Post by The Sandmen on Jul 14, 2015 13:31:37 GMT -5
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Iceman won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Deep breaths from Chuck Liddell 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture catch Chuck Liddell's right arm and tries a kimura
Chuck Liddell holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on Iceman!
Awful technique! Iceman wraps one of his legs on Randy Couture leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Iceman'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 measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Chuck Liddell positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Couture's abdomen
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Iceman ducks that one.
Randy Couture goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chuck Liddell is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Chuck Liddell's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Iceman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Randy Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 Iceman
Randy Couture is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Iceman anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell 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
Randy Couture 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randy Couture throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture paws at Iceman.
Iceman answers with solid punches!
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chuck Liddell didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Randy Couture is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Iceman's side.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell 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!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chuck Liddell pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Randy Couture
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Randy Couture...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Iceman's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
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 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Couture seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Randy Couture pushes away Iceman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Iceman stumbles backwards and Randy Couture circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Couture.
Iceman pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Iceman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to open Iceman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Iceman is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Randy Couture pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chuck Liddell struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Iceman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Couture follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
that forces Iceman to try and defend better.
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Iceman 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.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Iceman struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Chuck Liddell to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Iceman is with his back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture is holding Chuck Liddell's head and looking for angles...
Chuck Liddell covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Chuck Liddell put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture moves on the ground
Couture cannot take advantage in the ground
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman 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 Iceman
Randy Couture pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chuck Liddell struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Iceman is not making himself an easy target.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Iceman must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Iceman's face with those brutal elbows! Iceman needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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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 and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and advance towards Iceman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chuck Liddell lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Couture is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Iceman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Couture launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Iceman's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Right eye
Chuck Liddell attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Iceman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Randy Couture receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Chuck Liddell's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Iceman has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Iceman control.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Chuck Liddell's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Iceman staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture positions himself and tries to finish this!
Randy Couture storms Chuck Liddell's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Chuck Liddell to defend himself!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Randy Couture slides his arm under Chuck Liddell's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Chuck Liddell pulls down on Randy Couture's hand and staves off danger
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Randy Couture turns out the lights for Iceman! What an astonishing KO by Couture!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 2:57 Round 4
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 51/91 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/35 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Good fight. Both guys brought it, Couture got advantages and took them.
Chuck Liddell is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Iceman won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Deep breaths from Chuck Liddell 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture catch Chuck Liddell's right arm and tries a kimura
Chuck Liddell holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on Iceman!
Awful technique! Iceman wraps one of his legs on Randy Couture leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Iceman'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 measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Chuck Liddell positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Couture's abdomen
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Iceman ducks that one.
Randy Couture goes for the suplex...
His attempt goes nowhere.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chuck Liddell is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Chuck Liddell's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Iceman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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 side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Iceman put Randy Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman 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 Iceman
Randy Couture is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Iceman anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell 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
Randy Couture 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randy Couture throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture paws at Iceman.
Iceman answers with solid punches!
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chuck Liddell didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Randy Couture is looking to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Chuck Liddell has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Iceman's side.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell 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!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chuck Liddell pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Randy Couture
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Randy Couture...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Iceman's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
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 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Couture seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Randy Couture pushes away Iceman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Iceman stumbles backwards and Randy Couture circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Couture.
Iceman pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Iceman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to open Iceman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Iceman is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Randy Couture pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chuck Liddell struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Iceman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Couture follows Chuck Liddell
Iceman fakes a move.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Randy Couture
that forces Iceman to try and defend better.
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Iceman 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.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Iceman struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Chuck Liddell to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Iceman is with his back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture is holding Chuck Liddell's head and looking for angles...
Chuck Liddell covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Chuck Liddell put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture moves on the ground
Couture cannot take advantage in the ground
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman 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 Iceman
Randy Couture pushes Chuck Liddell against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chuck Liddell struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Iceman
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell 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.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Iceman's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Iceman doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Iceman is not making himself an easy target.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Iceman must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Iceman
Randy Couture tries to pass Chuck Liddell's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman 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 side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Iceman's face with those brutal elbows! Iceman needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture storms over Iceman with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Iceman's face with his elbows!
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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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 and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and advance towards Iceman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chuck Liddell lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Couture is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Iceman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Couture launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Iceman's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Right eye
Chuck Liddell attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Iceman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches towards Couture's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Randy Couture receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Chuck Liddell's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Iceman
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Iceman has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Iceman control.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Chuck Liddell's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Iceman staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
You can see Iceman's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture positions himself and tries to finish this!
Randy Couture storms Chuck Liddell's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Chuck Liddell to defend himself!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Randy Couture slides his arm under Chuck Liddell's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Chuck Liddell pulls down on Randy Couture's hand and staves off danger
Couture is in rear mount over Iceman
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Iceman is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Randy Couture turns out the lights for Iceman! What an astonishing KO by Couture!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 2:57 Round 4
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 51/91 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 9/23 (39%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/35 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Good fight. Both guys brought it, Couture got advantages and took them.