Post by The Sandmen on Dec 11, 2014 19:19:58 GMT -5
Kim Couture looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Paige VanZant looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Couture blocks that kick with her leg.
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
VanZant moves aside and dodges.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 VanZant
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Paige VanZant and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses her strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Kim Couture for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows VanZant time to recover... 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kim Couture!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kim Couture and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture swings...
hard impact to VanZant's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Kim Couture is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Kim Couture gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Couture sits over her knees and pushes away VanZant's leg!
Kim Couture is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
VanZant leads with a punch
Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Couture goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture suddenly holds Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant 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.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kim Couture is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Couture put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
VanZant misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Couture quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Couture measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits VanZant's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows VanZant time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
VanZant pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's attemp of grappling
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
VanZant staggers backwards. Couture wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Couture staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Couture checks it.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Couture jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Kim Couture pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kim Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Kim Couture pushes VanZant forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Kim Couture is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kim Couture shoots and grab Paige VanZant's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Paige VanZant's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing VanZant to the mat
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
Couture moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant 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 half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant 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 half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kim Couture.
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Round 4
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Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Couture moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kim Couture
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
VanZant creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
VanZant moves aside and dodges.
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Nice beating Paige VanZant has received.
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Couture ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Kim Couture fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that hits its mark.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant 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!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Kim Couture is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kim Couture...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant 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!
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right cheek
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant catch Kim Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Kim Couture holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant 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!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim 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 VanZant's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant rolls her over and takes her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under Couture control.
VanZant is in rear mount over Couture
Paige VanZant isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Paige VanZant unil she can pull her arm free! VanZant lost her dominant position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim 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 VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant isolates Kim Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kim Couture is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paige VanZant fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
VanZant steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Split decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 935 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 17/37 (46%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 35/41 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 935 s
That was kinda a weird fight. Couture was dominating, but she has poor health and stamina, so she could only dominate for so long while being effective before she was ineffective and exhausted. But still dominating. But not effectively. But in the 5th round, Paige came on and fought for 1 round and did a lot of catching up, and Kim did nothing. That 1 round almost won Paige the fight. Stamina and toughness are your friend, Kim.
Paige VanZant looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Couture blocks that kick with her leg.
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
VanZant moves aside and dodges.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 VanZant
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Paige VanZant and moves to half guard
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses her strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Kim Couture for headbutt.
Mario Yamasaki allows VanZant time to recover... 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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kim Couture!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kim Couture and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture swings...
hard impact to VanZant's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Kim Couture is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Kim Couture gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Couture sits over her knees and pushes away VanZant's leg!
Kim Couture is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Couture is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
VanZant leads with a punch
Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Couture goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture suddenly holds Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant 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.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Verizon Center (Washington, DC) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kim Couture is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Couture put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Couture leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
VanZant misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Couture quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Couture measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits VanZant's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows VanZant time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
VanZant pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's attemp of grappling
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
VanZant staggers backwards. Couture wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Couture staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Couture checks it.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
Couture jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Kim Couture pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kim Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Kim Couture pushes VanZant forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Kim Couture is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kim Couture shoots and grab Paige VanZant's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Couture scoop up Paige VanZant's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing VanZant to the mat
Kim Couture is in open guard over VanZant
Couture moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant 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 half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant 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 half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kim Couture.
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Round 4
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Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Couture moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kim Couture
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kim Couture looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over VanZant
Kim Couture tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
VanZant creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
VanZant moves aside and dodges.
Kim Couture was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Couture steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Nice beating Paige VanZant has received.
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Couture ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Kim Couture! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Kim Couture doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
VanZant is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Couture
Couture is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter Couture's moves on the ground.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Couture misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Couture pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Kim Couture fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that hits its mark.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant 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!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Kim Couture is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Couture
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Couture
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kim Couture...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant 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!
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right cheek
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant catch Kim Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Kim Couture holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
VanZant 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!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim 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 VanZant's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant rolls her over and takes her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under Couture control.
VanZant is in rear mount over Couture
Paige VanZant isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Paige VanZant unil she can pull her arm free! VanZant lost her dominant position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over VanZant
Couture is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim 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 VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant isolates Kim Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kim Couture is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kim Couture
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Couture's knee!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paige VanZant fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
VanZant steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Split decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 935 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 17/37 (46%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 35/41 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 935 s
That was kinda a weird fight. Couture was dominating, but she has poor health and stamina, so she could only dominate for so long while being effective before she was ineffective and exhausted. But still dominating. But not effectively. But in the 5th round, Paige came on and fought for 1 round and did a lot of catching up, and Kim did nothing. That 1 round almost won Paige the fight. Stamina and toughness are your friend, Kim.