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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mista Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mista Jiu Jitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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235 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Couture! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mista Jiu Jitsu! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jiu Jitsu throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease. Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Couture shoots in but Jiu Jitsu avoids the takedown attempt easily. Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jiu Jitsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Couture shoots in for a double leg but Jiu Jitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Couture fails to land the takedown. Jiu Jitsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut. Couture fails in his attempt to clinch. Jiu Jitsu stuffs the takedown. Couture looks for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu sprawls well. Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jiu Jitsu looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well. Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jiu Jitsu but Jiu Jitsu pushes him off and we're back to square one. The fight stays on the outside here - Jiu Jitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu circles away. Jiu Jitsu rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jiu Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture is breathing heavily. Jiu Jitsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. Jiu Jitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jiu Jitsu. Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu circles away. Jiu Jitsu tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jiu Jitsu darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage. Jiu Jitsu has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment. Jiu Jitsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jiu Jitsu can't break the clinch.
Couture tries a body shot but Jiu Jitsu blocks it.
Jiu Jitsu has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment. Jiu Jitsu tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Jiu Jitsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Couture avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jiu Jitsu has Couture pressed against the cage.
Couture prevents Jiu Jitsu from breaking the clinch. Jiu Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jiu Jitsu wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture keeps control of Jiu Jitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jiu Jitsu lands a body punch. Jiu Jitsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jiu Jitsu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Couture up against the cage. Jiu Jitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage. Jiu Jitsu can't break the clinch.
Couture just leaning against Jiu Jitsu, taking a breather. Jiu Jitsu is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jiu Jitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jiu Jitsu gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Jiu Jitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage. Still in the clinch, Jiu Jitsu scores with a nice short uppercut. Jiu Jitsu tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position. Jiu Jitsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jiu Jitsu wants to break free but Couture has control.
Jiu Jitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jiu Jitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Jiu Jitsu can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jiu Jitsu scores with a nice short uppercut. Jiu Jitsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. Couture tries to pull guard but Jiu Jitsu won't allow it.
Couture tries for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Couture keeps control of Jiu Jitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jiu Jitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
Jiu Jitsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Couture wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Couture works a leg free and moves into half guard. Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time. Couture is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jiu Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work. Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Jiu Jitsu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Randy Couture'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.
Couture darts in trying to clinch and Jiu Jitsu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jiu Jitsu swivels and escapes. Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy Couture's cut is getting worse. Jiu Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch. Couture manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiu Jitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jiu Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard. Jiu Jitsu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Couture performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jiu Jitsu is trying to stand back up but Couture is controlling him
Couture wants to control but Jiu Jitsu is keeping him busy. Jiu Jitsu wants to get back to his feet. Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jiu Jitsu wants to get back to his feet. Couture is trying to work for a kimura but Jiu Jitsu is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jiu Jitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Jiu Jitsu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture gets the takedown into side control. Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control. Couture trying to control the position but Jiu Jitsu is working away. Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jiu Jitsu has escaped the position, nice work there. Jiu Jitsu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Couture is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture trying to control the action but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom. Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jiu Jitsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jiu Jitsu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Couture walks into a jab. Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiu Jitsu pinned against the cage. Jiu Jitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jiu Jitsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture. Jiu Jitsu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Couture tries to keep at a distance but Jiu Jitsu has taken the fight into the clinch. Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Jiu Jitsu which made him look bad. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Randy Couture'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!
Jiu Jitsu looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well. Couture feints and as Jiu Jitsu raises his hands in defense, Couture changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Couture looking to pass the guard. Jiu Jitsu wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiu Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Couture passes Jiu Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture trying to mount his opponent but Jiu Jitsu defends it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Couture is working for a kimura but Jiu Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Jiu Jitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jiu Jitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt. Jiu Jitsu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Couture shoots in for a takedown but Jiu Jitsu shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jiu Jitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jiu Jitsu is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Jiu Jitsu circles away and we're back to standing. Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving. Couture lands with a kick to the temple. Jiu Jitsu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jiu Jitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard. Couture prevents Jiu Jitsu from getting back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jiu Jitsu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture wants to control from the top but Jiu Jitsu keeps moving. Jiu Jitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jiu Jitsu kicks Couture off and gets to his feet. Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jiu Jitsu swivels and escapes. No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jiu Jitsu throws a sloppy head kick and Couture counters with a thumping low kick. Jiu Jitsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jiu Jitsu clinches up with Couture and pushes him back against the cage. Jiu Jitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jiu Jitsu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage. Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jiu Jitsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jiu Jitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jiu Jitsu throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mista Jiu Jitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jiu Jitsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jiu Jitsu swinging wilding here.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy 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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