Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2014 23:49:37 GMT -5
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Fedor while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Fedor was hit by a bus!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Fedor's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Fedor Emelianenko's ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Fedor Emelianenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Fedor 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Fedor Emelianenko landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Couture opts to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Fedor Emelianenko is able to get half guard here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Couture wraps his legs while he holds Fedor Emelianenko's head... Tight guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor goes to the body...
He punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor pushes Randy Couture against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Couture blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture was tooling Fedor Emelianenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fedor Emelianenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fedor struggles to free himself
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Couture deflects the blows.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Couture's arms.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Fedor was hit by a bus!
Fedor has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Fedor's chin! That stops Fedor in his tracks!
Fedor's Left eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Fedor to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 1:40 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/68 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
wow...so um....I kinda wanna know what would have happened in this one had Randy not gotten his upgrades, cause Fedor looks like a monster. His toughness is insane, and his clinch game is good. But Randy is a high level clinch fighter, with high level dirty boxing, and such.
Ferocious staredown by Fedor while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Fedor was hit by a bus!
Fedor's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Fedor's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Fedor Emelianenko's ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Fedor Emelianenko just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Fedor Emelianenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Fedor 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Fedor Emelianenko landed hard on his back
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.
Couture is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Couture opts to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Fedor Emelianenko is able to get half guard here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Couture wraps his legs while he holds Fedor Emelianenko's head... Tight guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Couture
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fedor goes to the body...
He punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor pushes Randy Couture against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Couture blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Fedor's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Fedor Emelianenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Randy Couture forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Fedor Emelianenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
Fedor seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Forehead
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Fedor
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Fedor's face!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
Fedor has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Randy Couture was tooling Fedor Emelianenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fedor Emelianenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fedor struggles to free himself
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Couture deflects the blows.
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Couture's arms.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Surprise roundhouse punch by Couture.
It looks like Fedor was hit by a bus!
Fedor has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randy Couture throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Fedor's chin! That stops Fedor in his tracks!
Fedor's Left eye is beginning to swell
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Fedor to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Fedor
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Fedor's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Fedor doesn't fight back!
The ref pulls off Randy Couture! Fedor seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 1:40 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/68 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
wow...so um....I kinda wanna know what would have happened in this one had Randy not gotten his upgrades, cause Fedor looks like a monster. His toughness is insane, and his clinch game is good. But Randy is a high level clinch fighter, with high level dirty boxing, and such.