Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2012 13:57:20 GMT -5
Ken Shamrock looks worked up. He is trash talking Randy Couture at the staredown!
A cold stare, with a half grin from Couture while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Ken Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shamrock wraps his legs while he holds Randy Couture's head... Tight guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture storms over Shamrock with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ken Shamrock blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture is in Shamrock open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Shamrock ties him up.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shamrock's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shamrock's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Ken Shamrock and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shamrock's Forehead is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shamrock's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Ken Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shamrock moves forward and holds Couture
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Ken Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shamrock misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Shamrock.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Ken Shamrock's ribs!
Ken Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grapple with Ken Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ken Shamrock falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture forces Ken Shamrock to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Ken Shamrock closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Randy Couture looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Shamrock.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shamrock is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shamrock is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shamrock's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Couture is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Ken Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Terrible one sided match... Shamrock was not ready to fight a fighter of Randy Couture calibre.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shamrock's face with those brutal elbows! Shamrock needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shamrock's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shamrock doesn't fight back!
Shamrock's Mouth is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Ken Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shamrock's Nose is bruised after the punishment he's received!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Shamrock staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Ken Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture charges at Shamrock throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shamrock seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ken Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shamrock takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Ken Shamrock
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Shamrock's face while in the clinch!
Shamrock can't take many more shots like those!
Shamrock fell like he got shot! This is over!
Shamrock's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shamrock has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Punches) at 1:20 Round 3
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/40 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Nice effort tonight from Ken Shamrock who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Couture's awesome performance was worth the money.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
A cold stare, with a half grin from Couture while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Solid shots!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shamrock's side.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Ken Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Couture
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shamrock wraps his legs while he holds Randy Couture's head... Tight guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture storms over Shamrock with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ken Shamrock blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture is in Shamrock open guard now
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Shamrock ties him up.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shamrock's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shamrock's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Ken Shamrock and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shamrock's Forehead is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shamrock's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Ken Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shamrock moves forward and holds Couture
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
Hard blow to Shamrock's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Ken Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shamrock misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Shamrock.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Ken Shamrock's ribs!
Ken Shamrock's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture grapple with Ken Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ken Shamrock falls hard on the mat with Randy Couture on top of him
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Randy Couture forces Ken Shamrock to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Shamrock
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Ken Shamrock closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Randy Couture looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Shamrock.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Shamrock
Randy Couture pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Shamrock is in trouble now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shamrock is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shamrock's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Couture is in rear mount over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Ken Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Shamrock
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shamrock breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Terrible one sided match... Shamrock was not ready to fight a fighter of Randy Couture calibre.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Ken Shamrock's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Nice beating Randy Couture has received.
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shamrock's face with those brutal elbows! Shamrock needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shamrock has a small cut in his Left cheek
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Shamrock's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shamrock doesn't fight back!
Shamrock's Mouth is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Couture drills Ken Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shamrock's Nose is bruised after the punishment he's received!
That punishment by Randy Couture has left Shamrock staggered! Randy Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Couture steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture rolls him over and takes his back!
Ken Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Randy Couture charges at Shamrock throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shamrock seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ken Shamrock seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shamrock takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Ken Shamrock is unable to take him down
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Ken Shamrock
Great move by Couture who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Shamrock's face while in the clinch!
Shamrock can't take many more shots like those!
Shamrock fell like he got shot! This is over!
Shamrock's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shamrock has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (Punches) at 1:20 Round 3
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/40 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Nice effort tonight from Ken Shamrock who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Couture's awesome performance was worth the money.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!