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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Day of Victory. Natural is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by back in black - ACDC. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natural wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Natural moves into the clinch.
Couture is trying to maintain a safe position but Natural gets an underhook and turns Couture into the cage.
Natural pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Natural counters with a nice body shot.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Couture looks to land a combination but Natural avoids it well.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Natural counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Natural.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natural is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Natural throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Natural loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Natural advances to half guard.
Natural is taking a breather. Couture says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Couture gets full guard.
Couture keeping full guard, as Natural tries to pass.
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural passes Couture's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Natural is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Natural is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Natural seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Natural dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Natural takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Natural thumps Couture with a low kick.
Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natural throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Natural counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Natural, as that shot connected.
Natural instigates a clinch.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Natural's shoulder, as Natural tries to avoid the shot.
Couture lunges at Natural with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Natural's hand.
Natural lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Natural manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Couture on his heels. He'll look to pass Couture's guard now, I'm sure.
Natural is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Natural is having none of it.
Natural stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Natural from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Natural was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randy Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Natural uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Natural scores with a kick to the midsection.
Couture swinging wildly here.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Natural connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couture momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natural connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Natural ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Natural connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Natural lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Natural bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couture's head backwards.
Couture tries to sprawl but Natural drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Natural trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natural on the ground.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Natural content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natural winds up and cracks Couture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Natural landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Couture is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Natural scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Natural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture misses with the combination.
Natural dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture throws a series of punches but Natural moves out of range.
Natural throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Natural scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Natural scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Natural gets a clinch.
Natural blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Natural keeps him there for the moment.
Couture wants to break free but Natural has control.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Couture tries to break free but Natural pushes him back against the cage.
Natural lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture is trying to push Natural away but Natural has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but Natural has the dominant position.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Natural has him pressed against the cage.
Natural escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Natural counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Natural throws a leg kick but Couture checks it.
Natural dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natural fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natural circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Natural cracks Couture with a good jab.
Natural gets a double leg takedown into Couture's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natural wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Natural sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Natural is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Natural with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couture is in trouble now - Natural has advanced to mount!
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Natural has a good base and remains in mount.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Randy Natural is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Natural controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Couture is looking to improve his position but Natural isn't that keen on the idea.
Natural controlling his opponent.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Natural comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Natural has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Natural!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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