PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Theodorou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Couture's chin.

Theodorou
vs
Couture

185 cm
27
214 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

187 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Perkele!

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Couture!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Couture enables Theodorou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Couture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Theodorou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Theodorou slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Theodorou is proving a slippery customer.
Theodorou wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou throws a big elbow that misses.
Theodorou throwing strikes but missing.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theodorou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou working some strikes from top position.
Theodorou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theodorou lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
Theodorou stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Couture tries to buck Theodorou off but Theodorou is having none of it.
Theodorou works to advance to full mount. Couture defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Theodorou with a couple of short strikes.
Theodorou landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou lands with some strikes.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Theodorou! Couture is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jake Theodorou thanked Free Nutrition Company! Msg Me. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).