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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Couture has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hanson lands but Couture takes it in his stride.
Devin Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Hanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Hanson shoots in.
Couture misses with a takedown
and Hanson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson rushes Couture and presses him up against the ropes.
Hanson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couture fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couture tries to move to mount but Hanson blocks the move with his legs.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture is working Hanson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Hanson tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanson wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanson tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Couture trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanson is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Couture prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
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 Hanson's temple.
Hanson moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanson is on top in guard.
Hanson trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Hanson wants to stand but Couture is controlling his posture from full guard.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Hanson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Couture looking to control.
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 Devin Couture will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Devin Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson counters with a leg kick.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
Hanson digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devin Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Hanson.
Couture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanson.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanson sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Couture trying to control from Hanson's half guard. Hanson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Devin Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Hanson controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture pushes Hanson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devin Couture will probably get the nod.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Couture shoots in.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
Couture is looking to sweep but instead, Hanson has passed into half guard.
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to control. Couture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanson.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Couture uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to keep Couture in close.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Hanson wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Hanson being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
Hanson working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson moves into the clinch.
Devin Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
Couture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devin Couture.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Anthony Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
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 Devin Couture.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devin Couture!
After the fight, Devin Couture was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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