Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture wants to clinch
and Patron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patron keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture tries to clinch there but Patron circles away.
Patron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patron.
Couture appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Patron circles away.
Patron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couture under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Patron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
Patron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Patron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Couture backs off Patron throws a huge counter combo but Couture manages to avoid it all.
Patron scores with a sloppy right hand. Couture should have avoided that one.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture wants to clinch.
A cross from Couture lands.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Patron pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patron. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture tries to clinch but Patron moves out of range.
Patron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Patron throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Patron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture clobbers Patron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Patron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patron moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Patron.#T3#
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Patron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Couture rather than just go for the knockout.
Couture misses with a left hand
enabling Patron to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture cracks Patron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patron connects with a body shot.
Couture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patron to score with a decent uppercut.
Patron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patron with a hook.#ROC2#Couture is rocked!
Couture misses with a shot to the body
and Patron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couture walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Patron swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fiya Patron!

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Charles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
As Charles looks to move away, Couture throws a big counter combo but Charles just gets out of the way.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles connects with a body shot.#CL#
Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charles, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture is trying to maintain a safe position but Charles gets an underhook and turns Couture into the cage.
Charles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture trying to control the position but instead, Charles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Couture into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Charles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Charles can turn it around.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charles.
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Couture.#T2#
Charles scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Nice body punch from Couture - that landed with a thud.
Couture's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Charles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture stalling the fight.
Charles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Couture pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture pushes Charles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charles tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charles.
Charles trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Couture prevents a body shot from Charles.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couture after a bit of a struggle.
Emmanuel Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Charles.
Charles jumps guard but Couture stands there with Charles around his waist. Charles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charles.
Couture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles blocks a body shot from Couture.
Charles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T5#
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
Charles working aggressively here. #BC2#
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Couture pushes Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles is working Couture over against the cage.
A short left from Charles.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T6#
Charles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture leaning his opponent against the cage.
Charles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles lands a left hand.
Charles pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Couture. #T7#
Charles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Couture stalling against the cage.
Charles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture is stalling here.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Charles effectively controlling the action here.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Charles is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Couture prevents a body shot from Charles. #TD2#
Charles gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Couture is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Charles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Couture is looking to defend but Charles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Couture! Charles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Couture taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Charles!

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
No luck for Fallas with that takedown attempt.
Fallas misses with a body shot.
Couture tests Fallas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture slips a jab from Fallas.
Couture lands a leg kick that knocks Fallas off balance momentarily.
Fallas throws a solid leg kick but Couture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fallas.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Couture lands with a nice combination. Fallas backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallas is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallas manages to avoid it.
Fallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Fallas moved out of range.
Fallas throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallas moves away.
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Fallas throws a head kick that misses.
Fallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.#T1#
No joy there for Fallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Fallas misses.
Fallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Couture.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fallas circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Fallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallas wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Fallas controlling from the top position.
Couture looking to control. #T2#
Couture wants to stand and escape but Fallas is having none of it.
Fallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture has his hands on Fallas's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fallas shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture misses with the combination.
A big left from Couture misses.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture lands a jab-cross combination.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couture defends it well.
Fallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallas.
Couture misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Couture.
Fallas takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Fallas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fallas misses with a low kick.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallas checks a low kick from Couture.#T4#
Fallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture is looking to wear down Fallas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Fallas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture is looking to chop away at Fallas's legs.
Fallas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Couture throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas looking to pass the guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard. #T5#
Fallas stalling.
Fallas passes to side control.
Fallas tries to move to mount but Couture blocks the move with his legs.
Couture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fallas slows the pace down.
Couture tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fallas looking to ground and pound but Couture is blocking nicely. #T7#
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fallas wants to control but instead Couture manages to regain half guard.
Fallas trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Fallas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Couture moves into full guard.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Fallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fallas looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture lands a high kick!
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallas is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Couture tenderised Fallas's leg. Fallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses the body punch #TD2#
so Fallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fallas passes Couture's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Gym inform me that Fallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fallas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fallas in particular looking to stall.
Fallas winds up and cracks Couture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Fallas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fallas misses with a looping left.
Fallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fallas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Fallas.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Fallas.
Fallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Fallas.
Fallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallas slips a straight right by Couture.
Fallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Couture.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Fallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallas dodges the punch combination from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Fallas misses with a low kick as Couture jumps back.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Fallas advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fallas controlling his opponent. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Fallas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alistair Fallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fallas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fallas with shots to the head and body - Couture looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fallas controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fallas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fallas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fallas controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
Fallas controlling from the full mount.
Couture is working to get back to half guard. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fallas controlling his opponent.
Fallas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Couture working to try and regain half guard.
Fallas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Couture is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fallas controlling from mount. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Fallas.
Fallas trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Fallas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Fallas looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fallas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Fallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emmanuel Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Fallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fallas throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a series of punches but Fallas avoids them all with ease.
Fallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
And Fallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Couture pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid body kick from Fallas.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Fallas does it's job there.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fallas.
Couture throws a right hand that Fallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fallas also avoids with ease.
Fallas throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Fallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Fallas with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Fallas swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Nice defenses there by Fallas.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fallas.#TD2#
Fallas gets a takedown into half guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##T3#
Fallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Fallas seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Fallas. Beautiful body shot.
Fallas throws a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Fallas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Couture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fallas is in Couture's guard.
Fallas stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position. #T4#
Fallas is continuing to stall.#T5#
Couture keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fallas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Couture slips under a jab.
Fallas blocks a head kick by Couture.
Couture catches Fallas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallas.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fallas at a distance.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Fallas is out of range.
Fallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture. #T7#
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Couture looks for the body kick but Fallas saw that one coming.
Fallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range. #TD2#
Fallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fallas trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
Fallas staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fallas.#T8#
Fallas is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fallas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Couture holds on to Fallas around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T9#
Fallas wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Couture tries to hold on but Fallas postures up.
Fallas with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fallas controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alistair Fallas.
I think Fallas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Fallas!
After winning the bout, Alistair Fallas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Hasty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Hasty.
Couture cracks Hasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couture drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hasty right on the button. Hasty goes down! Couture follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Couture gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Couture!

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Sonnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Couture throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Couture to regain full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture seems keen to control Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Sonnen pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Couture wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Donk. Couture catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emmanuel Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
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 misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Couture cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Couture throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sonnen is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sonnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sonnen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Couture has passed into side control. #SU2#
Couture has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Couture throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Couture taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture 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!#R3#
A jab from Couture misses.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen is fighting to break Couture's control of his arms but Couture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Couture!#REVB##T1#
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture is looking to pass into half guard but Sonnen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sonnen is in guard.#REVR#
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture wants to hit a sweep here but Sonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couture there!
Sonnen throws a strike there. Couture manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Sonnen misses with a head shot. Couture uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Sonnen has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
Couture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sonnen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.

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 Chael Sonnen.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson . Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Couture as he connects with a hook.
Couture cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Couture swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Couture wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emmanuel Couture!

Event: KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Couture misses with a left hand
and Tesla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Couture blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tesla in his tracks.
Couture throws a low kick but Tesla moves out of range easily.
Tesla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Tesla's head but Tesla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tesla throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tesla on the side of the head.
Donk. Couture catches Tesla right on the button with a cross.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tesla.
Tesla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Couture scores with a leg kick.
Couture cracks Tesla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tesla throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tesla lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tesla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tesla.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Tesla is looking to wear down Couture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture thuds his right hand into Tesla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture staying out of range there.
Tesla throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesla throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Tesla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Tesla looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Couture scores with a nice strike.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tesla.
Tesla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Tesla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tesla walks into a jab.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Tesla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Tesla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Couture's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Jab from Couture.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture lands a head shot.
Tesla throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couture! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Couture throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Couture cracks Tesla with an open hand slap.
Tesla defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Tesla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tesla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture throws a hook but Tesla blocks it.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
Tesla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Tesla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tesla.
Tesla throws a quick counter head kick but Couture was just out of range.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Tesla takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Tesla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tesla throws a nice head kick!
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Couture.
Tesla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Tesla's head back.
Tesla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Tesla counters with a right hand to the body.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tesla might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Tesla ducks down to avoid it.
Tesla connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
Couture tests Tesla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tesla in his tracks.
Tesla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tesla tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tesla's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tesla misses with a head kick. #T1#
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
Tesla throws a body shot but no joy.
Tesla takes one on the button.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tesla's head backwards.
Tesla throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tesla takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Tesla moved out of range.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Tesla's head.
Tesla defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tesla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Tesla's head back.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tesla's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Tesla off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Tesla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tesla momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Tesla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture with a jab.
Tesla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Tesla's head back.
Couture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Couture cracks Tesla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Tesla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tesla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Couture.
Couture misses the jab.
Tesla slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Couture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Tesla seems unphased. #T4#
Tesla tries to move into range but Couture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Tesla saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Tesla.
Tesla lands with a shot to the body.
Tesla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Couture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture cracks Tesla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Tesla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tesla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tesla punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Tesla.
Tesla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture thuds his right hand into Tesla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture lands a jab to the head.
Couture throws a low kick, looking for Tesla's leg but Tesla calmly moves out of range.
Couture lands a head shot.
Tesla walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesla misses with the combination.
Tesla lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture dips to his left and cracks Tesla with an uppercut!
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Tesla.
Tesla attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
Couture cracks Tesla with a good jab.
Tesla slips under a jab.
Couture misses the jab.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Tesla swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture tests Tesla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook 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 cracks Tesla with an open hand slap.#T2#
Couture throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Couture.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tesla.
Tesla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tesla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesla misses with a series of wild punches.
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture with a jab.
Donk. Couture catches Tesla right on the button with a cross.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture with a jab.
Couture scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Tesla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tesla. Those never looked like landing.
Couture scores with a hook.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Tesla slips the punch.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Tesla counters with a straight right hand.
Couture throws a leg kick but Tesla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tesla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tesla moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tesla slips a jab from Couture.
Glock Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tesla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tesla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emmanuel Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla ducks right into an uppercut from Couture.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Tesla misses with a jab to the body
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture lands with a hook. Tesla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2023

#R1#
Hallinan is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it. #KD#
Couture sends Hallinan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Couture is motioning to the referee to let Hallinan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hallinan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cj Hallinan has been cut.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Hallinan is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Hallinan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Couture! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emmanuel Couture!

Event: KIFC 25
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture misses with a hook
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Contreras slips the punch.
Couture misses with a hook
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contreras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Contreras! Couture is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Contreras!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023

#R1#
Diddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diddy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Couture is able to avoid easily.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diddy.
Couture stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diddy throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Diddy misses with a low kick.
Diddy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Diddy misses.
Couture moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Patrick Diddy has been cut.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Diddy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Couture connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Diddy is rocked!
Diddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diddy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Couture checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture cracks Diddy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diddy falls to his knees and Couture doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Couture!

Event: KIFC 16
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Blackwater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackwater counters with a straight right hand.
Blackwater shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackwater defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Blackwater looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Blackwater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwater moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Blackwater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwater slips a straight right by Couture.
Blackwater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackwater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Blackwater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Couture misses with a straight right.
It looked like Blackwater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Blackwater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackwater slips under a jab.
Blackwater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackwater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Blackwater lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Couture is rocked!
Couture switches off momentarily and Blackwater cracks him with a monster right hand! Couture topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Blackwater dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Blackwater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenz Blackwater!
In his post fight interview, Lorenz Blackwater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023

#R1#
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Couture throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro throws a good cross that connects.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Ribeiro drops Couture with a beautiful combination! Couture stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ribeiro is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Couture is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Couture! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Beto Ribeiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emmanuel Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture lands a jab.
Naufahu shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Couture avoids the head kick by Naufahu.
Naufahu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture scores with a jab. Naufahu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Naufahu's head back.
Naufahu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naufahu tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Couture connects with the punch.
Naufahu slips under a jab.
Naufahu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Naufahu moved out of range nicely.
Naufahu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Couture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naufahus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Couture has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naufahu.
Naufahu throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naufahu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naufahu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Naufahu saw that one coming.
Naufahu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Naufahu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Naufahu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naufahu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naufahu walks into a jab.
Naufahu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Naufahu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Naufahu digs a good hook to Couture's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##TD2#
Naufahu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Couture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naufahu is in Couture's guard.
Couture wants to stand up but Naufahu is controlling him.
Naufahu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naufahu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.
Naufahu stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Couture keeping moving, preventing Naufahu from controlling successfully.
Naufahu pushes down on Couture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Naufahu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Naufahu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Naufahu eventually gives up the hold.
Naufahu trying to mount his opponent but Couture defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture tries to roll over but Naufahu keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Naufahu's shoulder, as Naufahu tries to avoid the shot.
Naufahu with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Couture.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Naufahu counters with a low kick, right behind Couture 's knee.
No joy there for Naufahu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naufahu walks into a left hand.
Naufahu defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naufahu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Naufahu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Naufahu.
Naufahu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naufahu can do to turn this around?
Naufahu throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Naufahu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naufahu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Naufahu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Couture slaps away a takedown attempt from Naufahu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naufahu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Emmanuel Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sione Naufahu.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Naufahu is breathing heavily.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Naufahu should have avoided that one.
Naufahu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Naufahu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naufahu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Couture.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Naufahu's head but Naufahu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naufahu tries to counter with a clinch but Couture shakes him off and moves away.
Sione Naufahu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naufahu has his takedown stuffed
and Naufahu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Naufahu.
Naufahu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naufahu fails with the takedown
letting Couture counter with a right hand. #T2#
Couture cracks Naufahu with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Couture misses.
Naufahu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Naufahu seems unphased. #ROC#Naufahu is rocked!
BOOM! Couture lands a beautiful left hook that drops Naufahu. Naufahu tries to recover but Couture is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Naufahu lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Regliant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Regliant prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Regliant wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regliant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Regliant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regliant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Regliant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regliant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regliant looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Regliant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regliant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regliant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Regliant is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Regliant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Regliant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regliant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regliant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Regliant drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Regliant off! Regliant jumps back into Couture's guard.
Couture wants to stand but Regliant is controlling the position.
Couture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Regliant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture is trying to keep Regliant in close.
Couture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Regliant trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Regliant drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Regliant off! Regliant jumps back into Couture's guard.
Regliant trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #T3#
Regliant is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Regliant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Regliant from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Regliant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Regliant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regliant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard. #SUB#
Regliant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well. #SUB#
Regliant seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Regliant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Regliant. #SUB#
Regliant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Regliant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Regliant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Regliant working a defensive guard here.
Couture trying to control but Regliant is working from the bottom.
Couture might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Regliant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Regliant is looking to cinch up a triangle. Couture throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Regliant's body to avoid the submission. Regliant has instead reached around Couture's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Regliant arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Regliant!

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