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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 cm
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250 lbs
15 - 18 - 1 |
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225 cm
31
290 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gaston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaston! Gaston is looking to get back to his feet here but Couture is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gaston's back. Gaston is trying to stand back up. Couture throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gaston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Couture lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture missing with strikes from the back. Gaston is trying to stand back up. Couture is working the ground and pound. Can Gaston escape?
It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut. Gaston controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Couture looking to break Gaston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gaston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Couture will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gaston trying to get back to his feet but Couture is in full control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Couture has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Couture has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gaston wants to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Gaston's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gaston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gaston misses with a kick to the body.
Gaston lands a lovely overhand right. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaston. Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston. The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Couture lands an uppercut that drops Gaston! Couture follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Gaston is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Oh Gaston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gaston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Couture just content to control the position. Gaston is looking to get back to his feet here but Couture is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gaston's back. Couture has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gaston! Can he survive? No! He's out! Couture gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Methuselah Couture! Methuselah Couture seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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