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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Couture to acknowledge the strikes.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Couture throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson is rocked!
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
It looks like Steven Wilson has been cut.
Wilson moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Couture.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Luke Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Couture kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Couture cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Couture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Couture shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Couture to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horrible takedown by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luke Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture misses with a double jab.
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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couture quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Couture pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Couture.
Wilson moves to clinch but Couture breaks away
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Luke Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Couture throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Wilson's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture misses with the combination.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luke Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Wilson.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Couture feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Couture then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Couture is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Couture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Couture.
Wilson shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson takes one to the chin there.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Luke Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a head shot.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Couture lands a head shot.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Couture tries to work over Wilson's front leg with a kick but Wilson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Couture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Steven Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Couture!
Our winner, Luke Couture, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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