A former boxing champion, James Toney, had no ground skills at all. Randy Couture Vs James Toney The two faced at UFC 118 on August 28, 2010, in a UFC Heavyweight fight. When Toney had him held close, Couture would dig in punches to the ample 237-pound body of Toney. Dana White should be ashamed of himself for signing such a farce but I wouldn’t expect less. “That fight is ratings gold,” joked one guy on press row. While Toney somewhat succeeded with that, though only temporarily he never could improve his position, and all the while Couture bided his time, working toward finishing the fight. Florian, of Westwood, Mass., is now 15-5. Maynard, of Phoenix, is now 11-0 with 1 no contest and has earned a shot at the lightweight title. I'm predicting this line to make MMA betting history. This is the story about James Toney’s UFC fight against Randy Couture. He is 0-1 in the Octagon and likely will not return to such confines again. Time of stoppage was 1 minute and 53 seconds into the round. TM & © 2021 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Couture was a great mixed martial artist. Couture has made it very clear that he is not going to stand with Toney...all Couture has to do is turn the fight into a wrestling match and it's game over. by David P. Greisman - BOSTON – James Toney never threw a punch. Salter, of Tuscalossa, Ala., is now 5-2. Randy Couture won a much-hyped "MMA vs. boxing" showdown against James Toney Saturday at UFC 118. Get Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren full fight video highlights for the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren main event Saturday. The Randy Couture vs. James Toney result ended exactly the way every MMA fan thought it would. Randy Couture threw one punch from his feet. Veja 029 - Randy Couture Vs James Toney - UFC 118 - 28-08-2010 - Vinnicius Machado no Dailymotion Well, that’s easier to decide: A mixed martial artist trying his hand in boxing would have tremendous difficulty against a pro boxer. Toney didn’t submit at that moment, though. His weekly column, “Fighting Words,” appears every Monday on BoxingScene.com. The lead up was entertaining, the fight was quick and the aftermath was the depressing. Randy Couture vs James Toney Toney talked up his chances inside the Octagon. - Dan Miller TAPOUT2 John Salter (middleweights). Toney was foolish enough to think he could catch Couture as he tried to take him to the ground. lol...nothing against boxing but James is fat, lazy and is going to get pwned....I just wonder how randy is going to do it....Dont get me wrong if Randy is an idiot there is a chace he can get KOed...but you're talking about the best MMA strategist of ALL TIME!!! Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Do any of you actually think that Toney has a chance in this fight? Toney had been positioned somewhat on his side during the first arm triangle attempt. Randy Couture vs. James Toney will co-headline UFC 118 in Boston. Time of the stoppage was 2:01. It did not go well. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Alves, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is now 11-2. Osipczak, of Nottingham, England, is now 5-3. The MMA vs. Boxing debate will likely continue, but for one night Randy Couture successfully defended the honor of the UFC.. Randy Couture took down James Toney as predicted just seconds into the fight. The problem? David P. Greisman is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America. - Gray Maynard W3 Kenny Florian (lightweights). Stevie_G, Apr 23, 2010 #1. hersey10. Huge boos as those scores were announced. Stevie_G. Lauzon landed all the big shots, had all the big slams, and then taps Ruediger out with an armbar in front of a loud, adoring hometown crowd. UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture … Couture, a 47-year-old former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion who at 220 pounds is still in exceptional shape, immediately put himself in mount position. In one of the biggest mismatches ever, Couture won via arm-triangle choke in the first round. Mike Pierce submits Amilcar Alves with a straight armbar at UFC 118 on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Interview | James Toney video interview for Randy Couture report dead link Watch this video interview with James Toney before his UFC 118 fight versus MMA fighter Randy Couture. Soto, of Point Pleasant, N.J., is now 8-1. - Greg Soto W3 Nick Osipczak (welterweights). Toney plans to put that version of reality to the test when he squares off at UFC 118 with fellow living legend Randy Couture, the single-most decorated champion in UFC history. Both fighters were too respectful of each other for the first two rounds, with Maynard scoring points with the occasional takedown. By Eric G. Posted on June 17, 2010. It didn’t land. Miller, of Whippany, N.J., is now 12-4 with 1 no contest. He soon pushed Toney along the mat toward the Octagon’s cage and sank in an arm triangle choke, wrapping his own arms around Toney’s neck and left arm, a tight squeeze that would be nigh impossible for a neophyte such as Toney to escape from. UFC 118: http://alturl.com/o94tq - Randy Couture vs. James Toney. Couture feinted shooting for a takedown, sent out a jab and then dove in for Toney’s legs, taking him down about 20 seconds into the fight. Diaz took Davis down in the third and got the choke in. Soon he would be on his back, again with Couture applying an arm triangle with Toney’s left arm trapped. Toney knew Couture wouldn’t be foolish enough to stand and trade with him. Scorecards were 30-27 (twice) and 29-28. Toney's current claim is his upcoming fight with five-time former UFC Champion Randy "The Natural" Couture will be at a soon to be decided catchweight. Miller caught Salter with an anaconda choke as Salter shot in for a takedown. BOSTON – James Toney never threw a punch. Not exactly crowd-pleasing. Randy Couture vs. James Toney Is a Disgrace. As for whether a fighter is better? Get Paul vs. Askren results for the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren event Saturday night in Atlanta. A avut loc în 2010 dar nu este amintit decât de fanii hardcore ai MMA-ului. He didn’t need this win to prove his dominance. Penn, if Hilo, Hawaii, is now 15-7-1. He's accomplished in a … All three scorecards read 50-45 for Edgar, who retains the UFC lightweight championship he won by defeating Penn in their first go-around. Alas, to no avail. Randy Couture vs. James Toney. The referee, Yves Lavigne, stupidly lifted Davis’ arm not once, but twice to check if he was out – and he was OUT – before stopping the bout what seemed to be dangerously late. Toney waved his free right hand, submitting 3 minutes and 19 seconds into the round. All three scorecards read 29-28 for Soto. Randy Couture vs. James Toney Luke Thomas: Toney is one of the most accomplished combat athletes of our era. It didn’t land. Lentz, of Eden Prairie, Minn., is now 21-3-2. James Toney vs Randy Couture take down and finish - YouTube This rematch was even clearer in favor of Edgar, who was faster and better, frustrating Penn, landing more punches, getting more takedowns. Nor did this bout prove any dominance in the tired Boxing vs. MMA debate. Sat Aug 28. This fight became Maia working for submissions and largely negating anything Miranda tried to do. - Demian Maia W3 Mario Miranda (middleweights). That is the way it is in MMA, whether it is Ray Mercer tapping out to inexperienced mixed martial artist Kimbo Slice or Ray Mercer knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia. Jake Paul moved to 3-0 in his career after dropping Ben Askren with a brutal right hand in the opening round to cap off the Triller Fight Club event on Saturday night. Pierce gets the tapout with what appeared to be his third kimura attempt of the round, but the end was announced as being a cross-body armbar. Discussion in 'MMA Wagering' started by Stevie_G, Apr 23, 2010. Davis was bleeding from the first round on from a bad cut over his right eye. Watch boxer James "Lights Out" Toney's video blog for his UFC fight versus Randy Couture. The third saw more action, including a couple submission attempts from Florian in a comeback attempt not just for the round, but for the fight. Maia is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert known for his submission game. Pierce, of Vancouver, Wash., is now 11-3. This is the most obvious advantage Toney holds over the man from Everitt, Washington, is that he is a good five years younger. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Diaz, of Stockton, Calif., is now 13-5. He may be reached for questions and comments at
[email protected]. - Mike Pierce TAPOUT3 Amilcar Alves (welterweights). Men’s Reebok Black Authentic Walkout Jersey, Paul vs. Askren results: Steve Cunningham wins unanimous decision over former UFC champ Frank Mir. - Nate Diaz SUBMISSION3 Marcus Davis (welterweights). Styles make fights, and in mixed martial arts, one needs more to his style than boxing to win. Davis, of Bangor, Maine, is now 22-8. Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1199:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tingHmTUNqI Couture … Paul vs. Askren Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event. … James Toney talks about his loss to Randy Couture at UFC 118. But it took UFC legend Couture just three minutes and 19-seconds to beat him via an arm-triangle choke. Meciul dintre Randy Couture si James Toney este unul ”uitat de lume”. Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Live round-by-round updates. Randy Couture Vs James Toney and it would be the same outcome with other boxers. Lauzon, of Bridgewater, Mass., is now 18-5. But it would come soon enough. Maia, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, is now 13-2. Those fans who weren’t booing were rendered comatose as Lentz spent three rounds looking for takedowns from the clinch and Winner spent three rounds trying to avoid being taken down from the clinch. Matt Riddle tries to finish DaMarques Johnson at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Matt Riddle celebrates his TKO win over DaMarques Johnson at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Igor Pokrajac gets ready for his fight against James Irvin at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Igor Pokrajac strikes James Irvin at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Igor Pokrajac hits James Irvin in the back of the head at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Igor Pokrajac defeats James Irvin with a rear-naked choke at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Brian Stann submits Mike Massenzio with a triangle choke at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. Charles Oliveira submits Darren Elkins with a triangle choke/armbar at UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=927362&pid=927361&uts=1283048398, http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. When three-division world boxing champion James Toney stepped up to fight Hall-of-Famer Randy Couture at UFC 118. Contextul de acum 10 ani era total diferit față de cel de acum. Pentru mine, însă, este unul dintre cele mai importante meciuri din istoria acestui sport. Toney respected mixed martial arts but did not realize the competitive advantage a mixed martial artist has when fighting involves more than punching. Couture respected boxing but recognized the difference between the two combat sports. Randy Couture threw one punch from his feet. Now for a self-proclaimed legend, I think Randy Couture should be embarrassed. It didn’t need to. - Frankie Edgar W5 BJ Penn (lightweights). They have been and will remain two different sports. “We did. When Toney could not hold him close, Couture would throw punches from up top. He is a future Hall of Famer. Edgar, of Toms River, N.J., is now 13-1. Interesting moment in the third round: Soto is dominating Osipczak on the ground and is attempting to apply an arm triangle. Randy Couture tapped out James Toney with an arm triangle at UFC 118 in Round 1. - Joe Lauzon TAPOUT1 Gabe Ruediger (lightweights). I'm interested in seeing how much of a favourite Couture opens as (and moves to) when this is announced. His debut fight was against UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC … The 41-year-old former boxing world champion James Toney made his mixed martial arts debut Saturday night at UFC 118. Bout between James Toney and Randy Couture could bring boxing-vs.-MMA debate to head By Lance Pugmire July 19, 2010 12 AM PT fight between a world-class boxing champion and hall of famer Randy the natural coture.you will enjoy it.OOOOOOwsome fight. Matchmakers thought it would be a compelling matchup, and why not? - Nik Lentz W3 Andre Winner (lightweights). This is a … Toney vs. Couture. Twitter had a lot of say Following Jake Paul’s knockout win over Ben Askren. Toney is 72-6-3 with 2 no contests in the boxing ring. Down he stayed for another three minutes, submitting just 199 seconds after the fight began to an arm triangle choke from Couture. I’m enough of an MMA fan that I know a kimura from Kimora Lee Simmons, but I’d no idea about the cross-body armbar. Randy Couture will not only defeat James Toney, he will embarrass him. Jake Paul flattens Ben Askren with brutal right hand to earn first-round knockout in Triller main event. + James Toney is younger than Randy Couture. Paul vs. Askren in Tweets: Pros react to Jake Paul’s knockout of Ben Askren. My thoughts are....how much is dana paying the guy...and why cant my local pro MMA fighter have a shot at randy instead? As boxing fans know, styles make fights. And a pro boxer trying his hand in mixed martial arts will have tremendous difficulty against a pro mixed martial artist. Für James Toney mag der Ausflug in den MMA-Sport von kurzer Dauer gewesen sein, doch andere frühere Boxer wie die Amerikaner Marcus Davis und Chris Lytle und der bei UFC 122 am 13. Couture is now 19-10 in mixed martial arts and is already in the UFC Hall of Fame while still an active fighter. It didn’t need to. Ruediger is now 17-6. Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren full fight video highlights. Beautiful submission. Diaz worsened it, using jabs and combinations from a distance, and Davis just couldn’t close the gap. MMA-ul era un sport ce se chinuia să ajungă mainstream și avea o concurență extrem de dură cu boxul. Osipczak, with his free left hand, unfurls his middle finger in the direction of Soto’s head. Whether one sport is better is wholly dependent on taste. What do you guys think? Mario Miranda, a Brazilian fighting out of Kirkland, Wash., is now 12-2. Toney was a great boxer. Toney, a 42-year-old former boxing middleweight, super-middleweight and cruiserweight titlist who hasn’t been in good shape in years, tried to pull guard, bringing Couture down to him to try to keep him from raining in punches from above. Winner, of Nottingham, England, is now 12-4-1. 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