Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2013 17:34:27 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Kim Couture glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sexton has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sexton into her guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. Couture is unable to cover herself now!
Couture has a small cut in her Forehead
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
deflected by Couture.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sexton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Kim Couture put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Couture rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Kim Couture...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Nice beating Rosi Sexton has received.
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Kim Couture is unable to take her down
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sexton's ribs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton is getting frustrated here.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in Couture open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rosi Sexton!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Kim Couture
makes Sexton stumble back!
Sexton has a small cut in her Nose
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Sexton moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Sexton steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Sexton's cornermen are shouting. Kim Couture is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Couture is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Couture is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 3
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Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Rosi Sexton attempts to get inside
Couture misses with a low kick.
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton showing excellent timing, blasts Kim Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Rosi Sexton! Kim Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Couture has a small cut in her Chin
Sexton is standing while Couture is on the ground on her back
Couture tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Couture climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Sexton is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Nice beating Kim Couture has received.
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering herself! Sexton tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to end this with a RNC!
Couture manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Sexton!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Chin
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Brilliant combination from Rosi Sexton
that forces Couture to try and defend better.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sexton
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton takes a break to breathe while holding Kim Couture.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Rosi Sexton swings and Couture has to retreat
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sexton.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and launches herself over Couture!
Nice move by Sexton who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sexton gets hold of a leg and trips Couture to the mat!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Sexton has one hook in and keeps working!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to get her arm under Kim Couture's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kim Couture's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kim Couture easily defends the attempt.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rosi Sexton!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg...
Rosi Sexton uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rosi Sexton.
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Round 5
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Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sexton's chin
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton forces Kim Couture to open her guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Couture has Sexton controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sexton is unable to move under Couture control.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rosi Sexton has seen better days.
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton tries to use some of her tricky moves but Sexton's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to get her arm under Kim Couture's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kim Couture's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Rosi Sexton's lock! This is over! Couture didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:30 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/23 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1077 s
Interesting fight. Couture did pretty good early, then Sexton came on strong later. I thought this would be a decision for sure, the way the ladies were pacing themselves, but one final push by Sexton and it was all done and over with.
Also, her team neglects her.
Kim Couture glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sexton has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sexton into her guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Couture holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Kim Couture has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to open Couture's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. Couture is unable to cover herself now!
Couture has a small cut in her Forehead
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
deflected by Couture.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sexton blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Kim Couture put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Couture rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Sexton breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Kim Couture...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Nice beating Rosi Sexton has received.
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Kim Couture is unable to take her down
Sexton tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Couture may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sexton's ribs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton is getting frustrated here.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton struggles on the ground and tries to break Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton is in Couture open guard now
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rosi Sexton!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Kim Couture
makes Sexton stumble back!
Sexton has a small cut in her Nose
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Sexton moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Sexton steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what Sexton's cornermen are shouting. Kim Couture is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Couture is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Couture is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sexton
Couture is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 3
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Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Rosi Sexton attempts to get inside
Couture misses with a low kick.
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton showing excellent timing, blasts Kim Couture with a right hand.
Great hook by Rosi Sexton! Kim Couture is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Couture has a small cut in her Chin
Sexton is standing while Couture is on the ground on her back
Couture tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Couture climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Sexton is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Nice beating Kim Couture has received.
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering herself! Sexton tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton tries to end this with a RNC!
Couture manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Sexton!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Chin
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Brilliant combination from Rosi Sexton
that forces Couture to try and defend better.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sexton
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton takes a break to breathe while holding Kim Couture.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Rosi Sexton swings and Couture has to retreat
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture tries to close her guard around Sexton
She is not able to do it
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Rosi Sexton.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton looks to pass to mount...
Sexton slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sexton.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and launches herself over Couture!
Nice move by Sexton who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sexton gets hold of a leg and trips Couture to the mat!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Sexton tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Sexton has one hook in and keeps working!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to get her arm under Kim Couture's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kim Couture's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Kim Couture easily defends the attempt.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rosi Sexton!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton tries to escape from closed guard...
Sexton struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton tries to free her leg...
Rosi Sexton uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rosi Sexton.
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Round 5
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Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sexton's chin
Rosi Sexton attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sexton.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Couture
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Kim Couture's guard...
Rosi Sexton forces Kim Couture to open her guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Couture
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Rosi Sexton pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sexton who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Sexton knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Couture has Sexton controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sexton is unable to move under Couture control.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has given her back to Rosi Sexton who is trying to get one hook in!
Rosi Sexton has one hook in!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Rosi Sexton has seen better days.
Sexton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Couture.
Nicely done! Sexton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture launches a few weak punches
Sexton blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Couture adopts the turtle defense and Sexton is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Sexton has one of her arm over Kim Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Sexton is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Sexton moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sexton tries to use some of her tricky moves but Sexton's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Sexton is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton tries to get her arm under Kim Couture's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Kim Couture's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Sexton is locking that Neck Crank...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Rosi Sexton's lock! This is over! Couture didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:30 Round 5
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/23 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1077 s
Interesting fight. Couture did pretty good early, then Sexton came on strong later. I thought this would be a decision for sure, the way the ladies were pacing themselves, but one final push by Sexton and it was all done and over with.
Also, her team neglects her.