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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Couture (ranked 3862 p4p, 450 weight class) and Blek Veliki (ranked 5481 p4p, 602 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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233 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blek Veliki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Veliki.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Veliki's shoulder, as Veliki tries to avoid the shot.
Couture cracks Veliki with a good jab.
Couture avoids the head kick by Veliki.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veliki sprawls and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
Couture has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veliki is trying to keep an underhook but Couture manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Veliki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veliki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veliki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veliki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veliki has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture continues to stall.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Veliki is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veliki's guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veliki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture postures up in Veliki's guard and throws a big left but Veliki blocks it.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veliki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veliki tries a quick counter leg kick but Couture is wise to it.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Veliki.
Couture tries to work over Veliki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Veliki's head but Veliki avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Couture.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veliki scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a body punch but Veliki moves out of range.
Veliki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veliki slips under a jab from Couture.
Veliki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veliki can do to turn this around?
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veliki lands a knee to the head.
Veliki is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veliki has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
A short right from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veliki breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Couture works Veliki's body with a nice hook.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veliki is breathing heavily.
Veliki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veliki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Couture.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veliki looking to stall.
Randall Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veliki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veliki can turn it around.
Couture turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Couture manages to end up in side control.
Couture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Veliki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Couture's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture slips a nice elbow through Veliki's hands, connecting with Veliki's forehead.
Veliki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Veliki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Veliki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veliki looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Couture.
Veliki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture pushes Veliki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture is working for takedown but Veliki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture.
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Couture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Veliki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couture.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Veliki taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
Couture is putting a hurting on Veliki here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki is being controlled here.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Couture just content to control the position.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Veliki to see if he's OK.
Couture tries to score with some ground and pound. Veliki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veliki prevents Couture from improving position.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Couture is staying tight to Veliki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Couture fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veliki circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veliki has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture clearly takes that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture rushes Veliki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veliki can't fight it off and eventually Couture manages to take the fight to the floor. Veliki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Veliki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture.
Veliki preventing the sweep.
Couture pulls Veliki in close to his closed guard and prevents Veliki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Veliki stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
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.
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couture here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veliki tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture tightens his grip and picks Veliki up, before dumping him to the ground. Veliki manages to land in guard.
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Veliki, up you get!
Couture pushes Veliki up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veliki's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veliki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture had his way with Blek Veliki in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veliki at a distance.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Veliki back into the cage.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veliki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Couture stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture.
Veliki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Veliki prevents a body shot from Couture.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veliki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture lands a body punch.
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Couture pushes down on Veliki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Veliki's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture not doing much here.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture working Veliki over with strikes.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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 Veliki's temple.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!
Randall Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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