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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kazamier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 cm
26
207 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 Sydney, Tyson Couture! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Kazamier! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kazamier shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kazamier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Couture with a poor takedown and Kazamier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Kazamier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kazamier is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control. Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet. Kazamier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Couture 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 content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture trying to mount his opponent but Kazamier defends it. Couture not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kazamier tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg. Couture wants to free his trapped foot but Kazamier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson Couture has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Kazamier tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kazamier! Couture controlling from mount. Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Couture's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Kazamier is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kazamier tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kazamier tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control. Kazamier looks gassed! Couture controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyson Couture. Kazamier with a lazy takedown attempt and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Couture dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazamier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Kazamier sprawls well. Kazamier misses with a takedown and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazamier's guard. Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Tyson Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazamier is keeping the position for now. Kazamier is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Couture wasn't doing enough on the ground. Couture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazamier's half guard. Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Couture moves into full mount! Kazamier won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Couture but it's paid off an Kazamier is forced to tap! Nice work by Couture.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Couture!
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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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