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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Keep it going louder!. Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
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290 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke tries to land a body kick
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Methuselah Couture has been cut.
Duke tries a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Duke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duke.
Duke looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Harrison Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Couture cracks Duke with an open hand slap.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Duke.
Duke drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Duke throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Duke only half commits.
Couture checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Duke tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.
Couture drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture blocks an elbow strike from Duke.
Duke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Duke misses with a knee to the head.
Couture dodges an elbow strike from Duke.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duke uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duke gets a clinch.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture avoiding damage as Duke throws knees to the body.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Duke's ribcage. Duke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture blocks the elbow strike.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duke is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duke down to the mat. Duke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.
Duke misses with a kick to the body
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture connects with the punch.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Harrison Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Couture avoids the elbow strike from Duke, against the cage.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.
Duke blocking some punches.
Couture has Duke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duke tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Duke's guard.
Duke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duke wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harrison Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Methuselah Couture's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duke misses with a leg kick.
Duke thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a one-two to the body.
Duke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Couture. Beautiful body shot.
Methuselah Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke tries to land a leg kick but Couture saw it coming and moves away.
Duke throws a nice outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duke can pounce on him.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duke, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couture shoots in and bounces Duke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Couture dives into side control.
Couture prevents Duke from escaping the position.
Couture is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duke stops Couture from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke bucks up and tries to throw Couture off but instead Couture has got his back!
Couture tries to keep control of the position but Duke is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is trying to get back to his feet but Couture has full control of the position and if anything, Duke has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
A low kick from Duke misses
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Duke fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Duke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Methuselah Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture won't allow Duke to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrison Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and Couture counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Duke throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Couture is trying to move to mount but Duke reverses beautifully and ends up in Couture's guard.
Duke wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Methuselah Couture's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture checks a low kick from Duke.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke is looking to score with low kicks.
Duke checks a leg kick.
Couture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Couture.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Couture clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duke throws an elbow but misses.
Duke trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Couture lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duke is looking to score with low kicks.
Couture closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duke to the mat! Duke manages to get full guard.
Duke pushes Couture off and gets back to his feet.
Duke looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Duke throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Duke instigates a clinch.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Duke avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture tries to work over Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture blocks the elbow strike.
Duke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Duke.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duke won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Duke is trying to buck Couture off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duke is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.
Duke tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
After winning the bout, Methuselah Couture thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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