Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2013 17:15:10 GMT -5
Naho Sugiyama 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.
Kim Couture looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Naho Sugiyama and Kim Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Naho Sugiyama throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sugiyama launches a kick
but Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is opening up on Sugiyama and raining down combinations!
Sugiyama's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Chin
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Nice punch by Kim Couture
that nearly tags Sugiyama.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama circles around Couture
Tremendous strikes from Sugiyama!
Some big punches are landing!
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's left thigh
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Naho Sugiyama jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
A left hook from Couture
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
Naho Sugiyama circles around Couture
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid shot from Naho Sugiyama to the body.
Couture didn't like that.
Sugiyama is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama tries to open up Kim Couture's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Kim Couture...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sugiyama fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Naho Sugiyama.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Sugiyama's moves.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Sugiyama's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! She's holding her side
Kim Couture is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 2
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Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Naho Sugiyama is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Sugiyama ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Sugiyama doesn't want to free her opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Kim Couture is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Couture is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture has a small cut in her Right cheek
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
Herb Dean 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Sugiyama!
Naho Sugiyama is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Couture and pushes her away!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kim Couture can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Couture pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sugiyama and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Couture launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Sugiyama manages to dodge it
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sugiyama launches a kick
Couture checks it and keeps distance.
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Sugiyama
Loud pop!
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sugiyama, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
makes Couture stumble back!
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sugiyama is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The ref pulls off Naho Sugiyama! Couture seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right cheek
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by TKO (Punch) at 0:42 Round 3
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/21 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
I was really interested in this fight. Newbie vs. Former shit-star, turned not-quite-shit-star.
Kim Couture looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Naho Sugiyama and Kim Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Naho Sugiyama throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sugiyama launches a kick
but Kim Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is opening up on Sugiyama and raining down combinations!
Sugiyama's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Chin
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Nice punch by Kim Couture
that nearly tags Sugiyama.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama circles around Couture
Tremendous strikes from Sugiyama!
Some big punches are landing!
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Couture's left thigh
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Naho Sugiyama jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
A left hook from Couture
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
Naho Sugiyama circles around Couture
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Solid shot from Naho Sugiyama to the body.
Couture didn't like that.
Sugiyama is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Couture's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama tries to open up Kim Couture's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Couture in the side of the head
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Kim Couture...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Sugiyama fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Couture's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Naho Sugiyama.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Sugiyama's moves.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Sugiyama's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Couture is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Kim Couture looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Kim Couture slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Crushing shot to Couture's body! She's holding her side
Kim Couture is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 2
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Kim Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Naho Sugiyama is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Couture into her guard.
Sugiyama ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Sugiyama doesn't want to free her opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Couture succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Kim Couture is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Kim Couture is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Couture's side.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover her face,
Couture's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Couture tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Sugiyama
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Couture is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Couture's face!
Couture has a small cut in her Right cheek
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Couture
Good punches to Couture's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Kim Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Sugiyama's ribs.
Sugiyama blocks those punches
Herb Dean 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and launches herself over Sugiyama!
Naho Sugiyama is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Couture and pushes her away!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kim Couture can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Couture pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Kim Couture jumps back and jabs
Couture seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sugiyama and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Couture launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture tries a hook to the body
but Sugiyama manages to dodge it
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kim Couture fakes a move and moves laterally.
Sugiyama launches a kick
Couture checks it and keeps distance.
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Sugiyama
Loud pop!
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Couture's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sugiyama, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
makes Couture stumble back!
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sugiyama is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Couture's jaw!
The ref pulls off Naho Sugiyama! Couture seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Kim Couture's Right cheek
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by TKO (Punch) at 0:42 Round 3
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/21 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 303 s
I was really interested in this fight. Newbie vs. Former shit-star, turned not-quite-shit-star.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!