Post by The Sandmen on Jun 12, 2013 16:25:58 GMT -5
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 open guard over Shogun
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua launches a knee while holding Couture's in a double underhooks...
Randy Couture pushes Shogun Rua and that knee goes nowhere!
Shogun misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Couture!
Some counter punches against Shogun Rua
land while he's on his bicycle.
Shogun moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Randy Couture's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Couture are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
Couture pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Shogun Rua's offensive.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Couture's legs repeatedly.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Couture easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Shogun launches a kick
but Randy Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Couture's legs repeatedly.
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy allows Couture time to recover... 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Shogun launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Couture deflects and sidesteps.
Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch to Randy Couture ribs and the tries to trip him
Couture loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Shogun Rua's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture is in Shogun open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Shogun Rua leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun
Randy Couture storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Randy Couture's leg.
Couture attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun Rua landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Couture cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Shogun Rua
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
A wicked punch by Randy Couture
goes awry.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun 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 is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Couture leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Randy Couture
goes nowhere.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Couture
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Randy Couture falls hard on the mat with Shogun Rua on top of him
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua hovers above Couture
Randy Couture stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun 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
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Couture's face!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Couture's face with those brutal elbows! Couture needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Shogun Rua turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Shogun!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 1:51 Round 5
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 13/44 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 12/14 (86%)
Clinch strikes 8/20 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/49 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Unbelievable! Couture lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Surprisingly uninteresting fight for two legends.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 open guard over Shogun
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Shogun.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua launches a knee while holding Couture's in a double underhooks...
Randy Couture pushes Shogun Rua and that knee goes nowhere!
Shogun misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Couture!
Some counter punches against Shogun Rua
land while he's on his bicycle.
Shogun moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Randy Couture's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun and Couture are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Shogun Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
Couture pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Shogun Rua's offensive.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Couture's legs repeatedly.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Couture easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Shogun launches a kick
but Randy Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Couture's legs repeatedly.
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy allows Couture time to recover... 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Shogun launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Couture deflects and sidesteps.
Shogun Rua throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch to Randy Couture ribs and the tries to trip him
Couture loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Shogun Rua's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture is in Shogun open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Shogun Rua leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun
Randy Couture storms over Shogun with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Shogun Rua blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shogun is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Shogun clumsily gives his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Randy Couture's leg.
Couture attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Shogun Rua's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shogun Rua landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Couture cartwheels towards Shogun!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shogun Rua.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Shogun Rua moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shogun
Randy Couture tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Shogun won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Randy Couture looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shogun
Couture is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Body shots by Shogun Rua
Solid blows to Couture's abdomen.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Nothing from this... Shogun Rua seems frustrated.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
A wicked punch by Randy Couture
goes awry.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Shogun in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Shogun 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 is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Shogun Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shogun Rua sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Couture leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Randy Couture
goes nowhere.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Couture
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Randy Couture falls hard on the mat with Shogun Rua on top of him
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun Rua hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua hovers above Couture
Randy Couture stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun 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
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Couture
Shogun 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun Rua looks to mount Randy Couture...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Couture's face!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Couture's face with those brutal elbows! Couture needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Randy Couture
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Shogun Rua turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Shogun!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 1:51 Round 5
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 13/44 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 12/14 (86%)
Clinch strikes 8/20 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/49 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Unbelievable! Couture lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Surprisingly uninteresting fight for two legends.