Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 15:53:31 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Antonio Silva chants all around the place!
Antonio Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Big Foot and Couture move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Antonio Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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 Big Foot
Deep breaths from Antonio Silva who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture is in closed guard... Big Foot 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 Big Foot
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Foot can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Foot tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. 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.
Big Foot is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Silva in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Not a desiderable position that Big Foot is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Silva looks to counter!
Big Foot moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Big Foot tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Antonio Silva leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Big Foot sits over his knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Couture closes his legs around Antonio Silva's leg. Big Foot is not able to move away now!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Silva tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Silva passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Big Foot tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Foot wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Big Foot.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Silva
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Big Foot into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Silva jabs at Couture
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Big Foot 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.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Foot in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Silva down... Big Foot stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Foot's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Silva down... Big Foot stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Foot's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Antonio Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Foot's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Foot doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Foot forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Foot doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Foot forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Big Foot's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Antonio Silva's eyes.
Big Foot ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Silva fakes a few punches and advance towards Couture trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Couture pushes Antonio Silva and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Foot with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Foot
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Silva 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 Antonio Silva
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Antonio Silva's ribs!
Antonio Silva's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Big Foot's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Antonio Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Antonio Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture is in closed guard... Big Foot tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Foot fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Silva.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Antonio Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Foot's being punished here!
Big Foot's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Mouth
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Silva
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Big Foot tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Foot's face!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Antonio Silva...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture suddenly holds Antonio Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Randy Couture appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Foot can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Randy Couture!
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Big Foot is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Silva!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Big Foot tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture tries to open up Big Foot with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Foot is trying to block them with his hands...
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Silva, who is barely covering up!
Big Foot's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Chin
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Antonio Silva...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Foot's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A high kick from Antonio Silva
misses badly. Big Foot slips and falls!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Antonio Silva and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Not a desiderable position that Big Foot is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Foot doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Big Foot's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture sits high on Antonio Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Foot's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Big Foot struggles to free himself
Big Foot tries to roll out. He's too quick for Randy Couture and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Couture and it cost him top position.
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Foot is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Silva!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Silva doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Antonio Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Foot has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with one hook in
Big Foot has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Big Foot is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with one hook in
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Foot.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Silva 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 Big Foot with two hooks in
Big Foot is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of his tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter him.
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Foot's face!
Big Foot's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Foot has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Big Foot staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Foot!
Couture has one of his arm over Antonio Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Randy Couture storms over Big Foot with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Foot's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Big Foot seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Foot's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Silva
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/66 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Silva who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A highlight reel performance by Couture from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Antonio Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Antonio Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Big Foot and Couture move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Antonio Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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 Big Foot
Deep breaths from Antonio Silva who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture is in closed guard... Big Foot 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 Big Foot
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Foot can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Foot tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. 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.
Big Foot is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Silva in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Not a desiderable position that Big Foot is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Foot tries to cover his face,
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Foot's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Silva looks to counter!
Big Foot moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Big Foot tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Antonio Silva leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Big Foot sits over his knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Couture closes his legs around Antonio Silva's leg. Big Foot is not able to move away now!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
Antonio Silva is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Silva tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Silva passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Silva is in open guard over Couture
Big Foot tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Foot wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Big Foot.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Silva
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture slightly pushes Big Foot into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Silva jabs at Couture
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Big Foot 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.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Foot in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Silva down... Big Foot stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Foot's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Silva down... Big Foot stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Foot's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Antonio Silva against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Foot's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Foot doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Foot forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Foot doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Foot forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is launching some bone breaking punches to Big Foot's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Antonio Silva's eyes.
Big Foot ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Silva fakes a few punches and advance towards Couture trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Couture pushes Antonio Silva and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Foot with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Foot
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Silva 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 Antonio Silva
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Antonio Silva's ribs!
Antonio Silva's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Big Foot's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Antonio Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Antonio Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture is in closed guard... Big Foot tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Foot fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Silva.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Antonio Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Foot's being punished here!
Big Foot's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Mouth
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Silva
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
Big Foot tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Foot
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Foot's face!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Foot
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Antonio Silva...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture suddenly holds Antonio Silva's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Randy Couture appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Foot can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Randy Couture!
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Foot's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Foot's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Big Foot is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Silva!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Big Foot tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture tries to open up Big Foot with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Foot is trying to block them with his hands...
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Silva, who is barely covering up!
Big Foot's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Chin
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Antonio Silva...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Silva's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Foot's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A high kick from Antonio Silva
misses badly. Big Foot slips and falls!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Foot
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Antonio Silva and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Silva
Not a desiderable position that Big Foot is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Foot doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Antonio Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Big Foot's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Foot seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Randy Couture sits high on Antonio Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Foot's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Big Foot struggles to free himself
Big Foot tries to roll out. He's too quick for Randy Couture and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Couture and it cost him top position.
Antonio Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Foot is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Silva!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Silva doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Antonio Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Foot has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with one hook in
Big Foot has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Big Foot is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with one hook in
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Foot.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Antonio Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Silva 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 Big Foot with two hooks in
Big Foot is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of his tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter him.
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Foot's face!
Big Foot's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Foot has a small cut in his Forehead
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Big Foot staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Couture tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Foot!
Couture has one of his arm over Antonio Silva's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Foot with two hooks in
Randy Couture storms over Big Foot with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Foot's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Big Foot seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Foot's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Silva
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/16 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/66 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 578 s
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Silva who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A highlight reel performance by Couture from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!