On Tuesday, the UFC announced the official main-card for UFC 109 as well unveiling all of the preliminary bouts for the event.

Two previously unknown bouts were announced between heavyweights Tim Hague (10-2) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (17-2) and lightweights Mac Danzig (18-7-1) vs. Justin Buchholz (8-4).

UFC 109 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Feb. 6. The main event for the evenings card will feature a light-heavyweight bout between MMA legends Randy Couture and Mark Coleman.

Canadian fighter, Hague, makes his return to the octagon after being knocked out in seven seconds at UFC 102 by Todd Duffee in August. Hague had won five straight bouts including a win over Pat Barry at UFC 98.

“The Thrashing Machine” is fully aware that Tuchsherer is one of Lesnar’s main training partners but see this as not only an opportunity to prove his own worth in the heavyweight division, but is also planning to make a statement when they meet.

“I respect Brock and anyone from his camp. I can only say 1 thing. I’m looking to dominate this fight and do so in exciting fashion”, said Hague.

Tuchsherer looks to return after his UFC debut was marred by a TKO loss to Gabriel Gonzaga after the Brazilian delivered a low blow which knocked him unconscious for a few seconds. The Minnesota Martial Arts Academy team member continued with the fight only because no one could him a straight answer about would happen if he didn’t.

Lightweight fighter Danzig finds himself facing probable expulsion by the UFC after losing three straight bouts to Clay Guida, Josh Neer and Jim Miller. The Ultimate Fighter 6 winner had defeated Tommy Speer for the title and then Mark Bocek before losing the past three.

Buchholz also finds himself facing contract elimination by the UFC after losing two straight, going 1-3 in his past four UFC bouts. He last appeared at UFN 19 losing to Terry Etim via TKO.

The current UFC 109 card appears as follows:

MAIN CARD

- Mark Coleman vs. Randy Couture
- Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago
- Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera
- Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen
- Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg

PRELIMINARY CARD

- Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller
- Justin Buchholz vs. Mac Danzig
- Melvin Guillard vs. Ronnys Torres
- Tim Hague vs. Chris Tuchscherer
- Rob Emerson vs. Phillipe Nover
- Rolles Gracie vs. Mostapha Al Turk

Tim Hague quote Sportsnet.ca