Post by The Sandmen on Dec 10, 2012 16:58:33 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Randy Couture glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
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.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Randy Couture
Good shot! Arlovski has reasons to be worried.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Arlovski hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
Andrei Arlovski 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 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Arlovski doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Arlovski misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Arlovski with uppercuts!
Arlovski is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Arlovski is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Andrei Arlovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Randy Couture hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Andrei Arlovski.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Randy Couture looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Andrei Arlovski takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture is in Arlovski open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left Couture staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arlovski's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Arlovski
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Arlovski wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Couture misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski'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 1:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 half guard over Arlovski
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Couture tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to escape from the full mount...
Arlovski struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture 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 Arlovski's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Arlovski
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
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Andrei Arlovski knocks Couture out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Hook) at 4:00 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
That's definitely a flash Ko, since Couture was kinda more or less beating the bajeebs out of Andrei. Good come back. I dig.
Randy Couture glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Randy Couture
Good shot! Arlovski has reasons to be worried.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Arlovski hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
Andrei Arlovski 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 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Arlovski doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Arlovski misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Arlovski with uppercuts!
Arlovski is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Arlovski is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Andrei Arlovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Andrei Arlovski's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Randy Couture hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Andrei Arlovski.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Randy Couture looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Andrei Arlovski takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture is in Arlovski open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
That punishment by Andrei Arlovski has left Couture staggered! Andrei Arlovski should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Some big punches are landing!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Arlovski's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Arlovski
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Arlovski wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Couture misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski'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 1:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 half guard over Arlovski
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Couture tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to escape from the full mount...
Arlovski struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture 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 Arlovski's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Arlovski is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Arlovski
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
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Andrei Arlovski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Andrei Arlovski knocks Couture out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Hook) at 4:00 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
That's definitely a flash Ko, since Couture was kinda more or less beating the bajeebs out of Andrei. Good come back. I dig.