Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: New York RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Couture walks into a left hand.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Couture there. #T1#
Brown is looking to escape.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Couture is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
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 Brown's temple.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Couture is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Couture misses with a body shot
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Couture looks winded!
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.#KD#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Couture crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Couture looks OK. Brown waves Couture back to his feet!#ROC#
Couture is rocked!
Brown measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Couture! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kingsley Brown!
As Kingsley Brown got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson slips a jab from Couture.
Couture has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Couture blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.#T1#
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Couture is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Couture into the cage.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson cracks Couture with a nice body shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson. #T2#
Thompson pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson 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 Thompson can turn it around.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson lands a body punch. #T4#
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson drops Couture with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Couture is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Thompson!

Event: IFC80: Crosby v Mma
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Dupree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Couture blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Dupree feints a jab and as Couture dips his head, Dupree unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Couture right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Couture falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dupree smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christophe Dupree!
After winning the bout, Christophe Dupree thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Griffith throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Griffith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture throws out a counter right but Griffith avoids it with no problem.
Griffith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture. #CL2#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffith stalling in the clinch.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Couture gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffith tries to get out of the position.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffith is keeping the position for now.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffith is adopting a defensive guard.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture throws an elbow that misses. Griffith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Griffith!#REVR#
Griffith stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Griffith trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Couture controlling the action here.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture thows a huge punch but Griffith dodges it nicely.
Couture throwing shots but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffith trying to control but Couture postures up.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture prevents Griffith from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffith controlling the position well.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Couture misses with a head shot. Griffith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Griffith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Couture looking to score a takedown here. Griffith is defending well but Couture drives through and ends up in Griffith's guard.
Griffith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Griffith has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Couture wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Couture trying to control but Griffith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffith gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith slips under a jab.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Couture as he connects with a hook.
Couture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffith defends well and Couture ends up having to push Griffith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffith swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Couture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
As Couture looks to move away, Griffith throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Griffith blocks a jab.
Griffith is looking to wear down Couture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffith misses with an uppercut.
Couture feints the counter takedown.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Griffith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
A quick step to the side and Griffith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffith should have avoided that one.
Griffith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffith takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture tries to counter by closing the distance.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffith needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Griffith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith avoids the body shot from Couture.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture feints the counter takedown.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffith is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Griffith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randall Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffith leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffith.#CL2#
Couture clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffith throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Griffith.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
Griffith sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffith lands a jab.
Randall Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Griffith's shoulder, as Griffith tries to avoid the shot.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Griffith saw that one coming.
Griffith stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Couture.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Griffith. Those never looked like landing.
Couture throws out a counter right but Griffith avoids it with no problem.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Griffith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Griffith.
Griffith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Griffith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith. #T2#
Griffith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Griffith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture wants to counter the offense by Griffith and move into the clinch position.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith misses with a body shot.
Couture scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffith throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Griffith misses with a body shot.
Couture throws a counter combo.
Jab by Couture.
Griffith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffith.
A little feinted left hand from Griffith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture misses with a straight left.
It looked like Griffith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A big left from Couture misses.
It looked like Griffith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
Griffith throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Griffith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Couture dives in and grabs Griffith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Griffith's head but Griffith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws a body punch but Griffith moves out of range.
Griffith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Griffith saw that one coming.
Griffith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Griffith connects with a jab.
Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Griffith.
Griffith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffith takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith slips under a jab from Couture.
Griffith avoids the body shot from Couture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Griffith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!

Event: IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Silva Jr punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture throws a right hand that Silva Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva Jr also avoids with ease.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
I was talking to Couture's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Couture is working for takedown but Silva Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Couture.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position. #T1#
Couture lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Anderson Silva Jr has been cut.#TD#
Couture has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Couture manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.#SUB2#
Silva Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Couture stacks Silva Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Couture!
Couture wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping him busy.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Couture working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Couture with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva Jr trying to strike off his back.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva Jr 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.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva Jr has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Couture won't allow Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Couture trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Couture is working Silva Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Couture any problems.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randall Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silva Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Silva Jr.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva Jr! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva Jr thinking.
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Silva Jr's head back. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Couture has knocked Silva Jr down with a huge combo! Couture steps away and waves a wobbly Silva Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Silva Jr is rocked!
Anderson Silva Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture cracks Silva Jr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva Jr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Couture pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva Jr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Couture!

Event: IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Krieg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Couture.
Krieg throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is taking a breather. Krieg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krieg taking some punishment here, with Couture in his half guard.
Couture is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krieg!
Couture controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT#
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Couture lands a big shot there that rocks Krieg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krieg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more.
Couture with shots to the head and body - Krieg looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
Blitz Krieg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall Couture!
Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Couture shakes him off and moves away.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa wants to counter with a clinch but Couture pushes him away.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Couture.
Couture misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Murhaa rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murhaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Couture prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Couture prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murhaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Murhaa tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Murhaa gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.#T4#
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Murhaa moves into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture is looking to control Murhaa's arms but Murhaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Couture has his back to the cage.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Couture. #T1#
Couture tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture looking to stall.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Couture.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa is leaning against Couture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Couture prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A short right from Murhaa. #T4#
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa lands a big right hand that drops Couture! The killer instinct kicks in and Murhaa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Murhaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Murhaa!

Event: IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Couture.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Couture lands a jab to the nose.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson is trying to stall.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Randall Couture has been cut.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Couture dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Couture shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Couture looks winded!
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson. #T2#
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture working away.
Dawson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Dawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couture's back!#T3#
Couture rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dawson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Dawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Couture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard. #REVB#
Couture works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Dawson working a defensive guard but Couture manages to pass into side control anyway.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Couture wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
What's Dawson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Couture's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Couture misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Couture.#CL#
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Come on Couture - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture blocks an elbow strike.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Couture digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson looking to stall.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Couture's face. #T2##KD#
Dawson drops Couture with a big knee straight up the middle! Couture is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson fakes the body blow, causing Couture to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Couture goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC MW 31 Choo vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Bandichoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Couture blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandichoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandichoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couture's head.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Couture misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bandichoo wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it. #T1#
Couture lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Bandichoo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Couture is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bandichoo lands a front kick.
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Good exchange - Bandichoo coming out on top.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Couture forces Bandichoo back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Bandichoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Bandichoo's head. #BC#
Bandichoo breaks from the clinch.
Bandichoo lands with a hook. Couture tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo scores with a three punch combo!
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture throws a counter combo.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Bandichoo connects with a high kick.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandichoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture tries to counter with a clinch but Bandichoo shakes him off and moves away.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bandichoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bandichoo tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Couture lands with a right to the head.
Bandichoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards. #TD2#
Couture lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bandichoo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Bandichoo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Couture misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandichoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Couture's head.
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Bandichoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture avoids a kick to the body.
Couture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandichoo walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandichoo is just out of range.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a jab to the head.
Bandichoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
That's time! Bandichoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A lazy left from Bandichoo finds it's target.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bandichoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab.
Bandichoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Bandichoo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Bandichoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bandichoo.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandichoo!#ES#
Bandichoo throws Couture to one side and escapes!#T1#
Bandichoo lands with a good body shot.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Couture walks into a straight right hand from Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture takes a swing at Bandichoo's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Couture looks to move away, Bandichoo throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Bandichoo. Beautiful body shot.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Bandichoo cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo works Couture's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Couture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandichoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandichoo's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.#ROC#
Couture is rocked!
Bandichoo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Couture to the canvas! Couture doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bandichoo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Bandichoo!
After the big win, Taz Bandichoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Bliss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orgasmic Bliss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bliss fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Bliss's guard.#SUB2#
Bliss has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture is in close to Bliss's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Bliss working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bliss looking for a triangle here. Couture is fighting it but it looks tight! Bliss pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Couture is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orgasmic Bliss!
During a confident post fight interview, Orgasmic Bliss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Sixx clobbers Couture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sixx throws out the jab.
Couture ducks right into an uppercut from Sixx. #CL2#
Sixx gets a clinch.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head. #CUT#
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Sixx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couture after a bit of a struggle.
Sixx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Couture gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randall Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixx.
Sixx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture tries to work over Sixx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sixx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couture is defending well.#T1#
Couture blocks an elbow strike from Sixx.
Sixx looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture tries a body shot but Sixx blocks it.
Sixx misses with a body punch.
Sixx misses with a punch to the body.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture blocking some punches.
Sixx's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sixx's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Couture is leaning against Sixx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixx throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sixx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sixx throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Couture throws a solid leg kick but Sixx takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Couture.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Couture throws a body shot but no joy.
Sixx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sixx manages to circle out of the way.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sixx looks winded!#CL2#
Sixx rushes Couture and presses him up against the cage.
Sixx misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sixx is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sixx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Sixx controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture. #T3#
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sixx's elbow.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Sixx jumps guard but Couture stands there with Sixx around his waist. Sixx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Couture has Sixx pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sixx tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Sixx's guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sixx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Couture cracks Sixx with a solid left hand.
Couture trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
That has opened up Vinnie Sixx's cut even more.
Couture wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Vinnie Sixx's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
Vinnie Sixx's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinnie Sixx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall Couture!

Event: IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Couture lands with a nice combination. Acre backs away looking to recover.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acre is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Couture moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Couture!

Event: IFC Mid Week 20
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Biscuit rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biscuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Couture lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biscuit gets back to full guard.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Biscuit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biscuit is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couture working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biscuit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture is controlling Biscuit's posture.#T1#
Biscuit distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biscuit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow.
Biscuit cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture controls Biscuit momentarily but Biscuit frees himself.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biscuit with a nice head shot there.
Couture wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Couture seems keen to control Biscuit's posture.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Biscuit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Biscuit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Couture working a defensive guard but Biscuit passes into half guard. #T3#
Couture tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biscuit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Biscuit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Biscuit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Biscuit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Couture is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Couture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seventeen thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Couture's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seventeen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Couture scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Couture. Those never looked like landing.
Seventeen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seventeen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture shoots in but Seventeen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seventeen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Couture works Seventeen 's body with a nice hook.
Seventeen misses with a wild combination.
Seventeen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seventeen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seventeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Seventeen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Couture misses with a hook.
Android Seventeen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seventeen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Couture clinches up with Seventeen and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture tries for a takedown but Seventeen manages to get underhooks.
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Seventeen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Couture - that landed with a thud.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seventeen prevents a body shot from Couture.
Seventeen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seventeen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
Couture works on Seventeen 's body with a couple of short punches.#T2##TD#
Couture gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Couture trying to control but Seventeen is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Seventeen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Couture is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Seventeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seventeen . Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Seventeen tries to get set, Couture tries to push him back and clinch up but Seventeen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Seventeen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Seventeen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seventeen swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Seventeen looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range. #T3#
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seventeen .
Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seventeen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seventeen misses with a wild body shot.
Seventeen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Seventeen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
Seventeen looks to land a combination. Couture sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Randall Couture has been cut.#CL#
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Seventeen in a clinch.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Seventeen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Seventeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seventeen lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Seventeen . #KD2#
Seventeen lands a big head kick that sends Couture tumbling to the mat! Seventeen takes a step backwards and waves Couture back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
Seventeen fakes the body blow, causing Couture to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Couture goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Android Seventeen !
Android Seventeen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC XXXVIII
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture misses the jab.
A left lands for Couture.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Couture.
Hughes lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
Couture has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Hughes misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Couture feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Couture pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A short right from Couture.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hughes tries a body shot but Couture blocks it. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Couture misses.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Ricky Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!#T2#
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!
Crack! Couture connects with the perfect overhand right and Hughes falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Couture!

Event: IFC XXXVI - Butabi vs Bell
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture misses with a body punch.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Vedran Stefanovic has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Couture. #BC#
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture moves out of range as Stefanovic strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stefanovic misses with a straight right.
Couture throws a counter combo.
Stefanovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Couture drops Stefanovic with a naaaaasty hook - Stefanovic is in real trouble here! Couture dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Couture!

Event: WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iceberg.
Iceberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Couture to see if he's OK.
Iceberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iceberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Iceberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Iceberg looks up at the clock and then as Couture takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iceberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture tries to bench press Iceberg off him but Iceberg keeps the position.
Iceberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iceberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iceberg scoring with punches from side control.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Iceberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Iceberg landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Couture is rocked!
Iceberg lands a huge shot from side control! Couture is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
A victorious Tor Iceberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welding.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Welding moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Welding lands a jab to the nose.
Welding throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Couture counters by clinching up.
Welding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Welding.
Welding prevents a body shot from Couture.
Welding taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Welding doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Couture tightens his grip and picks Welding up, before dumping him to the ground. Welding manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Couture throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Couture stands up and waves to Welding to follow him.
Couture moves away from the strike by Welding. #CL2#
Couture pushes Welding up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Welding.
Welding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture keeps control of Welding as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Welding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Couture.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Welding is defending well.
Welding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Welding wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Welding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Welding is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patrick Welding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Couture.
Couture blocks a body shot from Welding.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Welding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Welding trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Couture gets through Welding's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Welding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture blocking some punches.
Welding is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. #BC#
Welding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welding on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Welding.
A big left from Couture misses.
Welding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Welding clinches. #T4#
Welding has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Welding's head.
Welding misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Welding.
Welding tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Welding wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Welding presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Welding has a couple of punches blocked by Couture. #BC#
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Patrick Welding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welding.
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture slips a straight right by Welding.
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!
#R2#
Welding looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Welding controls the action.
Welding can't break the clinch.
Couture's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Welding blocking some punches.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Welding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Randall Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Welding is defending well.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Welding avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welding struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands. #BC#
Welding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Welding seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Welding keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Welding lands an overhand right.
Welding misses with a straight right.
Welding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Welding lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
Patrick Welding is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Welding looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Welding explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture slips under a jab.
Couture digs a good hook to Welding's body.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Welding moves away and avoids it.
Welding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture misses the jab.#T2##CL#
Welding fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couture, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture pushes Welding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Welding is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Welding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture digs a right hand into Welding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Welding's gas tank.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Welding's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Welding.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Welding is trying to force a seperation but Couture has the dominant position.#T3#
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Couture misses with some punches.
Welding lands a nice uppercut.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Welding.
Welding stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Welding's head.
Couture tries a body shot but Welding blocks it.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welding avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patrick Welding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Couture.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Welding fails to land.
Couture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welding prevents it.
Couture prevents a body shot from Welding. #T4#
Welding can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action. #BC#
Welding manages to break the clinch.
Couture moves to clinch but Welding breaks away
and Welding counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Couture misses. #CL#
Welding darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage.
Couture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welding pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Welding is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Welding looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randall Couture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Welding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Couture dips to his left and cracks Welding with an uppercut!
Welding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couture misses with an uppercut. Welding saw that one coming.
A left lands for Welding.
Welding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Welding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Welding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welding in his tracks.
Welding moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Welding moves into the clinch.
Welding tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Couture tries a body shot but Welding blocks it.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Welding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Welding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Welding has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Couture turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Welding parries the strikes from Couture easily there. Couture is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Welding to escape.
Couture trying to control the action but Welding is working from the bottom.
Couture scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
The strikes coming from Couture are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Welding taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
Couture is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Welding will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Welding regains half guard, as Couture was trying to land strikes.
Welding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture is controlling the pace.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Welding slips a jab from Couture.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Welding scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Couture drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Welding kicks Couture off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Welding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Welding misses with the combination.
Welding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Welding gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Welding lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Couture both land. Nice combination.
Welding throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patrick Welding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture throws out a loose jab but Welding uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Couture clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!

Event: WFC 12:Teller vs Saunders
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Couture pushes Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf pushes Couture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture working aggressively here. #KD2#
Wolf lands an uppercut that drops Couture! Wolf follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
Wolf crunches a massive hammerfist down on Couture - he's out! Wolf Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf is the new heavyweight champion!
Howlin Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REVB#
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. #REVR#
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veliki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
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.#CL#
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. #TD#
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!
#R2#
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.#CL#
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.#BC2#
Veliki breaks the clinch. #T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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.
#R4##CL#
Couture rushes Veliki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
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.#T3#
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. #TD#
Couture tightens his grip and picks Veliki up, before dumping him to the ground. Veliki manages to land in guard. #SU#
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Veliki, up you get! #CL#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veliki at a distance. #CL#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!

Event: WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prosto's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Prosto.
Prosto throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prosto looking for a sweep. Not yet Prosto, not yet.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosto is controlling Couture's posture.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Prosto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Couture is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prosto.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Prosto's head but Prosto avoids it well.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prosto some visible discomfort.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Prosto's legs.
Couture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prosto some visible discomfort. #T2#
Couture scoring with punches from side control.
Prosto wants to control but Couture postures up.
Prosto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prosto is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couture prevents Prosto from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prosto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prosto is pressing down on Couture's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prosto looks winded!
Prosto keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass. #T3#
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prosto for as long as he can get away with.
Couture postures up in Prosto's guard and throws a big left but Prosto blocks it.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Prosto being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture throws a combination. Prosto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture scores with a hook.#T4#
Prosto throws a sloppy head kick
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture digs a good hook to Prosto's body.
Couture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Couture feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Couture is standing up over Prosto. Prosto looks to escape but Couture dives into side control.
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!#REVB#
Couture looks up at the clock and then as Prosto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Couture smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
Couture working the ground and pound.
Prosto is letting Couture control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Couture connects with a body shot.
Prosto misses with a combination
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Prosto clinches.
Prosto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Couture lands a body punch.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prosto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prosto is breathing heavily.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture. #T1#
Couture slowing the pace effectively.
Couture lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Prosto has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture is working Prosto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prosto's head.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture distracts Prosto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture works over Prosto with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture cracks Prosto with a solid left hand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture distracts Prosto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture works over Prosto with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture is working Prosto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Couture is in close to Prosto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Couture.
Couture connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Couture rushes Prosto and presses him up against the cage.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prosto jumps guard but Couture stands there with Prosto around his waist. Prosto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Couture gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prosto wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
Prosto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Couture continues to stall.
Couture pushes down on Prosto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture is controlling the pace.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prosto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prosto trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prosto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Couture wants to pass to mount but Prosto is defending the position.
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prosto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Prosto's temple.
Couture working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Couture is nestled in close to Prosto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prosto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Prosto is rocked!
Couture is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prosto is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
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 Prosto's temple.
Couture is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Gangrena Prosto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prosto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman .
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman looking to slow down the pace here.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Couture's head.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Foreman blocks an uppercut.
Foreman looking to stall.
Foreman has a couple of punches blocked by Couture. #BC2#
Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Foreman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Foreman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
Couture misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Foreman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foreman wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foreman trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Foreman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foreman wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foreman throws a sloppy body shot
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture. #TD#
Couture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Foreman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Foreman right now. #T3#
Couture tries to get the hooks in deep but Foreman pushed the leg off.
Couture keeps control of the position as Foreman tries to break free.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Couture lands a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture not allowing Foreman to control his hands.
Foreman manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Couture is now in side control.
Couture controlling the position from side mount.
Couture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture with the ground and pound but Foreman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut.
Couture throws a hook but Foreman blocks it.#CL#
Couture rushes Foreman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Foreman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randall Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foreman can do to turn this around?
Foreman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Foreman 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Couture connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foreman scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Foreman pushes him off.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Foreman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Couture.
Couture displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Foreman keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman lands with a straight right. Couture didn't see that one coming.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture takes a swing at Foreman 's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman connects with the punch.
Couture wants to clinch
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foreman tries to move into range but Couture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foreman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Couture lands.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foreman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Couture lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Foreman cracks Couture with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Foreman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Couture to stand back up!#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Foreman circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foreman ! But no joy.#CL#
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Couture as Foreman tries to tie him up.
Couture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foreman or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture is looking for a takedown.
Foreman blocks a body shot from Couture. #T4#
Foreman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Couture keeps control of Foreman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Couture has hold of one of Foreman 's legs. Foreman is fighting the takedown attempt but Couture gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foreman looking to control.
Foreman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard. #REVB#
Couture pulls Foreman in to control the position.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foreman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Couture wants to improve his position but Foreman is controlling well.
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 Randall Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Foreman 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foreman lands with a cross.
A low kick from Couture misses #KD2#
and Foreman counters with a crisp one two that drops Couture! Foreman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Couture to his feet! Couture is in big trouble!
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.#KD2#
Foreman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Couture sprawling to the canvas! Couture rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Foreman finish him?!
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Couture misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Foreman lands a big uppercut and Couture crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Couture looks OK. Foreman waves Couture back to his feet!#T1#
Couture misses with a body punch
and Foreman counters with a right hand from hell and Couture is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Landy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Landy tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Landy back against the cage.
Landy tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Couture is trying to trip Landy. He has hold of a leg but Landy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Couture trying to control but Landy is working from the bottom.
Landy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landy wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landy pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.
Landy wants to hit a switch here but Couture passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Landy there!
Couture throws some wild stikes that Landy manages to avoid easily.
Landy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture unloads with some shots from mount but Landy bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Landy hang on?
Couture controlling from the full mount.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Landy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Couture thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Landy is bucking up trying to escape but Couture cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Couture throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Couture thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Couture punching from mount but Landy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Landy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Couture tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couture dominating with strikes here.
Couture lands a couple of good shots and Landy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Landy just trying to survive but Couture is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Couture missing with strikes from the back.
Couture trying to control momentarily.
Couture loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Landy hold on?
Couture scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Landy is looking for a way out.
Couture tries to keep control of the position but Landy is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What can Landy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Couture forces Landy back against the cage and clinches.
Couture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Landy. #TD#
Couture manages to pull guard.
Landy wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Landy stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Landy stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.#T1#
Couture is pulling down on Landy's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Couture throwing shots but Landy is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Couture throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Landy to regain full guard.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture postures up in Landy's guard and throws a big left but Landy blocks it.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landy can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landy keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Landy wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landy is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Landy can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Landy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Landy closes the distance and clinches.
Couture tries to pull guard but Landy holds him up against the cage and eventually Couture drops back down to his feet.
Landy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture prevents a body shot from Landy.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture prevents a body shot from Landy.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landy struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Couture is trying to stall. #TD#
Couture drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Couture is controlling Landy's posture.
Couture continues to stall.
Landy trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Landy preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landy looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture tries to counter with a takedown but Landy is quick to defend against it.
Landy moves away from the strike by Couture.
Randy Landy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Landy moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Landy.
Landy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Landy scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Couture pulls guard effortlessly.
Landy won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture pulls Landy in close to prevent any damage.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Landy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture passes Landy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Landy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is stalling here. Landy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Couture seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Landy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Landy keeps moving and retains side control.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Couture gets back to half guard.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Couture wants to improve his position but Landy is controlling well. #T3#
Landy is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couture is pulling down on Landy's head to control his posture.
Couture's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Landy moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Landy.
Landy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Landy can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landy lands with a light punch inside.
Landy can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Landy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Landy cracks Couture with a nice body shot.
Landy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Landy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landy.
Couture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Landy walks away with a smile on his face. Couture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randy Landy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Randy Landy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Couture misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Landy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Charles did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Charles manages to get to full guard.
Charles wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Lenny Charles has been cut.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couture preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Couture preventing the sweep. #T1#
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couture manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Couture has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Charles is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
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.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Charles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Charles really is a fat lump.
Charles with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture tests Charles's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Lenny Charles's cut is getting worse.
Charles slips under a jab from Couture.#TD2#
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Couture is looking to sweep but instead, Charles has passed into half guard. #T3#
Couture is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couture works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been informed that Couture has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Charles throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
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 has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenny Charles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Charles slips a jab from Couture.
Couture connects with a body shot.
Couture connects with a jab.
A left lands for Couture.
Charles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Charles misses with a takedown
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Couture rushes Charles and presses him up against the cage.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Couture has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Charles regains guard immediately. #T1#
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to strike off his back.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Charles working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Charles looking to control. #T2#
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.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Charles is on top in guard. #REVR#
Couture wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Couture. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Let's hope that Couture has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Couture wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charles shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Couture jumps guard.
Couture is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Charles's cut.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Couture misses.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Charles goes for a double leg but Couture avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Couture continues to drive forward.
Couture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture digs a good body shot into Charles's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Couture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Couture manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charles on his heels. He'll look to pass Charles's guard now, I'm sure.
Couture is working Charles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Charles is trying to keep Couture in close. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couture lands a couple of digs.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Couture postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Charles covers up, he's hurt! Couture keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Couture and the ref steps in to end the fight! Couture can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Couture clinches up with Vinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Vinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Vinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vinson has been cut.
Vinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Vinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Vinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinson.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Vinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head. #T1#
Vinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Couture.
Vinson thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Vinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working. #SU#
Vinson stands up and beckons Couture to join him on the feet.
Couture slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinson.
Vinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Vinson is rocked!#CUT2#
Royal Vinson's cut is getting worse.
Couture weaves into range and cracks Vinson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vinson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Couture is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckner at a distance. #CL#
Buckner has Couture up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Couture pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Couture is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buckner wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Buckner is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture has his hands on Buckner's head, controlling the position.
Buckner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.#T1#
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture pulls Buckner in close to his closed guard and prevents Buckner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckner is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Couture finds it's way through Buckner's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Elias Buckner has been cut.
Couture throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Couture cracks a nice hook into Buckner's ribs.#TD2#
Couture shoots in and bounces Buckner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buckner keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture stays in close to Buckner's body and controls the position.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckner is trying to keep Couture in close. #T3##SUB#
Buckner is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture postures up.
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buckner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckner controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckner looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture jabs Buckner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buckner is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckner in his tracks. #CL2#
Couture rushes Buckner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Buckner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buckner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buckner.#ROC2#
Buckner is rocked!
Couture throws an uppercut from hell that sends Buckner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Couture stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Couture!

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