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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson wants to control but Couture passes easily into half guard.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture. #T1#
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture. #SU2#
Couture decides to stand and escape the position.
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Couture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Couture is in Johnson's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couture working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Couture stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Couture working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Couture is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is not content to let Couture control the position.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Couture trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.#CL2#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Drew Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Couture manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Couture wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Couture passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Couture is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Couture gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Couture lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Couture!
Charles Couture thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Drew Johnson had this to say: 'Credit goes to the victor, Well earned victory'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabral tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabral manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabral misses with a looping left.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabral throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture tries for a takedown but Cabral manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couture is looking to take this one to the mat.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Cabral working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Couture keeps control of Cabral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabral cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Cabral.
Emberson Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabral connects with a body shot.
Couture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabral throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabral scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Couture defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Cabral shows good takedown defense.
Cabral is looking for the big counter here.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cabral.
As Cabral tries to get set, Couture tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabral manages to avoid the attempt.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabral scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabral throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Cabral shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture moves forwards but Cabral connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabral thows a left - swing and a miss!
A right-left combo lands from Cabral.
Cabral is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Cabral does no damage.
Couture appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cabral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabral.
As Cabral tries to get set, Couture tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabral manages to avoid the attempt.
Cabral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Cabral as Couture shoots in.
Cabral misses with a looping right.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cabral.
Cabral misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Cabral is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the cage.
Cabral is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture has Cabral pressed against the cage, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabral shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couture lands an elbow just above Cabral 's eye.
Cabral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture has Cabral pressed against the cage, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Cabral trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. #T4##BC#
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabral misses with a looping right.
Cabral scores with a three punch combo!
Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emberson Cabral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabral throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabral scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
The fighters circling - Cabral throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabral but Cabral pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabral to the ground. Couture is now in Cabral's guard.
Couture prevents Cabral from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cabral throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabral won't allow Couture to sweep him here. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Couture manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cabral misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
Cabral is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. #T2#
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabral tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Couture turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cabral is looking to reverse the position.
Cabral is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cabral 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.
Cabral is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Cabral is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.
Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabral is trying to buck Couture off.
Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabral is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cabral sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cabral tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Cabral is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabral keeps trying to improve his position.
Cabral is not content to let Couture control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabral throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Couture will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Cabral rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabral is defending well.
Couture is working for takedown but Cabral is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture jumps guard but Cabral turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position. #TD#
Couture is trying to trip Cabral. He has hold of a leg but Cabral is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cabral trying to control the position.
Cabral looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabral, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Couture puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabral is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Cabral manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Couture keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cabral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Couture manages to pull guard.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabral wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cabral wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Cabral wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabral postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Cabral is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charles Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabral displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
A countering left hand to the body from Cabral misses.
Cabral fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture takes one to the side of the head.
Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture slips a jab from Cabral.#T3#
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Cabral throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Cabral misses.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Couture shoots in but Cabral avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabral fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabral darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabral lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabral.
Cabral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabral throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral.
Couture darts in looking for a takedown but Cabral gets double underhooks and turns Couture into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cabral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
Couture taking a breather.
Cabral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabral lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emberson Cabral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabral has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!#TD2#
Britton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Couture manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Britton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Britton letting Couture take a breather here.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Britton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Britton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Britton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Couture is defending well for now.#TD2#
Britton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Britton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton striking off his back but it's not causing Couture any problems.
Britton has Couture pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Britton looking for a sweep. Not yet Britton, not yet.
Britton keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture landing some decent shots from guard.
Britton trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Britton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Britton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Britton looking to score a takedown here. Couture is defending well but Britton drives through and ends up in Couture's guard.
Couture manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Couture scores with a takedown into Britton's guard.
Britton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Britton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Britton managing to control the position. #T3#
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Britton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couture, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Britton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Britton manages to pull guard.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Britton's head.
Couture wants to control from the top but Britton keeps moving.
Britton has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Britton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Britton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.#SUB2#
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Britton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Britton's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Couture will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Couture feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Britton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Couture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Britton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Britton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Britton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Britton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Couture to the ground. Britton is now in Couture's guard.#T2#
Britton looking to pass the guard.
Couture is looking to sweep but instead, Britton has passed into half guard.
Britton stops Couture from getting back to his feet.
Couture gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britton stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Britton throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Britton has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Britton is trying to get an arm triangle but Couture is defending well. #SU2#
Britton decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Britton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Couture pushes Britton off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Britton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Couture will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture has Britton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Britton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Couture working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Britton to work.
Britton gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Britton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Britton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Britton has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Couture gets control of Britton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Couture will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Britton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Britton stands up and waves to Couture to follow him.
Britton misses with the combination.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Britton tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Britton to the ground. Britton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Britton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Britton shows good takedown defense.
Britton tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Britton is fending him off so far but Couture persists. Nope, Britton circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##CL2#
Britton pushes Couture up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Britton gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Britton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Britton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard. #REVB#
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Britton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard.
Britton is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
Britton is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
Couture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Britton. #T3#
Couture gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Britton gets to his feet - Couture follows without any prompting.
Couture tries for a takedown but Britton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Britton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Britton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Couture is trying to stand.
#ES#
Couture has one foot on Britton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Britton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britton is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Britton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Couture!
Charles Couture decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Maccaselli misses with a body kick.
Maccaselli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maccaselli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maccaselli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maccaselli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maccaselli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maccaselli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maccaselli throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maccaselli to the ground. Couture is now in Maccaselli's guard.
Maccaselli looking for a sweep. Not yet Maccaselli, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maccaselli controlling Couture's posture. #T1#
Maccaselli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maccaselli 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.
Maccaselli keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maccaselli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maccaselli wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Maccaselli is predictable there #CL#
and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maccaselli tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Maccaselli drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maccaselli defends well and Couture ends up having to push Maccaselli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Couture drags the fight down to the ground.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Maccaselli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Maccaselli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maccaselli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Couture has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maccaselli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Couture has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maccaselli after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maccaselli is trying to pull guard but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Maccaselli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maccaselli is defending well.
Maccaselli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maccaselli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couture defends it well.
Maccaselli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Maccaselli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maccaselli throws a leg kick but Couture moved away.
Flavio Maccaselli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maccaselli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Couture appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maccaselli throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
Maccaselli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maccaselli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Maccaselli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maccaselli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Maccaselli misses
and Couture counters with a three punch combo that has Maccaselli backing up. Maccaselli nods at Couture to acknowledge the strikes.
Maccaselli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that misses.
Maccaselli looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Maccaselli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Couture blocks a head kick by Maccaselli.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Couture moves out of range as Maccaselli throws a body kick.
Couture moves out of range of the leg kick from Maccaselli.
Maccaselli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Couture is able to avoid easily.
Maccaselli throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Maccaselli tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture looks for a takedown but Maccaselli sprawls well.
Maccaselli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flavio Maccaselli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maccaselli lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Charles Couture has been cut.
Maccaselli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Couture tries for a takedown but Maccaselli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Maccaselli lands a big head kick that sends Couture tumbling to the mat! Maccaselli takes a step backwards and waves Couture back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Couture is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Maccaselli, which made it look bad.
Maccaselli with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture moves out of range as Maccaselli throws a body kick.
Couture is looking to counter the offense by Maccaselli and move into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Maccaselli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maccaselli throws a body kick that misses.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maccaselli sprawls and moves away.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good work by Couture as he checks the leg kick.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Maccaselli sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maccaselli feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maccaselli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maccaselli motions for Couture to come forward. Maccaselli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A head kick misses from Maccaselli.
Maccaselli tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture tries to counter by clinching up but Maccaselli breaks away and moves out of range.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maccaselli feints a jab and as Couture dips his head, Maccaselli unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Couture right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Couture falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Maccaselli smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flavio Maccaselli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Brenda has wrist control.#SUB2#
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brenda's head.#SUB#
Brenda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brenda is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenda seems keen to control Couture's posture.#T1#
Brenda keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Brenda has Couture pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Brenda is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Couture scores with a takedown into Brenda's guard.
Brenda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Couture off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Brenda closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Brenda pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brenda throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brenda did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brenda is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couture distracts Brenda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Brenda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brenda keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Brenda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brenda.
Couture displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brenda up against the cage.
Couture jumps guard but Brenda stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brenda did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Brenda kicks Couture off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Couture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Brenda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brenda lands in his opponent's guard.
Couture managing to control the position.
Brenda stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenda looking to pass the guard.
Brenda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.#T1#
Couture seems keen to control Brenda's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Couture keeping full guard, as Brenda tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brenda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brenda tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a combination
and Brenda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Couture thows a body kick. Brenda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brenda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brenda counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Couture stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
David Brenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Couture.
Brenda fails with a takedown attempt.
Brenda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##TD2#
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
Brenda throws Couture to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brenda was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brenda trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Brenda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Brenda slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Brenda is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Brenda in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Couture pulls Brenda into guard.
#SU#
Brenda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD2#
Couture shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brenda is trying to defend but Couture finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brenda controlling the position well.
Couture throws a strike but Brenda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Couture passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Couture tries to move to mount but Brenda blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Brenda can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Couture goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brenda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couture's guard! Nice work there by Brenda!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Couture looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brenda has picked Couture up and slammed him! Couture can't keep hold of the triangle and Brenda manages to pass to side control!
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Brenda keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Couture is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brenda off and has taken his back!
Couture is not going to allow Brenda to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Couture looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brenda taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Couture!
A relieved looking Charles Couture thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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