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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the natural Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, the natural Couture!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean moves out of range as Couture strikes.
McLean misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from McLean lands.
Couture throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLean.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from McLean.
McLean tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
Couture swings for the body but McLean moves out of range.
McLean looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lenny McLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McLean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLean misses with a wild combination.
McLean shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McLean cracks Couture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLean throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
McLean is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
McLean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture lands an elbow inside that McLean shrugs off.
It looks like Lenny McLean has been cut.
Couture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture connects with a nasty looking knee right to McLean's face.
Knees to the body from Couture.
McLean is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture jumps guard.
Couture wants to sweep here but McLean controlling him for the moment.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing strikes here but McLean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture trying to control but McLean is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny McLean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture moves out of range as McLean strikes.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
McLean scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lenny McLean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLean lands a jab.
McLean lands with a right hand.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLean.
McLean misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean scores with a jab to the head.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couture lands a good knee to the midsection. McLean won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLean or not.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
McLean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. McLean tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture looks to land a combination but McLean avoids it well.
McLean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture moves forwards but McLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLean fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLean pinned against the cage. McLean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lenny McLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the natural Couture.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with McLean, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes McLean against the cage but McLean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lenny McLean is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a few strikes there.
McLean throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
McLean misses with a combination
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture lands a knee to the head.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLean punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick from McLean is predictable there
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
McLean throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Couture is looking to score with low kicks.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but McLean slips the punch.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLean.
McLean misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLean avoids the body shot from Couture.
McLean throws a combination that misses
and Couture moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny McLean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture throws a nice looking combination but McLean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLean throws out a powerful jab.
Couture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
McLean scores with a nice head shot.
McLean throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
McLean throws a combination that misses
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture throws a strike but McLean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture keeping moving, preventing McLean from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture is pulling down on McLean's head to control his posture.
Lenny McLean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Couture has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
the natural Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the natural Couture!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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