Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2013 19:51:54 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko! Fedor Emelianenko! This is what the people are chanting here.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Fedor Emelianenko looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
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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Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Randy Couture
puts Fedor in a world of hurt!
Couture is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko 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 side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Fedor uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko 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 3:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A high kick from Randy Couture
grazes Fedor's head, but he seems okay.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Fedor, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Fedor is wobbling!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Couture seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Couture's arms.
Randy Couture is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Couture is with his back on the ground now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Fedor misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
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
Herb Dean 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Couture and Fedor are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Fedor tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg
Fedor Emelianenko uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Fedor Emelianenko
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Couture's face with those brutal elbows! Couture needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Fedor ties him up.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
Good job by Fedor blocking and slipping the blows.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Couture launches a furious hook!
Fedor ducks under and pushes Randy Couture creating some space.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
Fedor launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Fedor Emelianenko jabs at Couture
hitting his chest.
Good leg kicks from Fedor Emelianenko.
Randy Couture defends with ease.
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Fedor misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits Fedor ribs hard
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Fedor Emelianenko put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Fedor 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Fedor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Randy Couture
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fedor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Randy Couture tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Fedor's face
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Couture is smart enough to block that one.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Fedor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Couture shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Fedor Emelianenko are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Fedor Emelianenko is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Fedor's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Fedor Emelianenko's eyes.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Fedor Emelianenko are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Fedor face and hooks Fedor leg
Fedor Emelianenko is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Fedor Emelianenko is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Fedor staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Fedor has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Randy Couture is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Nose
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Fedor staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Randy Couture launches a rapid series of punches
taking Fedor from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Fedor's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Fedor with uppercuts!
Fedor is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Fedor is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Punches) at 0:35 Round 5
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 29/34 (85%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 31/51 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 704 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 21/29 (72%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 704 s
Absolutely all Randy. Fedor needs some boosts in many key places. When those small boosts happen, he will be a monster. MONSTER. But his team neglects him. Note to self, you are his team - stop neglecting him.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Fedor Emelianenko looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
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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Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Randy Couture
puts Fedor in a world of hurt!
Couture is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko 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 side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Fedor uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko 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 3:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A high kick from Randy Couture
grazes Fedor's head, but he seems okay.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Fedor, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Fedor is wobbling!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Couture seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Couture's arms.
Randy Couture is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Fedor steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Couture is with his back on the ground now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Fedor misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
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
Herb Dean 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Couture and Fedor are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Fedor tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg
Fedor Emelianenko uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Fedor Emelianenko
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Couture's face with those brutal elbows! Couture needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Fedor ties him up.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
Good job by Fedor blocking and slipping the blows.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Couture launches a furious hook!
Fedor ducks under and pushes Randy Couture creating some space.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
Fedor launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Fedor Emelianenko jabs at Couture
hitting his chest.
Good leg kicks from Fedor Emelianenko.
Randy Couture defends with ease.
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Fedor just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Fedor is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Fedor misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits Fedor ribs hard
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Fedor Emelianenko put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture hovers above Fedor
Good punches to Fedor's body.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Fedor 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 American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Fedor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Randy Couture
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fedor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Randy Couture tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Fedor's face
Fedor Emelianenko is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Couture is smart enough to block that one.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Fedor.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Couture shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Fedor Emelianenko are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Fedor Emelianenko is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Fedor's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Fedor Emelianenko's eyes.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Fedor Emelianenko are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Fedor face and hooks Fedor leg
Fedor Emelianenko is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture storms over Fedor with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Fedor's face with his elbows!
Fedor Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Fedor Emelianenko is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Fedor Emelianenko, who is barely covering up!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Fedor staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Fedor has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Randy Couture is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Nose
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Fedor staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Randy Couture launches a rapid series of punches
taking Fedor from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Fedor's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Fedor with uppercuts!
Fedor is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Fedor is unable to escape!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Punches) at 0:35 Round 5
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 29/34 (85%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 31/51 (61%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 704 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 21/29 (72%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 704 s
Absolutely all Randy. Fedor needs some boosts in many key places. When those small boosts happen, he will be a monster. MONSTER. But his team neglects him. Note to self, you are his team - stop neglecting him.