Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2014 12:57:51 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Couture while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Alexander Volkov looks very relaxed.
Now Randy Couture put his title in contention against Volkov.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Volkov won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Volkov is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov 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 Alexander Volkov
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkov is taking the best of the fight.
Volkov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Couture
Alexander Volkov tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Alexander Volkov passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Couture's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Volkov is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to escape from the full mount...
Volkov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Volkov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Volkov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Alexander Volkov forces Randy Couture to open his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Left cheek
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Volkov
He succeeds!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Volkov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Volkov is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Couture sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Volkov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Couture uses his forearms to block the impact!
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Volkov is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Couture
Volkov is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Volkov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Randy Couture
rocks Volkov!
Volkov's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture grabs Alexander Volkov
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 open guard over Volkov
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Alexander Volkov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Volkov's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Nose
Volkov seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov doesn't stop bleeding.
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Couture leads with a punch
Alexander Volkov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Volkov
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkov postures up and launches another series of punches!
Couture pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Volkov's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Randy Couture's eyes.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov tries to breaks Randy Couture's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Volkov doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture grapple with Alexander Volkov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Volkov falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
Randy Couture is in half guard over Volkov
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Volkov is not able to stop Volkov ground skills and Randy Couture moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Randy Couture is holding Alexander Volkov's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Randy Couture! That one hits Randy Couture cheek like a hammer!
Alexander Volkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Volkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Randy Couture turns out the lights for Volkov! What an astonishing KO by Couture!
Volkov's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Volkov has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Elbows) at 1:49 Round 2
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/39 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Randy Couture defends the Heavyweight title!
Volkov was just not ready. He did much better than most expected, but a win was never in his cards. His stamina and offensive skills need work. His toughness is leetz.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!