Post by The Sandmen on Jul 3, 2015 10:08:03 GMT -5
Randy Couture looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Couture and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop shoots an incredible takedown!
A high kick from Mirko Cro Cop
glances off Couture.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
0:50 Round 1 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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.
Randy Couture storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Cro Cop's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Cro Cop must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cro Cop from the side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture is moving on the ground...
Cro Cop tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cro Cop's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Cro Cop doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on Cro Cop!
One, two! Look at Mirko Cro Cop's grimace of pain!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture catch Mirko Cro Cop's left arm and tries a kimura
Mirko Cro Cop holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Cro Cop ties him up.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Cro Cop blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Couture misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Mirko Cro Cop was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cro Cop can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Couture.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Couture
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Couture
Cro Cop 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) is cheering him!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Cro Cop's cheek from the guard.
Mirko Cro Cop uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Randy Couture...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Mirko Cro Cop on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cro Cop drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
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 Cro Cop's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Cro Cop is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cro Cop blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cro Cop drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Couture!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Couture to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Couture.
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (High kick) at 0:56 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/28 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/35 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Cro Cop kicked. Here's the thing - he kicked Randy twice in the first round. They did HUGE damage, then he did nothing long enough for Randy to take him down and ground-dominate him for the rest of the round. Then in the 2nd, he brought back the kicks and did beefy damage again. Much more this time. Couture got him down, but COuture took some damage, so Cro Cop was able to get up easier (after taking some damage of his own). Then Cropie got the head kick finish.
Mirko Cro Cop looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Couture and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Mirko Cro Cop takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Couture stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop shoots an incredible takedown!
A high kick from Mirko Cro Cop
glances off Couture.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
0:50 Round 1 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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.
Randy Couture storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mirko Cro Cop blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Cro Cop's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Cro Cop must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cro Cop from the side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture is moving on the ground...
Cro Cop tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mirko Cro Cop
Solid shots!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cro Cop's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Cro Cop doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on Cro Cop!
One, two! Look at Mirko Cro Cop's grimace of pain!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Cro Cop
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Randy Couture looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Couture catch Mirko Cro Cop's left arm and tries a kimura
Mirko Cro Cop holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mirko Cro Cop. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Cro Cop ties him up.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Cro Cop blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Couture misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
A bad move from Randy Couture
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cro Cop with a double overhooks!
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Mirko Cro Cop was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cro Cop can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Couture.
Cro Cop misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Couture
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Couture
Cro Cop 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) is cheering him!
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Cro Cop's cheek from the guard.
Mirko Cro Cop uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Randy Couture...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop
Couture is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Mirko Cro Cop on the ground
They could take their toll on Couture.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cro Cop's side.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cro Cop drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Couture has a small cut in his Nose
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Couture.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Cro Cop doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
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 Cro Cop's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop leans back...
He clobbers Randy Couture's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Cro Cop is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mirko Cro Cop tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mirko Cro Cop. Couture is unable to cover himself now!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Couture
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture measures the resilience of Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cro Cop blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Couture misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cro Cop drills Randy Couture's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture hyper-extended his left leg
Cro Cop begins to launch a barrage of punches over Couture
this is getting worse and worse for Couture
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Couture!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Couture to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Couture.
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (High kick) at 0:56 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/28 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/35 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Cro Cop kicked. Here's the thing - he kicked Randy twice in the first round. They did HUGE damage, then he did nothing long enough for Randy to take him down and ground-dominate him for the rest of the round. Then in the 2nd, he brought back the kicks and did beefy damage again. Much more this time. Couture got him down, but COuture took some damage, so Cro Cop was able to get up easier (after taking some damage of his own). Then Cropie got the head kick finish.
Can't kick that way. lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!