Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Couturier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couturier is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Bibi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bibi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couturier defending well though.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Couturier to regain full guard.
Bibi cracks Couturier with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bibi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bibi lands a couple of digs.
Bibi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bibi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bibi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bibi is working Couturier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couturier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bibi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bibi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bibi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bibi throwing strikes but missing.
Bibi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couturier's head.
Bibi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bibi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bibi postures up and lands a big shot to Couturier's brow. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Bibi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couturier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bibi on the ground.#T2#
Bibi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bibi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couturier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bibi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bibi lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#Jonathan Couturier's cut is getting worse.
Bibi chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bibi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bibi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bibi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couturier's head.#CUT2#Jonathan Couturier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bibi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bibi trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier is trying to keep Bibi in close. #T3#
Bibi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bibi landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Jonathan Couturier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Bibi!
After winning the bout, Chris Bibi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: JDNC Las Vegas 3
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Couturier misses with a low kick.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couturier tries to counter with a clinch but Randle shakes him off and moves away.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Randle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Couturier is looking to improve his position.
Randle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle works over Couturier with some ground and pound from guard.
Couturier keeping full guard, as Randle tries to pass.
Couturier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Randle passes Couturier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couturier wants to control but Randle is keeping busy. #SUB#
Randle is looking for a kimura but Couturier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randle to get the leverage.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couturier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couturier wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
Randle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle working Couturier over with strikes. #T2#
Couturier is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Randle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Randle wants to take a breather but Couturier is having none of it.
Randle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couturier is trying to get back to full guard.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Couturier 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. Randle connects with a nice short shot to Couturier's temple.
Couturier is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couturier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randle.
Couturier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randle.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randle moves into full mount! Couturier won't be happy about that!
Couturier tries to hold on but Randle postures up.
Randle landing punches.
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Couturier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle landing shots from mount.
Randle 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.#T4#
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Randle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Couturier is surviving well by controlling Randle's body position as best he can.
Randle unloading with bombs!
Randle working Couturier over with strikes here.
Randle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Randle cracks Couturier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Couturier is bucking up trying to escape but Randle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.#SUB#
Randle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Couturier is on top in guard.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randle trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lue Randle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier flicks out a counter leg kick but Randle steps away.
Couturier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randle is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Randle misses its target.
Randle shoots in and drives through. Couturier sprawls well.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couturier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Randle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?
Randle loads up on a big right hand but Couturier slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Randle blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couturier as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couturier throws a low kick but Randle avoids it.#T1#
Randle wants to clinch up but Couturier keeps it at a distance.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Randle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Randle blocks the low kick.
Randle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randle shoots for a takedown but Couturier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couturier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randle throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier tries to score with a low kick but Randle moves his leg out of the way.
Randle misses the jab.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Couturier misses with a leg kick.
Couturier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randle.
Randle swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Randle cracks Couturier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Couturier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Randle misses. #T3#
Couturier throws a leg kick but Randle moved away.#TD#
Randle drives through with a takedown into Couturier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Couturier looking to control.
Randle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Randle 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.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couturier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randle throws a big elbow that misses.
Couturier pulls Randle in to control the position. #T4#
Randle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle forces his way into half guard.
Randle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randle is nestled in close to Couturier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Randle is thwarting Couturier's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Randle there. #SUB#
Randle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lue Randle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Couturier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Couturier pushes Randle up against the cage in a clinch.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Couturier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randle checks a leg kick.
Couturier misses with a low kick as Randle jumps back.
Randle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couturier slips a jab and a cross from Randle.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randle.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Couturier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Randle attempts a counter takedown but Couturier avoids it well and moves away.
Randle has a takedown stuffed.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Randle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couturier trying to control from the bottom.
Couturier tries to roll over but Randle keeps him under control.#SUB#
Randle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Couturier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Randle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lue Randle!
An out of breath Lue Randle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JDNC Las Vegas
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Couturier avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body shot
and Couturier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couturier wants to clinch but Hammer slips to the side
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Couturier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Couturier throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couturier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Couturier is looking to clinch.
Hammer takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Couturier.
Couturier slips a jab from Hammer.
And Couturier tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Couturier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer throws a body punch but Couturier moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couturier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couturier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer misses the jab.#T2#
Couturier looks to clinch
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Couturier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Couturier counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
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!
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hammer throws a push kick but Couturier slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Couturier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Couturier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Couturier throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Couturier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couturier throws a counter combo.
Couturier connects with a single shot there.
Couturier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Couturier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Couturier tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Couturier counter with a right hand.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Couturier misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.#CL2#
Couturier takes the fight into the clinch.
Couturier misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couturier cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couturier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer is looking to wear down Couturier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier misses with a body shot.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couturier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Couturier misses the target.
Couturier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Couturier.
Couturier avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Couturier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammer misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Couturier moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.#BC2#
Couturier manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Couturier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Couturier throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer tried to counter with a leg kick but Couturier avoided it.
Couturier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Couturier counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Couturier misses.
Couturier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Couturier slips a jab and a cross from Hammer. #T3#
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer throws a push kick but Couturier slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Couturier.#CL2#
Couturier closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Couturier misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Couturier manages to break the clinch.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Couturier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couturier tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Couturier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couturier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Hammer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Couturier moves out of range easily.
Couturier misses with a looping left.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couturier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couturier needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Jonathan Couturier's cut even more.
Couturier throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Couturier instigates a clinch.
Couturier is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hanz Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Couturier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Couturier as he connects with a hook.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.#T1#
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Couturier counters with a nice uppercut.
Couturier swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Couturier misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
Couturier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Couturier scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couturier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Couturier duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Hanz Hammer has been cut.
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Couturier does no damage. #T2#
Hammer throws a head kick that misses
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Couturier jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couturier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Couturier.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couturier.
As Couturier looks to move away, Hammer throws a big counter combo but Couturier just gets out of the way.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Couturier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hammer misses with the combination. #T3#
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Couturier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couturier throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Hammer throws a big counter combination but Couturier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Couturier looks to land a combination. Hammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couturier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couturier works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Hanz Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Couturier. That snapped Hammer's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Couturier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couturier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Couturier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Couturier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Couturier.
Good shot there by Hammer.#CUT#The cut above Jonathan Couturier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Couturier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couturier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Couturier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couturier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Couturier!
Jonathan Couturier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 5
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Mariduena wants to clinch.#CL#
Mariduena forces Couturier back against the cage and clinches.
Mariduena jumps guard but Couturier stands there with Mariduena around his waist. Mariduena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couturier tries to circle away but Mariduena has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Couturier catches Mariduena right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Mariduena has been working on his balance at Hilo Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Couturier.#TD#
Mariduena shoots in and gets a takedown into Couturier's guard.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Mariduena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mariduena stopping the sweep attempt from Couturier.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier controls Mariduena momentarily but Mariduena frees himself.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mariduena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mariduena won't allow Couturier to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couturier controlling Mariduena's posture.
Couturier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mariduena sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mariduena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
A big right from Couturier misses. #TD#
Mariduena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mariduena 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.
Couturier trying to hold on to Mariduena's head to control him but Mariduena postures up. #SUB#
Mariduena seems to be working for a kimura but Couturier defends the submission attempt.
Couturier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mariduena. #T3#
Mariduena tries to free his leg and advance position but Couturier is retaining full guard.
Mariduena stops Couturier from standing up.
Couturier trying to control the position here.
Mariduena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mariduena trying to control but Couturier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mariduena drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mariduena jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Couturier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mariduena is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couturier misses with the combination.
Mariduena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couturier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mariduena.
Couturier works Mariduena's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Han Mariduena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couturier fails to land with a series of punches.
Mariduena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Couturier does no damage.
Mariduena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Mariduena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
Couturier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mariduena throwing a counter right hand but Couturier manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couturier manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mariduena misses the target.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mariduena.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mariduena.#T1#
Mariduena walks into a left hand. #TD#
Mariduena fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Couturier to the ground. Mariduena is now in Couturier's guard.
Han Mariduena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mariduena has gone for a leg lock! Couturier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mariduena's guard.#REVB#
Couturier stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.#SUB#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mariduena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Couturier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Couturier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mariduena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couturier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couturier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mariduena striking off his back but it's not causing Couturier any problems.
Couturier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mariduena trying to keep a closed guard but Couturier is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mariduena working for a triangle but Couturier defends it easily. #SUB#
Mariduena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Couturier passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariduena wants to control but Couturier postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mariduena tries to bench press Couturier off him but Couturier keeps the position.
Mariduena struggling a bit here.
Couturier wants to take a breather but Mariduena manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Couturier.
Mariduena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena slips under a jab.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Mariduena avoids them all with ease.
Mariduena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couturier.
It looked like Mariduena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couturier.
No joy there for Couturier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mariduena misses its target.
Mariduena slips a jab and a cross from Couturier.
Mariduena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Couturier misses with a looping left.
Mariduena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couturier circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mariduena. #TD#
Mariduena feints and as Couturier raises his hands in defense, Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mariduena postures up and lands a big shot to Couturier's brow. #T1#
Mariduena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier is trying to control the position but Mariduena postures up.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couturier tries to get to full guard but Mariduena has control of the leg. #T2#
Couturier is controlling Mariduena's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Couturier won't allow Mariduena to pass to mount.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well.
Mariduena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Mariduena wants to work for an arm triangle but Couturier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Couturier is defending against the submission attempts here by Mariduena.
Mariduena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #SUB#
Mariduena is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couturier is just riding it out for now. Mariduena eventually gives up the hold.
Mariduena takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mariduena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mariduena closes the distance looking to clinch
and Couturier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mariduena.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Han Mariduena.
I think Mariduena 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Mariduena!
Our winner, Han Mariduena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 3
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couturier. Couturier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Couturier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer.
Couturier 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Couturier looks winded!
Couturier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Couturier's head.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Mfer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couturier tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couturier backwards. #ROC#Couturier is rocked!
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jonathan Couturier's cut even more.
Mfer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Couturier to his knees! Mfer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: JohnDupe Nightclub Fight!
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Couturier swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Couturier misses with a double jab.
Couturier avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Couturier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan throws out a powerful jab.
Couturier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Couturier's head.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Couturier 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.
Couturier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
A combination from Couturier does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couturier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arthur Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a jab when Couturier was well out of range.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan works Couturier's body with a nice hook.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Couturier moves out of range easily.
Couturier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Couturier's body.
Couturier misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Couturier moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier.
Morgan swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Couturier's head back.
Couturier takes one to the chin there.
Couturier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Couturier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Couturier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan defending well as Couturier loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan sizes up Couturier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan misses with a hook. Couturier ducked under it nicely.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier.
As Morgan backs off Couturier throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Morgan with a hook.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Couturier.
Couturier looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range. #T3#
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couturier counters with a stiff right hand.
Couturier misses with a double jab.
Couturier needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan throws a head kick but Couturier moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Couturier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morgan.
Couturier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Couturier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Couturier avoids it.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Couturier's leg. Couturier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Couturier misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Morgan.#T4#
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Couturier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Couturier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couturier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Couturier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Couturier tries to clinch up.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Couturier misses its intended target.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Couturier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier.
A nice side step and Couturier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Couturier ducks down to avoid it.
Couturier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couturier manages to avoid it.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Arthur Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Couturier moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Couturier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Couturier jumps back.
Couturier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Couturier checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Couturier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couturier's head backwards.
Couturier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couturier.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couturier on the side of the head.
Morgan lunges at Couturier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couturier's hand.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Couturier clinches with his opponent.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
A short left from Couturier. #BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan cracks Couturier with an open hand slap.#T2#
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Couturier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
Morgan lands a jab.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Couturier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Morgan.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
A big right from Couturier misses.
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan throws a hook but Couturier avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Couturier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couturier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Couturier moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morgan connects with a leg kick.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Couturier ducks down to avoid it.
Couturier tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couturier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Couturier's head.#T4#
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couturier on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Couturier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Couturier's head but Couturier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couturier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couturier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Couturier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Couturier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couturier tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Couturier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Couturier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan dominated that second round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan thumps Couturier with a low kick.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Couturier moved away.
Couturier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Couturier's shoulder, as Couturier tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morgan with the inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Couturier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couturier under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Couturier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couturier moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Couturier throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Couturier tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Couturier avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Couturier counter with a right hand.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couturier counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.#T2#
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Couturier slips the punch.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
letting Couturier counter with a right hand.
Couturier lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Couturier throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Couturier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Couturier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Couturier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan feints and then cracks Couturier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couturier down.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couturier! But no joy.
Couturier throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Couturier is out of range.
Couturier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Couturier throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Couturier tries to clinch up.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Couturier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couturier's hands.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a body punch but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couturier is out of range and Morgan settles back down. #T4#
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couturier throws out the jab.
Couturier ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couturier throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A big left from Couturier misses.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couturier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan misses with a hook
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
Couturier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Couturier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Couturier.
Couturier needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Couturier.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Couturier slips the punch.
Couturier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couturier throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Couturier uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Couturier throws a counter combo.
Couturier slips under a jab from Morgan.
Couturier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couturier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Couturier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Couturier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Couturier slips a jab from Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Couturier moved out of range.
Couturier looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Couturier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Couturier just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Couturier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couturier throws a counter combo.
Couturier misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan feints and then cracks Couturier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couturier down.
Couturier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Couturier.
Couturier checks a leg kick.
A big right from Couturier misses.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couturier.
Couturier defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Morgan.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Couturier's front leg but catches the back leg as Couturier tries to avoid it.
Couturier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couturier there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Couturier counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Couturier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Couturier sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
A countering left hand to the body from Couturier misses.
Couturier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Couturier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Jab by Morgan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Couturier checks it.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Couturier takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Couturier.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couturier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Morgan.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couturier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan had his way with Jonathan Couturier in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Couturier is just out of range.
Couturier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Couturier scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Couturier avoids it.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couturier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan misses the body punch
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couturier avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Couturier.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couturier has time to react.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Couturier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Morgan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Couturier is looking to clinch.
Couturier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Couturier.
Morgan lands a jab to Couturier's midsection.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Couturier's belly button to the back.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Couturier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couturier's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan stuns Couturier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Couturier misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Couturier checks it
and Couturier counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Couturier's belly button to the back.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan throws a push kick but Couturier slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Couturier checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couturier! But no joy.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Couturier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Couturier throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Couturier misses with a lunging right hand
and Couturier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couturier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Couturier misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Couturier slips a jab from Morgan.
Couturier throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Morgan.
Jonathan Couturier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan tests Couturier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan lands a head kick!
Couturier moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.#T4#
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Couturier avoids it.
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Morgan tried to counter with a leg kick but Couturier avoided it.
Couturier misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan digs a good hook to Couturier's body.
Arthur Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan with a nice calf kick.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Couturier shakes it off.
Morgan connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Arthur Morgan!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Arthur Morgan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Arthur Morgan!

Arthur Morgan wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Arthur Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Couturier. That snapped Negi's head back. #CUT#It looks like Anirudh Negi has been cut.#KD#
Couturier cracks Negi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Negi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Couturier finish him? #ROC#Negi is rocked!
Couturier circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Negi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Couturier wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Couturier!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Couturier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Anirudh Negi spoke after the fight, saying 'My fight was really good. But I want some time to do my best training. And be the best player ever.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2022

#R1#
Mill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couturier is breathing heavily.
Mill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couturier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mill thinking. #TD2#
Mill 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.
Mill is standing up over Couturier. Couturier looks to escape but Mill dives into side control. #REVR#
Mill trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom.
Mill passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Couturier! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Couturier blocking the ground and pound.
Mill trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Mill controlling the position easily from mount.
Mill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couturier is looking to escape.
Mill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mill controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mill trying to control but Couturier is having none of it. #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.
Mill controlling the pace for now.
Couturier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mill on the ground.#SUB2#
Mill is working for a guillotine from mount but Couturier frees his head quite easily.
Mill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couturier is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Mill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mill gets a double leg takedown into Couturier's guard.
Couturier can't keep his opponent in guard - Mill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mill trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill wants to free his trapped foot but Couturier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dwayne Mill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mill trying to mount his opponent but Couturier defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mill in particular looking to stall.
Mill wants to take a breather but Couturier is having none of it.
Couturier is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mill wants to free his trapped foot but Couturier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couturier avoids it really well and circles away.
Couturier leaves Mill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Mill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Mill.#CL2#
Mill moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Couturier manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couturier circles away quickly and effectively.
Mill shoots in looking for a takedown but Couturier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Mill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Couturier defends well and Mill ends up having to push Couturier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Couturier slaps away a takedown attempt from Mill, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Couturier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mill. #CL#
Mill gets tackled into the cage by Couturier. Couturier maintains the clinch.
Couturier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mill has him pressed against the cage.
Mill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couturier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mill shoots in for a double leg but Couturier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mill shoots in and drives through. Couturier sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mill wants to clinch but Couturier slips to the side
letting Couturier counter with a right hand.
Couturier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mill. Mill gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Couturier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mill misses with a takedown
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couturier but Couturier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couturier circles away.
Jonathan Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Mill.
Mill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Couturier defends well and Mill ends up having to push Couturier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Couturier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Mill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Couturier is trying to defend but Mill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mill wants to work for an arm triangle but Couturier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mill moves into full mount! Couturier won't be happy about that!
Mill looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Mill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mill landing strikes from the mount.#T2##SU2#
Mill get's back to his feet.
Jonathan Couturier is winning the standup battle so far.
Mill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couturier tries to avoid it but Mill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couturier to the ground. Couturier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couturier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mill. Mill gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mill has Couturier up against the cage in a clinch.
Mill keeps control of Couturier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couturier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couturier as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD2#
Mill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couturier is staying active underneath Mill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couturier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well, if Mill is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mill is trying to control. Couturier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Mill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mill 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Mill!
A very excited looking Dwayne Mill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Broomsdale.
Couturier throws the left hand but Broomsdale avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Broomsdale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Couturier!
Broomsdale is looking to take Couturier's back but instead Couturier gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Broomsdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Broomsdale controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Broomsdale tries to control but Couturier wriggling away.
Broomsdale is trying to control here but Couturier has managed to regain half guard.
Couturier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Broomsdale wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy.
Broomsdale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Broomsdale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Couturier has worked his arm free - good work by Couturier!
Broomsdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working. #T2#
Broomsdale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Couturier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Broomsdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Broomsdale wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Broomsdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couturier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couturier is not content to let Broomsdale control the position. #SUB#
Broomsdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Couturier is defending well. #SUB#
Broomsdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Broomsdale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Couturier manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Broomsdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Broomsdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Couturier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Couturier lands a nice hook to Broomsdale's body. Broomsdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couturier walks into a stiff left hand from Broomsdale.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couturier, as that shot connected.
Couturier tries to bum rush Broomsdale with a series of wild strikes but Broomsdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale is looking to clinch.
Couturier misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broomsdale defending well as Couturier loads up on a big left hand.
Couturier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broomsdale is looking to counter the offense by Couturier and move into the clinch.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
Broomsdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couturier swings for the body but Broomsdale moves out of range. #T1#
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couturier misses with the combination.
Broomsdale wants to clinch.
Couturier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Couturier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couturier throws a poor cross that misses
and Broomsdale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Couturier's knee momentarily.
Couturier looks to land a right hand but Broomsdale moved out of range.
And Broomsdale counters with a quick kick to the body but Couturier blocks it.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier. #T2#
Couturier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couturier tries to clinch up.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Broomsdale.
Despite the aggression on Couturier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Couturier blocks a leg kick.
Couturier just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broomsdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Couturier tries to keep at a distance but Broomsdale has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch.
Couturier moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier thuds a left hand into Broomsdale's body.
Broomsdale moves forwards but Couturier connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Broomsdale throws a chopping leg kick but Couturier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Broomsdale takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Couturier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Broomsdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couturier throws an off balance right hand
and Broomsdale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couturier counters with a right hand to the body.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick
and Couturier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broomsdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broomsdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couturier's head.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
As Couturier backs away, Broomsdale returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Couturier throws out a loose jab but Broomsdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Broomsdale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broomsdale misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale misses with a hook
and Couturier counters with a nice uppercut.
Broomsdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broomsdale.
Couturier throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Broomsdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Broomsdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Broomsdale.
A short right from Couturier on the inside.
Broomsdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Broomsdale lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Couturier breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Couturier moves to clinch but Broomsdale breaks away
and Broomsdale counters with a body kick that stops Couturier in his tracks momentarily.
Broomsdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couturier is out of range and Broomsdale settles back down.
A big left from Couturier misses. #CL#
Broomsdale clinches up with Couturier and pushes him back against the cage.
Broomsdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broomsdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couturier is defending well.#BC2#
Couturier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couturier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couturier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier moves out of range as Broomsdale throws a body kick.
Couturier lands an overhand right.
Couturier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couturier misses with a straight right. #T1#
Couturier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broomsdale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couturier tries to avoid it but Broomsdale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couturier to the ground. Couturier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couturier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Broomsdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Broomsdale dips to his left and cracks Couturier with an uppercut!
Broomsdale throws a body kick that misses
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Couturier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#That has opened up Jonathan Couturier's cut even more.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couturier misses the shot to the body.
Broomsdale moves forwards but Couturier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Broomsdale.
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!
Couturier missing with a left hand there. Broomsdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##TD#
Broomsdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale advances to mount.
Couturier is trying to stand up.
Broomsdale trying to control but Couturier is having none of it.
Couturier tries to buck Broomsdale off but he can't manage it.
Couturier has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Broomsdale's lack of action. #T3##SUB#
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broomsdale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Broomsdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Broomsdale is trying to take his opponent's back.
Broomsdale controlling the pace for now.
Broomsdale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Broomsdale seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couturier is holding on tight.
Broomsdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couturier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Broomsdale trying to control but Couturier is having none of it.
Broomsdale is looking to work his way around to Couturier's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Broomsdale 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 Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Couturier tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Couturier ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Couturier misses with a body shot.
Khan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Couturier throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Couturier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couturier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couturier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couturier takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Couturier's leg but Couturier calmly moves out of range.
Couturier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Couturier checks it well.
Couturier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couturier misses with a straight right.
Couturier doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away. #T1#
Khan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Couturier moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Couturier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couturier takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Khan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Couturier is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Couturier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Couturier throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Couturier.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Khan tests Couturier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Couturier. #T2#
Couturier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couturier thinking.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Couturier misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Couturier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
Couturier works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couturier on the side of the head.
Couturier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Couturier misses the target.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
Couturier just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Couturier there.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Couturier blocks a leg kick.
Couturier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier misses with a looping left.
Couturier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Couturier off the cage and back into range.
Couturier throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Couturier misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Couturier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Couturier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Couturier misses.
Couturier throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couturier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khan slips under a jab.
As Couturier backs away, Khan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Couturier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan. #T4#
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Couturier.
Couturier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Couturier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Couturier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Couturier missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Couturier's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Couturier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Couturier throws a right hand that misses
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier blocks a jab.
Couturier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Khan misses.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couturier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Couturier throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Couturier's head back.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couturier.
Couturier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Couturier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Couturier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Couturier misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Couturier. Those never looked like landing.
Couturier misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Couturier momentarily.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Khan throws the left hand but Couturier avoids the punch easily.
Couturier drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Couturier's head.#T1#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Couturier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Couturier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couturier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan avoids the body shot from Couturier.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Couturier avoided it.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Khan jabs at Couturier's body.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
Couturier throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Couturier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier.
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Couturier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Couturier takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Couturier's belly button to the back.#T2#
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couturier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Couturier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khan duly obliges.
Couturier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couturier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khan blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Couturier.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Couturier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couturier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Couturier misses
and Khan counters with a left and a right that stings Couturier.
Khan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Couturier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couturier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couturier throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan throws a leg kick but Couturier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Couturier defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Couturier slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Couturier's hands.
Khan slips a straight right by Couturier.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Khan.
Couturier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Couturier misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Jab by Couturier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier avoids the body shot from Khan.
Couturier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Couturier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a series of strikes that have Couturier backpedaling.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Couturier! But no joy.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couturier lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
Couturier just misses with a punch to the body.
Couturier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier misses with a body punch
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couturier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couturier. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Couturier slips the punch.
Couturier throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couturier was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan catches Couturier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couturier throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Khan scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Couturier is rocked!
Couturier staying out of range there.
Couturier misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Khan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couturier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Couturier's leg but Couturier calmly moves out of range.
Couturier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couturier looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Couturier ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Couturier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couturier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Couturier with an uppercut!
Couturier misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Couturier's defenses. #T3#
Couturier misses with a straight right.
Khan moves away from the strike by Couturier.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a body punch but Couturier moves out of range.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan avoids the body shot from Couturier.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Couturier looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Nice jab there from Khan.
Couturier tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couturier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Khan. #T4#
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couturier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couturier doesn't seem bothered though.
Couturier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan jabs Couturier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan tries a low kick but Couturier avoids it.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Couturier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couturier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couturier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Couturier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan scores with a hook.
Khan connects with a right hand. Couturier shakes it off.
Couturier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Couturier staying out of range there.
Couturier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khan misses with a left hand
enabling Couturier to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a body punch but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Couturier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Couturier staying out of range there.
A big left from Khan misses.
Couturier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Couturier throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan jabs Couturier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Couturier manages to avoid it.
Couturier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Couturier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Couturier counters with a straight right hand.
Couturier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Couturier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Khan takes a swing at Couturier's ribcage but misses.
Couturier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couturier swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Couturier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Couturier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan slips a straight right by Couturier.
A swing and a miss from Couturier.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couturier at a distance.
Khan cracks Couturier with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couturier under the eye.#CL2#
Couturier pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Couturier misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage. #T3#
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couturier's efforts to push away.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Couturier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Couturier looking to slow down the pace here.
Khan blocks a body shot from Couturier.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan gets through Couturier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couturier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Couturier blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch.
Couturier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Couturier counters with a nice body shot.
Couturier wants to clinch.
Khan scores with a hook.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couturier.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couturier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan thuds a left hand into Couturier's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couturier under the eye.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Couturier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan moves away from the strike by Couturier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan had his way with Jonathan Couturier in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Couturier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couturier avoids the body shot from Khan.
A jab lands there for Couturier.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Couturier.
Donk. Khan catches Couturier right on the button with a cross.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couturier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couturier counters with a stiff right hand.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couturier on the side of the head.
Couturier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Couturier.
Couturier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Khan motions for Couturier to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Couturier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couturier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan slips under a jab from Couturier.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couturier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couturier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Couturier takes one to the side of the head.
Couturier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Couturier throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couturier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couturier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Couturier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Couturier is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan misses the jab.
Couturier misses with a hook to the body
and Couturier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couturier.
Couturier takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Couturier manages to avoid it.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Couturier's head but Couturier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couturier misses with a left hand
and Khan counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Couturier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Couturier throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Couturier misses with a looping left.#T3#
Couturier throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Couturier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Couturier's head.
Khan drops Couturier with a huge uppercut! Couturier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Khan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan is the new middleweight champion!
Bora Khan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Couturier misses the jab.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Couturier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couturier 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.
Couturier throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Couturier pushes him off.
Minoru Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Minoru Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couturier lands a hook that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Couturier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Couturier slowing the pace effectively.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right from Couturier.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Couturier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier misses with a punch on the inside.
Couturier stalling the fight.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Couturier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couturier controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Couturier.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couturier trying to stall but Minoru Ii improves his position.
Couturier tries to stall but Minoru Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Couturier.
Couturier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couturier scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Minoru Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Couturier taking a breather.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Couturier.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii. #T4#
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Couturier or not.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couturier.
Minoru Ii is leaning against Couturier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Couturier misses. #CL2#
Couturier clinches with his opponent.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couturier misses with the head strike.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couturier.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Minoru Ii pushes Couturier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?#T1#
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Couturier is looking to control Minoru Ii's arms but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Couturier has his back to the cage.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Couturier can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Couturier lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Couturier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couturier looking to slow down the pace here.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Couturier is trying to stall.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.#T3#
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Couturier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couturier's gas tank.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii presses Couturier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks Couturier with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch but Couturier is avoiding it.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minoru Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Couturier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter the offense by Couturier and move into the clinch.
Minoru Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Minoru Ii has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Couturier stalling in the clinch but Minoru Ii improves position.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Couturier seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Couturier is looking to control Minoru Ii's arms but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Couturier has his back to the cage.
Couturier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Couturier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Couturier wants to stall.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier trying to stall but Minoru Ii improves his position.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Couturier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Minoru Ii pushes Couturier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Couturier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couturier's gas tank.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couturier.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Jonathan Couturier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii is leaning against Couturier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii. #T4#
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from Couturier.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Couturier is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Couturier is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Couturier lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii cracks Couturier with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minoru Ii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier cracks Erenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couturier swinging wildly here.
Erenberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erenberg lands a nice hook to Couturier's body. Couturier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Erenberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Erenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Erenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Couturier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Erenberg.#SUB#
Erenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erenberg working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Erenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working. #SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erenberg working the body and head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away. #T3#
Couturier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Erenberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Erenberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Couturier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Erenberg is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erenberg lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Erenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Erenberg cracks Couturier with a big elbow.
Couturier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
Couturier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Erenberg is controlling him well.#SUB#
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couturier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Erenberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Couturier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Couturier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Erenberg passes into half guard.
Erenberg passes to full mount!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couturier has given up his back here. Will Erenberg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Erenberg has his arm under Couturier's chin here. Game over son! Erenberg squeezes tightly and Couturier is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Couturier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Couturier lands a right hook to the body.
Couturier stuns Stingray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stingray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couturier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jonathan Couturier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stingray looks winded!
Couturier jabs Stingray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couturier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stingray's head.#ROC#Stingray is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stingray drops his hands momentarily. Couturier doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stingray staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stingray doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Couturier!
Our winner, Jonathan Couturier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Couturier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neer momentarily. #CL2#
Couturier moves into the clinch.
Couturier is trying to stall.
Couturier lands a shot to the body.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Neer drags the fight down to the ground.
Neer trying to control the position here.
Couturier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Neer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer trying to strike off his back.
Couturier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neer 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.#SUB#
Neer looking for a guillotine here but Couturier defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Neer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couturier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couturier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Couturier is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Neer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Couturier is looking to defend but Neer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Couturier! Neer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Couturier taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Neer!
Luke Neer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SSSD 32: Neer/Glass
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Couturier clinches up against the cage.
Couturier presses Nagatomo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couturier has Nagatomo pressed against the cage.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagatomo can't get the takedown.
Couturier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Nagatomo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nagatomo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagatomo stops Couturier from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nagatomo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #T1#
Nagatomo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nagatomo prevents Couturier from standing back up. #SUB2#
Nagatomo is trying to work for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Nagatomo stalling away here and it's allowed Couturier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagatomo wants to control from the top but Couturier keeps moving.
Nagatomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagatomo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagatomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Nagatomo tries to keep at a distance but Couturier has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Couturier. #T3#
Couturier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagatomo tries to pull guard but Couturier won't allow it.
Couturier lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nagatomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couturier throws a shot to the body.
Nagatomo looks winded!
Couturier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagatomo at a distance.
Couturier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagatomo has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sho Nagatomo has been cut.
Couturier lands a nice shot to the body.
Couturier scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Couturier's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Couturier measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nagatomo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jonathan Couturier!
Jonathan Couturier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SSSD 27: Neer vs Khalidovic
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##CL#
Couturier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cadenhead can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Couturier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadenhead slows down the pace here.
Cadenhead can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Couturier trying to control the position but instead, Cadenhead has worked for underhooks and has pushed Couturier into the ropes.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Cadenhead gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the ropes.
Couturier has Cadenhead pressed against the ropes, preventing Cadenhead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cadenhead throws a head punch that misses.
Cadenhead misses with the head strike.
Couturier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadenhead can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadenhead leaning against his opponent.
Cadenhead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cadenhead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couturier smiles and moves away.
Couturier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL#
Couturier closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Couturier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cadenhead backwards.
A short body shot lands from Couturier as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cadenhead being controlled against the ropes.
Cadenhead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cadenhead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Couturier prevents Cadenhead from breaking the clinch.
Couturier looking to stall.
Cadenhead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cadenhead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonathan Couturier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Cadenhead.
Cadenhead is trying to pull guard but Couturier has him pressed against the ropes.
Cadenhead being controlled against the ropes.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cadenhead as Couturier tries to tie him up.
Cadenhead wants to take the fight to the mat but Couturier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cadenhead misses with a body punch.
Couturier looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Cadenhead. #TD2#
Cadenhead pulls guard successfully.
Couturier wanted to stand there but Cadenhead had control of the position. #SUB2#
Cadenhead is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Couturier rolls with it to try and escape but Cadenhead cranks on the arm and Couturier is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Cadenhead!
Kelvin Cadenhead spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cartwright gets a clinch.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couturier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartwright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couturier, pushing him back against the ropes.
Couturier is pushing Cartwright up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Couturier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Couturier lands a right hand.
Cartwright presses Couturier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Couturier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Couturier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Couturier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couturier working aggressively here.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Couturier can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Couturier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright passes into half guard.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Couturier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Cartwright working Couturier over with strikes. #T3#
Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright stops Couturier from getting back to his feet.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couturier taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Couturier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muchy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Muchy Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Couturier moves out of range easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Couturier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couturier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Couturier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Couturier's shoulder, as Couturier tries to avoid the shot.
Couturier lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Couturier scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Couturier.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Couturier slaps the foot to one side.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Jonathan Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couturier blocks the body kick.
Couturier digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couturier scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Couturier moves his leg out of the way.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
Couturier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Couturier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couturier.
Couturier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Couturier checks it.
Couturier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Couturier lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Couturier tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couturier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couturier.
Nice shot by Couturier.
Sanchez throws a jab when Couturier was well out of range.
Couturier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Couturier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez is aggressively charging in as Couturier backs up avoiding any damage. Couturier tosses out a jab and Sanchez runs right into it face first! Sanchez is out cold! Couturier dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sanchez's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Couturier!

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