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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Drysdale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drysdale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drysdale stalks Couture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couture's face. Couture staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Drysdale.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Drysdale digs a right hand into Couture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couture's gas tank.
Drysdale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture can't get the takedown.
Drysdale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Drysdale into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Drysdale leaning against his opponent.
Drysdale tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Drysdale fails to land.
Drysdale has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Drysdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture pulls guard successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Couture looking to control.
Drysdale has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drysdale's guard.
Drysdale trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture advances to half guard.
Drysdale trying to control here.
Couture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drysdale is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drysdale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture is thwarting Drysdale's attempts to control the position.
Couture is working for a kimura but Drysdale is defending it quite comfortably.
Drysdale is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couture tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drysdale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drysdale wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drysdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Drysdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drysdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drysdale looks winded!
Drysdale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drysdale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture is thwarting Drysdale's attempts to control the position.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura but Drysdale is defending well.
Drysdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture is taking a breather. Drysdale 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Drysdale. Those never looked like landing.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drysdale as he avoids it easily.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Drysdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drysdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Drysdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drysdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drysdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drysdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drysdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Drysdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown but Drysdale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Couture's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robert Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drysdale swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Drysdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture goes for a double leg but Drysdale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drysdale continues to drive forward.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Drysdale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Couture gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Drysdale is trying to maintain the position but Couture is very close to passing his half guard.
Drysdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Drysdale trying to control here.
Drysdale is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drysdale avoid being mounted?
Couture seems to be working for a kimura but Drysdale defends the submission attempt.
Couture wants to work for an arm triangle but Drysdale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Drysdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
Drysdale trying to control but Couture postures up.
Couture stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drysdale to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale misses with a few strikes there.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drysdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture trying to control but Drysdale is working from the bottom.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Couture is looking to stand up but Drysdale won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couture wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture won't allow Drysdale to sweep him here.
Randy Couture has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Drysdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drysdale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drysdale tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drysdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drysdale is trying to keep Couture in close.
Drysdale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Couture controlling from the top position.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Couture looks for a takedown but Drysdale sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Drysdale. Those never looked like landing.
Drysdale misses with a double jab.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drysdale swivels and escapes.
Drysdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drysdale throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Drysdale misses with a low kick.
Drysdale lands a two punch combo.
Drysdale thows a body shot but no joy.
Drysdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale misses with the combination.
Drysdale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drysdale swinging wildly here.
Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drysdale is trying to get back to half guard.
Drysdale can't do much from the bottom here.
Drysdale seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
Couture thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couture wants to stand but Drysdale is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Drysdale is defending well.
Drysdale can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Couture tries for a kimura but Drysdale is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.
Drysdale wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to work for an arm triangle but Drysdale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Drysdale wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drysdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drysdale tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Couture just wasn't active enough.
Couture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drysdale defends it nicely.
Drysdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture goes for a double leg but Drysdale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drysdale continues to drive forward.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drysdale is trying to stall.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Drysdale.
Couture jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Couture is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drysdale, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drysdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Couture.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Robert Drysdale!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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