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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is Eminence Front. A fine choice. Jackman has chosen AC/DC - Shake Your Foundations as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, the natural Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture shoots in and bounces Jackman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture throws and elbow that misses. Jackman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Jackman!
Jackman distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman advances to half guard.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Jackman is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackman passes into side control, despite Couture's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackman has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
Jackman blocks a body shot from Couture.
A short right from Couture.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackman.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackman controls his hands.
Jackman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Couture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
Couture is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
Couture controlling Jackman's posture.
Jackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture seems keen to control Jackman's posture.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture closes the distance but Jackman moves to the side
and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.
Jackman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Jackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Couture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
the natural Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jackman.
Jackman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couture, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands an uppercut.
It looks like Russell Jackman has been cut.
Couture working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackmans head.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent Jackman's takedown attempt.
Couture is pressed up against the cage. Jackman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couture down to the mat. Couture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Couture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackman controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackman being controlled here, momentarily.
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 the natural Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Jackman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Couture works Jackman's body with a nice hook.
Jackman scores with a takedown into Couture's guard.
Jackman gets to his feet - Couture follows without any prompting.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Jackman misses with a low kick.
Jackman keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackman moves away from the strike by Couture.
Jackman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture manages to get to full guard.
Jackman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture pulls Jackman in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couture wriggles free and stands up.
Jackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Jackman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Russell Jackman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackman trying to pass the guard but Couture defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman wants to get back to his feet.
Couture wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well.
Jackman trying to mount his opponent but Couture defends it.
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. Jackman connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.
Jackman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackman is working away from the top position though.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Jackman is trying to control the action in half guard but Couture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackman is working for a submission of some sort.
Couture controlling the position for now.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Couture wriggles free and stands up.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Jackman blocking some punches.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackman is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
A short left from Couture.
Jackman jumps guard but Couture stands there with Jackman around his waist. Jackman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the natural Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jackman.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Jackman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Jackman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackman avoids the head kick by Couture.
Jackman staying out of range there.
Jackman gets a clinch.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackmans head.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackman blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Jackman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couture fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackman clinches up against the cage.
Jackman has Couture pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couture tumbling to the mat - Jackman dives into Couture's guard.
Jackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has control of Jackman's left arm, preventing Jackman from doing any damage.
Couture is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Couture wants to stand but Jackman is controlling the position.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Jackman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture wriggles free and stands up.
Russell Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture tries to clinch up but Jackman circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with an elbow over the top.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackman's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Couture just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackman's brow.
Couture stops a takedown attempt from Jackman.
Jackman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackman blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackman.
Couture misses with an elbow over the top.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Jackman taking a breather.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Jackman blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jackman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Jackman blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
the natural Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jackman.
Jackman wants a takedown.
Couture lands an elbow just above Jackman 's eye.
Jackman tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackman drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman is trying to stall.
Jackman tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackman drops back down to his feet.
Jackman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Couture lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackman wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to the natural Couture.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the natural Couture!
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hype
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