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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes to the ring accompanied by Radiohead - Reckoner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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254 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor Wellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Wellington, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Wellington against the ropes but Wellington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wellington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellington.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Couture - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Couture's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wellington is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
Wellington missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Wellington.
Wellington is trying to improve his position.
Wellington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Couture tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Couture tries to roll over but Wellington keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wellington stands up and beckons Couture to join him on the feet.
Couture closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Couture trying to control the action but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Wellington wants to control but Couture postures up.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wellington's legs.
Wellington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Couture off and has taken his back!
Wellington controlling from the back.
Wellington lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellington.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Wellington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Wellington grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Couture takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Wellington cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor Wellington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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