Post by The Sandmen on Mar 4, 2013 19:10:44 GMT -5
Pedro Rizzo! Pedro Rizzo! This is what the people are chanting here.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Couture and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Pedro Rizzo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Pedro Rizzo is in Couture open guard now
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rizzo jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Pedro Rizzo is able to get half guard here.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
2:07 Round 1 and Rizzo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Couture
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Rizzo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rizzo leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture has a small cut in his Right eye
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is smart enough to duck backwards
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Solid shot from Pedro Rizzo to the body.
Couture didn't like that.
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, he seems hurt
Couture launches a kick
but Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Pedro Rizzo.
Couture winces a bit.
Pedro Rizzo 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.
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.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo circles to get the center of the cage
Couture pushes Pedro Rizzo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Quick hook by Pedro Rizzo
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Pedro Rizzo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Rizzo steps for a throw
Randy Couture is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Pedro Rizzo caliber.
Rizzo tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rizzo doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Pedro Rizzo caliber.
Rizzo tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo 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.
Rizzo 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 Rizzo with uppercuts!
Nothing that Rizzo must fear as he blocks nicely
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rizzo's face
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Forehead
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Randy Couture is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Couture and Pedro Rizzo are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Pedro Rizzo is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Pedro Rizzo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo 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 half guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rizzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Couture's face.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Rizzo to land a solid head kick.
Couture has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Pedro Rizzo! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Rizzo 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.
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rizzo 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.
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Rizzo's moves.
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture throws a looping left hand...
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture steps forward
Pedro Rizzo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Randy Couture.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Rizzo who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Rizzo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Randy Couture's face!
Rizzo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pedro Rizzo!
Incredible high kick!
Couture is worried!
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Rizzo avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and counters with a solid straight!
Couture has a small cut in his Right eye
Rizzo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Rizzo pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rizzo into his guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo 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.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rizzo into his guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Rizzo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Couture's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rizzo looks to work from half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Couture's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rizzo moves backwards and circles around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Couture.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's right thigh
Rizzo 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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Couture staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
Couture fell like he got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punch) at 1:24 Round 4
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 7/27 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Good fight. Randy is tough as hell, but Pedro had his game on, and went all "GAME ON!!!" on Couture.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Pedro Rizzo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Couture and Rizzo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Pedro Rizzo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
goes nowhere.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rizzo won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Pedro Rizzo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Rizzo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Rizzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Pedro Rizzo is in Couture open guard now
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rizzo jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Pedro Rizzo is able to get half guard here.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
2:07 Round 1 and Rizzo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Pedro Rizzo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches to Couture
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rizzo tries to cover his face,
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Rizzo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rizzo leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture has a small cut in his Right eye
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is smart enough to duck backwards
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Pedro Rizzo to fight back!
Solid shot from Pedro Rizzo to the body.
Couture didn't like that.
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, he seems hurt
Couture launches a kick
but Pedro Rizzo avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Pedro Rizzo.
Couture winces a bit.
Pedro Rizzo 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.
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.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo circles to get the center of the cage
Couture pushes Pedro Rizzo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Quick hook by Pedro Rizzo
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Pedro Rizzo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rizzo and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Rizzo steps for a throw
Randy Couture is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Pedro Rizzo caliber.
Rizzo tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rizzo doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Pedro Rizzo caliber.
Rizzo tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Pedro Rizzo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo 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.
Rizzo 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 Rizzo with uppercuts!
Nothing that Rizzo must fear as he blocks nicely
The fighters are clinching.
Pedro Rizzo slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture is holding Pedro Rizzo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Rizzo is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rizzo's face
Pedro Rizzo attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Forehead
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Randy Couture is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Rizzo and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture is in closed guard... Rizzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Pedro Rizzo is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Pedro Rizzo tries to take advantage...
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Rizzo!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Rizzo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Couture and Pedro Rizzo are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Pedro Rizzo is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Pedro Rizzo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Pedro Rizzo 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 half guard over Rizzo
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo attempts to move to full guard
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rizzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rizzo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Couture's face.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture launches a body shot
Rizzo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Rizzo to land a solid head kick.
Couture has a small cut in his Forehead
Rizzo showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Pedro Rizzo! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Rizzo 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.
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rizzo 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.
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
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 Rizzo's moves.
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Rizzo doesn't allow him!
Rizzo is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture throws a looping left hand...
Rizzo moves aside and dodges.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture steps forward
Pedro Rizzo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Randy Couture.
Even nicer blocks from Rizzo.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pedro Rizzo fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Rizzo who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Rizzo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Randy Couture's face!
Rizzo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pedro Rizzo!
Incredible high kick!
Couture is worried!
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Rizzo avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and counters with a solid straight!
Couture has a small cut in his Right eye
Rizzo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Couture's thigh!
Couture hyper-extended his leg
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Rizzo pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rizzo into his guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Pedro Rizzo 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.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rizzo's cheek from the guard.
Pedro Rizzo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rizzo into his guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rizzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Rizzo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pedro Rizzo throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Couture's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Pedro Rizzo is in open guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rizzo looks to work from half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rizzo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
The cutman is working on Couture's face.
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Round 4
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You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rizzo moves backwards and circles around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Rizzo
grazes the chin of Couture.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Pedro Rizzo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's right thigh
Rizzo 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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rizzo struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Couture misses a step and Pedro Rizzo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rizzo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
That punishment by Pedro Rizzo has left Couture staggered! Pedro Rizzo should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Pedro Rizzo throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
Couture fell like he got shot! This is over!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
Winner is Pedro Rizzo by KO (Punch) at 1:24 Round 4
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 7/27 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 411 s
Good fight. Randy is tough as hell, but Pedro had his game on, and went all "GAME ON!!!" on Couture.