Ultimate Fighting Championship Vol. 68 The Uprising

March 3, 2007 From the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia is set to defend his title against Randy Couture, who is coming out of a 12-month retirement. Couture, a former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion, last fought as a heavyweight at UFC 39 in 2002. The star-studded undercard is highlited by the return of two former champions - Matt Hughes (welterweight) and Rich Franklin (middleweight). A total of 9 fights. Preliminary card Lightweight bout: Jamie Varner vs. Jason Gilliam Lightweight bout: Gleison Tibau vs. Jason Dent Welterweight bout: Jon Fitch vs. Luigi Fioravanti Light Heavyweight bout: Matt Hamill vs. Rex Holman Main card Light Heavyweight bout: Renato Sobral vs. Jason Lambert Welterweight bout: Matt Hughes vs. Chris Lytle Middleweight bout: Rich Franklin vs. Jason MacDonald Middleweight bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFedries Heavyweight Championship bout: Champion Tim Sylvia vs. Randy Couture