Post by The Sandmen on Apr 6, 2016 9:06:32 GMT -5
Randy Couture 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.
Junior dos Santos doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Junior dos Santos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Junior dos Santos tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Couture's face
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Junior dos Santos chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Randy Couture moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
dos Santos blocks that.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Couture's stops that one with his face! How is Couture standing?!
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Junior dos Santos down... dos Santos stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard dos Santos's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Junior dos Santos's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Junior dos Santos's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing dos Santos to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
dos Santos 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 half guard over dos Santos
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of dos Santos's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Randy Couture looks to mount Junior dos Santos...
Junior dos Santos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
Randy Couture pushes dos Santos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! dos Santos is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Junior dos Santos
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
dos Santos is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
dos Santos has a small cut in his Chin
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
dos Santos has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under dos Santos control.
dos Santos clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Junior dos Santos, who is barely covering up!
dos Santos's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
dos Santos has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! dos Santos's being punished here!
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture tries a middle kick
dos Santos blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
dos Santos pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Couture moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
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 dos Santos
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
Deep breaths from Junior dos Santos who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Junior dos Santos wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Junior dos Santos can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Junior dos Santos is in closed guard over Couture
dos Santos is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Junior dos Santos!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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dos Santos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Junior dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises dos Santos with a double overhooks!
Junior dos Santos throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
dos Santos tries to show some ground skills
Junior dos Santos put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
dos Santos 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 half guard over dos Santos
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
Junior dos Santos 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
dos Santos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos launches a rapid series of punches
taking Couture from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Couture's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Junior dos Santos
that stun Couture.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over dos Santos!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes dos Santos against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Junior dos Santos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a knee!
dos Santos blocks that knee.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Junior dos Santos tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
dos Santos misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
dos Santos pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Junior dos Santos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
dos Santos tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Couture is with is back on the ground now.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Couture
dos Santos tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Junior dos Santos.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Junior dos Santos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Junior dos Santos fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to dos Santos's cheek from the guard.
Junior dos Santos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Junior dos Santos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Junior dos Santos tries to better his position on the ground...
dos Santos is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
dos Santos leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
dos Santos is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture throws a combo
Junior dos Santos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Junior dos Santos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Junior dos Santos!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
dos Santos shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
dos Santos launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Couture's stops that one with his face! How is Couture standing?!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Junior dos Santos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
dos Santos catches an ankle and Couture is tripped to the mat!
Junior dos Santos is in closed guard over Couture
Junior dos Santos is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Junior dos Santos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Junior dos Santos tries to free his leg
Junior dos Santos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to dos Santos's cheek from the guard.
Junior dos Santos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of dos Santos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
dos Santos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
dos Santos 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!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Junior dos Santos takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Couture struggles to free himself
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
dos Santos fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! dos Santos is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
dos Santos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Junior dos Santos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
dos Santos fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! dos Santos is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Junior dos Santos looks to pass to mount...
dos Santos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Couture from the ground!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture looks rattled! Junior dos Santos sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Randy Couture is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Junior dos Santos's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punches) at 4:54 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 524 s
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/23 (52%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Couture was dominating early, then JDS got some shots in, then dominated the shit out of damaged Randy, getting the win after getting some rockings.
Junior dos Santos doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Junior dos Santos touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Junior dos Santos tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Couture's face
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Junior dos Santos chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
Randy Couture moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Randy Couture moves forward and launches a low kick.
dos Santos blocks that.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Couture's stops that one with his face! How is Couture standing?!
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Junior dos Santos down... dos Santos stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard dos Santos's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Junior dos Santos's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Junior dos Santos's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing dos Santos to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
dos Santos 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 half guard over dos Santos
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of dos Santos's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Randy Couture looks to mount Junior dos Santos...
Junior dos Santos sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
Randy Couture pushes dos Santos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! dos Santos is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Junior dos Santos
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
dos Santos is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
dos Santos has a small cut in his Chin
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
dos Santos has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under dos Santos control.
dos Santos clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Junior dos Santos, who is barely covering up!
dos Santos's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
dos Santos has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! dos Santos's being punished here!
Couture is in rear mount over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture tries a middle kick
dos Santos blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
dos Santos pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Couture moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
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 dos Santos
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
Deep breaths from Junior dos Santos who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Junior dos Santos wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Junior dos Santos can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Junior dos Santos is in closed guard over Couture
dos Santos is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Junior dos Santos!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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dos Santos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Junior dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises dos Santos with a double overhooks!
Junior dos Santos throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Couture's chin! That stops Couture in his tracks!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over dos Santos
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
dos Santos tries to show some ground skills
Junior dos Santos put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over dos Santos
dos Santos 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 half guard over dos Santos
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
Junior dos Santos 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.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
dos Santos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos launches a rapid series of punches
taking Couture from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Couture's Mouth is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Junior dos Santos
that stun Couture.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over dos Santos!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes dos Santos against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Junior dos Santos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a knee!
dos Santos blocks that knee.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Junior dos Santos tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
dos Santos misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
dos Santos pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
dos Santos pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Junior dos Santos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
dos Santos tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Couture is with is back on the ground now.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Couture
dos Santos tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Junior dos Santos.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Junior dos Santos is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Junior dos Santos fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to dos Santos's cheek from the guard.
Junior dos Santos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Junior dos Santos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Junior dos Santos tries to better his position on the ground...
dos Santos is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
dos Santos leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
dos Santos is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Randy Couture, who is barely covering up!
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture throws a combo
Junior dos Santos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Couture swings again, only to get countered once more! Couture is looking bad here!
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Junior dos Santos launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Junior dos Santos!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
dos Santos shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
dos Santos launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture 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 dos Santos's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
dos Santos is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos moves backwards and gestures for Randy Couture to stand up.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
An overhand right from Junior dos Santos that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Couture's stops that one with his face! How is Couture standing?!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Junior dos Santos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
dos Santos catches an ankle and Couture is tripped to the mat!
Junior dos Santos is in closed guard over Couture
Junior dos Santos is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Junior dos Santos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Junior dos Santos tries to free his leg
Junior dos Santos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to dos Santos's cheek from the guard.
Junior dos Santos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of dos Santos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
dos Santos blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
dos Santos 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!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Junior dos Santos looks to mount Randy Couture...
Junior dos Santos slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Junior dos Santos takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Couture struggles to free himself
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to stand up!
dos Santos doesn't allow him!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
dos Santos fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! dos Santos is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
dos Santos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Junior dos Santos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
dos Santos fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! dos Santos is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Junior dos Santos looks to pass to mount...
dos Santos slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
dos Santos dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Couture from the ground!
Couture's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Junior dos Santos has left Couture staggered! Junior dos Santos should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture looks rattled! Junior dos Santos sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Randy Couture is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Junior dos Santos's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punches) at 4:54 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 524 s
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/23 (52%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 25/31 (81%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Couture was dominating early, then JDS got some shots in, then dominated the shit out of damaged Randy, getting the win after getting some rockings.