Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:40:25 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson! Anthony Johnson! This is what the people are chanting here.
Anthony Johnson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anthony Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Anthony Johnson and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Anthony Johnson
that nearly tags Dandy Randy.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! Dandy Randy has reasons to be worried.
Anthony Johnson jabs at Dandy Randy
hitting his chest.
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Dandy Randy's chin
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Rumble
Anthony Johnson pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy launches a knee!
Randy Couture hits Rumble's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Anthony Johnson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Dandy Randy scoop up Anthony Johnson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rumble to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rumble's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Dandy Randy uses his strength to keep Dandy Randy at a disadvantage
Rumble misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture hovers above Rumble
Good punches to Rumble's body.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Rumble won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
As the fight continues it seems that Randy Couture is taking the best of the fight.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Randy Couture pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dandy Randy is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rumble in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Dandy Randy slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Johnson.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Anthony Johnson to his stomach and takes his back!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble
Rumble has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Dandy Randy has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rumble.
Nicely done! Dandy Randy now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dandy Randy into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy breaks the closed guard of Anthony Johnson and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture looks to mount Anthony Johnson...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rumble's face!
Rumble's Chin is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture tries to open Rumble's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Rumble is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rumble's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Chin
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rumble in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy suddenly holds Anthony Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rumble almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Randy Couture by Submission (Armbar) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/26 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Couture dominates this one, proving veteran skill can outmatch power.
Anthony Johnson looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anthony Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Anthony Johnson and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Anthony Johnson
that nearly tags Dandy Randy.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! Dandy Randy has reasons to be worried.
Anthony Johnson jabs at Dandy Randy
hitting his chest.
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Dandy Randy's chin
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Rumble
Anthony Johnson pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy launches a knee!
Randy Couture hits Rumble's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture shoots and grab Anthony Johnson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Dandy Randy scoop up Anthony Johnson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rumble to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dandy Randy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rumble's being punished here!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Rumble
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Randy Couture moves to side mount
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to show some ground skills
Dandy Randy uses his strength to keep Dandy Randy at a disadvantage
Rumble misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture hovers above Rumble
Good punches to Rumble's body.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Rumble won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
As the fight continues it seems that Randy Couture is taking the best of the fight.
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Randy Couture pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dandy Randy is holding Anthony Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rumble in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Dandy Randy slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Johnson.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Randy Couture rolls Anthony Johnson to his stomach and takes his back!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble
Rumble has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Dandy Randy is in rear mount over Rumble with one hook in
Dandy Randy has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rumble.
Nicely done! Dandy Randy now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dandy Randy into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Rumble
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy breaks the closed guard of Anthony Johnson and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture looks to mount Anthony Johnson...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Dandy Randy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rumble's face!
Rumble's Chin is beginning to swell
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture tries to open Rumble's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Rumble is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rumble's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Chin
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rumble in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Dandy Randy suddenly holds Anthony Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rumble almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Randy Couture by Submission (Armbar) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/26 (88%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 293 s
Couture dominates this one, proving veteran skill can outmatch power.
