PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Brandon Couture will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Munoz
vs
Couture

175 cm
26
160 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

175 cm
36
156 lbs
34 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Munoz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Couture quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Couture has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Munoz is on him like a limpet, forcing Couture back against the cage.
Munoz is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couture wants a takedown.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Munoz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Couture clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture rolls, trying to escape but Munoz keeps control of the position.
Couture looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Munoz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Couture rolls, trying to escape but Munoz keeps control of the position.
Munoz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munoz lands a shot to the body.
Munoz connects with a big shot to the side of Couture's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Couture tries to break free.
Couture is trying to remain composed but Munoz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Munoz.
Munoz struggling to land strikes to the head as Couture covers up.
Munoz punches Couture on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
Couture covering up well under a series of strikes from Munoz.
Munoz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Munoz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Munoz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Couture.
Munoz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Munoz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munoz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Couture is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The referee is taking a good look at Couture as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Munoz!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to get the hooks in deep but Couture pushed the leg off.
Munoz cracks Couture with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Couture from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Couture is trying to remain composed but Munoz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Munoz is working the ground and pound. Can Couture escape?
Couture is trying to remain composed but Munoz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Couture is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture tries to roll but Munoz sticks to his back.
Munoz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Couture is looking for a way out.
Munoz is working the ground and pound. Can Couture escape?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Munoz tightening his grip on Couture, looking for the choke.
Munoz struggling to land strikes to the head as Couture covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz 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.

Munoz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Munoz shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Couture takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz with a poor takedown
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Munoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Munoz 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 failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Couture enables Munoz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Couture manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Munoz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Munoz is having none of it.
Couture controlling from the full mount.
Couture landing strikes from the mount and Munoz is in trouble!
Munoz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Couture throws a wild left hand from mount and Munoz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture stands up and beckons Munoz to join him on the feet.
Munoz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Munoz checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Couture slips under a jab from Munoz.
Couture slips under a jab.
Munoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Munoz's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Couture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture misses with a wild combination.

Munoz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Munoz stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Couture gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Couture is trying to stand.
Munoz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture is looking to improve his position but Munoz isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz scoring with strikes but Couture is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kogata Munoz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munoz's head.
Couture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munoz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.

Munoz shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.

Couture has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Munoz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture stops a takedown attempt from Munoz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munoz is keeping busy.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the liver by Munoz. Beautiful body shot.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Munoz scores with a body shot.

Munoz gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz passes to full mount!
Munoz tries to control but Couture wriggling away.
Munoz lands a couple of good shots and Couture has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Munoz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture staying busy and making it hard for Munoz to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to escape the position.

Munoz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Couture is taking damage to the body and head.
Couture is trying to stand back up.
Munoz lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Munoz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Couture right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Munoz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Munoz keeps control of the position as Couture tries to break free.
Munoz lands strikes to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Couture jabs Munoz right on the nose. Munoz blinks but takes it well.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.

Munoz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture is not content to let Munoz control the position.
Munoz wants to take a breather but Couture manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Munoz.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Munoz is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Munoz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munoz is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Munoz is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kogata Munoz just wasn't active enough.

Munoz gets the takedown into side control.
Kogata Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munoz trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Munoz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Munoz working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Couture!
Couture squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Munoz raining down shots from the mount!
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Munoz has a good base and remains in mount.
Munoz landing strikes from the mount and Couture is in trouble!
Munoz wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Munoz lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Munoz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Munoz with a couple of short strikes.
Munoz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couture is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munoz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz had his way with Brandon Couture in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Munoz swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Munoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and moves out of range.
Couture scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munoz.

Munoz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Couture sprawls well initially but Munoz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Munoz 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 tries to roll over but Munoz keeps him under control.
Munoz is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
Couture is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is not content to let Munoz control the position.
Munoz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Couture is defending well.
Couture tries to kick Munoz off but Munoz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture manages to get to full guard.
Munoz slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Munoz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Munoz trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Couture throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kogata Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munoz is trying to control. Couture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Couture keeping full guard, as Munoz tries to pass.
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Munoz slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kogata Munoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munoz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

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