Post by The Sandmen on May 3, 2012 14:36:07 GMT -5
Quinton Jackson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
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 bell announces the first round!
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Quinton Jackson
rocks Couture!
Tremendous strikes from Rampage!
Some big punches are landing!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rampage blocks that.
Rampage launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Rampage in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson circles to get the center of the cage
Couture and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rampage follows Randy Couture
Couture fakes a move.
Quinton Jackson swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
Some counter punches against Quinton Jackson
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Quinton Jackson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Randy Couture is looking to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Quinton Jackson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Rampage's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Randy Couture! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Randy Couture doesn't defend himself!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Quinton Jackson 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 Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Quinton Jackson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
But there's the bell. The round is over.
Couture's corner is stopping it. He cannot answer the bell.
It's all over!
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (Injury - Broken cheekbone) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/30 (93%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Randy Couture started out strong, somewhat, but then it turned into Rampage Jackson vs Randy Couture's cheekbone. Winner by demolition, Rampage. He rampaged all over the cheek and the bone lost. via Unanimous Rampage. No decision necessary...you get the picture, shut up.
Couture will probably be out for about 10 ManMMAs as a result of this injury. Crappy stuff.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Rampage has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Quinton Jackson
rocks Couture!
Tremendous strikes from Rampage!
Some big punches are landing!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Chin
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rampage blocks that.
Rampage launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Rampage in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Quinton Jackson circles to get the center of the cage
Couture and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rampage follows Randy Couture
Couture fakes a move.
Quinton Jackson swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
Some counter punches against Quinton Jackson
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Quinton Jackson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Deep breaths from Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Randy Couture is looking to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Quinton Jackson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson tries to close the guard.
Rampage put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Rampage is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Rampage's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Randy Couture! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Randy Couture doesn't defend himself!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Quinton Jackson 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 Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Quinton Jackson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rampage
Couture is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Rampage is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Rampage is in rear mount over Couture
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
But there's the bell. The round is over.
Couture's corner is stopping it. He cannot answer the bell.
It's all over!
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (Injury - Broken cheekbone) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/30 (93%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 155 s
Randy Couture started out strong, somewhat, but then it turned into Rampage Jackson vs Randy Couture's cheekbone. Winner by demolition, Rampage. He rampaged all over the cheek and the bone lost. via Unanimous Rampage. No decision necessary...you get the picture, shut up.
Couture will probably be out for about 10 ManMMAs as a result of this injury. Crappy stuff.