Post by The Sandmen on Sept 10, 2012 18:50:54 GMT -5
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Shogun ducks that one.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Couture stays on his feet
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun Rua landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Couture is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shogun is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Couture is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Couture struggles in the ground trying to break Shogun's control
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Couture control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Couture punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun quickly defends.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Couture steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
It misses by a mile.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
0:49 Round 2 and Shogun is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture leans back...
Shogun eyes him warily.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Randy Couture
surprises Shogun!
Randy Couture throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Couture has to retreat
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A high kick from Shogun Rua
grazes Couture's head, but he seems okay.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Shogun's Left eye is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun Rua pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Shogun to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and frees his leg!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Randy Couture!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shogun misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shogun blocks that.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Randy Couture
surprises Shogun!
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shogun anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shogun Rua work his BJJ game.
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Shogun control.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Couture has one hook in and keeps working!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun has a small cut in his Nose
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shogun.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shogun!
Shogun adopts the turtle defense and Couture is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Randy Couture tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shogun!
Couture has one of his arm over Shogun Rua's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shogun locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Randy Couture unil he can pull his arm free! Couture lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Shogun's face.
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Round 5
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Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Couture ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Couture backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Couture steps forward
Shogun feints.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Couture wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Randy Couture blocks
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shogun with uppercuts!
Shogun is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shogun is unable to escape!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Shogun staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 10/26 (38%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 15/22 (68%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/79 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/29 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 865 s
Couture absolutely destroyed Rua in the last 2-3 rounds. Clinch and GnP. Rua is a tough, KO-resistant bugger, as most of the league would have been out before the final bell. Couture with a pretty dominate win though.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Shogun ducks that one.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Couture stays on his feet
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun Rua landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Shogun Rua to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Couture is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
Shogun is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shogun is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Couture is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given his back to Shogun Rua who is trying to get one hook in!
Couture struggles in the ground trying to break Shogun's control
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture has Shogun controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shogun is unable to move under Couture control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua throws a combo
Couture punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun quickly defends.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Couture steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
It misses by a mile.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
0:49 Round 2 and Shogun is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture leans back...
Shogun eyes him warily.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Randy Couture
surprises Shogun!
Randy Couture throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Shogun against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pulverizing punch to Shogun's head!
Shogun slips the punch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shogun Rua swings and Couture has to retreat
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
A high kick from Shogun Rua
grazes Couture's head, but he seems okay.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Shogun's Left eye is beginning to swell
Shogun has a small cut in his Left eye
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shogun Rua pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua circles to get the center of the cage
Shogun Rua tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Shogun to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and frees his leg!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture hovers above Shogun
Good punches to Shogun's body.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Randy Couture!
Shogun is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shogun misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shogun blocks that.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A right hand from Randy Couture
surprises Shogun!
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shogun anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shogun Rua work his BJJ game.
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Shogun control.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Shogun! Couture has one hook in and keeps working!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun has a small cut in his Nose
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with one hook in
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shogun.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shogun!
Shogun adopts the turtle defense and Couture is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Randy Couture tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shogun!
Couture has one of his arm over Shogun Rua's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is in rear mount over Shogun with two hooks in
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shogun locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Randy Couture unil he can pull his arm free! Couture lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Shogun's face.
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Round 5
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Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Shogun Rua!
Couture ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture goes for an armbar!
Shogun Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun is swinging for the fences!
Couture backpedals and creates space. Shogun Rua is asking him if he is going to fight!
Couture steps forward
Shogun feints.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Couture wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Randy Couture blocks
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shogun with uppercuts!
Shogun is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shogun is unable to escape!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shogun's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shogun doesn't fight back!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Shogun staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 10/26 (38%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 15/22 (68%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/79 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/18 (39%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/29 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 865 s
Couture absolutely destroyed Rua in the last 2-3 rounds. Clinch and GnP. Rua is a tough, KO-resistant bugger, as most of the league would have been out before the final bell. Couture with a pretty dominate win though.