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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Randy Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hill! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away. Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet. Hill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut. Hill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work. Hill moves into full mount! Couture won't be happy about that! Hill raining down shots from the mount! Hill is standing up, even though he is in mount. Couture takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill slows the pace down in half guard. Couture actively working from the bottom here. Couture is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted? Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground. Hill stops Couture from getting back to his feet.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Couture is holding on for dear life with his legs. Couture tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Couture gets the takedown into side control. Couture trying to control the position but Hill is working away. Couture is breathing heavily. Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well. Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture in the domination position with Hill hanging on. Hill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Couture off and has taken his back! Hill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Hill has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Couture! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hill gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Hill!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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