Recap: While a more condensed and mostly scheme/punch-lit Couture did her thing (without much use of props btw) during this Chrome23 bout, Ms. Hustle may want to look in the mirror and blame herself for losing. A very close loss, but a loss nonetheless. And here’s part of the reason why: a creative and highly personal, but poorly executed 3rd round that was set-up well (tho Anderson Burruss or someone from her EFB clique would’ve been a better choice to play the commenter) and made plenty of sense when she brought out Ms. Pak (considering her and Couture’s notorious past on QOTR), but didn’t utilize her fully and altogether was topsy-turvy when it came to the punches. And with the battle tied (had Hustle edging round 1 and Couture edging round 2) going into the 3rd, after Hustle wrapped up her wayward turn, all Couture needed to do was stay consistent with her game plan, a versatile, well-themed, consistent, personal/aggressive when need be and witty at times effort that got her the final round for the win and locked down her top tier status.
Verdict: Couture (W) 2-1
Favorite line: Couture – “The East coast is popping, but you out here throwing up [tosses some nuts out on the stage] ‘Nut!’ like you from Compton!”
