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FCFC 59: Couture vs Xiaolong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Rysakov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips looks to land a combination but Rysakov avoids it well.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Rysakov misses with a head kick.
Phillips scores with a nice strike.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips checks a low kick from Rysakov.
Rysakov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Phillips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Phillips.
Phillips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rysakov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rysakov darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Rysakov looking to throw knees to the head but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Rysakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phillips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rysakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Rysakov.
Rysakov lands a nice knee to the body.
Rysakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rysakov.
Phillips avoids a wild elbow strike from Rysakov.
Phillips avoiding damage as Rysakov throws knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to drag Rysakov to the mat but Rysakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rysakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Rysakov.
Rysakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rysakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rysakov working aggressively here.
Phillips's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Rysakov.
Rysakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rysakov lands with a left to the head.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rysakov.
Phillips blocking some punches.
Rysakov pushes off an throws an elbow but Phillips leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rysakov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Rysakov throws a head punch that misses.
Rysakov lands an uppercut.
Rysakov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phillips's defenses.
Rysakov is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rysakov down to the mat. Rysakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rysakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rysakov is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Rysakov dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rysakov staying out of range there.
Rysakov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rysakov.
Phillips lands with a right hand.
Phillips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rysakov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips throws a body kick the misses
and Rysakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rysakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Rysakov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Rysakov moved away.
Rysakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Phillips walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rysakov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rysakov.
Rysakov moves into the clinch.
Phillips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rysakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Rysakov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Rysakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rysakov moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Rysakov moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rysakov wants to clinch.
Rysakov avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Rysakov is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Phillips misses.
Benny Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Rysakov darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Rysakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Rysakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Rysakov.
Rysakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Phillips's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rysakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Rysakov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rysakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Phillips avoiding damage as Rysakov throws knees to the body.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Rysakov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rysakov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Rysakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
Rysakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rysakov lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rysakov stalling against the cage.
Nikolai Rysakov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rysakov missing with knees to the body.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rysakov misses with a knee strike.
Rysakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
Rysakov lands a nice knee to the body.
Rysakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Phillips avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rysakov.
Phillips avoiding damage as Rysakov throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rysakov fails to land.
Rysakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rysakov has a couple of punches blocked by Phillips.
Rysakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Rysakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow.
Rysakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rysakov lands a damaging elbow.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
Rysakov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rysakov has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov scores with a knee to the head.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside.
Rysakov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside that Phillips shrugs off.
Phillips changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rysakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rysakov, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phillips lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rysakov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rysakov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rysakov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rysakov misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rysakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips tries to land a leg kick but Rysakov saw it coming and moves away.
Rysakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Rysakov tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Rysakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rysakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Rysakov.
Rysakov throws out a leg kick but Phillips moves out of range and Rysakov only half commits.
Rysakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rysakov throws a leg kick which misses Phillips's front leg but catches the back leg as Phillips tries to avoid it.
Benny Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rysakov, as that shot connected.
Nikolai Rysakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Rysakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phillips's sensitive parts.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rysakov clinches up against the cage.
Rysakov misses with a knee strike.
Rysakov trying to land knees to the body.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside.
Rysakov is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rysakov throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
Rysakov misses with a body punch.
Rysakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Rysakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rysakov throws an elbow but misses.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rysakov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Rysakov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Rysakov won't allow it.
Phillips wants to break free but Rysakov has control.
Rysakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rysakov cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
Rysakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phillips avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rysakov.
Rysakov lands an elbow that stopped Phillips in his tracks for a moment.
Rysakov tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Rysakov keeps him there for the moment.
Rysakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Rysakov.
Rysakov has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Rysakov won't allow it.
Phillips managing to block the knees to the body from Rysakov.
Rysakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rysakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Benny Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips prevents a body shot from Rysakov.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rysakov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rysakov lands a left hand.
Rysakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rysakov pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rysakov misses with a knee to the head.
Rysakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phillips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rysakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Rysakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rysakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Rysakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Tuttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuttle has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Archibald Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tuttle was covering up waiting for the punch and Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuttle lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tuttle looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuttle, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tuttle holds on and takes a little breather.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuttle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
Guy is trying to control the position but Tuttle postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Tuttle from controlling successfully.
Tuttle wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy working for submissions but it's allowed Tuttle to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tuttle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuttle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Tuttle wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuttle is one step ahead there.
Tuttle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guy!
Guy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuttle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guy's guard! Nice work there by Tuttle!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuttle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuttle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuttle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuttle drops back looking for a leg! Guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guy manages to kick Tuttle off! Tuttle jumps back into Guy's guard.
Tuttle trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Tuttle is proving a slippery customer.
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuttle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuttle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuttle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guy holds on and takes a little breather.
Guy has an active guard here but Tuttle has managed to pass into half guard.
Tuttle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guy punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tuttle in particular looking to stall.
Tuttle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuttle prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Tuttle's attempts to control the action.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archibald Tuttle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuttle clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Guy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tuttle passes into half guard.
Guy tries to roll over but Tuttle keeps him under control.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuttle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tuttle wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tuttle looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy!
Guy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guy is looking to improve his position.
Tuttle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guy is staying active underneath Tuttle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Tuttle wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tuttle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuttle controlling the action here.
Guy trying to hold on to Tuttle's head to control him but Tuttle postures up.
Tuttle seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuttle trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle is trying to work for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuttle thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Guy wants to control but Tuttle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy is staying active underneath Tuttle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuttle pulls his head out easily.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Tuttle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Tuttle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guy is not content to let Tuttle control the position.
Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuttle trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archibald Tuttle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuttle looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Tuttle drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Tuttle wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Tuttle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tuttle drops back looking for a leg! Guy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guy manages to kick Tuttle off! Tuttle jumps back into Guy's guard.
Tuttle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuttle lands a couple of elbows.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuttle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuttle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuttle wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Archibald Tuttle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuttle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Tuttle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tuttle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuttle is working for a kimura but Guy is defending it quite comfortably.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Tuttle has control of the leg.
Guy is trying to stand up here but Tuttle is controlling him well.
Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuttle.
Tuttle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to control but Tuttle is having none of it.
Tuttle swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archibald Tuttle!
During a confident post fight interview, Archibald Tuttle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to London Calling - The Clash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
9 - 5 - 2 |
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150 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Widow moves out of range as Warren strikes.
Widow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
Widow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Widow scrambles back to his feet.
Warren misses with a looping right.
Widow misses with a takedown
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren connects with a single shot there.
Widow fails with the takedown
and Widow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Widow.
Widow tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
enabling Warren to counter with a crisp jab.
Warren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Widow's guard.
Warren is looking to work some ground and pound but Widow has wrist control.
Warren tries to free his leg and advance position but Widow is retaining full guard.
Warren pushes down on Widow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Widow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warren advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warren controlling the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widow actively working from the bottom here.
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Widow's temple.
Widow looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warren lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Warren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to mount his opponent but Widow defends it.
Warren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Warren trying to control from half guard but Widow is working away.
Widow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Widow is trying to get back to full guard.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Widow defending well.
Widow wants to get back to full guard but Warren has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Warren dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widow is working to get back to half guard.
Warren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren working Widow over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Widow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Widow working to try and regain half guard.
Warren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Widow?
Warren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Widow hang on?
Widow is rocked!
Warren dominating with strikes here.
Widow is still in real trouble! Can Warren finish him?
Warren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warren with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren working Widow over with strikes here.
Warren lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Warren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Warren drops a big elbow. That's hurt Widow! More shots from Warren and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Warren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Okiro.
Okiro closes the distance and clinches.
Tapio prevents a body shot from Okiro.
Okiro manages to break the clinch.
Okiro wants to clinch up but Tapio keeps it at a distance.
Okiro lands with a nice combination. Tapio backs away looking to recover.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Tapio pushes him off.
A low kick from Tapio misses
and Okiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Okiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tapio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tapio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okiro misses with a straight right.
Okiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro throws a big shot that misses.
Tapio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tapio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Okiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tapio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tapio can't get the takedown.
Tapio tries to break the clinch but Okiro is controlling the position.
Okiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Tapio controls his hands.
Tapio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Tapio.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Okiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro takes a swing at Tapio's ribcage but misses.
Okiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tapio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okiro tries to clinch but Tapio moves away
and Tapio counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tapio is rocked!
Okiro throws a jab when Tapio was well out of range.
Tapio is still on wobbly legs! Can Okiro finish him?
Okiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okiro works Tapio's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Okiro misses.
Okiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okiro.
Okiro throws a quick head kick that knocks Tapio silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Okiro is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyon Okiro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. A fine choice. White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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158 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr White!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White misses with a hook. Striker ducked under it nicely.
Striker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Striker throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Striker only half commits.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White throwing strikes from guard but Striker blocks nicely.
Striker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White stands and throws Striker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White scoring with punches from side control.
Striker defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Striker's head but Striker avoids it well.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has hold of Striker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Striker seems comfortable defending it but White has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Striker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Striker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but White couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr White!
Mr White very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.
Couture is working for takedown but Xiaolong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xiaolong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Xiaolong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Couture's knee momentarily.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Couture lands a nice looking body kick.
Xiaolong looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Xiaolong wants to slow Couture down by chopping away at his legs.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture throws a body punch but Xiaolong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture slips a straight right by Xiaolong.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Couture displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture punishes Xiaolong's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Couture tried to score with a low kick but Xiaolong checks it.
Xiaolong tries to clinch up.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture lunges at Xiaolong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xiaolong's hand.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaolong is just out of range.
Xiaolong throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Couture checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Couture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong connects with a body shot.
Xiaolong throws a shot to the body.
Xiaolong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Couture.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiaolong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaolong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xiaolong sprawls well. Xiaolong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiaolong throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xiaolong defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture tries to land a leg kick but Xiaolong saw it coming and moves away.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong scoring well with a low kick there.
Li Xiaolong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xiaolong under the eye.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick as Couture jumps back.
Couture misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a nice body kick.
Couture misses with a hook.
Xiaolong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Xiaolong misses
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Xiaolong is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xiaolong is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiaolong wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiaolong defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xiaolong throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
Xiaolong lands a body shot.
Couture looks to land a body kick but Xiaolong moved away.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture throws a low kick, looking for Xiaolong's leg but Xiaolong calmly moves out of range.
Xiaolong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xiaolong to the ground. Couture is now in Xiaolong's guard.
Xiaolong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is keeping the position.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Xiaolong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Couture off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Couture shoots in but Xiaolong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Xiaolong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Xiaolong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couture on the side of the head.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Xiaolong dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture is looking to slow Xiaolong down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xiaolong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.
Xiaolong is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Nice defenses there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Xiaolong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Xiaolong.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Couture misses
and Xiaolong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xiaolong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaolong looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Xiaolong is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Xiaolong scores with a push kick.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Xiaolong slips the punch.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Couture.
Xiaolong lands with a nice body punch.
Xiaolong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaolong lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Xiaolong looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Xiaolong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Couture. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiaolong moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture tries to break free but Xiaolong pushes him back against the cage.
Couture looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture jumps guard but Xiaolong stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiaolong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaolong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaolong.
Couture tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiaolong.
Couture throws a body kick the misses
and Xiaolong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiaolong. Xiaolong obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Couture thows a leg kick but Xiaolong checks it
and Xiaolong counters with a one-two to the body.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xiaolong misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xiaolong counters with a nice body kick.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Xiaolong.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiaolong.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiaolong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Couture rather than just go for the knockout.
Couture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiaolong tries to score with a low kick but Couture moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xiaolong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiaolong scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong blocks a jab.
Xiaolong avoids the head kick by Couture.
Xiaolong lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaolong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Couture.
Xiaolong jabs at Couture's body.
Couture throws a series of punches but Xiaolong avoids them all with ease.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong scores with a sloppy right hand. Couture should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiaolong, right into the meat.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Xiaolong moves his leg out of the way.
Xiaolong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiaolong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaolong tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture tries to land a front kick but Xiaolong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Xiaolong misses
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Xiaolong scores with a spinning back kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Xiaolong blocks the leg kick.
Couture will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Xiaolong.
Couture tries a low kick but Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Xiaolong as Couture shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiaolong throws a chopping leg kick but Couture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiaolong throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaolong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Xiaolong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaolong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xiaolong is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Xiaolong saw that one coming.
Couture connects with a leg kick. Xiaolong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiaolong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Couture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaolong lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiaolong.
A solid body kick from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a looping right.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Couture checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Xiaolong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiaolong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiaolong moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiaolong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Couture has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Couture and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Xiaolong wants to slow Couture down by chopping away at his legs.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaolong can pounce on him.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a shot to the body.
Xiaolong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Xiaolong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Couture doesn't seem phased though.
Xiaolong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Couture if he has to take too many more of those.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiaolong enables Couture to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiaolong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaolong wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xiaolong holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture works over Xiaolong with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiaolong wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture stands and throws Xiaolong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Couture working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Couture in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xiaolong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xiaolong is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiaolong is not content to let Couture control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to advance to mount but can't.
Couture wants to control but Xiaolong is keeping him busy.
Couture misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Couture misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Couture seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xiaolong pushes Couture away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Couture gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Couture fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Xiaolong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xiaolong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture had his way with Li Xiaolong in that round.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Couture.
Couture avoids a kick to the body.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiaolong counters with a good low kick that Couture was not able to check.
Couture throws a low kick, looking for Xiaolong's leg but Xiaolong calmly moves out of range.
Couture jabs at Xiaolong's body.
Nice jab there from Xiaolong.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xiaolong tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xiaolong to the ground. Xiaolong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiaolong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couture momentarily.
Xiaolong scoring well with a low kick there.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiaolong throws a front kick aimed at Couture's knee but Couture avoids it well.
Couture misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiaolong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaolong.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiaolong tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiaolong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Couture swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiaolong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiaolong.
Xiaolong is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Xiaolong moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with a body kick.
Couture throws the kick towards the body but Xiaolong avoids it.
Xiaolong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiaolong tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaolong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Couture scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xiaolong - that will leave a mark!
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Xiaolong moves away and avoids it.
Xiaolong throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Xiaolong misses
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaolong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Couture misses.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Xiaolong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiaolong.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xiaolong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Xiaolong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a sloppy head kick
and Couture counters with a single leg into guard. Xiaolong didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture wants to control from the top but Xiaolong keeps moving.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiaolong keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xiaolong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong wants to get back to his feet.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xiaolong is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Couture.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandon Couture thanked Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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