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WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlkomir Jahoda (ranked 25439 p4p, 870 weight class) and Cris Jones (ranked 25129 p4p, 880 weight class). Vlkomir Jahoda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlkomir Jahoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jahoda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones misses with a combination
and Jahoda counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones wants to stand but Jahoda is controlling the position.
Jahoda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahoda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a head kick but Jahoda moves out of range.
Jahoda feinted with a counter takedown.
Jahoda goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jahoda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jahoda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jahoda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones pushes Jahoda off but Jahoda dives into side control.
Jahoda is breathing heavily.
Jahoda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jahoda tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jahoda prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jahoda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jahoda tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlkomir Jahoda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jahoda. That did some damage!
Jahoda dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jahoda.
Jahoda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahoda gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores with a one two! Jahoda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones works over Jahoda's head and body with a nice combination.
Jahoda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a one two! Jahoda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that Jahoda avoids nicely.
Jahoda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jahoda back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jahoda with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Jahoda backing up. Jahoda nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones looks to land a combination but Jahoda avoids it well.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jahoda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jahoda at a distance.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a combination
and Jahoda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones kicks off Jahoda and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jahoda fails to land the takedown.
Jahoda has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Jahoda's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Jahoda's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlkomir Jahoda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahoda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones tries to bum rush Jahoda with a series of wild strikes but Jahoda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cris Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Jahoda with that takedown attempt.
Vlkomir Jahoda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Jahoda.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jahoda.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jahoda.
Jahoda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jahoda on the side of the head.
Jones scores with a head kick. Jahoda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones stalks Jahoda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jahoda's face. Jahoda staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges at Jahoda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahoda's hand.
Jahoda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jahoda off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Jahoda. Jahoda gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jahoda avoids them all with ease.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jahoda eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jahoda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Jahoda ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jahoda.
Jones works over Jahoda's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jahoda dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Jahoda's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahoda is defended easily by Jones.
As Jahoda backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Jahoda manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahoda darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Jahoda into the cage.
Jones throws a combination. Jahoda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jahoda backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahoda is defended easily by Jones.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahoda is defended easily by Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jahoda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jahoda shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Jahoda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jahoda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Jones lands but Jahoda takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jahoda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jahoda with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jahoda thinking.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jahoda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jahoda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones looks to land a combination. Jahoda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jahoda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlkomir Jahoda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jahoda circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jahoda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jahoda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jahoda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Jahoda ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jahoda rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahoda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones works over Jahoda's head and body with a nice combination.
Jahoda gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jahoda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jahoda from controlling successfully.
Jahoda tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jahoda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jahoda trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Jahoda is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Jahoda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Jahoda on that attempt.
Nice cross by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jahoda has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws out a counter right but Jahoda avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jahoda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jahoda has time to react.
Jahoda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cris Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jahoda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jahoda shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Jahoda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Jahoda. Jahoda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jahoda shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jahoda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jahoda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jahoda shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Vlkomir Jahoda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cris Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Jahoda misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cris Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cris Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Torico (ranked 25053 p4p, 893 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 7909 p4p, 797 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Torico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston gets a clinch.
Torico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torico momentarily.
Torico is rocked!
Torico looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Torico. Marston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blek Veliki (ranked 6718 p4p, 657 weight class) and Ante Perkovic (ranked 9866 p4p, 778 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blek Veliki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovic with a poor takedown
and Veliki counters with a body kick that stops Perkovic in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veliki.
Perkovic looks for a takedown but Veliki sprawls well.
Veliki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perkovic looks for a takedown but Veliki sprawls well.
Blek Veliki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Perkovic.
Veliki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkovic looks winded!
Veliki keeps Perkovic at a distance using the push kick.
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ante Perkovic has been cut.
A head kick from Veliki lands but Perkovic takes it in his stride.
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Perkovic tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Perkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perkovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Veliki! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blek Veliki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Hoitz (ranked 8057 p4p, 573 weight class) and Arsenio Valatudo (ranked 6723 p4p, 534 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Hoitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arsenio Valatudo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoitz pushes Valatudo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoitz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hoitz slows down the pace here.
Valatudo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valatudo is trying to pull guard but Hoitz has him pressed against the cage.
Hoitz tries to break free but Valatudo pushes him back against the cage.
Hoitz has Valatudo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoitz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valatudo tumbling to the mat - Hoitz dives into Valatudo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hoitz has his hands clasped together but Valatudo extends and breaks Hoitz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valatudo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bersten (ranked 5994 p4p, 705 weight class) and Sam Assad (ranked 8122 p4p, 811 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Bersten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Assad!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad misses with an uppercut. Bersten saw that one coming.
Bersten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad works over Bersten's head and body with a nice combination.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad throws a counter combo.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Bersten throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily.
Bersten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten misses with a hook to the body
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Assad scores with a nice head shot.
Assad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bersten moves into the clinch.
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Assad lands.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Bersten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Assad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bersten avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bersten's head backwards.
Bersten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assad rushes Bersten with punches - Bersten moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bersten goes down! Assad follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Assad!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Couture (ranked 4654 p4p, 507 weight class) and Gangrena Prosto (ranked 5685 p4p, 595 weight class). Randall Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gangrena Prosto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prosto's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Prosto.
Prosto throws a sloppy body shot
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prosto looking for a sweep. Not yet Prosto, not yet.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosto is controlling Couture's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Prosto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Couture is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prosto.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Prosto's head but Prosto avoids it well.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prosto some visible discomfort.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Prosto's legs.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prosto some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture scoring with punches from side control.
Prosto wants to control but Couture postures up.
Prosto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prosto is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couture prevents Prosto from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prosto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prosto is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prosto looks winded!
Prosto keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prosto for as long as he can get away with.
Couture postures up in Prosto's guard and throws a big left but Prosto blocks it.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Prosto being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture throws a combination. Prosto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosto throws a sloppy head kick
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture digs a good hook to Prosto's body.
Couture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Couture feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Couture is standing up over Prosto. Prosto looks to escape but Couture dives into side control.
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 looks up at the clock and then as Prosto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Couture smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Prosto is letting Couture control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Couture connects with a body shot.
Prosto misses with a combination
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prosto clinches.
Prosto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Couture lands a body punch.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prosto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prosto is breathing heavily.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture slowing the pace effectively.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Prosto has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture is working Prosto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prosto's head.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture distracts Prosto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture works over Prosto with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture cracks Prosto with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture distracts Prosto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture works over Prosto with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture is working Prosto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Couture is in close to Prosto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Couture.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture rushes Prosto and presses him up against the cage.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prosto jumps guard but Couture stands there with Prosto around his waist. Prosto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prosto wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
Prosto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture continues to stall.
Couture pushes down on Prosto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture is controlling the pace.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prosto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prosto trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prosto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Couture wants to pass to mount but Prosto is defending the position.
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prosto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Prosto's temple.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is nestled in close to Prosto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prosto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prosto is rocked!
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prosto is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Prosto's temple.
Couture is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Gangrena Prosto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prosto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!
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FIGHT
RATING
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