Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2012 22:22:54 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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.
Couture and Mirko Cro Cop are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Mirko Cro Cop is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Brutal punches to Cro Cop's face while in the clinch!
Cro Cop can't take many more shots like those!
Cro Cop's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cro Cop's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cro Cop is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Couture is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Cro Cop begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Couture.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mirko Cro Cop
well done Cro Cop falls hard on the mat
Herb Dean 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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Nice punch by Mirko Cro Cop
that nearly tags Couture.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture tries to improve position.
Cro Cop adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cro Cop's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Cro Cop ties him up.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Mirko Cro Cop efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Cro Cop has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Cro Cop manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop swings...
...no good.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grab one of Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Cro Cop to the mat like a ragdoll
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Cro Cop climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Couture launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Cro Cop with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Mirko Cro Cop
rocks Couture!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Couture's in a double underhooks...
Randy Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Randy Couture
glances off Cro Cop's arms.
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee towards Randy Couture's left tight
Couture struggles and blocks the impact.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture grab one of Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mirko Cro Cop landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
Incredible high kick!
Couture is worried!
Randy Couture is opening up on Cro Cop and raining down combinations!
Cro Cop's corner looks worried!
Cro Cop pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Cro Cop cannot escape Randy Couture's clinch! Randy Couture is just brutalizing Cro Cop with punches time and time again!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop launches a knee!
Mirko Cro Cop hits Couture's hard just below the ribs!
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Couture controls Mirko Cro Cop in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Cro Cop is hurt
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
A furious flurry of punches from Randy Couture
just misses Cro Cop.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Cro Cop's chin! He is knocked down!
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Cro Cop steps forward
Randy Couture catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Cro Cop just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cro Cop is going to have a headache after this one.
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Randy Couture, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Those punches are hitting! Cro Cop covers his head!
Cro Cop's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Couture
Cro Cop manages to move aside
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Couture deflects it.
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Cro Cop deflects the blows.
Cro Cop steps forward
Couture feints.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Randy Couture's face!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Cro Cop's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Randy Couture throws a combo
Mirko Cro Cop ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mirko Cro Cop just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture quickly defends.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Randy Couture is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cro Cop and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop follows Randy Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cro Cop needs to stop playing Randy Couture's game or he'll get knocked out!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cro Cop struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Pulverizing punch to Cro Cop's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Cro Cop's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Cro Cop won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cro Cop's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to open Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop breaks the lock and covers himself from Couture's punches
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cro Cop's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Randy Couture's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cro Cop blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Cro Cop fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Cro Cop is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 3/17 (18%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/29 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 18/33 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 24/33 (73%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 19/43 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Mirko is still a tough fucker. He got beat on pretty bad, but he dished it out big time too. I would like to see this fight go more rounds. Damage wise, they weren't that far off.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
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.
Couture and Mirko Cro Cop are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Mirko Cro Cop is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Brutal punches to Cro Cop's face while in the clinch!
Cro Cop can't take many more shots like those!
Cro Cop's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cro Cop's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cro Cop is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Couture is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Cro Cop begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Couture.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Mirko Cro Cop
well done Cro Cop falls hard on the mat
Herb Dean 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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Nice punch by Mirko Cro Cop
that nearly tags Couture.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture tries to improve position.
Cro Cop adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cro Cop's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Cro Cop ties him up.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Mirko Cro Cop efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Cro Cop has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Cro Cop manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop swings...
...no good.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grab one of Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Cro Cop to the mat like a ragdoll
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Cro Cop climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Couture launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Cro Cop with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Cro Cop into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Mirko Cro Cop
rocks Couture!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Couture's in a double underhooks...
Randy Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop and that knee goes nowhere!
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Randy Couture
glances off Cro Cop's arms.
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee towards Randy Couture's left tight
Couture struggles and blocks the impact.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture grab one of Mirko Cro Cop's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mirko Cro Cop landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
Incredible high kick!
Couture is worried!
Randy Couture is opening up on Cro Cop and raining down combinations!
Cro Cop's corner looks worried!
Cro Cop pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Cro Cop cannot escape Randy Couture's clinch! Randy Couture is just brutalizing Cro Cop with punches time and time again!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop launches a knee!
Mirko Cro Cop hits Couture's hard just below the ribs!
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Couture controls Mirko Cro Cop in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Cro Cop is hurt
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
A furious flurry of punches from Randy Couture
just misses Cro Cop.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Cro Cop's chin! He is knocked down!
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Cro Cop steps forward
Randy Couture catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Cro Cop just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cro Cop is going to have a headache after this one.
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Randy Couture, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Those punches are hitting! Cro Cop covers his head!
Cro Cop's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Couture
Cro Cop manages to move aside
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cro Cop hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Couture deflects it.
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Cro Cop deflects the blows.
Cro Cop steps forward
Couture feints.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Randy Couture's face!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Cro Cop's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Couture is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Randy Couture throws a combo
Mirko Cro Cop ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mirko Cro Cop just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture quickly defends.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Randy Couture is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cro Cop and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Cro Cop 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop follows Randy Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cro Cop needs to stop playing Randy Couture's game or he'll get knocked out!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cro Cop struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Pulverizing punch to Cro Cop's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Cro Cop's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Cro Cop won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cro Cop's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to open Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop breaks the lock and covers himself from Couture's punches
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cro Cop's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Randy Couture's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cro Cop blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Cro Cop fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Cro Cop is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 3/17 (18%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/29 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 18/33 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 24/33 (73%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 19/43 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Mirko is still a tough fucker. He got beat on pretty bad, but he dished it out big time too. I would like to see this fight go more rounds. Damage wise, they weren't that far off.