Today, the UFC released the final roster for their UFC 102 event in Portland, Oregon. The 11-bout card will be headlined by former UFC heavyweight champions Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira as both look to get back on the winning track after recently losing their titles.
The pay-per-view show will be jumping off inside the Rose Garden on August 29th and marks the organization’s debut in the state.
In addition to the overdue match-up between the two MMA legends, Damian Maia and Nate Marquardt will battle it out to determine who is next in line for a shot at UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva’s strap.
Here is the complete roster slated to fight in the City of Roses:
Preliminary Bouts:
Matt Veach vs. Evan Dunham Nick Catone vs. Mark Munoz Todd Duffee vs. Mike Russow Justin McCully vs. Junior dos Santos Wilson Gouveia vs James Irvin Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Main Bouts:
Chris Leben vs. Jake Roshol Thiago Silva vs. Keith Jardine Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera Nate Marquardt vs. Damian Maia Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Randy Couture
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