Post by The Sandmen on Aug 5, 2013 12:14:44 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Don Frye chants all around the place!
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Don Frye is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Predator is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Don Frye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture chases The Predator and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Predator steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Predator's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Predator launches a kick
Couture checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Low kick by Randy Couture to maintain his distance.
That hits Don Frye's ankle
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Couture measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Predator.
Don Frye jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture is opening up on The Predator and raining down combinations!
The Predator doesn't look worried as he defends.
The Predator is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Don Frye is in side mount over Randy Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Randy Couture for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows The Predator time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Predator pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Don Frye.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Predator is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
Couture 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.
Couture goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Don Frye is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Randy Couture gets the advantage
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under The Predator control.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Predator's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under The Predator control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
Couture is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Left cheek
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
The Predator tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Don Frye.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Predator follows Randy Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Predator needs to stop playing Randy Couture's game or he'll get knocked out!
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Predator's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Couture fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Right eye
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Couture sits over his knees and pushes away The Predator's leg!
Randy Couture is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture goes for an armbar!
Don Frye breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye throws an uppercut
Couture slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Predator
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Don Frye grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Couture manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and The Predator is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
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 The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Predator's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Randy Couture looks to mount Don Frye...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over The Predator's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 Don Frye
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Randy Couture looks to mount Don Frye...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left The Predator laying flat on the mat!
The Predator's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/26 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Randy was dandy, and Don got Fryed. Couture played hopscotch with Frye's consciousness and won in regulation.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Don Frye is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Predator is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Randy Couture and Don Frye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Randy Couture chases The Predator and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Predator steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The Predator's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Predator launches a kick
Couture checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Low kick by Randy Couture to maintain his distance.
That hits Don Frye's ankle
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Don Frye's punches
Couture measures the resilience of The Predator's chin with an uppercut while The Predator lands some great crosses.
The Predator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Predator.
Don Frye jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture is opening up on The Predator and raining down combinations!
The Predator doesn't look worried as he defends.
The Predator is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Don Frye is in side mount over Randy Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Randy Couture for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows The Predator time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Predator pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Don Frye.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Predator is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
Couture 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.
Couture goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Don Frye is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Randy Couture gets the advantage
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under The Predator control.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Predator's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture is in rear mount over The Predator
The Predator has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under The Predator control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
Couture is in closed guard... The Predator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Left cheek
Don Frye is in full mount over Randy Couture
The Predator tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Don Frye.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Predator follows Randy Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Predator needs to stop playing Randy Couture's game or he'll get knocked out!
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Predator's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over The Predator
Couture tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Couture fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Right eye
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Couture sits over his knees and pushes away The Predator's leg!
Randy Couture is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture goes for an armbar!
Don Frye breaks the lock and pushes away Randy Couture, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye throws an uppercut
Couture slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Predator
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Don Frye grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Couture manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and The Predator is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over The Predator
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 The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in half guard over The Predator
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Predator's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Randy Couture looks to mount Don Frye...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over The Predator's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 Don Frye
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Don Frye's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Don Frye
Randy Couture looks to mount Don Frye...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Don Frye
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left The Predator laying flat on the mat!
The Predator's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 4:38 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 19/26 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Randy was dandy, and Don got Fryed. Couture played hopscotch with Frye's consciousness and won in regulation.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!