Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2013 16:58:33 GMT -5
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Velasquez 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture circles around Velasquez
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez 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.
Velasquez misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Velasquez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Cain Velasquez's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Randy Couture's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Cain Velasquez tries to control Randy Couture in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Couture pushes Velasquez away before he could try anything
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Velasquez measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Couture and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Velasquez's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez tries to fight back with his feet and Couture just needs another plan now.
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture steps back and allows Velasquez to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Couture trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Couture pushes Cain Velasquez and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Superb haymaker by Velasquez
that lands on Couture's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Bone shattering straight right hand from Randy Couture!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randy Couture and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Randy Couture pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Couture blocks.
Velasquez misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
Velasquez pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Velasquez's chin! He is knocked down!
Velasquez's Chin is beginning to swell
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez 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
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab both of Cain Velasquez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Couture lifted Velasquez's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Velasquez
Randy Couture hovers above Velasquez
Cain Velasquez stops him from throwing strikes.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez 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 closed guard over Velasquez
Couture is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Couture
Velasquez moves on the ground
Cain Velasquez moves to side mount
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Couture
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Couture
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Cain Velasquez hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Couture staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Cain Velasquez Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Couture staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez's moves.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Couture.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez doesn't let Couture get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture steps forward
Cain Velasquez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Velasquez 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.
Cain Velasquez slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Couture
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Cain Velasquez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Cain Velasquez.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Velasquez is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Couture face and hooks Couture leg
Randy Couture is on his back after that trip
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Velasquez!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (GnP) at 4:20 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 11/11 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 158 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Cain Velasquez is the winner!
Cain vs. Abel. But Couture wasn't ABLE to get the job done. Cain win's.
"That's gotta be Kane, That's gotta be Kane!" Memories!
Cain Velasquez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Velasquez 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture circles around Velasquez
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez 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.
Velasquez misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Velasquez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Cain Velasquez's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Randy Couture's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Cain Velasquez tries to control Randy Couture in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Couture pushes Velasquez away before he could try anything
Velasquez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Velasquez measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.
Couture and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Velasquez's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez tries to fight back with his feet and Couture just needs another plan now.
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture steps back and allows Velasquez to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and advance towards Couture trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Couture pushes Cain Velasquez and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Superb haymaker by Velasquez
that lands on Couture's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Bone shattering straight right hand from Randy Couture!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cain Velasquez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randy Couture and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Velasquez who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Randy Couture pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Randy Couture
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Couture blocks.
Velasquez misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
Velasquez pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Velasquez's chin! He is knocked down!
Velasquez's Chin is beginning to swell
Couture is standing while Velasquez is on the ground on his back
Cain Velasquez 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
Back to the beginning! Cain Velasquez is standing now.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab both of Cain Velasquez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Couture lifted Velasquez's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Velasquez
Randy Couture hovers above Velasquez
Cain Velasquez stops him from throwing strikes.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Velasquez 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 closed guard over Velasquez
Couture is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Couture
Velasquez moves on the ground
Cain Velasquez moves to side mount
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Cain Velasquez in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Couture
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Couture
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Cain Velasquez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Cain Velasquez hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Couture staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Cain Velasquez Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
That punishment by Cain Velasquez has left Couture staggered! Cain Velasquez should try push forward now and finish this!
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez's moves.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cain Velasquez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Velasquez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Velasquez is clinching with Couture.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Velasquez doesn't let Couture get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture steps forward
Cain Velasquez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Velasquez 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.
Cain Velasquez slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cain Velasquez!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Couture
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Cain Velasquez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Cain Velasquez.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Velasquez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Velasquez is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Velasquez and Randy Couture are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Couture face and hooks Couture leg
Randy Couture is on his back after that trip
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Cain Velasquez turns out the lights for Couture! What an astonishing KO by Velasquez!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Cain Velasquez by KO (GnP) at 4:20 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 123 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 11/11 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/25 (52%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/20 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 158 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Cain Velasquez is the winner!
Cain vs. Abel. But Couture wasn't ABLE to get the job done. Cain win's.
"That's gotta be Kane, That's gotta be Kane!" Memories!