Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 18:48:40 GMT -5
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Alexander Volkov is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Volkov's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Volkov's head!
The punches go wide.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Volkov
Couture is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Alexander Volkov throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
Couture is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Volkov misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Volkov catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov isolates Randy Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Randy Couture is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture sits up and gets an arm around Volkov's neck!
Volkov pushes Randy Couture back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Volkov
Alexander Volkov goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Volkov looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Volkov away and scrambles on top!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Volkov just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Volkov is going to have a headache after this one.
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
Volkov moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Volkov pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
Couture staggers backwards. Volkov wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Volkov's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Volkov's face with those brutal elbows! Volkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Alexander Volkov's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Volkov must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Volkov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Randy Couture storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Volkov's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Forehead
Alexander Volkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Alexander Volkov who almost cannot stand!
One after another Randy Couture is punishing Volkov! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Volkov seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Volkov, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Volkov is wobbling!
Volkov is out! Volkov is out! Randy Couture has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Chin
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Uppercut) at 0:45 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/35 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Volkov did well to survive the first round in this one. He almost didn;t do that after a very, very late super-onslaught by Randy.
Alexander Volkov is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Volkov's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Volkov's head!
The punches go wide.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Volkov
Couture is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Alexander Volkov throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
Couture is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Volkov misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Volkov catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov isolates Randy Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Randy Couture is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture sits up and gets an arm around Volkov's neck!
Volkov pushes Randy Couture back to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Volkov
Alexander Volkov goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Volkov looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Volkov away and scrambles on top!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Volkov just got nailed! Randy Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Volkov is going to have a headache after this one.
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
Volkov moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Volkov pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
Couture staggers backwards. Volkov wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Volkov's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Volkov's face with those brutal elbows! Volkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Alexander Volkov's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Volkov must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Volkov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Randy Couture storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Volkov's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Forehead
Alexander Volkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Alexander Volkov who almost cannot stand!
One after another Randy Couture is punishing Volkov! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Volkov seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Volkov, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Volkov is wobbling!
Volkov is out! Volkov is out! Randy Couture has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Chin
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Uppercut) at 0:45 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/35 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Volkov did well to survive the first round in this one. He almost didn;t do that after a very, very late super-onslaught by Randy.