Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2016 10:38:09 GMT -5
Kim Couture looks very relaxed.
Amanda Buckner 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
And there you go! I would put my money on Kim Couture today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kim Couture and Amanda Buckner touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture wants nothing of that and pushes Buckner.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Buckner tries to move to full mount
Buckner succeeds
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Buckner's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Kim Couture pushes Buckner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Couture who is in full mount! Buckner is in trouble now!
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner 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 Amanda Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to roll to her side and trap Kim Couture in her guard...
Kim Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Kim Couture appears to be unbreakable
Buckner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kim Couture pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Couture launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Buckner has a small cut in her Right eye
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kim Couture!
Buckner ducks under...
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Buckner to pull guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Amanda Buckner's guard...
Kim Couture is in Buckner open guard now
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She is not able to do it
Kim Couture is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Couture
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
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 Buckner
Kim Couture tries to free her leg
Kim Couture uses some of her skill by jumping out of Buckner's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Kim Couture positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Buckner covers herself well
Kim Couture is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Kim Couture in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Buckner goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Kim Couture takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner tries to escape from the closed guard
Buckner succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Kim Couture attempts to move to full guard
Kim Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Buckner blocks them effectively.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering her!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner goes for an armbar!
Kim Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Amanda Buckner, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Couture avoids a dangerous strike from Buckner
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Nice beating Kim Couture has received.
Buckner steps forward
Couture feints.
Nice punches from Kim Couture.
Even nicer blocks from Buckner.
Couture misses a step and Amanda Buckner sees an opportunity to counter her!
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Kim Couture's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Couture and Buckner are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Buckner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kim Couture is in half guard over Buckner
Couture tries to launch a few punches to Amanda Buckner
Buckner is able to achieve closed guard and counter Kim Couture's punches.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Buckner is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Kim Couture uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Kim Couture to fight back!
Kim Couture tries to open Buckner's guard...
Buckner breaks the lock and covers herself from Couture's punches
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Buckner has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Deep breaths from Amanda Buckner who tries a hammer punch to Couture's ribs.
That hit Couture who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kim Couture is in closed guard over Buckner
Couture is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kim Couture!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Buckner controls the situation despite Kim Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees her leg!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Buckner tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Buckner is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Couture's ribs.
Couture is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to pass to mount...
Buckner slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kim Couture.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Buckner suddenly holds Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Amanda Buckner work her BJJ game.
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Deep breaths from Kim Couture who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
Buckner blocks those punches
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Amanda Buckner launches a few punches to Couture
Couture covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kim Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Buckner won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Kim Couture launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
Buckner is locking that Armbar...
Couture Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Kim Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Amanda Buckner, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Buckner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Kim Couture fakes a move and moves laterally.
Couture pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kim Couture is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Couture breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Buckner is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Couture
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner breaks the closed guard of Kim Couture and moves to half guard
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner moves backwards and Kim Couture is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Every time Kim Couture attempts to get inside
Buckner fires a low kick.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Couture launches a flurry of punches
Buckner slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Couture launches a flurry of punches
Buckner slips out of danger.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Nice beating Amanda Buckner has received.
Buckner tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Kim Couture's guard...
Amanda Buckner manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kim Couture moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Couture steps backwards away from Amanda Buckner. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Body kick by Amanda Buckner...
just grazes her opponent.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kim Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Couture
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Couture
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg...
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Buckner blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture attempts to trap Amanda Buckner in her guard.
Amanda Buckner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Couture is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Buckner pushes Kim Couture down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Kim Couture tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Buckner controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Buckner is unable to move under Couture control.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Buckner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture launches a flurry of punches
Buckner slips out of danger.
Kim Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A high kick from Kim Couture
falls short of the mark.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Low kick by Kim Couture to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Buckner and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner and Couture circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Buckner is holding Kim Couture's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kim Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Couture should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Buckner is getting frustrated here.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Kim Couture
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Kim Couture...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Kim Couture
Buckner suddenly holds Kim Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Couture's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Couture struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Dan Miragliotta breaks Amanda Buckner's lock! This is over! Couture didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Amanda Buckner by Submission (Armbar) at 1:35 Round 5
Statistics: Kim Couture
Punches 2/23 (9%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/22 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 808 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 808 s
Buckner was more tough and stamina-y than Couture in this fight and she took that out on Couture here. Buckner vs. Randy coming up next.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!