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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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208 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reese McLeod!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLeod as he avoids it easily.
McLeod lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
McLeod scores with a decent looking hook.
McLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLeod circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLeod finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod tries to clinch up.
McLeod throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Nice body punch from McLeod.
Couture is breathing heavily.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
McLeod lands with a good body shot.
McLeod misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McLeod has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
McLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
McLeod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with the head strike.
McLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLeod is trying to force a seperation but Couture has the dominant position.
Couture fails to pull guard.
McLeod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLeod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLeod.
Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McLeod moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from McLeod misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLeod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McLeod stands up from half guard.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from McLeod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLeod lands with a shot to the body.
McLeod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McLeod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLeod is working the combinations to good effect here.
Couture with a poor takedown
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
McLeod tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLeod looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLeod tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLeod to the ground. McLeod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Reese McLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
McLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture shoots in for a double leg but McLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. McLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLeod slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Couture walks into a left hand.
McLeod wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
McLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture fails with the takedown
and McLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLeod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
McLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLeod lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - McLeod scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from McLeod as Couture shoots in.
McLeod clinches with his opponent.
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McLeod wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Couture scores with a takedown into McLeod's guard.
McLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Couture wants to control from the top but McLeod keeps moving.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture pushing down on McLeod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is trying to control. McLeod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture is taking a breather. McLeod 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.
Couture trying to pass the guard but McLeod defending well.
Couture is trying to control. McLeod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to McLeod's temple.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLeod on the ground.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture stalling.
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.
Couture working over McLeod with some ground and pound. McLeod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reese McLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Couture just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. McLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese McLeod!
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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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