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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandy Kutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through the Fire. Brandy Kutour has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Philip Costello's chin.
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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213 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandy Kutour!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutour instigates a clinch.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Philip Costello has been cut.
Costello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Costello is trying to break free.
Costello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Costello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kutour walks away with a smile on his face. Costello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutour lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costello tries to land a front kick but Kutour steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philip Costello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kutour. No joy for Costello on that attempt.
Costello takes the fight into the clinch.
Costello tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Costello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutour pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Costello wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutour.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour stops a takedown attempt from Costello.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costello is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour keeps control of Costello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Costello wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Kutour to work.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello is trying to pull guard but Kutour has him pressed against the cage.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costello is trying to maintain a safe position but Kutour gets an underhook and turns Costello into the cage.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Kutour prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kutour holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Costello's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Costello throws a head kick that misses.
Philip Costello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costello.
Costello fails with the takedown.
Costello misses with a head kick.
Costello has his takedown stuffed
and Kutour counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costello is trying to break the clinch but Kutour is controlling him.
Costello tries to circle away but Kutour has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello goes for a takedown attempt but Kutour pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costello rushes Kutour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour is stalling here.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costello can't break the clinch.
Costello wants to take the fight to the mat but Kutour manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costello tries to pull guard but Kutour holds him up against the cage and eventually Costello drops back down to his feet.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello tries for a takedown but Kutour manages to get underhooks.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour is stalling here.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour stalling in the clinch.
Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kutour tries to avoid it but Costello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kutour to the ground. Kutour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Costello's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costello is defended easily by Kutour.
Kutour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costello rushes Kutour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Costello 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Kutour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Philip Costello's cut is getting worse.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kutour gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costello can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutour comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour has Costello pressed against the cage.
Costello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kutour just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Philip Costello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Costello drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kutour gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Jeez, Philip Costello's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Costello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.
Costello is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philip Costello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandy Kutour!
Brandy Kutour took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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