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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Couture (ranked 2068 p4p, 2254 weight class) and JJ Harris (ranked 267 p4p, 290 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Harris!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Couture.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris drives through with a takedown into Couture's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris postures up.
Couture is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Harris trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Couture keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Couture misses.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris looks winded!
Couture throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Couture only half commits.
JJ Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture motions for Harris to come forward. Couture throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
JJ Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is breathing heavily.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Felipe Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Couture lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Harris moves away from the strike by Couture.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Felipe Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture with a nice calf kick.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture lands with a right hand.
Harris tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Harris shoots in.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris slips under a jab.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Couture manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris slips under a jab from Couture.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couture lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two 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.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Couture moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Couture is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JJ Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JJ Harris.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Couture!
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