Post by The Sandmen on Jan 22, 2014 21:19:30 GMT -5
Kim Couture looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Leslie Smith doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Leslie Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Smith's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Smith moves on the ground
Leslie Smith moves to side mount
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Leslie Smith tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith circles around Couture
Leslie Smith locks Kim Couture's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Kim Couture to the mat.
She can't keep control over Kim Couture's body. Kim Couture scrammbles back to her feet.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Smith.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Good front kick from Couture!
Smith stumbles backwards after that one!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kim Couture can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Kim Couture
tags Smith.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Couture blocks that.
Couture is holding Leslie Smith's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Couture tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Couture tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith has seen better days.
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Smith.
Good job by Smith blocking and slipping the blows.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Leslie Smith rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Smith is in rear mount over Couture
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Couture rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture has Smith controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Smith is unable to move under Couture control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Smith is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Leslie Smith
Couture launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Couture is standing while Smith is on the ground on her back
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Leslie Smith is on her feet again.
Leslie Smith and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Smith is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Leslie Smith! She is reversed and nor Kim Couture is on half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Blocked by Smith.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Kim Couture is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 3
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Couture moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Smith launches a flurry of punches
Couture slips out of danger.
Smith misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Smith steps forward
Kim Couture catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of Smith, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Smith's ribs.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Leslie Smith! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Leslie Smith doesn't defend herself!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Leslie Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture is fading quickly.
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture isolates Leslie Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Leslie Smith is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith is fading quickly.
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kim Couture. Smith is unable to cover herself now!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Smith pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
miss their mark.
Couture and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Leslie Smith and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Leslie Smith uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Smith moves on the ground
Leslie Smith moves to side mount
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kim Couture rolls Leslie Smith to her stomach and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Smith
Kim Couture tries to get her arm under Leslie Smith's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Leslie Smith's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Leslie Smith easily defends the attempt.
Couture is in rear mount over Smith
Couture tries to end this with a RNC!
Smith 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Couture pushes Leslie Smith and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
glances off Couture's arms.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Smith is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Smith's Chin is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Smith pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over Smith's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Leslie Smith has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Leslie Smith's punches
Smith is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Smith evades.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Leslie Smith paws at Couture.
Couture answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
glances off Couture's arms.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Couture and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Leslie Smith tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kim Couture jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Leslie Smith! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Smith jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Couture sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
but Couture manages to dodge it
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Couture.
Smith receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Smith
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Leslie Smith tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Couture who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Smith steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Couture is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture isolates Leslie Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Leslie Smith is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is fading quickly.
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Smith.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 31/45 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/41 (61%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 872 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 23/44 (52%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 886 s
Smith came on strong, but she faded fast when she and Couture got into a stamina war and completely drained each other. By the end of about the 3rd round, they both had nothing left. Couture landed more, thus got the decision. Smith received more damage, but being that she is a tough cookie, she absorbed enough that she was never in true danger.
Leslie Smith doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Leslie Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Smith's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Smith moves on the ground
Leslie Smith moves to side mount
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover her face,
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Leslie Smith tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith circles around Couture
Leslie Smith locks Kim Couture's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Kim Couture to the mat.
She can't keep control over Kim Couture's body. Kim Couture scrammbles back to her feet.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Smith.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Good front kick from Couture!
Smith stumbles backwards after that one!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kim Couture can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Kim Couture
tags Smith.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Couture blocks that.
Couture is holding Leslie Smith's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Couture tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Couture tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith has seen better days.
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Smith.
Good job by Smith blocking and slipping the blows.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Leslie Smith rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Smith is in rear mount over Couture
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Couture rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture has Smith controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Smith is unable to move under Couture control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Smith is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture shows great balance while pushing away Leslie Smith
Couture launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Couture is standing while Smith is on the ground on her back
Leslie Smith doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Leslie Smith is on her feet again.
Leslie Smith and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Smith is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Leslie Smith! She is reversed and nor Kim Couture is on half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Leslie Smith
Blocked by Smith.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Kim Couture is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 3
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Couture moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Couture is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Smith launches a flurry of punches
Couture slips out of danger.
Smith misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Smith steps forward
Kim Couture catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of Smith, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Smith's ribs.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Leslie Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Leslie Smith can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Leslie Smith! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Leslie Smith doesn't defend herself!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Leslie Smith shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Leslie Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Smith
Kim Couture is fading quickly.
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture isolates Leslie Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Leslie Smith is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Leslie Smith moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith is fading quickly.
Deep breaths from Leslie Smith who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture tries to open Smith's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kim Couture. Smith is unable to cover herself now!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Smith is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Smith pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Smith!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Leslie Smith
miss their mark.
Couture and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Leslie Smith and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
Good shot! Couture has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Leslie Smith uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Smith moves on the ground
Leslie Smith moves to side mount
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Leslie Smith in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Leslie Smith is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Leslie Smith is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Smith
She succeeds!
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over Couture
Smith is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Leslie Smith!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kim Couture rolls Leslie Smith to her stomach and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Smith
Kim Couture tries to get her arm under Leslie Smith's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Leslie Smith's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Leslie Smith easily defends the attempt.
Couture is in rear mount over Smith
Couture tries to end this with a RNC!
Smith 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Couture pushes Leslie Smith and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
glances off Couture's arms.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Smith is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Smith's Chin is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Smith pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Leslie Smith is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Smith
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over Smith's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Smith
Couture tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Leslie Smith has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Leslie Smith's punches
Smith is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Smith evades.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Leslie Smith paws at Couture.
Couture answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Leslie Smith
glances off Couture's arms.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Couture and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Leslie Smith tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kim Couture jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Leslie Smith! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Smith jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Couture sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
but Couture manages to dodge it
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Couture.
Smith receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Kim Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Smith
Couture shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Leslie Smith tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Couture who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Smith steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Couture is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Leslie Smith.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Kim Couture isolates Leslie Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Leslie Smith is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith is fading quickly.
Leslie Smith launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Leslie Smith down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Smith.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Crushing shot to Smith's body! She's holding her side
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Smith.
Brilliant combination from Leslie Smith
Couture is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 31/45 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/41 (61%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 872 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 23/44 (52%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 886 s
Smith came on strong, but she faded fast when she and Couture got into a stamina war and completely drained each other. By the end of about the 3rd round, they both had nothing left. Couture landed more, thus got the decision. Smith received more damage, but being that she is a tough cookie, she absorbed enough that she was never in true danger.