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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jari mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mountain comes to the cage accompanied by kuningas. Randy Couture is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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189 cm
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209 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jari mountain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mountain lands a left and a right that send Couture crashing to the mat, dazed. mountain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut. mountain tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range. mountain throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Couture cracks the inside of mountain's front leg. mountain misses with the combination.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from mountain.
mountain looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well. mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture. Couture throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couture, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action! mountain misses with a looping right. A slow jab from mountain misses its intended target. Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. mountain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily. mountain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. mountain throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease. Couture wants to clinch up but mountain keeps it at a distance. mountain stuffs the takedown. Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. mountain tries to score with a low kick but Couture moves his leg out of the way. A swing and a miss from mountain. Couture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Couture content to control rather than advance. Couture is keen to just control but mountain is a slippery customer. mountain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. mountain pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
Couture stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture tries to clinch but mountain moves out of range. Couture is looking to clinch but mountain is avoiding it.
mountain misses with a double jab.
Couture moves out of range as mountain strikes. Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but mountain sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Couture looks gassed! mountain throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease. Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says mountain as he avoids it easily. jari mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture. mountain cracks Couture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Couture is thwarting mountain's attempts to control the position. Couture wants to stand up but mountain has a hold of him and won't allow it. mountain is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. mountain landing strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mountain wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it. Couture is looking to take a break and control but mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. mountain wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
mountain shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. mountain looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Couture prevents mountain from improving his position. Couture trying to control the pace. mountain striking from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. mountain is trying to control but can't.
mountain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Couture tries to stand but can't do so whilst mountain controls his leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. mountain trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Couture slips a jab and a cross from mountain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. mountain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couture pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that jari mountain will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
mountain stuffs the takedown. mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
mountain lands with a shot to the body. Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but mountain circles away. Couture throws a combination that misses and mountain counters with a nice uppercut. mountain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Couture did well to prevent mountain getting side control. mountain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. mountain with the ground and pound from mount. mountain landing strikes, looking to finish! Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Couture throwing hammer fists to the chest of mountain. What's that going to do exactly? Couture sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. mountain wants to take a breather but Couture is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. mountain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Couture is staying active underneath mountain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. mountain postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow. Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. mountain manages to get himself to full guard.
mountain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture gets to his feet - mountain follows without any prompting. mountain's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and mountain duly obliges. Couture scores a takedown into full mount! mountain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture trying to control but mountain is having none of it. mountain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couture controlling from the full mount. Couture wants to control the pace but mountain is squirming around nicely. mountain tries to hold on but Couture pushes him away. mountain is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mountain tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. mountain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Couture wants to control the pace but mountain is squirming around nicely. mountain tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Couture stands up from mount. Strange move. mountain slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
A left lands for mountain. mountain throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. mountain misses with a wild combination.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mountain. jari mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A telegraphed right hand from mountain misses the target.
That's four 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture shoots in for a double leg but mountain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. jari mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture. mountain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Couture walks into a stiff left hand from mountain. mountain lands a jab-cross combination. mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but mountain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat. mountain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily. mountain misses with a head kick.
Couture closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Couture stands up and beckons mountain to his feet. Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Couture trying to control the action but mountain is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Couture will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut. That's time! mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Couture is looking to clinch. A combination from mountain does no damage. mountain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. mountain lands with a cross. mountain shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Couture - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Couture misses with a wild combination.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by mountain which made him look bad. mountain throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture tries for a takedown but mountain circles away easily and mountain counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. mountain slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
mountain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. mountain stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. mountain connects with a nice looking jab.
mountain fails with a takedown attempt. Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mountain is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, mountain circles away and we're back to standing. jari mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture. Couture shoots in for a takedown but mountain shows good takedown defense. mountain jabs at Couture's body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couture, right into the meat.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mountain.
mountain gets caught flat footed, as Couture shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Couture wants to control from the top but mountain keeps moving. Couture throwing strikes from guard but mountain blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but mountain is retaining full guard. mountain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Couture controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Couture has hold of mountain's hands but mountain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The fighters are battling for position here. Couture manages to regain full guard. Nice work. mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom. mountain with a flurry of punches that miss. mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom. mountain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mountain throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mountain wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. mountain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Couture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Couture is trying to control the position but mountain postures up. Couture is looking to stand up but mountain isn't so interested in that idea. Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. mountain cracks Couture with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 walks into a straight right hand from mountain. Couture misses with a wild combination.
mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Couture. mountain misses the shot to the body. Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mountain swivels and escapes. Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Couture decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Couture stands up from half guard. mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Couture controlling from the full mount. mountain is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Randy Couture. I think Couture 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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