Couture vs. Budd

[The Sandmen]

Kim Couture glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Budd while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Julia Budd touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kim Couture tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Julia Budd!
Couture ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Couture moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Budd with a double overhooks!
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Budd is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from Budd!
Kim Couture blocks
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kim Couture!
Budd is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Budd's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Julia Budd tries a middle kick
Kim Couture blocks and steps away.
Couture studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kim Couture is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kim Couture attempts a sweep single...
Kim Couture catches Julia Budd's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Budd
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Budd's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
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 Budd
Couture tries to open up Julia Budd's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Budd in the side of the head
Budd has a small cut in her Forehead
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Budd measures the resilience of Couture's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Couture blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Deep breaths from Julia Budd who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
Couture blocks those punches
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Julia Budd tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Kim Couture looks to counter!
Kim Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Budd's face!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Budd launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to free her leg...
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Budd's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Julia Budd circles around Couture
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Budd moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
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 Budd
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Julia Budd gets sloppy and Kim Couture tries to take advantage...
Kim Couture hovers above Budd
Good punches to Budd's body.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd 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 open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.



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Round 2
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Couture is holding Julia Budd's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julia Budd loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Kim Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kim Couture is in side mount over Julia Budd
Kim Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Julia Budd.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Couture gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Julia Budd! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Julia Budd doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Good looking punches from Kim Couture on the ground
They could take their toll on Budd.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd 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.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Julia Budd launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julia Budd 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 Budd
Kim Couture isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Budd locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Kim Couture unil she can pull her arm free! Couture lost her dominant position.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Budd pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Some nice shots from Julia Budd
miss their mark.
Couture tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Kim Couture!
Budd is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Budd has a small cut in her Chin
Budd moves forward looking for some action
Kim Couture struggles a bit before breaking Budd's attemp of grappling
Budd decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Budd moves back and takes a deep breath.
A bunch of leg kicks from Julia Budd
are blocked by Couture.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Budd pushes Kim Couture and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid low kick from Julia Budd.
Couture deflects it.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Kim Couture chases Budd and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Budd steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Several good body shots
land on Couture.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
Budd staggers backwards. Couture wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Couture steps backwards away from Julia Budd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Budd is in now. Kim Couture is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Couture pushes Julia Budd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julia Budd moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Julia Budd and Couture engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kim Couture is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Budd's Right eye is beginning to swell
Couture steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kim Couture tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Kim Couture who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julia Budd embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Couture who put distance between them
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Kim Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kim Couture's mind is definitely in the fight, Budd just got nailed! Kim Couture saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Budd is going to have a headache after this one.
That punishment by Kim Couture has left Budd staggered! Kim Couture should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kim Couture moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Couture steps backwards away from Julia Budd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Couture.



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Round 3
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Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julia Budd didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Julia Budd launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Kim Couture uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kim Couture is in open guard over Budd
Kim Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Julia Budd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Budd
Kim Couture pushes Budd's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Budd is in trouble now!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Julia Budd
Couture suddenly holds Julia Budd's arm and tries an armbar!
Budd almost didn’t see what was happening before tap!

Winner is Kim Couture by Submission (Armbar) at 1:06 Round 3

Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 28/32 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s

Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 256 s

Wow. So Kim Couture has series stamina and toughness issues now compared to the rest of the division, but her offense is legit apparently. Now...if Budd can beat Cyborg, and Couture can beat Budd, how far has Cyborg fallen at this point? This is craziness!

[xx - Camp Cannon]

hahaha budd beat cyborg and lost to couture inconsistency on the simulator on that one no way couture will be cy-roid

[The Sandmen]

I would say it's inconsistency (and lack of upgrades) from Budd, being that she has had, what, 1 upgrade? At least Couture has had a few.

[Deleted]

I thought Cyborg was good

[The Sandmen]

She was one of the top 3 women here for the past year and 9 months, basically. It's only recently she started to slip for little known reason.

[Deleted]

Has she been upgrading??

[The Sandmen]

Barely at first, but she has received some upgrades lately that will help her a lot. The lack of upgrades is what was always amazing from her. She was beating women who received many upgrades.

[Deleted]

Haha so is Murphy and Howe.

[xx - Team GAP]

good to see women's division evening out a bit.

[Deleted]

No it is not

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Feb 1, 2014 1:07:48 GMT -5 The Sandmen said:

I would say it's inconsistency (and lack of upgrades) from Budd, being that she has had, what, 1 upgrade? At least Couture has had a few.

Budd has had upgrades... I dunno where you get that she hasn't.

[Deleted]

I would say she has had 2 upgrades

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

5 actually... 2 points was just her last upgrade.

[Deleted]

Exatcly

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

That's not neglect lol and she did beat Cyborg, which isn't that easy.