Post by The Sandmen on Oct 7, 2020 10:08:55 GMT -5
Randy Couture is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Marco Ruas raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Marco Ruas is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
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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Randy Couture and Marco Ruas touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture circles around Ruas
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Marco Ruas's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Ruas is not making himself an easy target.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture creates enough space to control Marco Ruas's leg.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dandy Randy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
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
Ruas 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dandy Randy 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.
Randy Couture shoots and grab both of Marco Ruas's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dandy Randy lifted Ruas's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Ruas ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Dandy Randy blocks them effectively.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy fires a barrage of punches at Ruas's head!
This is bad! Dandy Randy is just pounding on Marco Ruas's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ruas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas tries to open Dandy Randy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Dandy Randy is unable to cover himself now!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy pushes Marco Ruas forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Ruas is locking that Armbar...
Dandy Randy breaks the lock showing some skills...
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Ruas catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Ruas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Dandy Randy breaks the lock showing some skills...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
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
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture steps back and allows Ruas to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Marco Ruas is standing now.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ruas with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marco Ruas!
Dandy Randy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dandy Randy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dandy Randy's ribs.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to jump to side mount.
Marco Ruas jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Ruas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Dandy Randy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Marco Ruas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ruas Hyper-extended his left arm
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to show some ground skills
Marco Ruas put Dandy Randy in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Ruas put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Ruas uses his strength to keep Ruas at a disadvantage
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Randy Couture
land while he's on his bicycle.
Ruas showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Marco Ruas! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Ruas launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dandy Randy's guard.
Dandy Randy didn't see that coming. Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy now.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dandy Randy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy cartwheels towards Ruas!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Marco Ruas.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Ruas won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randy Couture can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Dandy Randy misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Dandy Randy blocks them effectively.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas rolls him over and takes his back!
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ruas tries to counter Dandy Randy's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas slides his arm under Randy Couture's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Randy Couture pulls down on Marco Ruas's hand and staves off danger
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy has Ruas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Ruas is unable to move under Dandy Randy control.
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy has Ruas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Ruas is unable to move under Dandy Randy control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dandy Randy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Dandy Randy blocks Marco Ruas's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture storms over Ruas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ruas
Dandy Randy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture launches a furious knee!
Marco Ruas blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas tries to take Randy Couture down... Dandy Randy stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dandy Randy's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Randy Couture's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Ruas easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas fights back with his feet, forcing Dandy Randy to try something else.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Marco Ruas's guard...
Ruas doesn't want to free his opponent and Dandy Randy continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Dandy Randy knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dandy Randy tries to cover his face,
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 4
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Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ruas
Ruas wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dandy Randy's jaw!
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Dandy Randy.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Dandy Randy shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Marco Ruas postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Dandy Randy hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy and Marco Ruas are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy steps for a throw
Marco Ruas is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marco Ruas
well done Ruas falls hard on the mat
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy cartwheels towards Ruas!
Ruas fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas fights back with his feet, forcing Dandy Randy to try something else.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas did not see that coming! Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Randy Couture storms over Ruas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dandy Randy blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Marco Ruas struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dandy Randy tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dandy Randy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Ruas's moves.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Dandy Randy is holding Marco Ruas's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Randy Couture looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Marco Ruas takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dandy Randy's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy holds Marco Ruas's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ruas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Marco Ruas.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Marco Ruas!
Dandy Randy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dandy Randy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Marco Ruas launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy and Marco Ruas are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy steps for a throw
Ruas stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid shot from Marco Ruas to the body.
Dandy Randy didn't like that.
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Ruas in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas tries to stomp on Dandy Randy's feet while in the clinch.
Dandy Randy seems barely affected. Marco Ruas should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Ruas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas pushes Randy Couture against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Dandy Randy to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas steps back and allows Dandy Randy to get back to his feet.
Dandy Randy climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Marco Ruas fires an unorthodox punch to Dandy Randy's torso
that goes wide.
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas tries to escape from the closed guard
Marco Ruas any adventage in the ground.
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Ruas is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas looks to mount Randy Couture...
Marco Ruas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
Hard blow to Ruas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Ruas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the full mount...
Marco Ruas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Ruas in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas hooks Dandy Randy's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas hooks Dandy Randy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dandy Randy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Dandy Randy cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/95 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 1746,81
Clinch Damage 359,13
Ground Damage 926,68
Time on the ground 984 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/30 (47%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3051,25
Clinch Damage 371,3
Ground Damage 1356,2
Time on the ground 1022 s
Randy Dandy Couture vs. Shogun Ruas.
Both heavily upgraded and tweaked. Both going for it. Damage everywhere. Fight of the night probably.
I kinda disagree with the decision based on damage, but Randy did a lot too, so...you know. Good fight though. Both blokes did WORK. Mad work, even. Not to be confused with xx - Mario’s Mad Maulers, who may or may not still be a member here. xx - Mario’s Mad Maulers? You there, homie?
Marco Ruas raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Marco Ruas is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
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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Randy Couture and Marco Ruas touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture circles around Ruas
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Marco Ruas's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
Ruas is not making himself an easy target.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture creates enough space to control Marco Ruas's leg.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dandy Randy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
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
Ruas 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dandy Randy 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.
Randy Couture shoots and grab both of Marco Ruas's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dandy Randy lifted Ruas's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Ruas ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Dandy Randy blocks them effectively.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy fires a barrage of punches at Ruas's head!
This is bad! Dandy Randy is just pounding on Marco Ruas's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ruas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas tries to open Dandy Randy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Dandy Randy is unable to cover himself now!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy pushes Marco Ruas forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Ruas is locking that Armbar...
Dandy Randy breaks the lock showing some skills...
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Ruas catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Ruas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Dandy Randy breaks the lock showing some skills...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
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
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture steps back and allows Ruas to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Marco Ruas is standing now.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ruas with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marco Ruas!
Dandy Randy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dandy Randy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dandy Randy's ribs.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to jump to side mount.
Marco Ruas jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Ruas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Dandy Randy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Marco Ruas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ruas Hyper-extended his left arm
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to show some ground skills
Marco Ruas put Dandy Randy in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Ruas put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Ruas uses his strength to keep Ruas at a disadvantage
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Ruas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Randy Couture
land while he's on his bicycle.
Ruas showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Marco Ruas! Randy Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Ruas launches a kick to Dandy Randy's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dandy Randy's guard.
Dandy Randy didn't see that coming. Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy now.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas is in open guard over Dandy Randy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dandy Randy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy cartwheels towards Ruas!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Marco Ruas.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Ruas won't allow him to take this position easily.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randy Couture can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Dandy Randy misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Dandy Randy blocks them effectively.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas rolls him over and takes his back!
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ruas tries to counter Dandy Randy's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas slides his arm under Randy Couture's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Randy Couture pulls down on Marco Ruas's hand and staves off danger
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy has Ruas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Ruas is unable to move under Dandy Randy control.
Ruas is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy has Ruas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Ruas is unable to move under Dandy Randy control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dandy Randy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Dandy Randy blocks Marco Ruas's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Randy Couture storms over Ruas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ruas
Dandy Randy shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture launches a furious knee!
Marco Ruas blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas tries to take Randy Couture down... Dandy Randy stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dandy Randy's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Randy Couture's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Ruas easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dandy Randy.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ruas clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas fights back with his feet, forcing Dandy Randy to try something else.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Marco Ruas's guard...
Ruas doesn't want to free his opponent and Dandy Randy continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Dandy Randy knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dandy Randy tries to cover his face,
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 4
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Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ruas
Ruas wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dandy Randy's jaw!
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Dandy Randy.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Dandy Randy shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Marco Ruas postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Dandy Randy hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy and Marco Ruas are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy steps for a throw
Marco Ruas is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marco Ruas
well done Ruas falls hard on the mat
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy cartwheels towards Ruas!
Ruas fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas fights back with his feet, forcing Dandy Randy to try something else.
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dandy Randy is standing while Ruas is on the ground on his back
Dandy Randy decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas did not see that coming! Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Randy Couture storms over Ruas with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dandy Randy blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Marco Ruas struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dandy Randy tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dandy Randy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Ruas's moves.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Dandy Randy is holding Marco Ruas's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Randy Couture looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Marco Ruas takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Marco Ruas regains full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dandy Randy's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Marco Ruas blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas launches a few punches to Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy holds Marco Ruas's arms and blocks the punches!
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ruas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Dandy Randy opts to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Marco Ruas.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Marco Ruas!
Dandy Randy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dandy Randy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Marco Ruas launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy and Marco Ruas are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy steps for a throw
Ruas stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid shot from Marco Ruas to the body.
Dandy Randy didn't like that.
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Ruas in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas tries to stomp on Dandy Randy's feet while in the clinch.
Dandy Randy seems barely affected. Marco Ruas should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Ruas misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Ruas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas pushes Randy Couture against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Dandy Randy to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Ruas is standing while Dandy Randy is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas steps back and allows Dandy Randy to get back to his feet.
Dandy Randy climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Marco Ruas fires an unorthodox punch to Dandy Randy's torso
that goes wide.
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas tries to escape from the closed guard
Marco Ruas any adventage in the ground.
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Ruas is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Ruas use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ruas tries to cover his face,
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dandy Randy clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Marco Ruas looks to mount Randy Couture...
Marco Ruas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Marco Ruas takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ruas's side.
Hard blow to Ruas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Ruas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Ruas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ruas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the full mount...
Marco Ruas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Ruas in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Ruas's cheek from the guard.
Marco Ruas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas hooks Dandy Randy's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Marco Ruas hooks Dandy Randy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dandy Randy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Dandy Randy cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/95 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 1746,81
Clinch Damage 359,13
Ground Damage 926,68
Time on the ground 984 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/30 (47%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3051,25
Clinch Damage 371,3
Ground Damage 1356,2
Time on the ground 1022 s
Randy Dandy Couture vs. Shogun Ruas.
Both heavily upgraded and tweaked. Both going for it. Damage everywhere. Fight of the night probably.
I kinda disagree with the decision based on damage, but Randy did a lot too, so...you know. Good fight though. Both blokes did WORK. Mad work, even. Not to be confused with xx - Mario’s Mad Maulers, who may or may not still be a member here. xx - Mario’s Mad Maulers? You there, homie?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!