Former UFC champion Randy Couture (18-10) put another notch on his belt with a dominating victory over another former UFC Champion Mark Coleman (16-10). The fight featured two of the oldest fighters in the sport, Couture at age 46 and Coleman age 45, both Hall of Famers with the UFC despite their active status. Couture took the victory by rear naked choke submission at 1:09 of the second round.
Couture Wins In Dominating Fashion
Couture dominated from the opening bell to the stoppage by referre Steve Mazzagatti. Coleman was able to rock Couture with combination left hook, right cross early in the first, but Couture responded. Landing a hard right, Couture stunned Coleman and pushed him into the cage wall. Applying his Greco-Roman dominance, Couture feasted on Coleman with shot after shot coming from all directions. Coleman was able to survive the assault and take it into Round 2.
The second round was more of the same. Couture came out swinging landing a sharp left that rocked Coleman back into the cage wall. Couture pounced for a body lock and took Coleman down to the canvas. Couture immediately gained a full mount position and began raining down hard blows. Coleman scrambled to his base to avoid the shots and Couture quickly took his back and cinched the rear naked choke. Coleman fought gallantly, refusing to tap out. Mazzagatti called a halt to the fight when Coleman’s body went limp.
The fight was Couture’s second fight of a lucrative five-fight contract that will likely close out his illustrious MMA career. Couture once again showed the game planning that has made him one of the toughest fighters in the game. Couture patiently waited for his openings and got Coleman into the Greco-Roman pummeling positions that gave him the advantage.
Despite getting longer in the tooth, Couture looked solid in victory. Crisp, clean punches and a wrestling style that completely neutralized Coleman’s fantastic double-leg takedowns. Couture clearly still has gas left in the tank and is due a serious contender fight for his next matchup at light heavyweight.
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