round and the fight ends in yet another 10-9 Vera win.Final result: Vera wins by unanimous decision.
Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Round one: Maia looks confident in his striking as he throws a leg kick then a high kick. He then steps into a Marquardt right hand that nearly flips him over. Marquardt pounces and cocks back another right but he holds back as he sees his opponent is done. The referee stops the fight at 21 seconds and a one punch KO for Nate "The Great"
Final result: Marquardt wins by KO at :21 of round 1.
Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Round one: They feel each other out early. It's no secret that Leben is in search of an opening for a big bomb and Rosholt is looking for a shot. They trade a few leg kicks and Rosholt attempts a flying knee but lands in a takedown by Leben. Rosholt pulls guard and Leben works him against the cage. Rosholt escapes and the standup fight ensues with 2:00 left in the round. Rosholt scores a takedown and lands some punches and a big knee as Leben gets to his feet. Leben throws wild haymakers as the round ends. The very close round ends in a 10-9 for Rosholt on FiveKnuckles' card.
Round two: Rosholt lands a nice left but Leben answers with a bigger left that sends Rosholt to the canvas. Leben hops on him but Rosholt is able to get him to full guard and appears to have recovered. Leben is controlling Rosholt but isn't able to inflict much damage. The ref stands them up and Leben is looking for the big left again. He lands leg kicks to Rosholt then a big left and clinches. Leben stomps the feet of Rosholt and Rosholt escapes he takes Leben down and lands a few shots. Leben escapes and lands some good shots at the horn and wins the round 10-9 on our card, making the fight even.
Round three: Rosholt catches a Leben kicks and takes him down, landing in full mount momentarily. Leben gets him to half guard as Rosholt scores some nice punches and elbows and weakens Leben enough to lock in an arm triangle that sends him to dreamland.
Final result: Rosholt wins by submission at 1:30 of round 3.
Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
Round one: Jardine lands a huge leg kick to start the fight then Silva catches the next one and takes him down. Jardine escapes with no damage and gets back to his feet. He goes on the attack but Silva lands a left hook that sends him down where Silva finishes him off with a flurry.
Final result: Silva wins by KO at 1:31 of round 1.
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Round one: The two legends begin by trading flurries in the center of the octagon. They trade bigger blows then Couture takes Nogueira down but leaves him there and walks away, not wanting a ground fight with the jiu-jitsu black belt. They trade punches again and Nogueira lands a big shot that sends Couture down. Nogueira locks on a darce choke and it's tight but Couture is able to escape and get back to his feet. The fight has turned into a standup war as Couture opens a cut on Nogueira's face. It was very close but we'll score it 10-9 for Nogueira because of the takedown and submission attempt.







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