Couture vs Vera
Round 1:
Vera opened up the first round with a high kick, two punch combo. Couture clinches and forces the fight to the fence. After the ref breaks them up, Couture clinches again, forcing the fight to the fence. Couture gets the takedown, but Vera stands up, taking a some knees as Couture continues to push Vera against the fence. Not A lot of action. Mostly clinching and fighting up against the fence.
Round 2:
At the start of the round, Vera pokes Couture in the eye. Couture goes for the clinch, and both fighters trade knees to the legs. After the ref breaks it up, Vera sends a high kick, and then drops Couture with a knee and then throws some punches, but Couture gets guard and locks it up.
Round 3:
No surprise, Couture throws some punches, then clinches against the fence. Couture lands some good elbows, but ref breaks it up. Vera throws big kick that lands, but again Couture clinches and lands a punch and a good knee. Vera scores a takedown against the fence. Couture and Vera trade punches until the bell. Randy Couture Wins by Unanimous Decision
Couture, like always, was very humble in his win over Brandon Vera at UFC 105.
“It was a tough-ass fight,” the 46-year-old Couture told reporters after taking home his 17th career victory.