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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIchael Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Face Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MIchael Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MIchael Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Face Space!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture closes the distance and pushes Space back into the cage.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Space misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Space throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Space throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture scores with a takedown into Space's guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is pushing down on Space's leg trying to pass to half guard. Space is fighting to maintain full guard but Couture has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Space is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture moves into full mount! Space won't be happy about that!
Space is trying to stand.
Space stops Couture from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Couture controlling his opponent.
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.
Couture looking to control but Space is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space wants to get back to his feet.
Couture moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Space has worked his arm free - good work by Space!
Couture laying and praying for a moment but Space takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Space looks like he's trying to stand up.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Space lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Space does no damage.
Space throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Space swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture controlling the action here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couture here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space won't allow Couture to pass to mount.
Couture decides to stand and escape the position.
Space falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture.
Space is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Space misses with a double jab.
Space is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Couture is looking to clinch but Space is avoiding it.
Space misses with a wild combination.
Space lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Space misses.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Space swivels and escapes.
Space falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Space wants to break the clinch but can't.
Space has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Space wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
Space wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture is working for takedown but Space is calmly controlling the position for now.
Space tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture manages to pull guard.
Space wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Space is having none of it.
Space gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Space throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Space throws a combination that misses
and Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Space walks away with a smile on his face. Couture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Space throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Space misses with a series of wild punches.
Space misses with a jab, cross combination.
Space throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Space keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Couture dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Couture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture tries for a takedown but Space sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Space lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Space.
Space throws a right and a left that both miss.
Space throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Space.
Left hook, right uppercut from Space.
Space throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Space is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Space up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Couture for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Space fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Space shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Space!
Space rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Space misses with a two punch combination.
Space throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Space.
Space looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Space lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Space lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Space throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Space fails to land with a series of punches.
Space throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Some wild striking there from Space.
Space lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
Space throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Space, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Space throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Space does no damage.
Space will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Space throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MIchael Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Face Space is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Space lands a two punch combo.
Space swinging wilding here.
Space fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Space throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Space, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Space misses with a jab, cross combination.
Space misses with a series of wild punches.
Space goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Space misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face Space seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Space.
Space lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Space lands with a nice combination. Couture backs away looking to recover.
Space looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Space looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Space lands a two punch combo.
Space misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Space!
Space throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Space scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Space lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Space throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Space fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture wants to stand but Space is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Space has wrist control.
Couture won't allow Space to get back to his feet.
Couture is looking to stand up but Space won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Space wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Face Space has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MIchael Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Space being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Face Space comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIchael Couture!
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energy
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hype
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