Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2014 9:03:12 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
Randy Couture has fight Anderson Silva 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Randy Couture is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Anderson Silva 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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Couture and Anderson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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 fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Randy Couture's groin! Was that unintentional?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Anderson Silva for groin kick.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Couture time to recover. Randy Couture seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Anderson
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Anderson is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Couture must do something quickly!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
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.
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Anderson holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Anderson Silva is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture tries to open up Anderson Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Anderson in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson 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 Anderson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Couture misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Anderson 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.
John McCarthy 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Couture stops that one with his ribs!
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Incredible high kick!
Couture is worried!
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 takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
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.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and Anderson is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
Anderson holds Randy Couture arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
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 1:25 in the 2 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
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
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
1:56 Round 2 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson moves on the ground
Anderson cannot take advantage in the ground
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over 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!
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Anderson blocks them effectively.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
Anderson works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Anderson is in rear mount over 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 is in rear mount over 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 is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Couture control.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson tries to end this with a RNC!
Couture manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture holds Anderson Silva and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Anderson is fast enough to block that knee!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Randy Couture pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Anderson is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Anderson doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Anderson Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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
Back to the beginning! Anderson Silva is standing now.
Anderson is standing while Couture is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Couture's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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!
he is now on his feet
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
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 tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anderson Silva
well done Anderson falls hard on the mat
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
It lands flush with Randy Couture's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Couture dodges that
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
It lands flush with Randy Couture's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Anderson Silva is on his feet again.
Anderson steps backwards away from Randy Couture. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left 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
Randy Couture storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Anderson Silva jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Randy Couture pushes Anderson Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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 full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses his forearms to block the impact!
Anderson misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Couture
Anderson Silva is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Anderson ducks that one.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what Anderson's cornermen are shouting. Randy Couture is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Randy Couture storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture pushes Anderson Silva against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson Silva struggles not allowing Randy Couture improve his position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Randy Couture storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson 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 Anderson
Anderson breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
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
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Couture
Anderson Silva pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Anderson who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Couture
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
Anderson fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Anderson is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture
Anderson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Couture is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Right cheek
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
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 in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
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 in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Anderson fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
This is bad! Anderson is just pounding on Randy Couture's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Anderson is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Silva 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Couture throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Couture stumble back!
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 fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Couture and Anderson Silva are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Anderson Silva is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes off of Anderson Silva and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Anderson stumbles backwards but Randy Couture chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson grab one of Randy Couture's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Couture done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is holding Anderson Silva's left 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
Anderson works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Anderson Silva for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Couture 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
Randy Couture is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Anderson tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Anderson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Couture's ribs.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
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!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground
Anderson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Couture is standing while Anderson is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture steps back and allows Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson Silva is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
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
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Randy Couture uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Couture has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anderson Silva rolls over himself and stands up while Randy Couture rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Anderson Silva seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture positions himself and tries to finish this!
Randy Couture storms Anderson Silva's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! John McCarthy is asking Anderson Silva to defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Right cheek
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Anderson staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
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 4:55 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Randy Couture
Anderson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) 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 6
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The clock says 0:10 in the 6 round
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Anderson
Couture tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Anderson
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:40 in the 6 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Anderson doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson 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.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Anderson's head!
The punches go wide.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anderson Silva.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Anderson has a small cut in his Forehead
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Anderson doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Anderson Silva
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anderson Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Anderson Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Anderson Silva doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Anderson's face!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Anderson Silva's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva 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 Couture's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Anderson Silva to his stomach and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Anderson
Randy Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Anderson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Anderson struggles to free himself
Couture is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
John McCarthy breaks Randy Couture's lock! This is over! Anderson didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Randy Couture by Submission (Armbar) at 3:03 Round 6
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 45/131 (34%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/20 (55%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 31/47 (66%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Randy Couture defends the Heavyweight title!
An absolute master-class from 2 of the best on ManMMA. This one was completely dead even, back and forth for 5 rounds. It wasn't until the beginning of the 6th that Randy really opened up with effective GnP, doing big damage and taking over.
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= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!