Post by The Sandmen on Aug 9, 2012 12:36:43 GMT -5
Bonnar vs. Couture
Ferocious staredown by Bonnar while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Couture while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Stephan Bonnar and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Pulverizing punch to Couture's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Stephan Bonnar
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephan Bonnar grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Couture manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Couture is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Stephan Bonnar 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
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Bonnar catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bonnar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Stephan Bonnar passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Bonnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stephan Bonnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bonnar jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Stephan Bonnar is able to get half guard here.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Couture
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Stephan Bonnar leg and prevents him from moving.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Couture
Stephan Bonnar tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Stephan Bonnar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Stephan Bonnar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Bonnar is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar launches a body shot
Couture dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Stephan Bonnar attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bonnar with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Stephan Bonnar
makes Couture stumble back!
Mario Yamasaki 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 2
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Couture moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from Bonnar!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Couture begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bonnar
this is getting worse and worse for Bonnar
Bonnar's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Mouth
Couture follows Stephan Bonnar
only to get counter punched in a big way! Couture needs to stop playing Stephan Bonnar's game or he'll get knocked out!
Randy Couture is opening up on Bonnar and raining down combinations!
Bonnar's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Mouth
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 Bonnar
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bonnar's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Bonnar
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephan Bonnar.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar hold his own hand and breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Randy Couture.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Couture
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Stephan Bonnar! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Bonnar
Randy Couture pushes Bonnar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Bonnar is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Stephan Bonnar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture storms over Bonnar with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bonnar's face with his elbows!
Bonnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Left eye
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Randy Couture storms over Bonnar with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bonnar's face with his elbows!
Bonnar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Stephan Bonnar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Stephan Bonnar doesn't defend himself!
Bonnar's Nose is beginning to swell
Bonnar has a small cut in his Nose
Randy Couture is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is a bloody mess!
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Bonnar control.
Bonnar misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stephan Bonnar, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Chin
Couture is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Bonnar control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Bonnar's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Right cheek
Bonnar is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Stephan Bonnar
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Bonnar.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 3
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Bonnar doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Stephan Bonnar pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Stephan Bonnar
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Bonnar's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Bonnar to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Bonnar's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bonnar doesn't fight back!
Bonnar's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Forehead
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Bonnar staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture positions himself and tries to finish this!
Randy Couture storms Stephan Bonnar's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Stephan Bonnar to defend himself!
That brutal impact left Bonnar laid out on the mat! Randy Couture's corner come in to congratulate him!
Bonnar is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
There is a small laceration on Stephan Bonnar's Left cheek
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (GnP) at 0:56 Round 3
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 405 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/47 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 405 s
A fight full of back-and-forth mini-damage, followed by Couture going ape on Bonnar at the end of round 2, and finishing up shop at the beginning of round 3. Impressive burst.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!