Post by The Sandmen on Nov 11, 2013 18:32:15 GMT -5
Kim Couture raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Julia Budd looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Couture and Budd move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Kim Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kim Couture tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Budd avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Budd's chin! That stops Budd in her tracks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Kim Couture tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Kim Couture
that nearly tags Budd.
Julia Budd circles around Couture
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Some counter punches against Julia Budd
land while she's on her bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Julia Budd's Mouth
Lightning fast low kick from Budd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Quick hook by Julia Budd
glances off Couture's arms.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Budd steps forward
Couture feints.
Solid kick to the leg from Julia Budd
Couture checks it.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Budd pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kim Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Budd quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Julia Budd looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Julia Budd
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Couture wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Budd
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julia Budd seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Budd struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kim Couture shoots and grab Julia Budd's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Julia Budd's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Budd to the mat
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture looks to posture up and open Julia Budd's guard...
Kim Couture forces Julia Budd to open her guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Budd's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! She's holding her side
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Budd's being punished here!
Budd's Left eye is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Budd and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Budd!
Julia Budd is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Couture and pushes her away!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kim Couture! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kim Couture is opening up on Budd and raining down combinations!
Budd's corner looks worried!
Budd's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julia Budd didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Julia Budd's guard...
Budd doesn't want to free her opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Julia Budd holds Kim Couture and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Budd tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julia Budd overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Julia Budd holds Kim Couture and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Couture misses a step and Julia Budd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Julia Budd is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Budd doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Julia Budd looks to counter!
Julia Budd fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right eye
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Budd doesn't allow her!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Julia Budd in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Julia Budd looks to posture up and open Kim Couture's guard...
Julia Budd forces Kim Couture to open her guard.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Budd's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Julia Budd pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julia Budd
The fighters are clinching.
Kim Couture slightly pushes Budd into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julia Budd shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Julia Budd slips her head out and ends up in Kim Couture's guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Budd is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julia Budd's arm and tries an armbar!
Budd holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Budd's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Julia Budd in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Couture's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Julia Budd slips out. Couture quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julia Budd slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture launches a kick
but Julia Budd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Budd's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Julia Budd
connects with Couture.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Julia Budd tries a hook to the body
and hits Couture's ribs hard
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture is looking to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Julia Budd has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to open up Julia Budd's defense faking a few punches.
Julia Budd wraps her arms around Couture's arms and counters the punches.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Julia Budd doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Julia Budd 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 Budd
Budd steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Budd is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Budd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julia Budd controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd rolls her over and takes her back!
Budd is in rear mount over Couture
Julia Budd slides her arm under Kim Couture's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kim Couture pulls down on Julia Budd's hand and staves off danger
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture has Budd controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Budd is unable to move under Couture control.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Budd is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Julia Budd uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Julia Budd tries to better her position on the ground...
Budd breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Julia Budd and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julia Budd is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Budd dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Julia Budd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by Kim Couture
glances off Budd's arms.
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Julia Budd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Budd fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Budd is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nice low kick from Budd
Loud pop!
Solid low kick from Julia Budd.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Couture hyper-extended her left leg
Kim Couture and Budd engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julia Budd is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Couture goes to the body...
her punches graze Budd's arm.
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Budd moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Julia Budd
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture hyper-extended her left leg
Couture seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Julia Budd launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
Couture has a small cut in her Right eye
Couture seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Budd is standing while Couture is on the ground on her back
Budd moves backwards and gestures for Kim Couture to stand up.
Kim Couture is on her feet again.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julia Budd's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Budd.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Couture launches a kick
but Julia Budd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in her Nose
Kim Couture seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julia Budd!
Julia Budd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd decides to launch some tentative punches
Julia Budd takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Julia Budd attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
Couture's Left eye is beginning to swell
Julia Budd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Julia Budd circles around Couture
Budd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture moves backwards and Julia Budd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Julia Budd moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Couture is holding Julia Budd's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Budd moves forward looking for some action
Julia Budd shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Julia Budd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Budd circles out and slips free of Kim Couture's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julia Budd
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Budd's moves.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Budd tries to open up Kim Couture's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
This is over! That impact from Julia Budd has left Couture laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Julia Budd by KO (GnP) at 4:50 Round 4
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 14/40 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 34/54 (63%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
A really good, exhausting fight for these two. Both need stamina, but that didn;t stop either lady from going to war here. Couture was winning the first half of the fight, then Budd came back and took a lot of the second half, then during the 4th round, she just started beating on Kim mercilessly.
Julia Budd looks like she's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Couture and Budd move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Kim Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kim Couture tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Budd avoids a dangerous strike from Couture
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Budd's chin! That stops Budd in her tracks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Kim Couture tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Kim Couture
that nearly tags Budd.
Julia Budd circles around Couture
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Some counter punches against Julia Budd
land while she's on her bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Julia Budd's Mouth
Lightning fast low kick from Budd!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Quick hook by Julia Budd
glances off Couture's arms.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Budd steps forward
Couture feints.
Solid kick to the leg from Julia Budd
Couture checks it.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Budd pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kim Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Budd quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Julia Budd looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Julia Budd
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Couture wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Budd
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julia Budd seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Budd struggles and launches a few punches to Couture's head
Those punches are hitting! Couture covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kim Couture shoots and grab Julia Budd's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Julia Budd's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Budd to the mat
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Couture moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd attempts to move to full guard
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture looks to posture up and open Julia Budd's guard...
Kim Couture forces Julia Budd to open her guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Budd's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Julia Budd manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! She's holding her side
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Budd's being punished here!
Budd's Left eye is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Budd and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Budd!
Julia Budd is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Couture and pushes her away!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Julia Budd to fight back!
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kim Couture! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kim Couture is opening up on Budd and raining down combinations!
Budd's corner looks worried!
Budd's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julia Budd didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Julia Budd's guard...
Budd doesn't want to free her opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Julia Budd holds Kim Couture and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Budd tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julia Budd overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Julia Budd holds Kim Couture and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Couture misses a step and Julia Budd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Julia Budd is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Budd doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Julia Budd looks to counter!
Julia Budd fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right eye
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Budd doesn't allow her!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Julia Budd in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Julia Budd looks to posture up and open Kim Couture's guard...
Julia Budd forces Kim Couture to open her guard.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Budd's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Couture has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Julia Budd pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julia Budd
The fighters are clinching.
Kim Couture slightly pushes Budd into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julia Budd shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Julia Budd slips her head out and ends up in Kim Couture's guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Budd is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julia Budd!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julia Budd's arm and tries an armbar!
Budd holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Budd's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Budd's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Budd tries to cover her face,
Julia Budd is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Julia Budd in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Couture's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Julia Budd slips out. Couture quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julia Budd slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julia Budd. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture launches a kick
but Julia Budd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Couture seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Budd's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Julia Budd
connects with Couture.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Julia Budd tries a hook to the body
and hits Couture's ribs hard
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Kim Couture is looking to pass Julia Budd's guard...
Julia Budd has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture tries to open up Julia Budd's defense faking a few punches.
Julia Budd wraps her arms around Couture's arms and counters the punches.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Julia Budd doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Julia Budd 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 Budd
Budd steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Budd is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Budd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julia Budd controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd rolls her over and takes her back!
Budd is in rear mount over Couture
Julia Budd slides her arm under Kim Couture's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Kim Couture pulls down on Julia Budd's hand and staves off danger
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture has Budd controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Budd is unable to move under Couture control.
Julia Budd is in closed guard over Couture
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Budd is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Julia Budd uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Julia Budd tries to better her position on the ground...
Budd breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Julia Budd and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julia Budd is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Budd dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Julia Budd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by Kim Couture
glances off Budd's arms.
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Julia Budd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Couture's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Budd fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Budd is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nice low kick from Budd
Loud pop!
Solid low kick from Julia Budd.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Couture hyper-extended her left leg
Kim Couture and Budd engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julia Budd is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Couture goes to the body...
her punches graze Budd's arm.
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Budd moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Julia Budd tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Julia Budd
that visibly pains Couture.
Couture hyper-extended her left leg
Couture seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture stumbles backwards staggered and Julia Budd launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Couture is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
Couture has a small cut in her Right eye
Couture seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Budd is standing while Couture is on the ground on her back
Budd moves backwards and gestures for Kim Couture to stand up.
Kim Couture is on her feet again.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julia Budd's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Budd.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Couture launches a kick
but Julia Budd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Couture's Nose is beginning to swell
Couture has a small cut in her Nose
Kim Couture seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Julia Budd!
Julia Budd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Budd decides to launch some tentative punches
Julia Budd takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Julia Budd attempts to cut off Couture with punches
Couture reels from the strikes.
Couture's Left eye is beginning to swell
Julia Budd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Julia Budd circles around Couture
Budd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture moves backwards and Julia Budd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Julia Budd moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Couture is holding Julia Budd's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Budd steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Budd moves forward looking for some action
Julia Budd shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Couture doesn't stop bleeding.
Julia Budd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Budd circles out and slips free of Kim Couture's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Budd grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julia Budd
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
You can see Couture's blood making stains in the mat.
Budd positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Budd's moves.
Julia Budd is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is a bloody mess!
Budd tries to open up Kim Couture's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
This is over! That impact from Julia Budd has left Couture laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Julia Budd by KO (GnP) at 4:50 Round 4
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 14/40 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 477 s
Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 34/54 (63%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
A really good, exhausting fight for these two. Both need stamina, but that didn;t stop either lady from going to war here. Couture was winning the first half of the fight, then Budd came back and took a lot of the second half, then during the 4th round, she just started beating on Kim mercilessly.