Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2016 15:46:03 GMT -5
Randy Couture is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Gary Goodridge is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Gary Goodridge was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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.
Couture and Gary Goodridge are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Gary Goodridge is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture catch Gary Goodridge's left arm and tries a kimura
Gary Goodridge holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Gary Goodridge tries to take advantage...
Goodridge 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 full mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Gary Goodridge efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gary Goodridge shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gary Goodridge breaks that americana attempt!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Gary Goodridge to fight back!
Goodridge 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Goodridge from the side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Goodridge creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Goodridge decides to launch some tentative punches
Gary Goodridge takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gary Goodridge is opening up on Couture and raining down combinations!
Couture's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Couture pushes Gary Goodridge and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture is holding Gary Goodridge's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gary Goodridge loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Goodridge's face with those brutal elbows! Goodridge needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to show some ground skills
Gary Goodridge put Couture in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Gary Goodridge's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Goodridge must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture pushes Goodridge's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Goodridge is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Goodridge's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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!
Goodridge doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Gary Goodridge jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Goodridge seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Goodridge decides to launch some tentative punches
Gary Goodridge takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Goodridge launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Randy Couture's ribs shows the damage! Gary Goodridge is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Gary Goodridge.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Goodridge's chin
The two exchange wildly
Goodridge is connecting with a few punches
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Gary Goodridge ribs and the tries to trip him
Gary Goodridge loses balance and goes to the ground
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Gary Goodridge attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge's mind is definitely in the fight, Couture just got nailed! Gary Goodridge saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Couture is going to have a headache after this one.
Gary Goodridge and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gary Goodridge is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge is opening up on Couture and raining down combinations!
Couture's corner looks worried!
Couture's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is trying to lift Goodridge!
Brilliant side slam!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gary Goodridge.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Goodridge is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Goodridge is trying to counter now!
Gary Goodridge 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 full mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Goodridge is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gary Goodridge!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Goodridge's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture is holding Gary Goodridge's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Randy Couture! That one hits Randy Couture cheek like a hammer!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture tries to open up Goodridge with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Goodridge is trying to block them with his hands...
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Gary Goodridge sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture holds Gary Goodridge and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Goodridge was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Goodridge's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Goodridge pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gary Goodridge chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Goodridge wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Goodridge.
Couture is trying to counter now!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gary Goodridge's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gary Goodridge just can't get away!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Gary Goodridge, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture chases Goodridge and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Goodridge steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gary Goodridge tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gary Goodridge is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture storms over Goodridge with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gary Goodridge blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Goodridge 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 launches a barrage of elbows over Goodridge's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Goodridge doesn't fight back!
Goodridge's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Goodridge's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Gary Goodridge looks to counter!
Couture is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Gary Goodridge pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Goodridge's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Goodridge tries to cover his face,
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Goodridge's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Goodridge's side.
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Goodridge's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Goodridge tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gary Goodridge is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Gary Goodridge 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Gary Goodridge 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Goodridge tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Goodridge's face while in the clinch!
Goodridge can't take many more shots like those!
Goodridge's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gary Goodridge seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Gary Goodridge to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Goodridge is with his back on the ground now.
Goodridge's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Goodridge has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Goodridge
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Goodridge is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Goodridge was not intelligently defending himself!
Goodridge's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Gary Goodridge
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
A dang'ed good fight. Randy started strong, Goodridge power-pounded his way back into the fight. Then Randy finished he.
Gary Goodridge is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Gary Goodridge was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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.
Couture and Gary Goodridge are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Gary Goodridge is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture catch Gary Goodridge's left arm and tries a kimura
Gary Goodridge holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Gary Goodridge tries to take advantage...
Goodridge 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 full mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randy Couture controls the situation despite Gary Goodridge efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gary Goodridge shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gary Goodridge breaks that americana attempt!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Gary Goodridge to fight back!
Goodridge 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Goodridge from the side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Goodridge creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Goodridge decides to launch some tentative punches
Gary Goodridge takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gary Goodridge is opening up on Couture and raining down combinations!
Couture's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Couture pushes Gary Goodridge and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Couture is holding Gary Goodridge's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gary Goodridge loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Goodridge's face with those brutal elbows! Goodridge needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to show some ground skills
Gary Goodridge put Couture in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture launches a couple of fast knees to Gary Goodridge's ribs!
Great moves by Randy Couture! Goodridge must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture pushes Goodridge's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Goodridge is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Goodridge's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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!
Goodridge doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Gary Goodridge jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Goodridge seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Goodridge decides to launch some tentative punches
Gary Goodridge takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Goodridge launches a few hard punches to Randy Couture's ribs!
Randy Couture's ribs shows the damage! Gary Goodridge is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture takes a break to breathe while holding Gary Goodridge.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Goodridge's chin
The two exchange wildly
Goodridge is connecting with a few punches
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Gary Goodridge ribs and the tries to trip him
Gary Goodridge loses balance and goes to the ground
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 2
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Gary Goodridge attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge's mind is definitely in the fight, Couture just got nailed! Gary Goodridge saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Couture is going to have a headache after this one.
Gary Goodridge and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gary Goodridge is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gary Goodridge is opening up on Couture and raining down combinations!
Couture's corner looks worried!
Couture's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is trying to lift Goodridge!
Brilliant side slam!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gary Goodridge.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Goodridge is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Goodridge is trying to counter now!
Gary Goodridge 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 full mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Goodridge is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gary Goodridge!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Goodridge's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture is holding Gary Goodridge's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Randy Couture! That one hits Randy Couture cheek like a hammer!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Couture tries to open up Goodridge with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Goodridge is trying to block them with his hands...
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Gary Goodridge sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Couture holds Gary Goodridge and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Goodridge was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture tries to pass Gary Goodridge's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Gary Goodridge
Randy Couture looks to mount Gary Goodridge...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Gary Goodridge
Goodridge tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Goodridge's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Goodridge pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gary Goodridge chases Couture and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Couture steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
Goodridge wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Goodridge.
Couture is trying to counter now!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gary Goodridge's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Couture is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gary Goodridge just can't get away!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Gary Goodridge, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture chases Goodridge and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Goodridge steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Gary Goodridge tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Randy Couture's Mouth
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gary Goodridge is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Couture into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Randy Couture storms over Goodridge with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gary Goodridge blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Goodridge 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 launches a barrage of elbows over Goodridge's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Goodridge doesn't fight back!
Goodridge's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Goodridge
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Goodridge's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Gary Goodridge looks to counter!
Couture is in closed guard... Goodridge tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Gary Goodridge pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Goodridge's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Goodridge tries to cover his face,
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Goodridge's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Goodridge's side.
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Goodridge's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Goodridge tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gary Goodridge is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Gary Goodridge 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Gary Goodridge 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gary Goodridge is in closed guard over Couture
Goodridge tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gary Goodridge. 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.
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Goodridge's face while in the clinch!
Goodridge can't take many more shots like those!
Goodridge's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gary Goodridge seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Gary Goodridge to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Goodridge is with his back on the ground now.
Goodridge's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Goodridge has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Goodridge
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Goodridge is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Goodridge was not intelligently defending himself!
Goodridge's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (Elbows) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Gary Goodridge
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
A dang'ed good fight. Randy started strong, Goodridge power-pounded his way back into the fight. Then Randy finished he.