-post_3634.html

[Plates]

Hhhhooollllyyy fuuuuckk!!

[peteacher]

maia just got wtfko'd by nate!

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hahahahahahahahhahahahha

[peteacher]

one punch ko unbelievable

[Plates]

Thats 2!

[peteacher]

marquardt thanks God for his ass kicking ability and wants anderson silva next

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Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia

Round 1
Maia kicks the head and it’s blocked. Maia tries to kick again and Marquardt counters it with a straight right. Maia takes it right on the chin and falls hard to the mat. Marquardt opts out of unloading as it’s not needed. Referee Dave Hagen steps in at the 0:21 mark of round one.

[Bolan]

Whadda K.O!!!! Nate is the real deal.

[Plates]

Not 2 for the bet.....2 that I actually picked...lol

[peteacher]

this break brought to you by Hot Shot kitchen bug killer. No it won't kill wasps no matter how long you stand there and spray them.

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Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt is next.

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(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93695/48)

Maia was stopped in 21 seconds. Photo by Dave Mandel.

[Bolan]

Like to see Leben throw something other than a left hand....Very predictable.

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Like to see Leben throw something other than a left hand....Very predictable.

X2.

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Damn it, I lost my stream.

[peteacher]

rosholt striking very impressive. i have him winning first round

[peteacher]

leben plodding and looking for left hand...

[Bolan]

http://www.justin.tv/planetabrasil2

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Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt

Round 1
Rosholt gets the contest started with a low kick. Leben attempts to return the favor, but comes up short. Rosholt snaps home another low kick in a tentative first minute. Rosholt snaps Leben’s head back with a straight right to the chin. Leben gets a takedown with a trip, but Rosholt would not be held down. Leben comes forward and is tagged by a left hook. Rosholt gets a clean single and mounts Leben. The punished fighter defends and stands as he absorbs a right hand and an elbow. Leben throws caution to the wind and starts winging haymakers.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-10
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Rosholt
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Rosholt

[peteacher]

very close 2nd round leben connects witha few lefts both fighters control on the ground for a bit rosholt striking still looking good

[Bolan]

Leben gonna lose another one? Maybe he needs to gear back up...:)

[peteacher]

rosholt chokes out leben in round 3 via arm triangle
nice performance

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Round 2
Leben turns up the pressure and he knocks his prey off balance with a left hook. Leben jumps on top and starts throwing left hands from half guard. Rosholt gets back to guard, and absorbs right hands to the body for his effort. The action slows and referee Yves Lavigne stands the fighters. Rosholt kicks the lead leg of Leben to keep him at bay. Leben comes forward with a low kick and follows with a straight right that scores. Rosholt ducks his head and steps forward with leather. It sets up a beautiful single leg. Rosholt hits the head and body before standing.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Leben
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Leben
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Leben

[Plates]

Nice way to get out of a fight Leben

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Lebans out!

[Plates]

Leben gave up. His jitz is way better than that.

[peteacher]

i enjoy leben's fights but he just didn't seem to be in this one for whatever reason

[Plates]

i enjoy leben's fights but he just didn't seem to be in this one for whatever reason
+1 His jitz is better than that. Its called gassing out and giving up. What a waste of semen.

[peteacher]

on a more positive note I just found four bucks while doing the laundry

[Plates]

here comes the fastest KO in UFC history.

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Round 3
Rosholt gets a quick takedown. He sets up and arm triangle, and Leben has none of it. Rosholt takes the mount. Leben tries to give his back, and Rosholt goes for the arm triangle again. This time there is no escape. Rosholt chokes Leben out cold. Lavigne steps in at 1:20 of the third.

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Now what are you guys watching?

[peteacher]

man no kidding that was nasty

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http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20090829081630_sm_rosholt.JPG
(http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/f_36618/93697/48)Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

Rosholt put Leben to sleep.

[peteacher]

duffee vs hague fight

[peteacher]

lasted like 5 seconds

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link?

[Plates]

Now what are you guys watching?

http://atdhe.net/7509/watch-ufc-102-usa-only

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Thats a good one.

[peteacher]

thiago silva coming to the ring....
hoping this will be a good fight

[-Z-]

hard hitting

[Bolan]

I dont see it going to the ground....

[-Z-]

Just me or was that the longest entrance ever?

[peteacher]

silve rocks jardine round1 and knocks him out

[Plates]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sssssss

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Wow, he was out for a sec.

[Bolan]

That was a quick one. Goodnight Jardine

[peteacher]

jardine looked good to start just got caught

[peteacher]

when he loses he sure does lose fast

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Jardine was over-confident and Silva was poised and ready.

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Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva

Round 1
Jardine connects with a straight right and a powerful low kick. Jardine connects with a kick to the body, but falls after Silva swoops the foot. Jardine stands and throws a flurry. Silva covers in the pocket and puts Jardine down with a hard left-hook counter. Silva stands over the fallen fighter and punches him out until referee Herb Dean steps in at 1:35 of the first.

[Plates]

put it up dublin-lifter!

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put it up dublin-lifter!

That avi would suck. Bad.

[-Z-]

Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira next!

[peteacher]

herman vs simpson best round of the night so far

[peteacher]

herman has a good chin

[-Z-]

Great fight, too bad he hurt his knee.

[Plates]

a-train....lol....another to add to the list of shitty fighter nicknames!

[-Z-]

lmfao

[Plates]

i smell a new thread.......

[Bolan]

Battle of the ages comming up!

[peteacher]

battle of the aged

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Go Nog!

[peteacher]

nice entrance for randy

[Plates]

No....go Randy! if I run a 3 sweep on dublin-lifter he has to have his new avi for 2 weeks!

[-Z-]

lol, I have mixed emotions now.

[-Z-]

I'm fucking pumped!

[-Z-]

He was half out

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Pretty good first round.

[peteacher]

this is a brawl first round to nog i think

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Round 1
The fighters collide in the center of the Octagon and Couture gets the best of a punching exchange. Nogueira attempts a trip and Couture defends well. Nogueira eats a right hand and tries to pull guard. Couture blocks the technique and lets Nogueira stands. Nogueira drops Couture with a right hand. Nogueira transitions to a brabo choke and Couture defends. The hold is tight, but Couture holds on. The next two minutes are an absolute slugfest, resembling Frye vs. Takiyama at times. Both fighters connect with several heavy punches. Nogueira is cut, but he takes the round.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Nogueira
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Nogueira
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Nogueira

[cobra]

fuck, 1st fight i havent watched in close to 2 years...now regreting it!

[Bolan]

Damn what a brawl!!!!!!

[Plates]

fuck, 1st fight i havent watched in close to 2 years...now regreting it!

watch it son!
http://atdhe.net/7509/watch-ufc-102-usa-only

[peteacher]

randy with some great escapes but looks a bit slow
round 2 to nog

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Round 2
Minotauro clips Couture with a right hook, left hook combo. Nogueira follows by attempting to pull guard with a guillotine, but Couture is game. Couture begins to work from the guard of the Brazilian for the first time tonight. Couture scores with left elbows and short punches. Nogueira sweeps Couture and takes the mount. Couture gets to half guard, a position he’s struggled with from the bottom in the past. Nogueira sets up an arm triangle choke and takes the mount. He lets go of the submission to punch the head with his right hand. Couture gets to half guard and to his feet. Couture lands a body shot and backs away from Nogueira. A counter-left hook scores for Couture. Minotauro answers with a knee to the body.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Nogueira
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Nogueira
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Nogueira

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Is that Lesnar?

hammer fist, hammer fist, hammer fist

[Bolan]

Nog's fight.......Damn... Randy has a helluva chin.

[-Z-]

Nog!

[peteacher]

good fight randy got controlled too much this decision has got to go to nog

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Round 3
Couture kicks the lead leg and scores with a right hand. Nogueira flattens Couture with a right hand and he pounces with punches. Referee Mario Yamasaki watches closely as Nogueira tees off on his prey. Couture comes to his senses, but Nogueira has advanced to side control. Minotauro controls his opponent against the fence. The Brazilian has slowed his offensive attack from side control, and it allows the now bleeding Couture to briefly get to half guard. Nogueira takes the hall of famer’s back. After working for a rear-naked choke, Couture escapes danger and takes the top position. From his foe’s closed guard, Couture elbows the head with his left arm. 30 seconds remain. Couture rides out the clock and Nogueira sweeps for the mount at the horn.

Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Nogueira (30-27 Nogueira)
TJ De Santis scores the round 10-9 Nogueira (30-27 Nogueira)
Mike Fridley scores the round 10-9 Nogueira (30-27 Nogueira)

Nogueira takes the unanimous decision with scores of 30-27 (twice) and 30-28.

[peteacher]

nog wins by decision

[cobra]

watch it son!
http://atdhe.net/7509/watch-ufc-102-usa-only


FUCK! I caught it the link RIGHT AFTER THE FIGHT! Dammit!

[jdl80]

That was a good fight, i'd like to see randy go down to light heavy, he seems better suited for that division.

[peteacher]

been fun guys have to do that again for 103

[BABOON]

That was a good fight, i'd like to see randy go down to light heavy, he seems better suited for that division.

Where he's been knocked out twice?

[Sandpig]

That card was much better than I anticipated. I wasn't even going to watch it, but some freinds talked me into it.
Glad I did. Those two quick KO's were awsome.

[Blue and Gold]

That card was much better than I anticipated. I wasn't even going to watch it, but some freinds talked me into it.
Glad I did. Those two quick KO's were awsome.
Yeah gotta love KO's inside of ten seconds and Chris Leben twitching on the ground after being choked out.

[-Z-]

Where he's been knocked out twice?

Exactly. What people have to realize, including Randy, is that he's getting older and his time is past. It isn't going to matter what weight he fights in. The one thing he proved to me is that he still has a great chin.

[Blue and Gold]

Exactly. What people have to realize, including Randy, is that he's getting older and his time is past. It isn't going to matter what weight he fights in. The one thing he proved to me is that he still has a great chin.
I honestly expected that with the fight being in Randy's "home town" last night, that we were going to see him retire (again) but if he was thinking it, he certainly kept his cards close to his chest and didn't really reveal any of his plans...

[-Z-]

I think he'll fight at least 1 more time. He will still be a big draw. It's always about $.

[Blue and Gold]

I think he'll fight at least 1 more time. He will still be a big draw. It's always about $.
Especialy when you're getting a cut of the PPV revenues.

[-Z-]

Randy Couture: Suspended for 30 days
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: Suspended for 30 days

Keith Jardine: Suspended for 30 days
Thiago Silva: Suspended for 7 days

Chris Leben: Suspended for 30 days. He must have a CT scan of facial bones to rule out fracture.
Jake Rosholt: Suspended for 7 days

Demian Maia: Suspended for 21 days
Nate Marquardt: Suspended for 7 days

Krzysztof Soszynski: Suspended for 30 days (Laceration)
Brandon Vera: Suspended for 7 days

Ed Herman: Suspended indefinitely for injury to left knee. Referred to doctor for MRI.
Aaron Simpson: Suspended 7 days

Chris Tuchscherer: Suspended for 45 days (Laceration)
Gabriel Gonzaga: Suspended for 7 days

Justin McCully: Suspended for 30 days (Referred to emergency room for evaluation of left eye)
Mike Russow: Suspended for 7 days

Tim Hague: Suspended for 60 days
Todd Duffee: Suspended for 7 days

Mark Munoz: Suspended for 30 days (Right elbow sprain)
Nick Catone: Suspended for 7 days

Marcus Aurelio: Suspended for 14 days
Evan Dunham: Suspended for 7 days

[-Z-]

Nogueira ($400,000/includes win bonus of $150,000) def. Randy Couture ($250,000)
*Nogueira and Couture also earned an extra $60,000 for “UFC 102 Fight of the Night”


Thiago Silva ($58,000/includes win bonus of $29,000) def. Keith Jardine ($55,000)

Jake Rosholt ($26,000/includes win bonus of $13,000) def. Chris Leben ($30,000)
*Rosholt also earned an extra $60,000 for “UFC 102 Submission of the Night”

Nate Marquardt ($80,000/includes win bonus of $40,000) def. Demian Maia ($28,000)
*Marquardt also earned an extra $60,000 for “UFC 102 Knockout of the Night”

Brandon Vera ($70,000/includes win bonus of $35,000) def. Krzystzof Soszynski ($8,000)

Nice big Wads for Nog, Nate and Silva. Pretty crazy that Krystzof only got 8K for the fight...and Maia's 28k aswell, im sure he'll get alot more than that when he re-signs (if he gets back on the winning track).


UFC 102 DISCLOSED FIGHTER PAYROLL: $1,285,000

sherdog.com

[Plates]

Marquardt cleaned up

[-Z-]

Payouts are still weak compared to boxing, I don't get it.

[Plates]

True. But could also be it demise too.

[Mike the Ripper]

UFC is raping the fighters in terms of pay. 8k! Are you kidding me? I'm not saying the top guys have to pull in 30 million per fight like Mayweather does but the guys fighting MMA are getting fucked right in the ass in comparison.

[Bolan]

Outside sponsors are also paying these guys well. Just like BB'ing.

[DCHMUSCLE88]

i still can't believe duffee didn't get KO of the night...

[-Z-]

Read this....


The De La Hoya-Mayweather fight set the record for most PPV buys for a boxing match with 2.4 million households, shattering the previous record of 1.99 million for Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson II. Around $120 million in revenue was generated by the PPV. Factoring in the percentages, Oscar De La Hoya ended up earning $52 million for the bout, the highest purse ever for a fighter. The previous record was $35 million, held by Tyson and Holyfield. Floyd Mayweather earned $25 million for the fight


Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to compare UFC 102 to the likes of Tyson, Holyfield, or Mayweather. I think it's just crazy the amounts of money these fighters were getting paid compared to a whole fight card for 1.2 mil. The boxing matches are including ticket sales, and other shit though.

[Mirko Cro Cop]

Read this....


The De La Hoya-Mayweather fight set the record for most PPV buys for a boxing match with 2.4 million households, shattering the previous record of 1.99 million for Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson II. Around $120 million in revenue was generated by the PPV. Factoring in the percentages, Oscar De La Hoya ended up earning $52 million for the bout, the highest purse ever for a fighter. The previous record was $35 million, held by Tyson and Holyfield. Floyd Mayweather earned $25 million for the fight


Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to compare UFC 102 to the likes of Tyson, Holyfield, or Mayweather. I think it's just crazy the amounts of money these fighters were getting paid compared to a whole fight card for 1.2 mil. The boxing matches are including ticket sales, and other shit though.

It's because Dana and the Fertitta's are too greedy to give the fighters what they deserve.

[-Z-]

It's because Dana and the Fertitta's are too greedy to give the fighters what they deserve.

The top fighters are making good money, 250,000 for Couture, 400,000 for Nog. Those are nice pay days in my eyes. I'm more surprised at how much boxers were making. I always knew, just kinda forgot.

[-Z-]

I do agree that $8k is ridiculous though.

[Plates]

Its going to be funny when the fighters form a union. lol

[-Z-]

http://www.sherdog.com/thumbnail_crop.php?image=http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20090831083703_IMG_4111.JPG&width_size=600 (http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/event/19423/93964/)

[-Z-]

http://www.sherdog.com/thumbnail_crop.php?image=http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20090831084205_IMG_4344.JPG&width_size=600

[-Z-]

http://www.sherdog.com/thumbnail_crop.php?image=http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20090831084229_IMG_4360.JPG&width_size=600