Having been definitively defeated by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his most recent heavyweight bout, Randy Couture dropped down to light heavyweight for a UFC 105 duel with Brandon Vera. An impressive performance for Couture would have positioned The Natural for a shot at Lyoto Machida’s title, while a Vera victory would have fueled The Truth’s momentum as he seeks to recapture the hype of his early UFC days. Who won?
Further, who won the Welterweight contest between Mike Swick and Dan Hardy to secure a shot at GSP’s Championship?
Quick UFC 105 results follow:
Andre Winner b. Roli Delgado via knockout (strikes) at 3:22 of Round One
Alexander Gustafsson b. Jared Hamman via knockout (strikes) at :41 of Round One
Dennis Siver b. Paul Kelly via TKO (strikes) at 2:53 of Round Two
Nick Osipczak b. Matthew Riddle via TKO (punches) at 3:53 of Round Three
Terry Etim b. Shannon Gugerty via submission (guillotine) at 1:24 of Round Two
John Hathaway b. Paul Taylor via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Ross Pearson b. Aaron Riley via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at 4:38 of Round Two
Matt Brown b. James Wilks via TKO (strikes) at 2:27 of Round Three
Michael Bisping b. Denis Kang via TKO (strikes) at 4:24 of Round Two
Dan Hardy b. Mike Swick via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Randy Couture b. Brandon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)