After winning the fight Couture became one of the most respected men in UFC history and upset all the critics.
Tuesday 9 October 2007
The Aftermath
After winning the fight Couture became one of the most respected men in UFC history and upset all the critics.
A Winner is Crowned...
With the Fight well and tuley over after three rounds of thrilling UFC action The Iceman and The Natural step into the centre of the ring with John McCarthy grabbing the wrists of both Fighters.
Announcer: "And after three rounds of ufc action the judge's on my right have came to a descicion. Judge A Scored this fight 10 points to 9 for Randy Couture.
Judge B Scored this bout 10 points to 9 for Chuck Liddell and Judge C Scored this fight 10 points to 8, for the winner via Split Descicion! - Randy The Natural! Couture!!!"
Winner - Randy "The Natural" Couture
Loser - Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
Announcer: "And after three rounds of ufc action the judge's on my right have came to a descicion. Judge A Scored this fight 10 points to 9 for Randy Couture.
Judge B Scored this bout 10 points to 9 for Chuck Liddell and Judge C Scored this fight 10 points to 8, for the winner via Split Descicion! - Randy The Natural! Couture!!!"
Winner - Randy "The Natural" Couture
Loser - Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
THE OUTCOME: Round Three
00:10 - Straight away Couture looks to rock Liddell, as he throws quick jabs and straight rights.
00:29 - Liddell tries to come back, but is driven away by Randy's powerful punches.
00:48 - Couture throws an unorthodox kick hitting Liddell in the face and stumbling him back, Couture capitalises and throws two more straight rights's sending the Iceman against the cage.
00:58 - Couture successfully takes down Liddell to the ground and throws not one, but two elbows to the face of Liddell.
01:26 - Liddell and Couture both regain stamina and go toe to toe yet again.
01:45 - Couture once again pushes towards Liddell with solid punches knocking the Iceman to the ground.
02:00 - Liddell is in serious trouble as the Natural throws heavy punches opening up Liddell's upper eye lid.
02:10 - Couture dominates on the ground and goes for a submission attempt but fails as the Iceman get's back to his feet, Liddell throws punch after punch at Coutures face kncoking the favourite back but as Liddell goes for an inide leg kick, Couture throws a right jab catching Liddell.
02:33 - Liddell is cut open and tries t come back with spinning heel kicks catching Couture on two occasions, Couture dodges a deadly left hook and lands a right jab on the already cut open eye of Liddell.
03:00 - Couture and Liddell lock up, but the sweat breaks the hols and Liddell thows two promising punhes sending Couture to the ground, but the Natural is right back up.
03:23 - Both men by this point are bleeding and as the two go at it again Liddell catches Couture with a kick but a second is caught by the Natural.
03:49 - Couture struggles to get Liddell to the ground as the Iceman stays on his balance.
04:11 - Liddell throws rights to try and stay up but as Couture let's go of Chuck's left leg he catches a body shot and a right to the face.
04:33 - Couture comes back throwing quick combinations to the Iceman.
04:46 - Couture and Liddell stand up and go toe to tow yet again with both men getting hit with solid right's.
04:52 - The round approaches it's end and the two fighters go for one more scrap, The Natural hitting The Iceman with a left jab and as the pair grapple the rouns is called to an end.
Round Three Score Predictions:
Couture - 10
Liddell - 9
00:29 - Liddell tries to come back, but is driven away by Randy's powerful punches.
00:48 - Couture throws an unorthodox kick hitting Liddell in the face and stumbling him back, Couture capitalises and throws two more straight rights's sending the Iceman against the cage.
00:58 - Couture successfully takes down Liddell to the ground and throws not one, but two elbows to the face of Liddell.
01:26 - Liddell and Couture both regain stamina and go toe to toe yet again.
01:45 - Couture once again pushes towards Liddell with solid punches knocking the Iceman to the ground.
02:00 - Liddell is in serious trouble as the Natural throws heavy punches opening up Liddell's upper eye lid.
02:10 - Couture dominates on the ground and goes for a submission attempt but fails as the Iceman get's back to his feet, Liddell throws punch after punch at Coutures face kncoking the favourite back but as Liddell goes for an inide leg kick, Couture throws a right jab catching Liddell.
02:33 - Liddell is cut open and tries t come back with spinning heel kicks catching Couture on two occasions, Couture dodges a deadly left hook and lands a right jab on the already cut open eye of Liddell.
03:00 - Couture and Liddell lock up, but the sweat breaks the hols and Liddell thows two promising punhes sending Couture to the ground, but the Natural is right back up.
03:23 - Both men by this point are bleeding and as the two go at it again Liddell catches Couture with a kick but a second is caught by the Natural.
03:49 - Couture struggles to get Liddell to the ground as the Iceman stays on his balance.
04:11 - Liddell throws rights to try and stay up but as Couture let's go of Chuck's left leg he catches a body shot and a right to the face.
04:33 - Couture comes back throwing quick combinations to the Iceman.
04:46 - Couture and Liddell stand up and go toe to tow yet again with both men getting hit with solid right's.
04:52 - The round approaches it's end and the two fighters go for one more scrap, The Natural hitting The Iceman with a left jab and as the pair grapple the rouns is called to an end.
Round Three Score Predictions:
Couture - 10
Liddell - 9
THE OUTCOME: Round Two
00:20 - Liddell comes out hoping to get a comfortable 2nd Round win, he throws the inside leg kick stunnin Couture's right leg and giving him an oppurtunity to throw a few punches.
00:39 - The threat of Liddells punches is over and Couture goes punch for punch the Iceman.
00:46 - Couture and Liddell circle each other one waiting for another to slip or make a Mistake.
01:12 - Couture throws a big right, Liddell retaliates with two lefts followed by a right evening the scorecards.
01:44 - The crowd boo's as the second round shapes out to be much less exiting as the first
02:12: Liddell livens things up with an inside leg kick to Couture.
02:39 - Both men go for a grapple, Couture easily taking down Chuck, he throws a punch and misses but manages to get to his feet and throw another, this time connecting.
02:42 - The crowd now goes wild looking for John McCarthy to stop the fight as Couture pounds down the punches on Liddell's face.
02:44 - Both fighters hesitate and Liddell lands a big kick from the ground on Coutures upper cheek, hoping to capatalise he rushes to his feet and follows up with a left jab and a right hook.
03:01 - Couture is rocked but stays on his feet as Liddell throws punch after punch succesfully landing every one.
03:36 - The worn out Iceman now circle's Couture and the Natural then pounce's on Liddell grabbing him round the waist and tossing him to the ground.
03:44 - Couture attempts an armbar on Liddell unsuccessfully as the Iceman escapes and throws more jabs going at Couture.
04:09 - Couture comes back with jabs, successfully hitting Liddell and knocking him back against the cage, referee John McCarthy looks to intervine as Couture places his hands on the cage.
04:25 - Liddell goes for an obvious knockout blow on Couture but this backfires as the Natural goes for another takedown Chuck is floored.
04:49 - As the end of the round approaches the two fighters are split up and are made to stand up again.
04:52 - Couture is struck with another left jab and right hook from Liddell asnd as his guard goes up the round comes to a close.
05:00 - Round ends.
Round Two Score Predictions -
Randy Couture - 9
Chuck Liddell - 10
00:39 - The threat of Liddells punches is over and Couture goes punch for punch the Iceman.
00:46 - Couture and Liddell circle each other one waiting for another to slip or make a Mistake.
01:12 - Couture throws a big right, Liddell retaliates with two lefts followed by a right evening the scorecards.
01:44 - The crowd boo's as the second round shapes out to be much less exiting as the first
02:12: Liddell livens things up with an inside leg kick to Couture.
02:39 - Both men go for a grapple, Couture easily taking down Chuck, he throws a punch and misses but manages to get to his feet and throw another, this time connecting.
02:42 - The crowd now goes wild looking for John McCarthy to stop the fight as Couture pounds down the punches on Liddell's face.
02:44 - Both fighters hesitate and Liddell lands a big kick from the ground on Coutures upper cheek, hoping to capatalise he rushes to his feet and follows up with a left jab and a right hook.
03:01 - Couture is rocked but stays on his feet as Liddell throws punch after punch succesfully landing every one.
03:36 - The worn out Iceman now circle's Couture and the Natural then pounce's on Liddell grabbing him round the waist and tossing him to the ground.
03:44 - Couture attempts an armbar on Liddell unsuccessfully as the Iceman escapes and throws more jabs going at Couture.
04:09 - Couture comes back with jabs, successfully hitting Liddell and knocking him back against the cage, referee John McCarthy looks to intervine as Couture places his hands on the cage.
04:25 - Liddell goes for an obvious knockout blow on Couture but this backfires as the Natural goes for another takedown Chuck is floored.
04:49 - As the end of the round approaches the two fighters are split up and are made to stand up again.
04:52 - Couture is struck with another left jab and right hook from Liddell asnd as his guard goes up the round comes to a close.
05:00 - Round ends.
Round Two Score Predictions -
Randy Couture - 9
Chuck Liddell - 10
THE OUTOME: Round One
00:26 - Both Liddell and Couture come out swinging with Liddell attempting inside leg kicks, Couture seems to be dodging them as they come, staying steady on his feet.
00:59 - Couture throws some hard right jabs hitting Liddell with a few, Liddell ties to come back with some hooks of his own not catching Couture with any major shots.
01:18 - Both men go to grapple and end up with arms locked, Couture hitting Liddell with big knees, catching him in the cin and upper right cheek.
01:55 - Liddell is dodging a few of Couture's jabs with ease and manages to keep the fight as a Stand-up.
02:32 - Couture attempts a takedown, blocked by Liddell. Couture and Liddell both back on stable feet, Couture throws a big right catching Liddell and knocking him to the ground.
02:40 - Couture an't capotilise on Liddell as The Iceman fights of the Natural with his feet.
02:58 - Both men back on their feet, Liddell trying to gain some points by throwing left jabs hitting Couture 9/10 times.
03:15 - Couture goes for yet another takedown, this time breaking through Liddells sharp knees and gains Half-Mount.
03:32 - Liddell in half guard hitting Couture directly in the head with straight rights and lefts dazing the Champ Couture.
03:44 - Referre, John McCarthy calls a clean brake to grapple.
04:20 - Liddell throws quick left jabs, not showing any visible effects on Couture.
04:49 - As round one approaches it's end Couture tries for a late KO, hitting Liddell with a left jab followed by a big right hook, Liddell stays strong on his feet and delivers a couple of left jabs as round ends.
05:00 - Round ends.
Round One Score Prediction:
Couture - 10
Liddell - 10
00:59 - Couture throws some hard right jabs hitting Liddell with a few, Liddell ties to come back with some hooks of his own not catching Couture with any major shots.
01:18 - Both men go to grapple and end up with arms locked, Couture hitting Liddell with big knees, catching him in the cin and upper right cheek.
01:55 - Liddell is dodging a few of Couture's jabs with ease and manages to keep the fight as a Stand-up.
02:32 - Couture attempts a takedown, blocked by Liddell. Couture and Liddell both back on stable feet, Couture throws a big right catching Liddell and knocking him to the ground.
02:40 - Couture an't capotilise on Liddell as The Iceman fights of the Natural with his feet.
02:58 - Both men back on their feet, Liddell trying to gain some points by throwing left jabs hitting Couture 9/10 times.
03:15 - Couture goes for yet another takedown, this time breaking through Liddells sharp knees and gains Half-Mount.
03:32 - Liddell in half guard hitting Couture directly in the head with straight rights and lefts dazing the Champ Couture.
03:44 - Referre, John McCarthy calls a clean brake to grapple.
04:20 - Liddell throws quick left jabs, not showing any visible effects on Couture.
04:49 - As round one approaches it's end Couture tries for a late KO, hitting Liddell with a left jab followed by a big right hook, Liddell stays strong on his feet and delivers a couple of left jabs as round ends.
05:00 - Round ends.
Round One Score Prediction:
Couture - 10
Liddell - 10
[NEW] Ultimte Fighting Championship Rankings
1. Randy "The Natural" Couture
2. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
3. Anderson "The Spider" Silva
4. Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine
5. Georges St.Pierre
6. Forrest Griffin
7. John Fitch
8. Matt Serra
9. Gabrielle Gonzaga
10. Matt Hughes
11. Josh Koscheck
12. Rich Franklyn
13. Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
14. Michael Bisbing
15. Stephan 2American Pyscho" Bonnar
16. Tito Ortiz
17. Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez
18. Mirko Cro Cop
19. Chris "The Crippler" Leben
20. Marcus "Shogun" Rua
2. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
3. Anderson "The Spider" Silva
4. Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine
5. Georges St.Pierre
6. Forrest Griffin
7. John Fitch
8. Matt Serra
9. Gabrielle Gonzaga
10. Matt Hughes
11. Josh Koscheck
12. Rich Franklyn
13. Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
14. Michael Bisbing
15. Stephan 2American Pyscho" Bonnar
16. Tito Ortiz
17. Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez
18. Mirko Cro Cop
19. Chris "The Crippler" Leben
20. Marcus "Shogun" Rua
The Odds
Why would Couture win?: Being the winner of his two previous fights against Gonzaga and Sylvia, Couture is definately odds on favourite for the fight against Liddell, he is a UFC Hall of Famer and although Liddell might not be far of this accomplishment, Coutuire is placed Number 1 in the UFC Rankings. If Couture was to win it would probably be his wrestling skills winning by Unanimous descicion if he takes Liddell to the ground.
Why would Liddell win?: With two dissapointing losses behind him Liddell must win this fight, their is nothing else to it, and although he has defeated Couture 2 times before Liddell seems to be "fading away" as a fighter and has steadily slipped down the rankings but if he was to win it would almost certainly be by Knockout and his stand up skills would play a large part in it, whether it's his right hooks and sharp left jabs or his powerful inside leg kicks Liddell would keep it a stand up Fight.
Chuck Liddell Background
Havind defeated Couture the previous two times these two men went head to head Liddell would appear to be the favourite, but after 2 straight losses to Keith Jardine and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, The Iceman is questioning his career and considering retirement. This could be a make or break for either fighter late on in their career. With impressive wins against Tito Ortiz and Babalou Sobral under his belt, Liddell could come back and defeat Couture for a third time.
Fighting out of: San Louis, California
Age: 37
Height: 6'2
Weight: 205lbs
Strengths: Excellent striker & Well-Rounded grappler.
Fighting out of: San Louis, California
Age: 37
Height: 6'2
Weight: 205lbs
Strengths: Excellent striker & Well-Rounded grappler.
Randy Couture Background
Having won his previous two matches "The Natural" - Randy Couture is possibly in his prime at 44 Years of age. After returning from retirement, Couture is looking to make up for a disappointing defeat to Liddell back at UFC 57 where he was defeated by KO in the second round. Couture (since his return) has defeated Fighters such as Tim Sylvia and Gabrielle Gonzaga these are both fighters that are largely bigger than Liddell.
Fighting out of: Las Vegas, NV
Age: 44
Height: 6'2
Weight: 220lbs
Strengths: World Class Wrestler & Great Clinch.
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