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Steve Marcus / Las Vegas Sun
Randy Couture, left, and Mark Coleman face off during an official weigh-in for UFC 109 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, February 5, 2010. UFC president Dana White looks on at center. The fighters will meet in a light heavyweight bout at events center Saturday.
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 | 5:29 p.m.
UFC 109: Prefight Presser
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Final thoughts from the headliners before Saturday's UFC 109.
UFC 109
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- Randy Couture looks as dominant as ever in win over Coleman
- Chael Sonnen takes a beating, still stuns Marquardt
- UFC 109 Live Blog: Couture submits Coleman in second round
- UFC 109 Breakdowns and Predictions
- Breaking down UFC 109: Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman
- Breaking down UFC 109: Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen
- Fireside chat with Dana White
- Nate Marquardt says UFC will get the message this time
- Video: Randy Couture - Preparing for a scrap
- At 46, doubts turn to jokes for Randy Couture
- Phillipe Nover says there was no seizure before September fight
All 22 fighters made weight during the official UFC 109 weigh-in Friday at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
As has been customary throughout all the events leading up to Saturday night's main event, former UFC champions Mark Coleman and Randy Couture remained highly respectful of one another.
Coleman, who was the first heavyweight champion in UFC history and requested the matchup from UFC president Dana White, has said numerous times he considers Saturday the biggest fight of his career.
"I feel great, I have a lot of energy," Coleman said. "I'm ready to go and I'm going to win this fight. I'm looking to fight the best out there and Randy is one of the best of all time. I have nothing but respect for him."
Couture was equally respectful of his fellow Hall of Famer opponent.
"I feel blessed each and every time I step out there," Couture said. "This is another chance for me to show that I'm getting better. Mark Coleman is a great challenge for me."
Both fighters weighed in at 205 pounds.
In addition to two of the most well-known fighters in UFC history, Saturday's card is stacked with newcomers to the organization as well.
Ronys Torres, 24, will make his UFC debut against talented striker Melvin Guillard. Light heavyweight Phil Davis, 25, will make his long-awaited debut in the octagon, going against Brian Stann. And submission specialist Rolles Gracie weighed in at 240 pounds for his heavyweight matchup with fellow UFC newcomer Joey Beltran.
Doors are set to open at 3:45 p.m. Saturday with the first bout scheduled for 4:15 p.m.
Full Results:
Mark Coleman (205) VS Randy Couture (205)
Chael Sonnen (185) VS Nate Marquardt (186)
Paulo Thiago (170) VS Mike Swick (171)
Dan Miller (185) VS Demian Maia (186)
Frank Trigg (171) VS Matt Serra (169)
Justin Buchholz (156) VS Mac Danzig (156)
Ronys Torres (156) VS Melvin Guillard (155)
Rob Emerson (155) VS Phillipe Nover (155)
Phil Davis (205) VS Brian Stann (205)
Chris Tuchscherer (263) VS Tim Hague (263)
Rolles Gracie (247) VS Joey Beltran (238)
Brett Okamoto can be reached at 948-7817 or brett.okamoto@lasvegassun.com. Also follow him on twitter: LVSunFighting.
Geez, these dudes are more and more looking like concentration camp survivors. These are light heavy's? Looks like everyone is more concerned with the "kate moss after fight pictorial/party".
you wasted you energy posting that? take another bong hit.
Most of these guys cut weight/dehydrate to make weight. By fight time the light heavys will put on another 7 to 10 pounds.
Dear Las Vegas Sun,
Any chance you could please feature a photo of the womens ultimate fighting next time just for balance. I know this sport is getting popular but the last thing a lot of us guys want to see is two dudes looking deeply into each others eyes and getting ready for their little romp. I sure do miss the days when womans soccer was all the rage.