Post by The Sandmen on May 14, 2013 17:28:48 GMT -5
Stephan Bonnar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Randy Couture today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture quickly defends.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
A right hand from Randy Couture
makes Bonnar stumble back!
A left hook from Bonnar
grazes the chin of Couture.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Bonnar is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Randy Couture...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Randy Couture tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Bonnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bonnar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Randy Couture checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Stephan Bonnar stumbles back.
Bonnar begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Bonnar launches a stiff jab!
Couture ducks that one.
Bonnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Stephan Bonnar is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Bonnar's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Stephan Bonnar's eyes.
Stephan Bonnar 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 Stephan Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Couture hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Randy Couture pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Randy Couture circles to get the center of the cage
Stephan Bonnar attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bonnar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Randy Couture!
Bonnar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stephan Bonnar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Bonnar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stephan Bonnar and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Bonnar.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
Stephan Bonnar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Randy Couture
Bonnar fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Stephan Bonnar are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Bonnar face and hooks Bonnar leg
Stephan Bonnar is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Bonnar's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bonnar is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bonnar is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Couture 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephan Bonnar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Bonnar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephan Bonnar's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
A punch from Stephan Bonnar
whizzes past Couture.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Bonnar just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Bonnar is going to have a headache after this one.
Stephan Bonnar and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Randy Couture, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Stephan Bonnar to his stomach and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Randy Couture throws his leg over Stephan Bonnar's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Randy Couture's rear naked choke attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Stephan Bonnar frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Randy Couture and ends up on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
Good job by Couture blocking and slipping the blows.
Bonnar misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Randy Couture appears to be unbreakable
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
John McCarthy breaks Randy Couture's lock! This is over! Bonnar didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Randy Couture by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:06 Round 3
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 23/27 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Decent back and forth fight. Bonnar was winning for a bit, then Couture was winning by a lot, then Bonnar came back a bit, and Randy came back a lot more and that was that. If Bonnar could have done more damage during his damage-times, this might have been a much better fight. He could not quite do it.
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Randy Couture today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture quickly defends.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
A right hand from Randy Couture
makes Bonnar stumble back!
A left hook from Bonnar
grazes the chin of Couture.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Bonnar is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Randy Couture...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Randy Couture tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Bonnar holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Bonnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bonnar moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Randy Couture checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Stephan Bonnar stumbles back.
Bonnar begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Bonnar launches a stiff jab!
Couture ducks that one.
Bonnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Stephan Bonnar is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Bonnar's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Stephan Bonnar's eyes.
Stephan Bonnar 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 Stephan Bonnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Couture hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Randy Couture pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar stumbles backwards and Randy Couture circles to get the center of the cage
Stephan Bonnar attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bonnar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Randy Couture!
Bonnar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stephan Bonnar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Bonnar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stephan Bonnar and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bonnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Bonnar.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
Stephan Bonnar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Randy Couture
Bonnar fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Stephan Bonnar are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Bonnar face and hooks Bonnar leg
Stephan Bonnar is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Bonnar's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bonnar is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bonnar is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Couture's moves.
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Stephan Bonnar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Couture 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephan Bonnar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bonnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Bonnar's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephan Bonnar's punches
Bonnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
A punch from Stephan Bonnar
whizzes past Couture.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Bonnar just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Bonnar is going to have a headache after this one.
Stephan Bonnar and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Randy Couture, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bonnar's face!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Stephan Bonnar to his stomach and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar with one hook in
Randy Couture throws his leg over Stephan Bonnar's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Randy Couture's rear naked choke attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Stephan Bonnar frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Randy Couture and ends up on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
Good job by Couture blocking and slipping the blows.
Bonnar misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Randy Couture appears to be unbreakable
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
John McCarthy breaks Randy Couture's lock! This is over! Bonnar didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Randy Couture by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:06 Round 3
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 23/27 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Decent back and forth fight. Bonnar was winning for a bit, then Couture was winning by a lot, then Bonnar came back a bit, and Randy came back a lot more and that was that. If Bonnar could have done more damage during his damage-times, this might have been a much better fight. He could not quite do it.