Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2015 10:37:01 GMT -5
ManMMA SuperFight Championship
Anthony Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Randy Couture glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anthony Johnson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rumble and Couture move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture struggles a bit before breaking Rumble's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rumble is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rumble's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Anthony Johnson, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Couture tries to improve position.
Rumble adjusts and closes his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Couture's ribs.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anthony Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Johnson to fight back!
Anthony Johnson 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 closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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 Rumble
Rumble 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.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Johnson 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rumble
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Anthony Johnson pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Anthony Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Rumble.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Johnson shoots and grab one of Randy Couture's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Couture lose his balance and falls to the mat
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Rumble's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Couture
Rumble moves on the ground
Anthony Johnson moves to side mount
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Randy Couture
Anthony Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Couture creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Rumble
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Couture struggles and protects himself.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture pushes Anthony Johnson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rumble tries to block Randy Couture punches...
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble and Couture are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Randy Couture's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Rumble is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randy Couture just can't get away!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grab one of Anthony Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rumble done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Left eye
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Couture hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Anthony Johnson knocks Couture out cold in a stunning fashion!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 4:55 Round 1
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/20 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 172 s
What a huge upset! Anthony Johnson is the winner!
.............wow.