Post by The Sandmen on Aug 26, 2016 11:29:26 GMT -5
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rumble's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Rumble knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anthony Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Couture
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
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rumble's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Rumble doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Randy Couture tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rumble anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Anthony Johnson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Rumble 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.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anthony Johnson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rumble has a small cut in his Nose
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Stand up! This is what Rumble's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Randy Couture tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Rumble is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Rumble 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rumble seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rumble steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rumble seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rumble looks to be in very good shape.
Anthony Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rumble into his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Couture
Anthony Johnson looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anthony Johnson forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Couture
Rumble tries to move to full mount
Rumble succeeds
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rumble 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Rumble's head!
Rumble slips the punch.
An overhand right from Anthony Johnson 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 hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anthony Johnson has left Couture unconscious! What a finish by Anthony Johnson!
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:36 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
Wow. Randy looked a little off. Maybe it was the unusual split-tournament structure that messed him up (that I believe none of you noticed ).
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rumble's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anthony Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Rumble knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anthony Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Anthony Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
Rumble is in rear mount over Couture
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
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rumble's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Rumble doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Randy Couture tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rumble anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Anthony Johnson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Rumble 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.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anthony Johnson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rumble has a small cut in his Nose
Randy Couture is in half guard over Rumble
Stand up! This is what Rumble's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Randy Couture tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Rumble is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Rumble 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rumble seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rumble steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rumble seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rumble looks to be in very good shape.
Anthony Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rumble into his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over Couture
Anthony Johnson looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anthony Johnson forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Couture
Rumble tries to move to full mount
Rumble succeeds
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rumble 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Rumble's head!
Rumble slips the punch.
An overhand right from Anthony Johnson 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 hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anthony Johnson has left Couture unconscious! What a finish by Anthony Johnson!
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:36 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
Wow. Randy looked a little off. Maybe it was the unusual split-tournament structure that messed him up (that I believe none of you noticed ).