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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Topham Hatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by .. Randy Couture had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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246 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Topham Hatt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatt misses with a wild body shot.
Couture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Hatt dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Hatt's head and hops out.
Couture has Hatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couture lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sir Topham Hatt has been cut.
Hatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Hatt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Hatt.
Hatt pulls guard effortlessly.
Couture postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture is fighting to break Hatt's control of his arms but Hatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatt trying to control the position here.
Hatt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hatt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Couture is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatt tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Hatt is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Hatt has his hands clasped together around Couture's back. He's all about the action.
Couture controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sir Topham Hatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sir Topham Hatt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatt missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sir Topham Hatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture tries to clinch but Hatt moves out of range.
Hatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatt counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hatt wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Hatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hatt!
Couture avoids the attempt from Hatt to control.
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 controlling the pace for now.
Couture avoids the attempt from Hatt to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatt tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control.
Hatt regains half guard.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Hatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Hatt defends it.
That's four 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.
Couture trying to control from half guard but Hatt is working away.
Hatt is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatt is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Topham Hatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Topham Hatt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Couture as he connects with a hook.
Hatt throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture tries to clinch but Hatt is having none of it.
Hatt throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Hatt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hatt is controlling him well.
Hatt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Couture is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hatt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Couture works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Couture pushes Hatt off looking to stand but Hatt dives back in and keeps control.
Couture pushes Hatt off and gets back to his feet.
Hatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatt misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Topham Hatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatt shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture pushes Hatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture lands an elbow that stopped Hatt in his tracks for a moment.
Hatt looking for a takedown.
Hatt blocks an elbow strike.
Hatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a jab. Hatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture slips under a jab.
Couture slips under a jab from Hatt.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Hatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Couture has Hatt pressed against the cage, preventing Hatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatt shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Hatt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatt.
That's four 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hatt.
Couture staying out of range there.
Hatt looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Hatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Hatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Sir Topham Hatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Hatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatt 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Topham Hatt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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