RU I will never forget that one=When our Bud Josh Barnett kicked Randy's Couture;s ass all over the place. Read the result Bold. Josh was best friend of our Jiu-Jitsu Gym Owner.Big Greg. Though we were dissapointed when he lost to Pedro Rizzo. The whole Jiu-Jitsu Academy we were watching the fight at a sports bar in WA.We were upset though at the loss of Josh then big time.Back to the Gym next day sparring. RU let me tell you a little true story that took place in that Gym,and never seen anything like it.Remember the old Bruce Lee, movies how people were going to other peoples Gyms to cause fights ETC?Well my Friend I saw it in real time. Here is what happend=Jason was our Instractor for the day.A blue Belt then in Jiu-Jitsu, but Champion in American Wrestling.Huge dude very strong on take downs and very fast. We used to spar together.To make the story short=I arrived outside the Gym around 5:00p.m.As I parked the car,I see a huge Dude 6.5" around 300 LBs,and found out was Russian wondering outside the Gym's door.He looked a little drunk too. I said hmmmmm WTF???So I go inside the Gym, and all of us students warm up doing some streching,some abs,Before sparring and techniques takes place for the day.Jason our instractor had brought his little baby son with his wife. The Russian Dude outside the door and watching us warm up. I said to Jason=Jay that dude seems trouble to me.He said let us keep an eye on him Takis.Okay. Well RU the Dude walks in the Gym and starts=Hey you Guys me Russian Tae-known-do Champion,Judo, wrestler,ETC. Jason is looking at him and says soooooooooooooo!!!. The Russian huge dude replys/Well I said me this and me that. We all looking at each other pissed.I look at the Russian Dude And say=Hey you know boxing too?LOL.His mistake.Yea Good boxer he replys.Ohhhhhhhhh.I said okay.Guys give us two pair of Gloves.so I can spar this dude.I told him Listen.Don't worry I will not hit you.His Reply Hehe.will see. He keeps his hands high, did not even know how to have a stance,I was laughing my ass off.I make a move inside had him on about 10 punch combination before he even realize what was happening.All though in very good self control.Even one if it hit his head he would be on the floor.LOL.I look at him and say dude you do not know Jack Shit boxing.His reply well I know Judo, and Champ in Tae.LOL.well what ever I said. Jason had enough goes over to him and say dude, please let us work out.Step out.Well my Friend RU here is what took place= He steps out,within two minutes walks back in looks at Jason and says this=I am going to shoot you Mother fucker.Just like that.JaSON'S WIFE Freaked out.Well RU within seconds listen to this,Jason jumps one top of us, gets out, has the Guy on the ground and smashes his head like an open can of tomatos. I run out and what do I see?Blood all over the place. All that happend within seconds.I could not believe how fast. the Russian got up and took off bleeding like crazy. He was probably illegal, he was semi drunk.We filed a Police report and he was arrested.I will never forget that day. It was just like the movies, but real shit. Read below when Josh kicked Couture ass.Hit link see photos.
Josh Barnett defeated Randy Couture TKO 2R (Strikes)
Though the fight lasted less than two rounds, it was an explosive affair to say the least. Couture, the defending heavyweight champ fighting out of Gresham, OR, engaged Barnett right off the bat and rammed him into the fence. Couture head butted Barnett, though it clearly was unintentional, even though referee Big John McCarthy didn't catch it. While the two huge fighters clinched against the fence, the two traded weak uppercuts but solid knees to the stomach. Couture then slammed Barnett to the mat and wound up in Josh's guard. Randy slipped over to a ½ guard, landed a solid right hand, then stood up, away from Barnett. After a slapping kick to Barnett's thigh, Couture dove right back into Barnett's guard. After a few decent strikes, The Natural connected with a huge right square on Josh's face, followed by another. The Baby-Faced Assassin, fighting from Seattle, WA, took the shots well, rolled to his side and tried to secure and arm bar, but missed. After a failed heel hook by Barnett, he worked his way back up to his feet and clinched with Couture again. Once again against the fence, the two traded knees until the round ended. What a way to start off the main event!
Josh was breathing heavy in between rounds and there appeared to be a sense of urgency in his corner. It looked as if the end was surprisingly near for the young challenger, but he would soon prove everybody wrong. When round two began, the two heavyweights again clinched and wound up against the fence. Couture, however, wasted no time in taking Barnett down, into his guard. Almost immediately, Couture passed the guard and fully mounted Barnett and tried to ground and pound. Couture has taken out several fighters from this position before, including Pedro Rizzo and Kevin Randleman, so almost everybody in attendance felt the end was near. Barnett's savvy defense, however, prevented Couture from mounting an all-out assault and soon Couture was only in a half mount. Barnett was able to land about 4 hard elbows while on his back, halting any offense from Randy. Moments later, Josh rolled out the side door, scooted around in front of Couture, now on his elbows and knees, and took his back. From there, Barnett delivered several telling blows, forcing the defending champ to roll onto his side against the fence. Barnett unfurled a vicious flurry of punches, but none seemed to find a home until Josh unleashed three huge elbows on Couture's face and forehead. In serious peril, Couture had no answer and after dozens of elbows and punches rained down (and though not all landed cleanly), referee John McCarthy stepped in to stop it at 4:25 of the second round. Barnett instantly got up, did his routine throat-slash gesture and jumped onto the fence, joyful that he is the new heavyweight champ.
Randy slowly got up, realizing defeat for the first time in the Octagon and, like a true sportsman, congratulated Barnett. Josh answered a lot of critics' questions tonight as he defeated one of the greatest fighters in UFC history and became the youngest heavyweight champ in the organization's history as well. Though it was relatively short, it was an instant classic. The fact that a new champion was born is a plus, too. Barnett raises his UFC record to 4-1, but Couture falls to 7-1.
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