Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2013 17:37:42 GMT -5
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Anderson Silva has fight Randy Couture 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Anderson blocks that.
Pulverizing punch to Couture's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Anderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson charge towards Randy Couture with a flying knee
Randy Couture got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Couture.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Couture, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Couture is wobbling!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Anderson Silva chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Anderson Silva swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Anderson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Anderson Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
that forces Anderson to try and defend better.
Anderson has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Randy Couture
glances off Anderson's arms.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Good movement from Couture
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Anderson's head!
The punches go wide.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Randy Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Anderson Silva leg and prevents him from moving.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture is grappling.
Bad idea! Anderson Silva lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Randy Couture attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson reels from the strikes.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
Anderson Silva pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
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.
Couture pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Randy Couture chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
That one almost breaks Couture's chin! He is knocked down!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Couture to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Anderson Silva with a right hand.
Anderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Couture, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Couture is wobbling!
Couture's Chin is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Randy Couture closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Couture.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Couture's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left cheek
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Randy Couture looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Randy Couture is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Anderson Silva turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Anderson!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 2:21 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 35/47 (74%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/14 (36%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/26 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 421 s
I was thinking Couture's wrestling and clinching skillz might negate some of Anderson's insanity, but it didn;t. He landed a bit, but not enough for Anderson to care. Generally destruction.
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Anderson Silva has fight Randy Couture 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Anderson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Anderson blocks that.
Pulverizing punch to Couture's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Anderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson charge towards Randy Couture with a flying knee
Randy Couture got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Anderson Silva tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Anderson to pull guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Couture.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Couture, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Couture is wobbling!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Anderson Silva chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Anderson Silva swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Anderson.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Anderson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Anderson Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture hovers above Anderson
Anderson Silva stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
that forces Anderson to try and defend better.
Anderson has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Randy Couture
glances off Anderson's arms.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Good movement from Couture
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anderson Silva!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Anderson's head!
The punches go wide.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Randy Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Anderson's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Anderson Silva leg and prevents him from moving.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture is grappling.
Bad idea! Anderson Silva lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Randy Couture attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson reels from the strikes.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
Anderson Silva pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
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.
Couture pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Randy Couture chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
Anderson pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
That one almost breaks Couture's chin! He is knocked down!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Couture to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Anderson Silva with a right hand.
Anderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Anderson doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Couture, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Couture is wobbling!
Couture's Chin is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Anderson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Randy Couture closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Couture.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Couture staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.
Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Couture's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left cheek
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Randy Couture looks rattled! Anderson Silva sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Randy Couture is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Anderson Silva turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Anderson!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Anderson Silva by KO (Punches) at 2:21 Round 4
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 35/47 (74%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/14 (36%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/26 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 421 s
I was thinking Couture's wrestling and clinching skillz might negate some of Anderson's insanity, but it didn;t. He landed a bit, but not enough for Anderson to care. Generally destruction.