Did James Toney beat Randy Couture at UFC 118?
by James Kimball on Aug 28, 2010 11:59 PM EDT
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Of course he didn't.
In what was the focal point in the lead up to UFC 118, and what will likely be the focal point coming out of the event, boxing legend James "Lights Out" Toney took on MMA legend Randy "The Natural" Couture.
Couture left Boston, Massachusetts victorious, as did mixed martial arts.
Randy half-heartedly shot for the takedown 20 seconds into the first round, Toney fell on his backside, and that was virtually a wrap.
Couture immediately gained mount position and followed with the usual ground and pound. Next up in the lesson of mixed martial arts was the 'ole arm triangle.
"The Natural" sunk it in, James was forced to (sorta) tap at 3:19 in the first frame. We (MMA fans) all rejoiced. Unless of course you had Toney in some exotic parlay bet. I'm not pointing any fingers...
So, with this very expected outcome, will it be one and done for Toney in MMA as he walks back to the ring with his tail between his legs? What's next for Couture? A return to the light heavyweight division in an attempt to reclaim the title one last time?
Let's hear some thoughts on this battle of fight sports and the future you envision for these combatants.
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Thats Right
Why would anyone want that no talent unskilled dipshit come into the octagon and win? He showed nothing in there and if by some fluke chance he would have won he would of made a mockery of the sport we all love and support. By the way guess Danago aint all she’s crAcked up to be. Where were u at during the fight hmm?
Das Butcher
by Das Butcher on Aug 29, 2010 12:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I feel bad for anyone who paid money to watch that debacle
"in this day and age of "let's erect a statue"-isn't it time Jerry Reinsdorf is honored" - The Swirsk
by RogersPark Kris on Aug 29, 2010 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
Epic.
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
i know rua has expressed intrest in fighting randy in the past
and I think padding randy’s # of title shots is in order here. after rua defends his title against evans coutur vs rua should be on the horizan that fight will would be huge
I know I'd love to see it.
Randy has expressed interest in fighting Machida or Anderson as well. I think he’d do better against either of them than against Shogun, but I’d definitely tune in to any of those fights…and see no why Randy shouldn’t get another title shot. Most of the guys ranked ahead of him are coming off a loss.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
BJ Penn needs a new corner
That’s just a ridiculous excuse for cornermen. With guys like that how could BJ possibly change up his game when he needed to? Blowing smoke up his ass won’t make a difference boys. BJ needs a coach and a gameplan. And then he’ll be back to his winning ways.
He does need a new corner
But he also needs to evolve a bit. He got terribly outclassed last night. He looked like he was stoned and fighting someone that wasn’t. Edgar would come in and do a combination, move back out and then you would see BJ react. I loved to slow motion expression on BJs face when he got leg swept. You could tell he was thinking how dare this guy be kicking my ass I am BJ Penn all the people I have surrounded myself by say I am the best ever. They must not of informed Edgar and his people.
50 to 45 on the judges cards – is BJ going to come out and say this one got stolen too?!
Having thousands of posts on a MMA site does not make you an expert, training martial arts, wrestling or boxing makes you an expert.
Ya thanks Kimball
I put $20 on the underdog parlay. Oh well $20 gone. I even got hopeful when Maynard won. Went 6/7 with my actual pics. Damn u Florian for messin it up for me!!
by Wingblade on Aug 29, 2010 1:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
$3968.25 per second
Based on a $750000 payout…..I bet most of you don’t gross that in 2 weeks
Thick or thin she'll stick it in
Darius Medlis - O'Tooles June 21, 1993
shit I dont even gross that in a month.....
thats almost 6 weeks of gross pay for me.
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 29, 2010 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Most of the time, people who post these 'paycheck divided by ring-time'
breakdowns are fucking idiots who don’t know a damned thing about how long it takes to train for these things.
This time? I think you’re probably right. Although I would probably argue that the walkout qualifies as physical exertion that Toney would like to be compensated for, also ;)
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Honestly, if Toney could cut down to WW or MW, he'd be a problem.
But it doesn’t look like he’s got any real level of commitment to training any more. He’s an ultra-talented, brilliant boxer, but I don’t think he’s got it in him to learn TD defense.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Yes boxing - a small facet of MMA
As if he’d cut down to MW. Kirstie Alley has a better chance of getting into size 13 jeans than Toney has cutting down to MW……
Thick or thin she'll stick it in
Darius Medlis - O'Tooles June 21, 1993
by hairybumcrack on Aug 29, 2010 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Toney's nothing.
I’m just saying that he could maybe have a Houston Alexander run if he got in shape and fought the properly sized opponents.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
pass that one along to shark fights
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Jonez, if he can't learn TD defense, what the hell difference does it make what weight class he's in!
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
Like I said above,
he could have a Houston Alexander run if they fed him the right people. But you’re right, if he doesn’t learn to stuff at least a couple different takedowns, he’s toast in any division.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Randy may have won but Toney is still talking shit all the way to the Freakin' Bank.
750g’s, man 750 F’N G’s!! That’s what he’ll get…
Ka-Ching….Ka-Ching..Ka….CHING!
$$$$$$$$$$
Don’t think Toney even gives a shit…..
Anyone who thought toney would win is a retard and should be banned from the site.
That was pathetic just like anyone with half a brain would have predicted.
It wasn't even a good takedown either. If anything, it was even a worse takedown the one Brock did against Carwin in the 2nd round..
And that is pretty bad.
So much for Toney’s Take-Down Defense.
Brock's takedowns don't look great, but they're technically quite sound.
His shooting double leg is about as good as you can get with that big of a body, and his dip-down-shrug-up double leg is a lot more impressive than most people understand. It requires perfect balance against the guys he fights, and yes it requires a ton of raw strength.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Boston Fan's ROCK
If you watch the fight, before Toney tapped the Crowd started screaming! Right when Randy left the mounted position to Toney’s side the crown went crazy. I am so Proud of the fans!
Let’s hear some thoughts on this battle of fight sports and the future you envision for these combatants.
I’d be surprised if Toney even wants another MMA fight the way he got dominated after all that trash talk. I guess Randy tries to squeeze back into the LHW picture but I’m not sure against who at this point.
I'd love to see Couture against any of the following.
(in this order of preference)
Anderson Randy is bigger, stronger than Chael, with better sub defense and more finishing power)
Rashad (Randy would school this prick and I love seeing Rashad get his ass kicked)
Machida
Shogun
Franklin
Cro Cop
Forrest
Thiago
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
Well, Kimbo is no longer in the UFC, and Toney will have barely caught his breath by the time 122 comes around, so I’m thinking no.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
once again, pass along to shark fights
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
Im calling for
an immediate rematch. That was a questionable call from Yamasaki. Toney was waving away flies man, he didnt tap.
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