Post by The Sandmen on Apr 22, 2014 17:34:48 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Randy Couture today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Couture.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture launches a furious knee!
Andrei Arlovski blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Andrei Arlovski slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randy Couture charges at Arlovski throwing flurries left and right.
Andrei Arlovski gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Couture was hit by a bus!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Arlovski stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Randy Couture is coming in again!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to move to full mount
Arlovski succeeds
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Crushing shot to Arlovski's body! He's holding his side
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Arlovski jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Couture sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Andrei Arlovski slips his head out and ends up in Randy Couture's guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Arlovski is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Andrei Arlovski's arm and tries an armbar!
Arlovski hold his own hand and breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Randy Couture.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Randy Couture
Stand up! This is what Arlovski's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Arlovski is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Andrei Arlovski shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Couture is locking that Americana...
Andrei Arlovski left arm has been Hyper-extended so much it appears its dislocated, the fight is over
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Injury - Broken arm) at 3:01 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/29 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Arlovksi has good offense. But he needs toughness. Without it, things like this happen against elite opponents. Arlovski is so close, people. Just no D.
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Randy Couture today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Andrei Arlovski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Couture.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture launches a furious knee!
Andrei Arlovski blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Andrei Arlovski slightly pushes Couture into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randy Couture charges at Arlovski throwing flurries left and right.
Andrei Arlovski gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Andrei Arlovski launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Couture was hit by a bus!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Arlovski stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Randy Couture is coming in again!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Andrei Arlovski is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Arlovski's face!
Andrei Arlovski blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Arlovski
Couture is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to move to full mount
Arlovski succeeds
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Randy Couture
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Andrei Arlovski uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Couture has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Crushing shot to Arlovski's body! He's holding his side
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Arlovski jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Couture sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Arlovski!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Arlovski against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Randy Couture dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Andrei Arlovski slips his head out and ends up in Randy Couture's guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Arlovski is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Andrei Arlovski's arm and tries an armbar!
Arlovski hold his own hand and breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Randy Couture.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Randy Couture
Stand up! This is what Arlovski's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He succeeds!
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Couture
Arlovski is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Randy Couture takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Andrei Arlovski shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Couture is locking that Americana...
Andrei Arlovski left arm has been Hyper-extended so much it appears its dislocated, the fight is over
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Injury - Broken arm) at 3:01 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/29 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Arlovksi has good offense. But he needs toughness. Without it, things like this happen against elite opponents. Arlovski is so close, people. Just no D.