Post by The Sandmen on Mar 27, 2013 18:26:41 GMT -5
Quinton Jackson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Rampage tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Quinton Jackson.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson looks to pass to mount...
Rampage slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Rampage's ribs.
Rampage blocks those punches
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rampage tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quinton Jackson hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Quinton Jackson.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rampage
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rampage 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rampage with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rampage blocks that. It was easy!
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Couture
Rampage use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Quinton Jackson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Couture
Rampage tries to escape from the closed guard
Rampage succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Quinton Jackson tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rampage looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg...
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson 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 can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Randy Couture...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage suddenly holds Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Couture can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage 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!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage 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!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Rampage now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Randy Couture! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Randy Couture doesn't defend himself!
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Quinton Jackson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (GnP) at 2:27 Round 2
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/40 (95%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Wow, I think Randy forgot he was in this tournamant. Forgot to train, forgot to show up, and just...nothinged. Not impressed, Randy. Not impressed at all. I think I picked you.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Rampage tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Quinton Jackson.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson looks to pass to mount...
Rampage slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Rampage's ribs.
Rampage blocks those punches
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rampage tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quinton Jackson hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Quinton Jackson.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rampage
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rampage 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rampage with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rampage blocks that. It was easy!
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Couture
Rampage use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Quinton Jackson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Couture
Rampage tries to escape from the closed guard
Rampage succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Quinton Jackson tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rampage looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Rampage launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Couture
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg...
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson 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 can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Quinton Jackson.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Couture
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Quinton Jackson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Randy Couture...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage suddenly holds Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Couture can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Quinton Jackson!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Rampage tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Rampage has one hook in and keeps working!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage 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!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage 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!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rampage has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Rampage now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Randy Couture! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Randy Couture doesn't defend himself!
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Quinton Jackson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (GnP) at 2:27 Round 2
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/40 (95%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Wow, I think Randy forgot he was in this tournamant. Forgot to train, forgot to show up, and just...nothinged. Not impressed, Randy. Not impressed at all. I think I picked you.