Couture on Carano’s performance and future
COUTURE ON CARANO’S PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE Although Gina Carano’s pride took a hit Saturday night, her coach, Randy Couture, is…
COUTURE ON CARANO’S PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE
Although Gina Carano’s pride took a hit Saturday night, her coach, Randy Couture, is already looking ahead.
Whenever she wants to get back in the gym, he’ll be there.
Santos’ aggression won the day, but it was a back and forth battle that had the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., hopping with energy. The new champion will likely face Dutch fighter Marloes Coenen next.
Carano retreated to her dressing room after the bout and declined interviews. Couture found himself acting as a spokesperson to curious reporters wanting to know how she was dealing with the loss.
She’s fine, no injuries, said Couture. A little scuffed up, but not bad.
Couture acknowledged that the gameplan he concocted for the fight went askew when Santos swarmed early on.
The gameplan was to use her combinations and her footwork, said Couture of his strategy for Carano. Stick and move and try to make Cyborg keep up with her and find her. Obviously, they ended up in a couple of firefights that she really didn’t need to be in, but it’s hard when somebody hits you, not to stand and try to hit them back. It’s understandable.
Overall, though, Couture thought his student did as well as she could and the bout added to her mettle as a young fighter.
