Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2018 2:32:00 GMT -5
Tank Abbott glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tank is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Tank Abbott and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Tank in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture pushes Tank Abbott against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tank's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tank has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Tank Abbott to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tank is with his back on the ground now.
Tank has a small cut in his Mouth
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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.
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Tank Abbott's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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 open guard over Tank
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to pass Tank Abbott's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Tank Abbott sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Tank Abbott's guard...
Randy Couture forces Tank Abbott to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Tank Abbott jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Tank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tank's side.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Tank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Tank tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tank Abbott! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 half guard over Tank
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Tank's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Tank's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Tank
Good punches to Tank's body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott attempts to move to full guard
Tank Abbott manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tank tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Couture steps forward
Tank feints.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tank Abbott!
Couture ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Tank Abbott's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tank.
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Round 2
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Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tank stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tank Abbott goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Tank seems staggered and Randy Couture runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Tank Abbott
puts Couture in a world of hurt!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Forehead
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Couture staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Tank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Couture leads with a punch
Tank Abbott avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Tank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tank doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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 Tank
Couture is in closed guard... Tank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in full mount over Randy Couture
Tank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tank Abbott controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tank Abbott is in full mount over Randy Couture
Tank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in half guard over Couture
Tank launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Tank Abbott's corner come in to congratulate him!
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Tank Abbott by KO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/38 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Tank Abbott is the winner!
Another great win for Tank. He was getting clinch-wrestle-dominated, but he turned it around, then turned it around again at the start of the 2nd, getting shit done, proving Lesnar was no fluke. Tank's thinking about making a run at legitimacy!
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Tank is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Tank Abbott and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Tank in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture pushes Tank Abbott against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tank's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tank has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Tank Abbott to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tank is with his back on the ground now.
Tank has a small cut in his Mouth
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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.
Tank Abbott gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Tank Abbott's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank 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 open guard over Tank
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Tank Abbott can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Tank clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to pass Tank Abbott's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Tank Abbott sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Tank Abbott's guard...
Randy Couture forces Tank Abbott to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Tank Abbott jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Tank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tank's side.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Tank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Tank Abbott sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tank tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Couture
Tank tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tank Abbott! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 half guard over Tank
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Tank's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Tank's moves.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Tank
Good punches to Tank's body.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott 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 half guard over Tank
Tank Abbott attempts to move to full guard
Tank Abbott manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Tank
Tank cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tank tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Couture steps forward
Tank feints.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tank Abbott!
Couture ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Tank Abbott's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tank.
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Round 2
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Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tank stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tank Abbott goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Tank seems staggered and Randy Couture runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Tank Abbott
puts Couture in a world of hurt!
Couture's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Forehead
That punishment by Tank Abbott has left Couture staggered! Tank Abbott should try push forward now and finish this!
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Tank is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Couture leads with a punch
Tank Abbott avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tank Abbott is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Tank's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Tank doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Tank
Tank 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 Tank
Couture is in closed guard... Tank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in full mount over Randy Couture
Tank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tank Abbott controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tank Abbott is in full mount over Randy Couture
Tank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tank Abbott is in half guard over Couture
Tank launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Couture laid out on the mat! Tank Abbott's corner come in to congratulate him!
Couture has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Tank Abbott by KO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/38 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Tank Abbott is the winner!
Another great win for Tank. He was getting clinch-wrestle-dominated, but he turned it around, then turned it around again at the start of the 2nd, getting shit done, proving Lesnar was no fluke. Tank's thinking about making a run at legitimacy!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!