PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Couture
vs
Pitbull

186 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture misses with a looping right.

Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitbull, pushing him back against the cage.

Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Pitbull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Couture blocks a head kick by Pitbull.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
Couture content to control rather than advance.

Pitbull kicks Couture off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitbull clinches but Couture breaks the clinch

and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Pitbull is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pitbull just misses with a elbow thrown towards Couture's brow.
Pitbull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Couture has Pitbull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pitbull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pitbull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Pitbull stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Pitbull lands a knee to the head.
Pitbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitbull connects with a knee to the head.
Couture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitbull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Pitbull.

Pitbull has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Pitbull darts in trying to clinch

and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitbull tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pitbull takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Couture has hold of one of Pitbull's legs. Pitbull is fighting the takedown attempt but Couture gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
Couture pushing down on Pitbull's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Couture 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.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pitbull for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is trying to stand.
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pitbull can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Couture.
Couture misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pitbull avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pitbull throws a head punch that misses.
Couture has Pitbull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pitbull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Couture taking a breather.
Pitbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitbull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pitbull displaying some good clinch control by pressing Couture up against the cage.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Pitbull is controlling the position.
Pitbull misses with some punches.
Pitbull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Couture blocking some punches.
Couture avoids the elbow strike from Pitbull, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull misses with an elbow over the top.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pitbull gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pitbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitbull connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luciano Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitbull scores with a kick to the midsection.

Pitbull clinches with his opponent.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Pitbull keeps him there for the moment.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pitbull has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pitbull.
Pitbull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pitbull avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pitbull misses with a body punch.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pitbull lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pitbull throws an elbow but misses.
Pitbull is stalling here.
Pitbull blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pitbull obliges.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitbull tries to clinch

and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture just leaning against Pitbull, taking a breather.

Couture has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pitbull regains guard immediately.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Pitbull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Couture is pushing down on Pitbull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pitbull is fighting to maintain full guard but Couture has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Couture.

Couture rushes Pitbull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture looking for a takedown.
Pitbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Pitbull with a knee to the head.
Pitbull scores with a knee to the head.
Couture looking for a takedown.
Pitbull working Couture over with knees to the body.

Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull closes the distance but Couture moves to the side

and Couture counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.

Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Couture darts in and clinches Pitbull up against the cage.

Couture gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pitbull is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture works his foot free and advances to mount.
Couture tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture'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. This is the final round!

Pitbull tries to clinch

and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitbull's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Couture.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture blocks a head kick by Pitbull.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitbull's waist but Pitbull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.

Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Couture as Pitbull tries to tie him up.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitbull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pitbull tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
Pitbull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
Couture can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitbull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pitbull wants to clinch

and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Pitbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pitbull throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couture's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Pitbull slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitbull connects with a high kick.

Pitbull takes the fight into the clinch.

Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pitbull gets caught flat footed, as Couture shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Couture prevents Pitbull from getting back to his feet.
Couture advances to half guard.
Couture not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking to escape.
Couture is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Couture prevents Pitbull from standing back up.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Couture 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.
Pitbull is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.

Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pitbull tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Couture 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Couture.

Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture looking for a takedown.
Couture tries to stall but Pitbull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pitbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitbull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pitbull tries to clinch

and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pitbull moves into the clinch successfully.

Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Pitbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!