Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2012 11:54:48 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Couture while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Shayna Baszler is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kim Couture tries a middle kick
Baszler blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Kim Couture appears to be unbreakable
Baszler Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Kim Couture appears to be unbreakable
Baszler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture catch Shayna Baszler's left arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Kim Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture rolls her over and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture 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.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses her strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Couture tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Baszler and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kim Couture spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Baszler.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Kim Couture is in Baszler open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Kim Couture pushes Shayna Baszler against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Shayna Baszler struggles not allowing Kim Couture improve her position.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kim Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture opts to jump inside Baszler's guard.
Baszler didn't see that coming. Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler now.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kim Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler may be in trouble!
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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Baszler and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Shayna Baszler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Baszler is in open guard over Couture... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Couture climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Couture is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Couture cartwheels towards Baszler!
Baszler fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Couture moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Kim Couture tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Baszler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Baszler moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kim Couture breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler holds Kim Couture's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Kim Couture any adventage in the ground.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
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 Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Baszler is covering herself! Couture tries to force the situation and Baszler clumsily gives her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Baszler control.
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Baszler is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture sits high on Shayna Baszler's chest and pulls her leg underneath Baszler's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Baszler tries to roll out. She's too quick for Kim Couture and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Couture and it cost her top position.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Kim Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Baszler's ribs.
Baszler is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture hovers above Baszler
Good punches to Baszler's body.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Baszler's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kim Couture controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kim Couture rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Baszler manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Couture
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler goes down.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Baszler sits over her knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Couture closes her legs around Shayna Baszler's leg. Baszler is not able to move away now!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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Baszler is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Kim Couture...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Kim Couture
Baszler goes for an armbar!
Kim Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Shayna Baszler, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture rolls her over and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Baszler's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Baszler control.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Shayna Baszler! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Shayna Baszler doesn't defend herself!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Couture is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) is cheering her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from Couture
They're bothering Baszler even though they aren't hurting her.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kim Couture controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Kim Couture isolates Shayna Baszler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shayna Baszler is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Couture misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Couture is swinging for the fences!
Baszler backpedals and creates space. Kim Couture is asking her if she is going to fight!
Couture steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Baszler.
Kim Couture tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Baszler is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Kim Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Couture brings Shayna Baszler to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kim Couture, but it's close.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Kim Couture
makes Baszler stumble back!
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Shovel hook by Kim Couture
tags Baszler.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Baszler is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kim Couture spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture tries a middle kick
Shayna Baszler blocks and steps away.
Couture moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
Couture steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Baszler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Couture and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Shayna Baszler! Couture tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Couture is unable to lock that and Baszler breaks the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Kim Couture was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries to escape from the closed guard
Baszler succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Baszler is in open guard over Couture... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Couture moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shayna Baszler checks the kick.
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 915 s
...fair enough.
Shayna Baszler is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kim Couture tries a middle kick
Baszler blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Kim Couture appears to be unbreakable
Baszler Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Kim Couture appears to be unbreakable
Baszler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture catch Shayna Baszler's left arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Kim Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture rolls her over and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture 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.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses her strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Couture tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kim Couture takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Baszler and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kim Couture spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Baszler.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Kim Couture is in Baszler open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Kim Couture pushes Shayna Baszler against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Shayna Baszler struggles not allowing Kim Couture improve her position.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kim Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture opts to jump inside Baszler's guard.
Baszler didn't see that coming. Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler now.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kim Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler may be in trouble!
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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Baszler and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Shayna Baszler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Baszler is in open guard over Couture... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Couture climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Couture is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Couture cartwheels towards Baszler!
Baszler fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kim Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Couture moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Kim Couture tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Kim Couture manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Baszler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Baszler moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kim Couture breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Kim Couture tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler holds Kim Couture's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Kim Couture any adventage in the ground.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
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 Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Baszler
Couture launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Baszler is covering herself! Couture tries to force the situation and Baszler clumsily gives her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Baszler control.
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Couture, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Couture's chin
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Baszler is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture sits high on Shayna Baszler's chest and pulls her leg underneath Baszler's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Baszler tries to roll out. She's too quick for Kim Couture and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Couture and it cost her top position.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Kim Couture is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kim Couture work her BJJ game.
Couture works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Baszler's ribs.
Baszler is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture hovers above Baszler
Good punches to Baszler's body.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Baszler's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kim Couture controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kim Couture rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Baszler manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Couture
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler goes down.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Baszler sits over her knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Couture closes her legs around Shayna Baszler's leg. Baszler is not able to move away now!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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Baszler is holding Kim Couture's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Kim Couture...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Kim Couture
Baszler goes for an armbar!
Kim Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Shayna Baszler, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture rolls her over and takes her back!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Couture positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Baszler's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Baszler control.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Shayna Baszler! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Shayna Baszler doesn't defend herself!
Couture is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Couture 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Couture is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Baszler
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) is cheering her!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Kim Couture looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from Couture
They're bothering Baszler even though they aren't hurting her.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Couture tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kim Couture controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Couture is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Kim Couture isolates Shayna Baszler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shayna Baszler is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Couture misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Couture is swinging for the fences!
Baszler backpedals and creates space. Kim Couture is asking her if she is going to fight!
Couture steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Baszler.
Kim Couture tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Baszler is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Kim Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Couture is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Couture brings Shayna Baszler to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Kim Couture, but it's close.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Kim Couture
makes Baszler stumble back!
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Kim Couture caliber.
Shovel hook by Kim Couture
tags Baszler.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Baszler is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Kim Couture spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture tries a middle kick
Shayna Baszler blocks and steps away.
Couture moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
Couture steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kim Couture goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Baszler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Couture and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kim Couture sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Shayna Baszler! Couture tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Couture is unable to lock that and Baszler breaks the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
Couture looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Couture.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Kim Couture was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Couture
Baszler is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Couture misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries to escape from the closed guard
Baszler succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Couture
Baszler is in open guard over Couture... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Couture moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Shayna Baszler checks the kick.
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kim Couture moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kim Couture has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Kim Couture by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/42 (79%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 915 s
...fair enough.
