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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a double leg but Dynamite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dynamite throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture scores with a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dynamite is trying to keep Couture in close.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Dynamite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Dynamite looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamite, not yet.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Dynamite lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite avoids the attempt from Couture to control.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dynamite prevents Couture from getting the reversal.
Couture tries to hold on but Dynamite postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dynamite content just to control the position here.
Dynamite looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Dynamite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dynamite is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dynamite throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
A big left from Couture misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dynamite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dynamite tries to score with a low kick but Couture moves his leg out of the way.
Couture throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Couture darts in looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets double underhooks and turns Couture into the cage.
Dynamite has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Dynamite trying to land knees to the body.
Dynamite lands with a right to the head.
Couture jumps guard but Dynamite turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Dynamite.
Couture looks winded!
Dynamite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Dynamite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dynamite lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dynamite obliges.
Dynamite stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Couture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dynamite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dynamite wants it to stay on the feet.
Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dynamite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luke Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dynamite has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Couture preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Dynamite pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dynamite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Napoleon Dynamite just wasn't active enough.
Dynamite cracks Couture with a good jab.
Dynamite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dynamite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dynamite pulls Couture in to control the position.
Dynamite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Couture distracts Dynamite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture postures up.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dynamite connects with a jab.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
Couture throws a jab when Dynamite was well out of range.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Couture misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
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.
Couture misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Couture moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a jab to the head.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dynamite's waist but Dynamite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dynamite - that will leave a mark!
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Couture is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dynamite cracks Couture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Napoleon Dynamite is winning the standup battle so far.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite scores with a jab.
Dynamite sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dynamite uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couture has time to react.
Couture gets a takedown into half guard.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dynamite's head.
Dynamite is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture throwing shots but Dynamite is blocking nicely.
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 Napoleon Dynamite will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown but Dynamite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Couture's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Dynamite throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Dynamite moves away and avoids it.
Dynamite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Couture scores with a punch to the head.
Dynamite scores with a kick to the body.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dynamite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
Couture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dynamite.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
Couture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dynamite defends it nicely.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dynamite.
Napoleon Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Dynamite moved out of range.
Dynamite throws a good cross that connects.
Couture misses with a hook.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Dynamite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Couture tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couture under the eye.
Luke Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dynamite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Dynamite.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dynamite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dynamite scores with a punch to the head.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynamite sprawls well. Dynamite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Dynamite.
Couture is rocked!
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynamite finish him?
Couture has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dynamite.
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture dives in and grabs Dynamite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dynamite pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Dynamite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dynamite.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dynamite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Dynamite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dynamite finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dynamite.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Dynamite connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Couture misses.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Dynamite swinging wildly here.
Couture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Dynamite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Dynamite.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Dynamite as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dynamite stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dynamite tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dynamite to the ground. Dynamite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dynamite scores with a leg kick.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dynamite tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dynamite to the ground. Dynamite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dynamite slips under a jab.
Dynamite bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it.
Dynamite throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Dynamite.
Couture throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
Dynamite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dynamite leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
Dynamite lands a jab.
Couture is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Couture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Couture's head.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Dynamite.
Dynamite feints a jab promting Couture to slip. Dynamite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Couture slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dynamite fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.
Dynamite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dynamite is trying to defend but Couture finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dynamite is trying to control but can't.
Dynamite keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dynamite has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dynamite is looking to improve his position.
Dynamite is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couture wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Dynamite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture cracks Dynamite with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Dynamite pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynamite looking to control but Couture passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dynamite wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Dynamite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Couture is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dynamite is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture throwing shots but Dynamite is blocking nicely.
Couture wants to free his trapped foot but Dynamite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Napoleon Dynamite 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. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
Couture has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dynamite.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Dynamite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Couture.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dynamite moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown but Dynamite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Couture's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dynamite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dynamite circles away.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
Couture is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is thwarting Dynamite's attempts to control the position.
Dynamite keeping control of the position.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dynamite is working hard here to advance position.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dynamite manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couture throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture working for a triangle but Dynamite defends it easily.
Dynamite wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Dynamite defends easily.
Dynamite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dynamite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dynamite manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Dynamite blocks nicely.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Luke Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dynamite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dynamite throws up his legs and catches Couture in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Couture tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dynamite! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Napoleon Dynamite!
During a confident post fight interview, Napoleon Dynamite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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