Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2015 22:12:43 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Now Bas Rutten put his title in contention against Couture.
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.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Couture move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes El Guapo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips El Guapo to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Couture is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Bas Rutten on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Couture put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
El Guapo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bas Rutten fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! El Guapo tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Couture
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Couture control.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
El Guapo is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Couture control.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises El Guapo with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten doesn't want to engage and backpedals
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. El Guapo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Couture is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Couture launches a stiff jab!
El Guapo ducks that one.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Bas Rutten swings and Couture has to retreat
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Couture was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture holds Bas Rutten and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
El Guapo is fast enough to block that knee!
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. El Guapo moves back and takes a deep breath.
El Guapo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bas Rutten pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Bas Rutten to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! El Guapo is with his back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
El Guapo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Couture's neck!
Couture pushes Bas Rutten back to the ground.
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by El Guapo.
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture leans back...
El Guapo eyes him warily.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Couture's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Couture tries to break the lock slamming Bas Rutten against the mat!
Bas Rutten doesn't allow Randy Couture to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture tries to break the lock slamming Bas Rutten against the mat!
After a couple of slams, El Guapo loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard El Guapo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Bas Rutten is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Couture is with is back on the ground now.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Bas Rutten tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting El Guapo's ribs.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
El Guapo tries to improve position.
Couture adjusts and closes his guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Randy Couture and moves to half guard
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and El Guapo is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Couture is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Randy Couture
El Guapo suddenly holds Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bas Rutten!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Bas Rutten blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Mario Yamasaki 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 3
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Bas Rutten tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Couture staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Bas Rutten positions himself and tries to finish this!
Bas Rutten storms Randy Couture's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Randy Couture to defend himself!
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Bas Rutten tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
El Guapo misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
El Guapo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Randy Couture
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Bas Rutten takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Randy Couture spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
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 clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Bas Rutten's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Bas Rutten tries to turn in and scramble out. Randy Couture timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Bas Rutten slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with El Guapo's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten 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.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips El Guapo to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
El Guapo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Randy Couture, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
El Guapo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with one hook in
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for El Guapo.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with two hooks in
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture slides his arm under Bas Rutten's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Bas Rutten pushes up and slides Randy Couture's arm over his chin.
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with two hooks in
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo with two hooks in
1:23 Round 4 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture turns out the lights for El Guapo! What an astonishing KO by Couture!
El Guapo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 1:28 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/111 (31%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 622 s
Randy Couture wins the Heavyweight title!
Another great fight. Both guys were crazy tough and were not able to get any clear advantage until Couture landed a couple clean shots in the 4th, then carried that momentum over into a win. If Bas had some more kicking, he may have been able to capitalize better on his stand-up offense.