Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Couture throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kidd catches Couture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidd to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Couture successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidd has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.
Kidd wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Couture is working an open guard so Kidd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kidd throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Couture looks to move away, Kidd throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture jabs Kidd right on the nose. Kidd blinks but takes it well.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kidd lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Couture slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Couture doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture jumps guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Couture jumps guard and drags Kidd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kidd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Kidd stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture wants to counter with a clinch but Kidd pushes him away.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Kidd misses with the combination.
Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Kidd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Kidd scores with a three punch combo!
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Couture misses with a hook.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Kidd blocks a jab.
Couture throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture slips under a jab from Kidd.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture misses with a hook.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. #T1#
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd is looking to counter punch.
Kidd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Couture misses.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Kidd slips under a jab.
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Kidd thuds his right hand into Couture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Couture has Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kidd is trying to break free.#T2##TD2#
Couture decides to pull guard.
Kidd postures up.
Kidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kidd'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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself. #SUB2#
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Kidd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Couture, up you get!
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.#T3#
A jab from Kidd misses.
Couture tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kidd throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. #CL2#
Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Kidd stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kidd as Couture tries to tie him up.
Couture lands with a light punch inside. #T4##BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kidd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Couture lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Kidd sets himself, and Couture steps forward looking for the clinch! Kidd avoids it this time.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Kidd throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Couture tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture tries to clinch up but Kidd circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture moves to clinch but Kidd breaks away
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.#T2#
Couture moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kidd duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Kidd back into the cage.
Couture has Kidd pressed against the cage, preventing Kidd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Couture to work.
Couture displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kidd up against the cage.
Couture tries to pull guard but Kidd won't allow it. #T3#
Couture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture prevents Kidd from breaking the clinch.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Kidd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture walks into a left hand. #T4#
Couture tries to clinch up.
Kidd throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Kidd gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Couture.
Couture is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kidd to keep the fight standing.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Couture jumps guard. #SUB2#
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Kidd defends easily. #SU#
Kidd stands up from Couture's guard - Kidd perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kidd, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
Post fight, William Kidd stared into the camera and said 'Aye, lads! Hoist the Flag! The day is ours!'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chong Jr shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Chong Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Chong Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chong Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chong Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Couture's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Couture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chong Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chong Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chong Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Couture has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Couture being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Chong Jr drops back looking for a leg! Couture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couture manages to kick Chong Jr off! Chong Jr jumps back into Couture's guard. #SUB2#
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chong Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is trying to keep Chong Jr in close.
Chong Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Chong Jr defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. #SUB2#
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chong Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Chong Jr from controlling successfully.
Chong Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture is trying to control the position but Chong Jr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chong Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chong Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chong Jr tries for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
Couture tries to buck Chong Jr off but Chong Jr is having none of it.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture struggling a bit here.#T4#
Couture is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chong Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Couture for as long as he can get away with.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.
Couture tries to buck Chong Jr off but Chong Jr is having none of it.
Couture is still trying to improve position.
Chong Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture tries to bench press Chong Jr off him but Chong Jr keeps the position.
Chong Jr slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chong Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Chong Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Chong Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chong Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Chong Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Couture throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chong Jr's body to avoid the submission. Chong Jr has instead reached around Couture's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chong Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Chong Jr!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Liang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture lands an overhand right.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Liang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Liang.
Liang is looking to counter punch.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liang takes one on the button.#T1#
Couture throws a jab when Liang was well out of range.#CL2#
Liang gets tackled into the cage by Couture. Couture maintains the clinch. #BC#
Liang manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Liang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Liang pushes him off.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Liang circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Liang misses the target.
Couture tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range. #T2#
Couture scores with a jab.
We've been told by Liang's head coaches at Makweingdo Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liang swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.
Couture misses with a hook. Liang ducked under it nicely.
Liang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture wants to clinch but Liang slips to the side
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
Liang swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture closes the distance but Liang moves to the side #KD#
and Liang counters with a nice right hand that sends Couture toppling to the canvas! Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Liang finish him?!
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Liang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liang counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Liang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
It looked like Liang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture connects with the punch.
Couture tries to clinch there but Liang circles away.
Liang throwing a counter right hand but Couture manages to avoid it.
Liang slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Couture clobbers Liang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Couture tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range.
Couture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Yu Liang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Couture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Couture throws out a loose jab but Liang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liang is looking to counter punch.
Liang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Liang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Couture tries to clinch
letting Liang counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Couture finds it's target.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Liang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Liang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couture! Liang lets Couture back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Couture is rocked!
Couture misses with a hook
and Liang counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yu Liang!
Yu Liang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MILF 119 Night of Champions 3
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frost.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
Frost tries to advance to mount but Couture denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is staying tight to Couture's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Couture trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
Frost controlling the position.
Couture struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
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.
Frost just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Couture swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couture won't be happy with that.
Frost tries to move to mount but Couture blocks the move with his legs.
Frost is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Couture will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Frost is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Couture will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is pulling down on Frost's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture with a hook.
Couture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Frost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frost content to stall in guard here.
Eric Frost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture working a defensive guard but Frost manages to pass into side control anyway.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Couture is trying to escape the position but Frost is controlling the position.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Frost controls the position.
Couture stops Frost from passing to mount.
Frost takes a little break here. Couture wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frost working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Frost controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture misses with a hook #TD2#
so Frost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) inform me that Frost has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Couture working a defensive guard here. #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.#TD2#
Frost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frost just content to control the position.
A control attempt from Couture but he's now mounted!
Couture reaches up to try and control the position but Frost seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Couture rolls and tries to escape and now Frost has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Couture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Couture throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Frost is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Frost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Frost. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #T2#
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Couture working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Frost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with a hook #TD2#
and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Couture didn't expect that.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture has control of Frost's left arm, preventing Frost from doing any damage.
Frost is stalling in the full guard.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Couture trying to control the position.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Couture is trying to hold Frost in close to prevent damage but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Frost scores with a takedown into Couture's guard.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Frost is looking to advance position but Couture has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Couture wants to stand but Frost is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Frost looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Frost staying busy and making it hard for Couture to control.
Couture is not going to allow Frost to sit and survive in this position.
Couture tries to keep control of the position but Frost is staying busy.#T2#
Couture wants to control the position but Frost frees himself and scrambles - Couture manages to regain control in side control.
Couture controlling the position.
Couture wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Couture tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frost staying out of range there.
Couture swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Couture didn't expect that.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Frost remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##TD2#
Couture gets caught napping as Frost dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost feints the counter takedown.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
Frost tries to advance to mount but Couture denies him.
Frost working away.
Frost tries to advance to mount but Couture instead regains half guard.
Frost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost avoids the attempt from Couture to control.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Couture is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frost takes Couture's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Couture is in trouble.
Frost has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Frost tightening his grip on Couture, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Couture's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: MILF 116 Night of Champions 2
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly. #CL2#
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reilly wants to break free but Couture has control. #TD2#
Couture pulls guard. #SUB2#
Couture has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reilly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couture's legs.
Reilly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Couture some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Reilly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reilly's best efforts.#T1#
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Reilly sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly is controlling the pace.
Couture slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Couture working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Couture has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Couture throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reilly scores with punches from side control.
Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
Couture regains half guard.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reilly in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Couture tries to control Reilly's body but Reilly pushes him off. Couture squirms to his side and now Reilly has his back!
Couture trying to control the hands but Reilly won't let him.
Reilly has the hooks in. Couture is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Couture preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reilly.
Couture turns into Reilly and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reilly defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Couture has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. #SUB2#
Couture has his feet on Reilly's thighs here. He's pushed Reilly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reilly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 107 Montana vs Ridley
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Couture slips under a jab from Chong Jr.
Couture tries to clinch but Chong Jr is having none of it.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Chong Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Couture on his heels. He'll look to pass Couture's guard now, I'm sure.
Chong Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Couture has control of Chong Jr's left arm, preventing Chong Jr from doing any damage.
Chong Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chong Jr looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Couture working for a triangle but Chong Jr defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chong Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture is controlling Chong Jr's posture.
Chong Jr looking to pass the guard.
Chong Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Chong Jr defends easily.
Couture working a defensive guard but Chong Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here as Chong Jr stalls from top position.
Chong Jr trying to control the position but Couture is working away. #T2#
Chong Jr controls the position.
Couture wants to control but Chong Jr postures up.#SUB#
Chong Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Couture sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Chong Jr.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions off his back.
Couture won't allow Chong Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Couture is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Chong Jr is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Chong Jr is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chong Jr to get the leverage.
Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chong Jr controlling from the top position.
Chong Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chong Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Couture is pulling down on Chong Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Chong Jr, at least for the moment.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Chong Jr from controlling successfully.
Couture looking to control but Chong Jr passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture trying to control but Chong Jr postures up.
Well, if Chong Jr 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Chong Jr misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture tries to clinch but Chong Jr is having none of it. #TD#
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chong Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chong Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.#SUB2#
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chong Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Chong Jr is posturing up here but Couture has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chong Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chong Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 104 Jovonovich vs Couture
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jovonovich gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jovonovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jovonovich is keeping the position for now.
Couture trying to control but Jovonovich is working from the bottom.
Jovonovich looking to control.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovonovich is retaining full guard.
Jovonovich controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself. #SUB#
Jovonovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jovonovich dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to keep Jovonovich in close.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jovonovich passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jovonovich is working for a kimura but Couture is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Jovonovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Jovonovich eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jovonovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Couture is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Couture actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Couture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Couture actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jovonovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jovonovich is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jovonovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Jovonovich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Couture is not content to let Jovonovich control the position.#T3#
Jovonovich tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it. #SUB#
Jovonovich is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jovonovich is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jovonovich seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Couture is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jovonovich has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jovonovich pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Couture is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jovonovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jardani Jovonovich!
Jardani Jovonovich retains his welterweight title!

Event: The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Juarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Couture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Juarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Juarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Couture is trying to control Juarez's posture but Juarez avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couture tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
Couture moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Couture is looking for a triangle but Juarez pushes his legs off easily.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Couture has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Juarez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Couture has tightened it up now! Juarez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Couture!

Event: The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Gardener looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture is looking to clinch but Gardener is avoiding it.
It seemed like Gardener was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardener circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gardener looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Gardener pushes him off.
Gardener misses with a hook.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gardener connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.#CL#
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Gardener in a clinch. #TD#
Couture jumps into guard, dragging Gardener to the mat.
Gardener controlling from the top position.
Gardener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Couture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardener gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Couture is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardener is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Gardener is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gardener avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardener stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The adventures of Gardener the control monster continue. Boring.
Gardener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Couture is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gardener frees his head nicely. Oh but Couture has switched to an armbar! Gardener is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raphael Couture!

Event: The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Couture drives through and clinches with Vitali against the cage. #TD2#
Vitali ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vitali no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Couture drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vitali dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Couture is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up.
Couture has control of Vitali's left arm, preventing Vitali from doing any damage.
Vitali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vitali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture has Vitali pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture wants to control the position but Vitali says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Vitali content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Couture moves into full guard.
Couture trying to control the position. #SUB#
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vitali won't allow Couture to sweep him here. #SUB#
Couture has his foot on Vitali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitali works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitali postures up.
Vitali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitali is one step ahead there. #T3#
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Couture is tightening it up a little... Vitali has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vitali reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vitali taps out! Nice BJJ there by Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raphael Couture!

Event: The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Couture slips a jab from Pai.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture is looking to clinch but Pai is avoiding it.
Pai throws a counter high kick but Couture was just alert enough to avoid it.
Couture wants to clinch but Pai slips to the side
and Pai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Couture rushes Pai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pai.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai won't allow it.
Couture jumps guard but Pai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Couture.
Pai lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pai wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Pai manages to break the clinch.
Pai keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Pai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Couture moves to clinch but Pai breaks away
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Couture clinches.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pai walks away with a smile on his face. Couture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Pai.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Pai pushes him off.
Couture looks to clinch
and Pai counters with a straight right hand.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture wants to clinch up but Pai keeps it at a distance.
Pai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Pai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pai is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Couture clinches. #BC#
Pai breaks the clinch.
A cross from Pai lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Couture clinches up with Pai and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Pai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Pai stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pai uses from the top position.
Pai tries to stand but Couture is controlling from the bottom.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Pai is proving a slippery customer.
Pai being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Pai wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Couture is controlling Pai's posture.#SUB2#
Couture 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! Pai rolls with it to try and escape but Couture cranks on the arm and Pai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 101 Vaughn vs Lopez
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Nice shot by Couture.#CUT#It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.#CL2#
Waters clinches up against the cage.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Couture stalling.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards. #ROC#Waters is rocked!
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Good body shot from Couture.
Couture unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Waters! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Couture is unloading with more strikes now! Waters drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 83 Jovonovich v Raikkonen
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Couture moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadwgan looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Cadwgan's head.#CUT2#It looks like Rhys Cadwgan has been cut.
Cadwgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Couture lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Cadwgan is rocked!
Couture scores with a jab. Cadwgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Cadwgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadwgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture has Cadwgan pressed against the cage, preventing Cadwgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Couture pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cadwgan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Couture to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cadwgan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Couture pulls down on the head and he's put Cadwgan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 65 Veainu vs McGraw
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture throws a jab when Dough was well out of range.
Dough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dough looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture throws the left hand but Dough avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Dough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dough slips a jab from Couture.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Dough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Dough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dough walks into a jab.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Dough uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture misses with a hook
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Dough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dough! But no joy.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Dough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
Dough is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dough to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Dough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Dough counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Couture is rocked!
Good shot there by Couture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dough to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Dough saw that one coming.#T2#
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Dough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Dough counters with a nice right hand that sends Couture toppling to the canvas! Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dough finish him?!
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dough.
Couture moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDough.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Dough moved out of range nicely.
Dough throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Dough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Dough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Couture throws a hook but Dough avoids it easily.
Dough throws a big counter head kick but Couture avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
Dough slips a jab from Couture.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
It seemed like Dough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Couture throws an off balance right hand
letting Dough counter with a right hand.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Dough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Dough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Dough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Dough is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Couture with a body shot.
Dough throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Dough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dough throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture throws a body shot but no joy.
Dough looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Dough slips under a jab from Couture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Dough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Dough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Dough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dough manages to avoid it.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Dough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Dough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Couture's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Couture misses with a hook
and Dough counters with a stiff right hand.
Dough misses with a low kick.
Couture throws a hook but Dough avoids it easily.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Dough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Couture might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Dough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dough counters with a straight right hand.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Dough counters with a crisp right that sends Couture to the canvas! Dough follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dough!

Event: MILF 52 Ortiz vs McCoy
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Couture throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Rahim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture trying to control the position here.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahim postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Couture wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Rahim pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture pushes down on Rahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim controlling the position well.
Couture trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahim is controlling Couture's trapped leg to prevent Couture from advancing to side control.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahim desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Rahim settles back down.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Rahim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahim is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahim is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Couture's head.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Rahim content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture has Rahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim working some strikes from top position.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Couture.#TD2#
Couture tries to sprawl but Rahim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahim.
Couture trying to control here.
Rahim content to control rather than advance.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Couture has hold of Rahim's hands but Rahim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim passes into side control, despite Couture's attempt to control the position.
Rahim controls the position.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Couture wants to control but Rahim postures up.#T1#
Couture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahim's best efforts.
Couture has hold of Rahim's hands but Rahim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Couture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couture.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim working some strikes from top position.
Rahim distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture is really struggling to control Rahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rahim works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Rahim stands up over Couture, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahim distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahim trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture is trying to keep Rahim in close.
Rahim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahim. #T3#
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rahim has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Couture is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up. #T4#
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture is pulling down on Rahim's head to control his posture.
Rahim preventing the sweep.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Rahim is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Rahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture gets back to full guard.
Rahim wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##TD2#
Couture gets caught napping as Rahim dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Couture controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Rahim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Couture passes Rahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Couture wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim keeping hold of Couture's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Rahim wants to get back to full guard.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Rahim is defending well.
Couture stalling away here and it's allowed Rahim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahim wants to improve his position but instead Couture has moved into half guard.
Rahim manages to get to full guard.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahim keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Rahim has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahim can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Rahim pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rahim counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Rahim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Rahim postures up.
Couture is controlling Rahim's posture.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahim managing to control the position.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Rahim wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: MILF 43 Pogie Ve Peck
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
The Legend swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Legend throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Legend gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like The Man The Legend has been cut.
The Legend lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
The Legend slips a jab from Couture.
The Legend scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Legend scores with a jab to the body.
The Legend throws out a powerful jab.
The Legend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Legend lands a body shot.
The Legend swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Legend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Legend to counter with a crisp jab.
The Legend slips a jab from Couture.
The Legend misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
The Legend lands a jab to the nose.
The Legend throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by The Legend.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Legend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
The Legend lands a right hook to the body.
The Legend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Legend throws a one two combo. #TD2#
The Legend shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Couture's guard.
Couture controlling The Legend's posture.
Couture's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Legend's guard. #REVR#
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture pushing down on The Legend's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Couture tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Legend knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture controlling the action here.
Couture wants to pass the guard but The Legend is defending well. #T3#
Well, if Couture is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Couture.
Couture is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Legend is working to get back to half guard.
Couture controlling his opponent.
Couture seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but The Legend is holding on tight.
Couture moves to take his opponent's back.
Couture controlling the position well here. The Legend rolled but Couture kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Man The Legend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Man The Legend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The Legend connects with a right hand. Couture shakes it off.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and The Legend counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Legend stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture slips a jab from The Legend.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture misses with a hook. The Legend ducked under it nicely.
The Legend lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Legend clobbers Couture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture misses with a left hand
enabling The Legend to counter with a crisp jab.
The Legend avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Legend ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
The Legend moves away from the strike by Couture.
The Legend wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from The Legend.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Legend.
A big right from Couture misses.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Couture throws out a loose jab but The Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Legend lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Couture throws a hook but The Legend blocks it.
The Legend lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture misses with a left hand
and The Legend counters with a straight right hand.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Legend slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Legend throws out the jab.
The Legend comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - The Legend scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Legend moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. The Legend moves away and avoids it.
The Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Couture.
The Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Couture.#T2#
The Legend ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Legend staying out of range there.
A jab from Couture misses.
The Legend swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture looks to throw the jab but The Legend is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
The Legend throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
The Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Legend avoids the body shot from Couture.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Legend.
Raphael Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Legend misses with a body shot.
The Legend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
The Legend misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
The Legend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
The Legend slips under a jab from Couture.
The Legend connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Couture misses with a right hand
enabling The Legend to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Legend.#T3#
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by The Legend.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Legend to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture swings for the body but The Legend moves out of range.
The Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by The Legend there.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
The Legend clinches.
The Legend misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
The Legend has Couture pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Legend pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couture tumbling to the mat - The Legend dives into Couture's guard.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Legend's guard. #REVR#
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Couture passes The Legend's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Legend has a hand on Couture's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Couture takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Couture controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Legend is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Man The Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Man The Legend's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The Legend catches Couture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Legend moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Legend.
The Legend misses with a looping right.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Nice shot lands for The Legend.
Couture slips a jab from The Legend.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Couture misses with a straight left.
The Legend ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Nice defenses there by The Legend.
Couture misses with a hook.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Legend slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Legend lands a head shot.
The Legend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by The Legend. #T1#
Couture misses with a hook. The Legend ducked under it nicely.
The Legend digs a good hook to Couture's body.
The Legend slips a jab from Couture.
The Legend connects with the punch.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and The Legend counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Legend moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Legend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
The Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and The Legend makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - The Legend throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and The Legend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - The Legend throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture throws the left hand but The Legend avoids the punch easily.
The Legend doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Legend throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
The Legend loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but The Legend slips the punch.#T2#
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Legend blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Couture throws a hook but The Legend blocks it.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by The Legend.
The Legend dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Legend throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but The Legend slips the punch.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but The Legend ducks down to avoid it.
Couture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Legend lands a nice looking body shot.
The Legend takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
The Legend misses with a few strikes there.
The Legend moves out of range of the strikes.
The Legend throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Man The Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Legend.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Legend misses the jab.
Couture needs to keep his hands up - The Legend had a free shot at his head there.
The Legend misses with a straight right.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Legend throws out the jab.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The Legend clinches.
The Legend struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
The Legend tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture lands a body shot.
The Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Couture. #T4#
Couture lands with a right to the head.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Couture.
Good body shot from Couture.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture is leaning against The Legend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Legend up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Couture scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Couture manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Couture is tightening it up a little... The Legend has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! The Legend reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! The Legend taps out! Nice BJJ there by Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Welterweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Couture thuds a left hand into Jovonovich's body.#CL#
Jovonovich has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovonovich's elbow.
Couture misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Couture pulls Jovonovich into guard.
Jovonovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovonovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control the position.
Couture pulls Jovonovich in close to prevent any damage.
Couture is trying to hold Jovonovich in close to prevent damage but Jovonovich has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Couture is looking for a sweep. Jovonovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couture wants to control but Jovonovich is keeping busy.
Jovonovich is pressing down on Couture's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couture is holding on for now.
Couture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couture moves into full guard.
Jovonovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Jovonovich looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jovonovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Jovonovich's legs - danger averted.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovonovich is retaining full guard. #T2#
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jovonovich looking for a triangle here. Couture is fighting it but it looks tight! Jovonovich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Couture is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jardani Jovonovich!

Event: MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Couture doesn't seem phased though.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parker scores with a jab. Couture acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Raphael Couture has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Couture now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Couture's head back. #KD#
Parker cracks Couture with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Couture to stand back up!#ROC#Couture is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Parker misses.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Couture misses.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Couture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker slips a straight right by Couture.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Parker is rocked!
Couture looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker drops Couture with a big left hand! Couture is injured, injured bad! Parker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aden Parker!

Event: MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Couture throws a hook but Juarez avoids it easily.
Juarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Couture.#TD2#
Juarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Couture looking to control. #SUB2#
Juarez has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Juarez's guard.#REVR#
Juarez is trying to keep Couture in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture prevents Juarez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard. #T1#
Juarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juarez is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Juarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juarez wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Juarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juarez wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Juarez looking for submissions off his back.
Couture is looking to advance position but Juarez won't allow it.
Couture works his way into full mount!
Juarez is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
Couture looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juarez is trying to escape the mount.
Juarez tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
Couture wants to control the pace but Juarez is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Couture controlling from mount.
Couture trying to control but Juarez is having none of it.
Juarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juarez is working to get back to half guard.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juarez tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Couture tries to control but Juarez wriggling away.
Juarez is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture trying to control but Juarez is having none of it.
Couture is really struggling to control Juarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juarez tries to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Juarez is still trying to improve position.
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Juarez momentarily. #ROC#Juarez is rocked!#TD2#
Juarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Juarez is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture tries to bench press Juarez off him but Juarez keeps the position.
Juarez seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Couture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Couture wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Couture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couture wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy.
Raphael Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juarez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Juarez 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. #SUB2#
Juarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juarez manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Juarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Couture is having none of it. #SUB2#
Couture defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Juarez.
Couture wants to hold on but Juarez pushes him away.
Juarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couture is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Couture defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Juarez.
Couture is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Juarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Juarez looking to isolate an arm here. Couture doesn't see it coming and as Juarez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Juarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!

Event: MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Couture jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson 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.
Couture is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Couture pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Couture can't fight it off and eventually Robinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Couture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Couture moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Couture trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Couture wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well. #SUB#
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Couture postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Couture prevents Robinson from standing back up.
Couture passes into side control, despite Robinson's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson 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.

Raphael Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Couture is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture prevents Robinson from improving position.
Couture gets back to half guard.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Couture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Couture trying to control but Robinson postures up. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Couture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Couture is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raphael Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture is controlling Robinson's posture.
Nate Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson slips under a jab from Couture.
Robinson moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nate Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Robinson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture controlling Robinson's posture. #T1#
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. #REVR#
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Couture pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Couture passes to side control.
Robinson is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it. #SUB#
Couture has hold of Robinson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Robinson seems comfortable defending it but Couture has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Robinson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Robinson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Couture couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Couture!

Event: MILF 4
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Cager. #TD2#
Couture gets caught napping as Cager dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Cager wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Cager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cager's guard.
Cager is doing well to control the position and prevent Couture from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture wants to control but Cager is keeping him busy.
Cager is in trouble now - Couture has advanced to mount!
Couture misses with a head shot.#T2#
Couture looking to control but Cager is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Cager is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Couture locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cager is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couture won't be happy with that.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is letting Robinson control him for a moment.
Couture manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Couture tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Couture defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Couture misses the jab.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Couture is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Couture has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Couture is posturing up here but Robinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Couture tries to roll out but it's too tight and Couture has to tap! Slick submission there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Robinson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Couture looks to throw the jab but Farmer is out of range.
Farmer tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a hook but Farmer blocks it.
As Couture looks to move away, Farmer throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
Farmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture tries to counter with a clinch but Farmer shakes him off and moves away.
Farmer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture. #TD2#
Couture pulls Farmer into guard.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Couture looking for a triangle here. Farmer is fighting it but it looks tight! Couture pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Farmer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raphael Couture!

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