I thought it was strange that Coleman was boxing with Couture. Seemed like the dumbest thing in the world.

You never know, but I’d chalk this up to Gross not knowing the whole story. And in any case, Coleman endorsed the plan by following it; it’s not like he has to follow his trainers orders. Sometimes the best plan you’ve got isn’t a very good plan. Which is why he was at +375.

I sort of agree with this sentiment. Coleman’s standup looked wooden as hell and every time Couture went forward he snapped Coleman’s head back with every punch. He went 3 rounds taking down Bonnar repeatedly so I see no reason for Tompkins to tell him to stand with Randy.

The fight just looked sad for Coleman. If had tried to outwrestle Randy and got beat it would have been fair enough, but to completely ignore his only strength was a crazy strategy

Probably enough blame to go around for Tompkins and Coleman.

It seemed like Tompkins thought he could out think his old boss. Why Colemen went along with it is beyond me

All I saw was Coleman throwing some stiff jabs and glancing down for that double-leg… Randy just kept excellent distance to box and prevent any big shot from Coleman.. Tompkins just underestimated the amount of damage that Randy could do

Couture is no Stephen Bonnar on the ground. I think even IF Coleman had managed to take down Randy, he would have been reversed quite easily and then it’s all Randy’s game. In their wrestling match way back, Coleman only won by one point and the athleticism and skill difference is huge. At least standing he had a chance given Randy’s chin which is not made of granite by any means. I think by the time Mark started looking for the shot, he was already too rattled.

Also, (and I can’t believe I’m saying this) is it just me or does anyone else think Coleman probably would have beat Rolles Gracie tonight?!

was the kid who tattled on you for being ‘cheap’ and keeping him in the corner during street fighter 2

Gross tweets:

For the people suggesting I’m blaming Shawn Tompkins 4 Coleman losing, I’m not. My point was their strategy only made it easier for Couture.

I don’t think Coleman had much of a chance even if he wrestled, but wrestling would have given him a look at the fight, I think.

The father of G&P stands and punches right after Sonnen made like “The Hammer” & pounded Marquardt. Thought the timing was interesting.

Isnt Tompkins more known as a Striking Coach moreso then an actual Head Trainer/Instructor due to his Muay Thai an Kickboxing background, or at least thats what most indivudual Fighters like Cokeman an Belfort goto/went to for? Like how Greg Jackson an Firas Zahabi are known for being well-rounded coaches? I know he (Tompkins) has his own team an such but always thought he mainly taught Strkiing, hence his fighters mostly being strikers an not BJJ or Wrestling Guys??? Would probably explain what Gross is trying to say or convey? Either way, if Coleman’s plan was just to stand an Bang, definetly dumb on everyones part involved :/ Sh!tty way for The Hammer to go out. Guess theres always that match with Shammy @ the Gladiators Challenge.

Hehe after reading more of his Article I like how he thinks Couture isnt going to go away “quietly” and can Maybe, just maybe take on, an defeat Jon Jones and/or Lil Nog, you know, the Twin Brother who beat Couture before the Coleman fight..well actually its just an idea he has that we shouldnt dismiss either :P Funny Guy that Josh Gross. Im really surprised at the Praise Couture is getting/gets for beating up someone everyone is saying sucked horribly during their fight an is probably retired. Dont understand it, dude is 17-10 and guys like Rogan an Gross make it seem like he’s P4P king or something..never understood it, IMO Randy has been spoonfed the title shots and praise he’s gotten despite having a mediocre record…Ah well its MMA, as they say, Anything can Happen, and Probably will!