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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. Brandon Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viljo Suokas's chin.
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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
38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Suokas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suokas tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Viljo Suokas has been cut.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suokas moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Suokas prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokas connects with a knee to the head.
Suokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suokas as Couture tries to tie him up.
Suokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suokas keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Couture defending well as Suokas loads up on a big left hand.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Couture.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suokas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suokas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Suokas.
Suokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Suokas slips the punch.
Suokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suokas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
We've been told by Couture's head coaches at Allstars MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suokas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Suokas settles back down.
Suokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture lands a nice hook to Suokas's body. Suokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture throws a right hand that Suokas ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokas also avoids with ease.
Suokas throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas scores with a jab to the body.
Suokas lands with a good body shot.
Couture scores with a nice strike.
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Suokas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Suokas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suokas throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Couture.
Suokas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas misses with a head kick.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suokas.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suokas scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Suokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Suokas.
Suokas pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Suokas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Suokas lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokas moves away.
Couture scores with a three punch combo!
Suokas is rocked!
Suokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Suokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Suokas moved out of range.
Suokas 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Suokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suokas.
Suokas wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Couture tries to clinch there but Suokas circles away.
Suokas looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture tries to clinch but Suokas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Suokas there.
Suokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suokas misses with the combination.
Suokas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Couture throws a head kick but Suokas moves out of range.
Suokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Suokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suokas.
Suokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokas moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suokas missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viljo Suokas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viljo Suokas's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Suokas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viljo Suokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suokas blocks a jab.
Suokas throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Suokas rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Suokas controls the action.
Suokas working Couture over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Suokas.
Suokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suokas lands an elbow inside.
Suokas looking to slow down the pace here.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suokas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Suokas stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Suokas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Suokas has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Couture trying to stall but Suokas improves his position.
Suokas is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Suokas into the cage.
Suokas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viljo Suokas.
Suokas ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas avoids a kick to the body.
Suokas misses with a wild body shot.
Couture avoids the head kick by Suokas.
Couture lands a jab to Suokas's midsection.
Suokas connects with a body shot that sends Couture's belly button to the back.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Suokas counters with a head kick. That will keep Couture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Suokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Suokas slips a jab from Couture.
Couture throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
Brandon Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokas looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Suokas moves out of range easily.
Suokas scores with a hook to the body. Couture takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture jabs Suokas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suokas circles away quickly and effectively.
Suokas moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Suokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suokas manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Suokas. Beautiful body shot.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suokas pushes Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokas swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Suokas throws out a powerful jab.
Couture misses with the combination.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Suokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suokas lands a nice shot to the body.
Suokas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas slowing the pace effectively.
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!
Suokas stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
Couture tries a body shot but Suokas blocks it.
Suokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Suokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Suokas is controlling him.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Suokas has him pressed against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokas controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suokas stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Suokas keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Suokas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Suokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viljo Suokas's cut.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Suokas as he connects with a hook.
Suokas ducks right into an uppercut from Couture.
Suokas is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Suokas tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suokas seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture jabs Suokas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture avoids the body shot from Suokas.
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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokas.
Suokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suokas misses with a straight right.
Couture connects with the punch.
Suokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suokas avoids the head kick by Couture.
Suokas 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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suokas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suokas has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture tries to clinch but Suokas is having none of it.
Suokas misses the shot to the body.
Suokas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Suokas has managed to clinch.
Couture lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but Suokas has him pinned against the cage.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture tries for a takedown but Suokas manages to get underhooks.
Viljo Suokas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suokas tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture is trying to break free.
Suokas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Couture prevents a body shot from Suokas.
Suokas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suokas tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture just leaning against Suokas, taking a breather.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture wants a takedown.
Suokas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Suokas's head.
Suokas lands a body shot.
Suokas taking a breather.
Couture avoiding damage as Suokas throws knees to the body.
Suokas trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Suokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suokas missing with knees to the body.
Suokas has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suokas.
Suokas pushes off an throws an elbow but Couture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Suokas tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture gets through Suokas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture is trying to stall.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokas throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suokas, as that shot connected.
Couture is looking to clinch but Suokas is avoiding it.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Suokas throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suokas counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture moves away from the strike by Suokas.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Suokas's head.
Viljo Suokas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suokas takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suokas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Suokas!
After winning the bout, Viljo Suokas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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