Randy Couture

Evan Fitts · 03-05-2007, 10:44 AM

Sorry, but in my opinion, this guy's performance on Saturday has merited its own thread. Striking--awesome, takedowns--awesome, ground and pound--awesome, heart--unmatchable, badassedness--unfathomable.

I always liked this guy, but now he is my hero. Sure, he stands a good chance of getting his a** whipped in his next 3 contract fights, but he also stood a good chance of getting his a** whipped on Saturday. There is no one on this planet I would have rather seen finally chop down Big Sylvia. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/21357/37655.jpg

Jake A Shannon · 03-05-2007, 11:47 AM

Agreed. Way to go Randy!

Sean Kane · 03-05-2007, 12:34 PM

Now if only Baas Rutten would start fighting again...

John Seiler · 03-05-2007, 01:56 PM

Randy will always be Captain America in my book!

"Hey Randy, did you see that new movie, 300?"
-"I don't have to see it, John. I lived it."

Bobby A. Smith · 03-05-2007, 06:35 PM

A bunch of doubter jumping on the bandwagon.:nono0000:

Rick West · 03-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Don't forget he was an olympic medalist. He brought world class cardio, work ethic and pain tolorance to the fight.

John Seiler · 03-05-2007, 08:15 PM

Sorry Bobby. I forgot to say: Hey folks, that Bobby A. Smith sure is one smart fella. And loyal, too. Wow, what a guy. He was right. And we were doubters.

Hey, I feel better already! Thanks Bobby! :biggrin:

Becca Borawski · 03-05-2007, 11:07 PM

He was not an Olympic medalist. He was a three time Olympic team alternate and a Pan-American champ.

This link will show you the majority of his accomplishments in wrestling - it's work and family safe, and the site (National Wrestling Hall of Fame) is actually a great source of info:

http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/c...&wrestler=1783

If you look him up on Wikipedia there's tons of info as well.

Leon Robotham · 03-06-2007, 07:10 AM

Yep only got to see it lastnight and the performance was ace, I was rooting for Randy. Pan Ameican, olympic medalist? makes no difference he schooled Sylvia big time, took him through 5 rounds of the most intense classes you can imagine and showed the world that at 43 he can still dominate.

Kevin Burns · 03-06-2007, 08:14 AM

Taking nothing at all away from Randy who is my hero. What I can't figure out is. Why did everyone think this was so shocking. I just never saw the "skillz" that everyone says Tim possessed. Just seemed to be a big lumbering slow guy who always looked off balance. (and who would kill me with 1 hand).

If anyone can shed some light on this let me know.

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03-05-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
Evan Fitts Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Columbia Missouri Posts: 55	Sorry, but in my opinion, this guy's performance on Saturday has merited its own thread. Striking--awesome, takedowns--awesome, ground and pound--awesome, heart--unmatchable, badassedness--unfathomable. I always liked this guy, but now he is my hero. Sure, he stands a good chance of getting his a whipped in his next 3 contract fights, but he also stood a good chance of getting his a whipped on Saturday. There is no one on this planet I would have rather seen finally chop down Big Sylvia. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/21357/37655.jpg

03-05-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
Jake A Shannon Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dana Point CA Posts: 126	Agreed. Way to go Randy!

03-05-2007, 12:34 PM	#3
Sean Kane Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabaster AL Posts: 204	Now if only Baas Rutten would start fighting again...

03-05-2007, 01:56 PM	#4
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	Randy will always be Captain America in my book! "Hey Randy, did you see that new movie, 300?" -"I don't have to see it, John. I lived it."

03-05-2007, 06:35 PM	#5
Bobby A. Smith Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 115	A bunch of doubter jumping on the bandwagon.:nono0000:

03-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#6
Rick West Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 36	Don't forget he was an olympic medalist. He brought world class cardio, work ethic and pain tolorance to the fight.

03-05-2007, 08:15 PM	#7
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	Sorry Bobby. I forgot to say: Hey folks, that Bobby A. Smith sure is one smart fella. And loyal, too. Wow, what a guy. He was right. And we were doubters. Hey, I feel better already! Thanks Bobby! :biggrin:

03-05-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
Becca Borawski Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 1,231	He was not an Olympic medalist. He was a three time Olympic team alternate and a Pan-American champ. This link will show you the majority of his accomplishments in wrestling - it's work and family safe, and the site (National Wrestling Hall of Fame) is actually a great source of info: http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/c...&wrestler=1783 If you look him up on Wikipedia there's tons of info as well.

03-06-2007, 07:10 AM	#9
Leon Robotham Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne North East Posts: 2,751	Yep only got to see it lastnight and the performance was ace, I was rooting for Randy. Pan Ameican, olympic medalist? makes no difference he schooled Sylvia big time, took him through 5 rounds of the most intense classes you can imagine and showed the world that at 43 he can still dominate.

03-06-2007, 08:14 AM	#10
Kevin Burns Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwood Village CO Posts: 586	Taking nothing at all away from Randy who is my hero. What I can't figure out is. Why did everyone think this was so shocking. I just never saw the "skillz" that everyone says Tim possessed. Just seemed to be a big lumbering slow guy who always looked off balance. (and who would kill me with 1 hand). If anyone can shed some light on this let me know.