Post by The Sandmen on Jul 13, 2012 14:43:09 GMT -5
Kim Couture glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Fellice Herrig looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Couture and Herrig move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Herrig has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Herrig is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Herrig seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's left thigh
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Herrig struggles... Kim Couture is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Fellice Herrig with a right hand.
Great hook by Kim Couture! Fellice Herrig is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herrig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Couture is standing while Herrig is on the ground on her back
Kim Couture steps back and allows Herrig to get back to her feet.
Fellice Herrig is on her feet again.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Couture blocks that.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Herrig's chin
Herrig grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount
Herrig succeeds
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kim Couture shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kim Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Herrig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herrig tries to cover her face,
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Fellice Herrig rolls her over and takes her back!
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Herrig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herrig's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Herrig's ribs.
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Herrig controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Kim Couture...
Fellice Herrig slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Fellice Herrig 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!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Herrig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Herrig blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fellice Herrig 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
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture can't prevent her opponent from passing. Herrig looks to work from half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fellice Herrig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Herrig tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig tries to escape from the closed guard
Herrig succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 2
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Couture moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herrig's thigh!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture moves on the ground
Kim Couture moves to side mount
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Fellice Herrig takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Kim Couture is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Fellice Herrig has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig 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 Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Herrig tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Herrig's ribs.
Herrig blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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 studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture steps backwards away from Fellice Herrig. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Herrig's face!
Herrig's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Fellice Herrig moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Herrig put Kim Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Deep breaths from Fellice Herrig who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Herrig clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Herrig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Herrig has a small cut in her Left cheek
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Fellice Herrig closed her guard around Kim Couture.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Herrig won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fellice Herrig!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Herrig is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Couture moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Herrig launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Couture!
Herrig blocks that kick with her leg.
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of Herrig, launching a big uppercut
Fellice Herrig is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fellice Herrig!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Couture.
Herrig receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Herrig seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Herrig seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Couture and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Herrig follows Kim Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herrig needs to stop playing Kim Couture's game or she'll get knocked out!
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture steps backwards away from Fellice Herrig. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Fellice Herrig throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herrig steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Couture pushes Fellice Herrig and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Low kick by Fellice Herrig to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Kim Couture closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Fellice Herrig
Herrig counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Fellice Herrig fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture is opening up on Herrig and raining down combinations!
Herrig's corner looks worried!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Herrig.
Herrig has a small cut in her Right cheek
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig 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 Herrig
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Kim Couture pushes Herrig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Herrig is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Herrig's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig looks to pass to mount...
Couture 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.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Herrig's face!
Herrig's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fellice Herrig's Right eye
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Solid shots!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Herrig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fellice Herrig breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herrig from the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fellice Herrig's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Herrig's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fellice Herrig continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Fellice Herrig 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 Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herrig clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fellice Herrig! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fellice Herrig doesn't defend herself!
Herrig's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Fellice Herrig down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture is getting frustrated here.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Fellice Herrig down and prevents her attempts to escape
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fellice Herrig breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fellice Herrig. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Fellice Herrig swings...
...no good.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Solid shots!
Herrig's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kim Couture doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is a bloody mess!
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Couture has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Herrig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herrig tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig 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 2:10 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig moves on the ground
Herrig cannot take advantage in the ground
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to close her guard around Herrig
She succeeds!
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig 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 Couture's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Fellice Herrig tries a hook to the body
but Couture manages to dodge it
Fellice Herrig's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Superb haymaker by Couture
that lands on Herrig's face like a cannon ball!
Fellice Herrig continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fellice Herrig! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fellice Herrig doesn't defend herself!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Herrig is covering herself! Couture tries to force the situation and Herrig clumsily gives her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig
Kim Couture was tooling Fellice Herrig for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fellice Herrig lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture slides her arm under Fellice Herrig's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Fellice Herrig pulls down on Kim Couture's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Herrig! Couture has one hook in and keeps working!
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Kim Couture slides her arm under Fellice Herrig's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Fellice Herrig pushes up and slides Kim Couture's arm over her chin.
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Couture tries to end this with a RNC!
Herrig manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of her tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter her.
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Couture doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Herrig is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of her tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter her.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Herrig locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Kim Couture unil she can pull her arm free! Couture lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herrig moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture struggles a bit before breaking Herrig's attemp of grappling
Fellice Herrig paws at Couture.
Couture answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kim Couture.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 43/52 (83%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 899 s
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 912 s
A relatively even fight until the 4th round, when Kim started really moving ahead in damage. Near the end of the 5th, Herrig was pretty close to being out. Though she was still doing substantial damage late in the fight, Couture’s stamina was probably a key factor in her inability to finish this one, as Herrig was done. Herrig also had stamina issues. Long fights drain. Also of note, its very possible that if we were still doing the UFC-style, round-by-round scoring that Herrig would have won this one, as it looked like she did more damage in rounds 1-3. She most definitely lost 4 and 5 though. Interesting stuff.
Fellice Herrig looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Couture and Herrig move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Herrig has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Herrig is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Herrig seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's left thigh
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Herrig struggles... Kim Couture is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Couture.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Fellice Herrig with a right hand.
Great hook by Kim Couture! Fellice Herrig is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herrig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Couture is standing while Herrig is on the ground on her back
Kim Couture steps back and allows Herrig to get back to her feet.
Fellice Herrig is on her feet again.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Fellice Herrig moves forward and launches a low kick.
Couture blocks that.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kim Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Herrig's chin
Herrig grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Herrig
She is not able to do it
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount
Herrig succeeds
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kim Couture shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kim Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Herrig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herrig tries to cover her face,
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Fellice Herrig rolls her over and takes her back!
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Herrig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herrig's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Herrig's ribs.
Herrig is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Herrig controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Kim Couture...
Fellice Herrig slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Fellice Herrig 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!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Herrig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Herrig blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Fellice Herrig 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
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig tries to pass to half guard...
Kim Couture can't prevent her opponent from passing. Herrig looks to work from half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fellice Herrig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Herrig tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig tries to escape from the closed guard
Herrig succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Kim Couture.
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Round 2
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Couture moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herrig's thigh!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture moves on the ground
Kim Couture moves to side mount
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Fellice Herrig takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Kim Couture is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Fellice Herrig has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig 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 Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Fellice Herrig in her guard...
Kim Couture gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Herrig tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Fellice Herrig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Herrig's ribs.
Herrig blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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 studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture steps backwards away from Fellice Herrig. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Herrig's face!
Herrig's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig works on the ground with her fingers over Couture's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Fellice Herrig moves to half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Herrig put Kim Couture in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Deep breaths from Fellice Herrig who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Herrig clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Herrig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Herrig has a small cut in her Left cheek
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Fellice Herrig closed her guard around Kim Couture.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture tries to move to full mount!
Herrig won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Herrig is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Fellice Herrig!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Herrig is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Couture moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Herrig launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Couture with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lightning fast low kick from Couture!
Herrig blocks that kick with her leg.
Kim Couture has found an opening in the defense of Herrig, launching a big uppercut
Fellice Herrig is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fellice Herrig!
Couture is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Couture.
Herrig receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Herrig seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Herrig seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Couture and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Herrig follows Kim Couture
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herrig needs to stop playing Kim Couture's game or she'll get knocked out!
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Couture steps backwards away from Fellice Herrig. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig shows great balance while pushing away Kim Couture
Herrig is trying to counter now!
Fellice Herrig throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herrig steps backwards away from Kim Couture. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Couture pushes Fellice Herrig and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Low kick by Fellice Herrig to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Kim Couture closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Fellice Herrig
Herrig counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Fellice Herrig fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture is opening up on Herrig and raining down combinations!
Herrig's corner looks worried!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.
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Round 4
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Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Herrig.
Herrig has a small cut in her Right cheek
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Couture is in closed guard... Herrig 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 Herrig
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Herrig
Kim Couture has seen better days.
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Kim Couture pushes Herrig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Herrig is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Herrig's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Fellice Herrig looks to pass to mount...
Couture 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.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Couture is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fellice Herrig.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Herrig's face!
Herrig's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Fellice Herrig's Right eye
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Solid shots!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Herrig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fellice Herrig breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herrig from the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Fellice Herrig's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Herrig's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fellice Herrig continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Fellice Herrig 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 Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herrig clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fellice Herrig! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fellice Herrig doesn't defend herself!
Herrig's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Fellice Herrig down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Couture is getting frustrated here.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Herrig is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Fellice Herrig down and prevents her attempts to escape
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture goes for an armbar!
Fellice Herrig breaks the lock and pushes away Kim Couture, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fellice Herrig. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Couture is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Fellice Herrig swings...
...no good.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Herrig.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fellice Herrig
Solid shots!
Herrig's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kim Couture doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is a bloody mess!
Couture fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig hold her own hand and breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kim Couture.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Herrig tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow her to take this position easily.
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Fellice Herrig in her guard.
Kim Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Fellice Herrig is in half guard over Couture
Couture has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Herrig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herrig tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig 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 2:10 in the 5 round
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Herrig moves on the ground
Herrig cannot take advantage in the ground
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to close her guard around Herrig
She succeeds!
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Couture
Fellice Herrig 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 Couture's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Fellice Herrig tries a hook to the body
but Couture manages to dodge it
Fellice Herrig's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Fellice Herrig takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Superb haymaker by Couture
that lands on Herrig's face like a cannon ball!
Fellice Herrig continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Couture grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kim Couture
Kim Couture is in open guard over Herrig
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herrig misses a step and Kim Couture sees an opportunity to counter her!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Fellice Herrig! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Fellice Herrig doesn't defend herself!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Herrig
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Herrig is covering herself! Couture tries to force the situation and Herrig clumsily gives her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig
Kim Couture was tooling Fellice Herrig for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fellice Herrig lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Kim Couture slides her arm under Fellice Herrig's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Fellice Herrig pulls down on Kim Couture's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig
Herrig doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Herrig! Couture has one hook in and keeps working!
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Kim Couture slides her arm under Fellice Herrig's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Fellice Herrig pushes up and slides Kim Couture's arm over her chin.
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Couture tries to end this with a RNC!
Herrig manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Fellice Herrig to fight back!
Herrig is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of her tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter her.
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
Couture doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Couture is in rear mount over Herrig with one hook in
You can see Herrig's blood making stains in the mat.
Herrig is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Couture tries to use some of her tricky moves but Couture's is smart enough to counter her.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kim Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Herrig locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Kim Couture unil she can pull her arm free! Couture lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herrig moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture struggles a bit before breaking Herrig's attemp of grappling
Fellice Herrig paws at Couture.
Couture answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kim Couture.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 14/16 (88%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 43/52 (83%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 899 s
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 912 s
A relatively even fight until the 4th round, when Kim started really moving ahead in damage. Near the end of the 5th, Herrig was pretty close to being out. Though she was still doing substantial damage late in the fight, Couture’s stamina was probably a key factor in her inability to finish this one, as Herrig was done. Herrig also had stamina issues. Long fights drain. Also of note, its very possible that if we were still doing the UFC-style, round-by-round scoring that Herrig would have won this one, as it looked like she did more damage in rounds 1-3. She most definitely lost 4 and 5 though. Interesting stuff.