Post by The Sandmen on Jul 27, 2016 12:27:44 GMT -5
Bas Rutten 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.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with El Guapo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks El Guapo's chin! He is knocked down!
Couture is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten 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's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Couture is in open guard over El Guapo now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo 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 1:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo 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 has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
A bad move from Randy Couture
almost puts his head in the path of El Guapo's kick.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts El Guapo in a double underhook!
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from El Guapo who put distance between them
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
That one hits but El Guapo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
El Guapo blocks and pushes his opponent.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bas Rutten launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
Randy Couture tries a hook to the body
but El Guapo manages to dodge it
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 postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten launches a knee towards Randy Couture's left tight
That knee found his way.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten gets control of Randy Couture's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Randy Couture shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture grab one of Bas Rutten's arm and tries a Hip Throw
El Guapo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
El Guapo stays on his feet
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Bas Rutten tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Bas Rutten passes momentarily but Randy Couture regains full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
El Guapo is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
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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Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Couture wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
It misses by a mile.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
El Guapo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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 El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Bas Rutten sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo tries to fight back with his feet and Couture just needs another plan now.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
El Guapo leans and gets Randy Couture's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on El Guapo!
One, two! Look at Bas Rutten's grimace of pain!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right eye
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture holds Bas Rutten and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
El Guapo is fast enough to block that knee!
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. El Guapo 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.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
El Guapo throws a low kick
Randy Couture blocks.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Randy Couture.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Bas Rutten is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with El Guapo's chin! His legs are wobbling!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Randy Couture falls hard on the mat with Bas Rutten on top of him
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
He misses narrowly!
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture throws a flurry of punches at El Guapo...
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo's face
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten 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 El Guapo
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
2:10 Round 3 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
El Guapo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
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.
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 fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture pushes Bas Rutten with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bas Rutten jumps over his opponent and tries to close a flying triangle!
Couture sprawls and leaps forward, launching his opponent agains the mat.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture launches a vicious knee to Bas Rutten's head!
Bang! You can hear Bas Rutten's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Herb Dean 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
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
El Guapo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Bas Rutten is unable to take him down
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes El Guapo against the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Bas Rutten is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
El Guapo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
El Guapo's Right eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left El Guapo staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! El Guapo doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Herb Dean is asking El Guapo to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for El Guapo.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (GnP) at 4:07 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 10/20 (50%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/18 (39%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 651 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 44/69 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Godo fight. Randy brought a complete performance to this one.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with El Guapo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks El Guapo's chin! He is knocked down!
Couture is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten 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's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Couture is in open guard over El Guapo now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo 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 1:30 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo 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 has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
A bad move from Randy Couture
almost puts his head in the path of El Guapo's kick.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts El Guapo in a double underhook!
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from El Guapo who put distance between them
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
That one hits but El Guapo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
El Guapo blocks and pushes his opponent.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bas Rutten launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
Randy Couture tries a hook to the body
but El Guapo manages to dodge it
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 postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten launches a knee towards Randy Couture's left tight
That knee found his way.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture tries to take Bas Rutten down... El Guapo stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
Bas Rutten dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten gets control of Randy Couture's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Randy Couture shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Bas Rutten
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture grab one of Bas Rutten's arm and tries a Hip Throw
El Guapo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
El Guapo stays on his feet
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Bas Rutten tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Bas Rutten passes momentarily but Randy Couture regains full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Couture
El Guapo is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
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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Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Couture
Couture wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Randy Couture!
It misses by a mile.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
El Guapo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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 El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Bas Rutten sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo tries to fight back with his feet and Couture just needs another plan now.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Middle kick from El Guapo.
The kick just misses.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
El Guapo leans and gets Randy Couture's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Nice moves from Randy Couture who positions himself for using his knees on El Guapo!
One, two! Look at Bas Rutten's grimace of pain!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over El Guapo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if El Guapo doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right eye
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture holds Bas Rutten and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
El Guapo is fast enough to block that knee!
Couture misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. El Guapo 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.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
El Guapo throws a low kick
Randy Couture blocks.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Randy Couture.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Bas Rutten is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Couture pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with El Guapo's chin! His legs are wobbling!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Randy Couture falls hard on the mat with Bas Rutten on top of him
Couture seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Couture
Bas Rutten goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
He misses narrowly!
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Couture!
Couture's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture throws a flurry of punches at El Guapo...
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo's face
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten 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 El Guapo
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 open guard over El Guapo
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
2:10 Round 3 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
El Guapo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
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.
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 fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Brutal punches to Couture's face while in the clinch!
Couture pushes Bas Rutten with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bas Rutten jumps over his opponent and tries to close a flying triangle!
Couture sprawls and leaps forward, launching his opponent agains the mat.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bas Rutten blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture launches a vicious knee to Bas Rutten's head!
Bang! You can hear Bas Rutten's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture storms over El Guapo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again El Guapo's face with his elbows!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Herb Dean 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
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Randy Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
El Guapo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
Randy Couture is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Randy Couture is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Bas Rutten is unable to take him down
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes El Guapo against the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Bas Rutten is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Randy Couture looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
El Guapo misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Nose
El Guapo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
Couture cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
El Guapo's Right eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left El Guapo staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! El Guapo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
Herb Dean 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.
Randy Couture's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Couture launches a hook to the body
Bang! El Guapo stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Randy Couture is in open guard over El Guapo
Randy Couture pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! El Guapo doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over El Guapo
You can see El Guapo's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Herb Dean is asking El Guapo to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for El Guapo.
Winner is Randy Couture by TKO (GnP) at 4:07 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 10/20 (50%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/18 (39%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 651 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/14 (57%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 44/69 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 624 s
Godo fight. Randy brought a complete performance to this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!