Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2014 19:05:37 GMT -5
Anderson Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
Anderson Silva has fight Randy Couture 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Couture attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Anderson Silva's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Couture's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Anderson Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Anderson Silva stumbles back.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
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 fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Anderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Couture with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Randy Couture throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Anderson blocks Randy Couture's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson Silva fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Anderson drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg...
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Anderson Silva. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Couture's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Couture's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Couture can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson grab one of Randy Couture's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Randy Couture landed hard on his back
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Anderson's moves.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Couture in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Anderson slips out of Couture's hooks.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Couture to get back to his feet.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Couture needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Randy Couture who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Couture! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy is asking Couture to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Couture.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Elbows) at 3:28 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 29/39 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 15/24 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/20 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/28 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Not an easy fight for Anderson here at all. Couture is tough, and had a lot of scary offensive tools. He wasn;t able to do most of them effectively, and Anderson was able to do his thing. With everyone working on their HWs though, the HW division is getting pretty scary for Anderson.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
Anderson Silva has fight Randy Couture 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Couture attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Couture receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Anderson Silva's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Anderson sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Couture's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture circles out and slips free of Anderson Silva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Crisp uppercut by Couture followed by a hard jab
Anderson Silva stumbles back.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
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 fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Anderson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anderson Silva doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Anderson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Couture with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Randy Couture throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Anderson blocks Randy Couture's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson Silva fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Anderson drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg...
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anderson Silva tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Anderson Silva. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Randy Couture...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers his head!
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Anderson ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Couture doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Couture's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes off of Randy Couture and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Couture stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Randy Couture down... Couture stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Couture's jaw!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Couture's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Couture can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson grab one of Randy Couture's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Randy Couture landed hard on his back
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Anderson's moves.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson tries to open up Randy Couture's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Anderson struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
A furious flurry of punches from Anderson Silva
puts Couture in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Randy Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Anderson slips out of Couture's hooks.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Couture blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randy Couture's cheek! Couture stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Anderson's moves.
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Couture tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Couture to get back to his feet.
Randy Couture is on his feet again.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture follows Anderson Silva
only to get counter punched in a big way! Couture needs to stop playing Anderson Silva's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Randy Couture who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Couture! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Randy Couture seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva was tooling Randy Couture for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Randy Couture lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Couture's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Couture doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy is asking Couture to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Couture.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right eye
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Elbows) at 3:28 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 29/39 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 15/24 (62%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/20 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/28 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Not an easy fight for Anderson here at all. Couture is tough, and had a lot of scary offensive tools. He wasn;t able to do most of them effectively, and Anderson was able to do his thing. With everyone working on their HWs though, the HW division is getting pretty scary for Anderson.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!