Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 10:38:44 GMT -5
Kim Couture glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Buckner while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Amanda Buckner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kim Couture! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Buckner tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Amanda Buckner.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Kim Couture put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Buckner's moves on the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Kim Couture looks to posture up and open Amanda Buckner's guard...
Kim Couture forces Amanda Buckner to open her guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Buckner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Buckner has one hook in and keeps working!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Buckner tries to use some of her tricky moves but Buckner's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Buckner tries to launch a few punches to Kim Couture
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Couture's defense
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Buckner pushes Kim Couture down and prevents her attempts to escape
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner 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 4:05 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Couture moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Couture in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Amanda Buckner swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Couture launches a hook to the body
Amanda Buckner moves aside looking for a counter...
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Amanda Buckner tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Buckner sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits Buckner's ribs hard
Buckner goes to the body...
She punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Couture moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kim Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Couture pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Kim Couture
grazes Buckner's right cheek.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Amanda Buckner who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Amanda Buckner embrace and tries to move away...
Amanda Buckner pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Amanda Buckner are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Buckner stays on her feet
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering herself! Buckner tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Buckner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Buckner has one hook in and keeps working!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture holds Amanda Buckner's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Couture in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Amanda Buckner caliber.
Kim Couture tries to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Kim Couture passes momentarily but Amanda Buckner regains full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Amanda Buckner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Amanda Buckner goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Buckner seems staggered and Kim Couture runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Amanda Buckner tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Buckner dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
A lot of them are hitting Couture's face
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture hold her own hand and breaks Buckner's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Buckner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Couture 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Couture moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Couture's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Couture Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Couture holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture throws a flurry of punches at Buckner...
Buckner is defending herself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture looks to mount Amanda Buckner...
Amanda Buckner takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner catch Kim Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Couture struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Couture struggles to free herself
Kim Couture holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under Couture control.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under Couture control.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Couture seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice beating Amanda Buckner has received.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner suddenly holds Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
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 Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Buckner pushes Kim Couture down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Buckner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Couture time to recover. Kim Couture seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Amanda Buckner
almost hit her as she moves away.
Couture misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
Buckner blocks those punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Couture misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner sits high on Kim Couture's chest and pulls her leg underneath Couture's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kim Couture tries to roll out, but Amanda Buckner is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Kim Couture taps out!
Winner is Amanda Buckner by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:23 Round 4
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Buckner destruckner.
Ferocious staredown by Buckner while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Amanda Buckner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kim Couture! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Buckner tries to jump to side mount.
Kim Couture closed her guard around Amanda Buckner.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Kim Couture put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is moving on the ground...
Couture tries to counter Buckner's moves on the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Kim Couture looks to posture up and open Amanda Buckner's guard...
Kim Couture forces Amanda Buckner to open her guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Buckner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Buckner has one hook in and keeps working!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Buckner tries to use some of her tricky moves but Buckner's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Buckner tries to launch a few punches to Kim Couture
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Couture's defense
Hard blow to Couture's mid-section, she seems hurt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Buckner pushes Kim Couture down and prevents her attempts to escape
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Kim Couture moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner 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 4:05 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Couture moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Couture in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Amanda Buckner swings...
hard impact to Couture's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Couture launches a hook to the body
Amanda Buckner moves aside looking for a counter...
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Amanda Buckner tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Buckner sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
and hits Buckner's ribs hard
Buckner goes to the body...
She punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Couture moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kim Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Couture pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Kim Couture
grazes Buckner's right cheek.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Amanda Buckner who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Amanda Buckner embrace and tries to move away...
Amanda Buckner pushes Couture forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Amanda Buckner are cliched up against the cage. Couture steps for a throw
Buckner stays on her feet
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Couture is covering herself! Buckner tries to force the situation and Couture clumsily gives her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Buckner tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Buckner has one hook in and keeps working!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Couture is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture holds Amanda Buckner's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Couture in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Terrible one sided match... Couture was not ready to fight a fighter of Amanda Buckner caliber.
Kim Couture tries to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Kim Couture passes momentarily but Amanda Buckner regains full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Amanda Buckner is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Amanda Buckner goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Buckner seems staggered and Kim Couture runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Amanda Buckner tries a middle kick
Couture blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture launches a body shot
Buckner dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner throws a flurry of punches at Couture...
A lot of them are hitting Couture's face
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture hold her own hand and breaks Buckner's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Buckner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Couture 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Couture moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Couture's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Couture Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Couture holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture throws a flurry of punches at Buckner...
Buckner is defending herself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture looks to mount Amanda Buckner...
Amanda Buckner takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner catch Kim Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Couture struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Couture struggles to free herself
Kim Couture holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls Kim Couture to her stomach and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under Couture control.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under Couture control.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Couture is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Couture seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice beating Amanda Buckner has received.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner suddenly holds Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
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 Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Buckner pushes Kim Couture down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Amanda Buckner for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Couture time to recover. Kim Couture seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Amanda Buckner
almost hit her as she moves away.
Couture misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
Buckner blocks those punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Couture misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner sits high on Kim Couture's chest and pulls her leg underneath Couture's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Kim Couture tries to roll out, but Amanda Buckner is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Kim Couture taps out!
Winner is Amanda Buckner by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:23 Round 4
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Buckner destruckner.