Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2012 16:06:56 GMT -5
The crowd is on their feet.
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good movement from Royce
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Royce
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Royce Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Royce to the mat like a ragdoll
Couture is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.
Couture is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
As the fight continues it seems that Randy Couture is taking the best of the fight.
Randy Couture decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Couture is in open guard over Royce now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Royce clumsily gives his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Couture tries to launch a few punches to Royce Gracie
Royce is able to achieve closed guard and counter Randy Couture's punches.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Royce ducks that one.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Royce Gracie
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Royce.
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Royce hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Royce Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Royce is with is back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
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 Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Royce.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Royce seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Couture's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Couture steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Royce to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Randy Couture forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce
Royce covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Couture
Royce Gracie 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Couture's ribs hard
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Couture blocks in time.
Royce is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Couture is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Randy Couture
Royce Gracie looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Royce control.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Randy Couture tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Royce
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that goes wide.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Couture blocks that. It was easy!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Randy Couture!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Randy Couture doesn't let Royce Gracie get in on his legs.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture hovers above Royce
Good punches to Royce's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Royce's Mouth is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
Couture shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce
Royce tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Randy Couture tries to open Royce's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Royce is unable to cover himself now!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Royce manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 29/53 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 543 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 1/12 (8%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Dominating performance by Couture who took his best game against Royce Gracie.
Royce had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta).
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!
Randy Couture doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good movement from Royce
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Royce
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Royce Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Royce to the mat like a ragdoll
Couture is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.
Couture is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
As the fight continues it seems that Randy Couture is taking the best of the fight.
Randy Couture decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Couture is in open guard over Royce now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is covering himself! Couture tries to force the situation and Royce clumsily gives his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce has a small cut in his Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Couture tries to launch a few punches to Royce Gracie
Royce is able to achieve closed guard and counter Randy Couture's punches.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Royce ducks that one.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Royce Gracie
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Royce.
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Royce hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Royce Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Royce is with is back on the ground now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to escape from the full mount...
Randy Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
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 Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Royce Gracie blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Royce.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Royce seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Couture's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Couture steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Royce to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Randy Couture forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Royce
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce
Royce covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Couture
Royce Gracie 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie is measuring Couture with his jab.
Couture isn't fazed.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Couture's ribs hard
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Couture blocks in time.
Royce is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Couture is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Randy Couture
Royce Gracie looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Royce is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Royce control.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Randy Couture tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Royce
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Royce Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that goes wide.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Couture blocks that. It was easy!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Randy Couture!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Randy Couture doesn't let Royce Gracie get in on his legs.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture hovers above Royce
Good punches to Royce's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Royce
Couture 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Royce.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Royce's Mouth is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Randy Couture looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
Couture shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie 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 Royce
Royce tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Randy Couture tries to open Royce's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Royce is unable to cover himself now!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Couture is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Royce manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Couture
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Judge: Randy Couture 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Royce Gracie 8 9 8: 25
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 29/53 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 543 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 1/12 (8%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Dominating performance by Couture who took his best game against Royce Gracie.
Royce had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta).
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!