Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2016 9:53:39 GMT -5
Randy Couture vs. Anderson Silva
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Anderson Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Randy Couture has fight Anderson Silva 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 0:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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 Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Anderson's face with those brutal elbows! Anderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Anderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Anderson is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Blocked by Couture.
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Anderson steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture circles around Anderson
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to stomp on Couture's feet while in the clinch.
Couture seems barely affected. Anderson Silva should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Anderson is with is back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Anderson tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
A lot of them are hitting Couture's face
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Anderson Silva and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Anderson Silva slips out. Couture quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anderson Silva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Anderson's ribs.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anderson Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice low kick from Anderson
Loud pop!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Randy Couture's head being snapped backwards!
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
Randy Couture is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Couture! It would have finished this fight.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Superb haymaker by Couture
Anderson manages to move aside
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson Silva
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Anderson who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Anderson Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randy Couture can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Anderson Silva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Anderson
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Anderson is with his back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Randy Couture is not able to stop Couture ground skills and Anderson Silva moves to side mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 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.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson Silva's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson 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 Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around Couture's neck!
Couture pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Anderson Silva chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Solid kick to the leg from Randy Couture
Anderson checks it.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 14/95 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 1596,63
Clinch Damage 559,63
Ground Damage 296
Time on the ground 1106 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2077
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 644,9
Time on the ground 1091 s
What a huge upset! Randy Couture is the winner!
Another super close fight. This has been a great Grand Prix with some elitely close fights. I dig it. I dig the whole Grand Damn Grand Prix. Good work everyone on an exciting GP.
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Anderson Silva doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Randy Couture has fight Anderson Silva 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 0:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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 Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Anderson's face with those brutal elbows! Anderson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Anderson tries to show some ground skills
Anderson Silva put Couture in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Anderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Anderson is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Blocked by Couture.
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Anderson Silva is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anderson catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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.
Anderson showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Randy Couture to stand up.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Anderson steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture circles around Anderson
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. He made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva tries to stomp on Couture's feet while in the clinch.
Couture seems barely affected. Anderson Silva should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Anderson is with is back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Anderson tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
A lot of them are hitting Couture's face
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Anderson Silva and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Anderson Silva slips out. Couture quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Anderson Silva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Anderson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Anderson's ribs.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anderson Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice low kick from Anderson
Loud pop!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Randy Couture's head being snapped backwards!
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anderson Silva!
Randy Couture is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Couture! It would have finished this fight.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Superb haymaker by Couture
Anderson manages to move aside
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson Silva
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Anderson who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Anderson Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randy Couture can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Anderson Silva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Anderson
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Hard blow to Anderson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture is looking to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson Silva has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Anderson Silva to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Anderson is with his back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anderson Silva holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Randy Couture is not able to stop Couture ground skills and Anderson Silva moves to side mount!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 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.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson Silva's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson 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 Anderson
Anderson Silva tries to close the guard.
Anderson put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around Couture's neck!
Couture pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Anderson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Anderson Silva is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Anderson Silva chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Solid kick to the leg from Randy Couture
Anderson checks it.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Anderson!
Some big punches are landing!
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 14/95 (15%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 1596,63
Clinch Damage 559,63
Ground Damage 296
Time on the ground 1106 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2077
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 644,9
Time on the ground 1091 s
What a huge upset! Randy Couture is the winner!
Another super close fight. This has been a great Grand Prix with some elitely close fights. I dig it. I dig the whole Grand Damn Grand Prix. Good work everyone on an exciting GP.