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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ran D Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artamus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ran D Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artamus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ran D Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artamus Gracie.
Couture throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Couture controls from the top position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the pace.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Couture is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran D Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
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!
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ran D Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artamus Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Couture stalling.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Couture puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran D Couture dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Couture swinging wilding here.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Couture won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Couture stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Couture taking a breather here.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Couture escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture just content to control the position.
Ran D Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to bench press Couture off him but Couture keeps the position.
Ran D Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Couture has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Couture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Couture has worked his arm free - good work by Couture!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ran D Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ran D Couture!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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