UFC 97: Preliminary Bouts

Who should get the next shot at GSP's welterweight title?

   Josh Koscheck
   Dan Hardy
   Fitch - Pierce winner
   Other

By Raj Giri | April 18, 2009

Vinny Magalhaes vs. Eliot Marshall
Eliot Marshall defeated Vinny Magalhaes via unanimous decision (scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27).

Ryo Chonan vs. T.J. Grant
T.J. Grant defeated Ryo Chonan via split decision (scores of 30-27, 28-29, 29-28).

David Bielkheden vs. Mark Bocek
Mark Bocek defeated David Bielkheden via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:57 of Round 1.

Ed Herman vs. David Loiseau
Ed Herman defeated David Loiseau via unanimous decision (scores of 30-26, 30-27, 30-27).

Jason MacDonald vs. Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry defeated Jason MacDonald via TKO (strikes) at 2:27 of Round 1.

Xavier Foupa-Pokam vs. Denis Kang
Denis Kang defeated Xavier Foupa-Pokam via unanimous decision (scores of 30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

•	UFC 97: Luis Cane vs. Steve Cantwell
•	UFC 97 Weigh-In Results: Anderson Silva Comes In Light
•	'UFC 97: Redemption' Final Card, Live Coverage this Saturday!
•	Eliot Marshall Will Now Fight Vinny Magalhaes At UFC 97

•	Tito Ortiz Says He Was Injured Before Fight, Forrest Griffin Ready For Rubber Match
•	LIVE Video Of The UFC 106 Post-Fight Press Conference
•	Josh Koscheck Feels That He's The Top Contender For Georges St-Pierre
•	UFC 106: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
•	UFC 106: Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson