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07/05/09 - Gonzaga returns to action at UFC 102
Gabriel "Napão" Gonzaga is going to face UFC newcomer Chris Tuchscherer at UFC 102, which takes place on August 29th.
Napão was knocked out in his last fight against Shane Carwin at UFC 96 after a dominant start. He broke the nose of his opponent but a Carwin counter-punch put an end to the fight in the first round.
Tuchscherer is a sparring partner of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and has a record of 17-1 from a five-year career.
He has notable victories over Krzysztof Soszynski, Travis Fulton and Brandon Lee Hinkle. His sole loss was to Travis Wiuff.
UFC 102 will be headlined by Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and Randy "The Natural" Couture as headliners.
FO Staff
Bout first reported by MMA Weekly
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