It seems impossible but every time, Randy "The Natural" Couture steps in the Octagon and defies the odds. Everyone (including me) though Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga was not only going to win, but crush Randy. WRONG, Randy opened Gabe from the opening bell and you could actually see Napao's spirit break in the 2nd round. Unbelievably, Couture even managed to pick up and slam the monster. In the post fight press conference Randy was asked about one Fedor Emelianenko and said, "Bring it on." Its the dream match we are all waiting for.
Here's a tip for anyone who may face Renato "Babalu" Sobral in the future. Do not piss him off. David Heath wore a T-Shirt to the ring with Babalu's recent mugshot from an arrest at a club. Bad idea. Sobral didn't find it amusing and proceeded to beat the living shit out of Heath. When David tapped out, Babalu wasn't content until he had choked the man unconscious. Illegal yes, but damn if it wasn't impressive.
So the ever cocky Kendall Grove stepped in to face Patrick Cote who he planned on outworking with his long reach advantage. Instead, a patient Cote awaited his moment and KO'd the Team Punishment bitch for the upset win (which I correctly picked). The Las Vegas crowd erupted in support for Cote, and there were even chants for him from the Canadian support in the crowd. Nice.
Speaking of the good Canadians, Georges St-Pierre dominated Josh Koscheck at his own game to get the unanimous decision win. GSP came out with fakes and fast hands as always but then took the heralded wrestler and put him on his ass for 3 rounds. GSP just dominated all the way through and Kos had no answers for the new #1 contender to the Welterweight crown.
Roger Huerta also put on a dominant performance as he just mauled and out hustled David Crane. Dave just didn't have the gas or class to hang with the impressive Huerta. There were many points in the fight where we were just hoping the ref would stop it because Crane was just getting so badly abused.
Joe Stevenson had his hands full with the very game Kurt Pellegrino. I thought Joe Daddy would just run through Kurt but the fight was close and action packed. Full of great action it came down to the final round where Joe finally pulled ahead and got the unanimous decision.
The Frank Mir of old seems back as he only needed 1:17 to dispatch Antoni Hardonk with a kimura submission. Frank looked good and claims to be back to his old self.
Thales Leitas handled Ryan Jenson to continue his ascension up the 185 ranks. Finally, Clay Guida got his 1st and much deserved UFC win over the man who beat Gomi, Marcus Aurelio by a split decision.
What can you say about this UFC 74 event. All of the fights were great and filled with action, and Randy just continues to mystify all with his brilliant fighting. Wanderlei Silva and Brock Lesnar were in the crowd but not shown on TV, and one Diego Sanchez sat ringside obviously chomping at the bit to get back at Koscheck who handed him his only loss. Pretty damn good PPV and lets not forget I picked 8 out of 9 fights correctly with only Captain America proving me wrong yet again.
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