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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Couture (ranked 1032 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Moussa Dje (ranked 23 p4p, 58 weight class). Raphael Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moussa Dje's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raphael Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moussa Dje!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dje uses from the top position.
Dje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dje doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dje manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Dje looking to pass the guard.
Couture pulls Dje in close to prevent any damage.
Couture keeping full guard, as Dje tries to pass.
Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dje doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dje manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dje pushing down on Couture's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is pressing down on Dje's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couture is pulling down on Dje's head to control his posture.
Dje drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Couture's guard.
Dje passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture trying to control here.
Dje seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dje is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dje is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Couture trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dje is working for a kimura but Couture is defending it quite comfortably.
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dje pulls his head out easily.
Couture is positioning himself well to prevent Dje advancing to mount.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Dje has control of the leg.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dje got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dje has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dje drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Couture's guard.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Dje advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dje is working away from the top position though.
Dje is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dje to get the leverage.
Couture manages to get to full guard.
Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dje passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couture.
Dje is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dje tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Dje works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Couture tries to roll over but Dje keeps him under control.
Couture trying to control here.
Dje is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Dje dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dje drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dje passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dje looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Couture looking for submissions off his back.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Couture is in trouble now - Dje has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Couture defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dje.
Couture is looking to improve his position but Dje isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dje moves to take his opponent's back.
Dje working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dje has got one arm under Couture's chin. This could be trouble... Couture trying to control the other hand but Dje gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Couture has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moussa Dje!
A victorious Moussa Dje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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FIGHT
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