SFC107: Couture VS Flair! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Valadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldong Dado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valadez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock of ages. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Baldong Dado was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Valadez
vs
Dado

170 cm
32
169 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

183 cm
32
164 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Valadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baldong Dado!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valadez moves into the clinch.
Valadez looking for a takedown.
Valadez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valadez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dado has him pressed against the cage.

Dado wants the takedown. Valadez is fighting it off but Dado persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valadez's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dado chips away with some ground and pound.
Valadez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dado controls the pace.
Valadez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dado on the ground.
Valadez striking off his back but it's not causing Dado any problems.
Valadez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dado 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.
Valadez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valadez wants to stand but Dado is controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Baldong Dado wasn't active enough on the ground.
Valadez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dado circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Valadez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valadez looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadez closes the distance and clinches up with Dado, looking for a takedown. Valadez pushes Dado against the cage but Dado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dado throws a head kick that misses.
Dado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valadez.

Dado looking to score a takedown here. Valadez is defending well but Dado drives through and ends up in Valadez's guard.

Valadez is working an open guard so Dado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dado circles away from the clinch attempt.
David Valadez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valadez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valadez is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valadez.

Dado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valadez on his heels. He'll look to pass Valadez's guard now, I'm sure.

Dado gets to his feet. Valadez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valadez wants to slow Dado down by chopping away at his legs.

Dado instigates a clinch.
Valadez pressing his opponent against the cage.

Dado is trying to trip Valadez. He has hold of a leg but Valadez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dado persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valadez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valadez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dado is controlling him.
Dado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dado forces his way into half guard.
Dado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dado moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dado taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Dado 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.
Dado working the ground and pound from side control.
Dado advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dado connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dado looking to secure an arm triangle but Valadez defends it well.
Dado controlling the pace for now.
Dado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dado working for a guillotine from mount but Valadez is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dado is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Dado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dado slips nicely into half guard.
Dado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valadez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dado controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baldong Dado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dado closes the distance and clinches.
Valadez tries a body shot but Dado blocks it.

Dado jumps guard and drags Valadez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Dado pushes Valadez off and scrambles back to his feet.

Dado clinches up against the cage.
Dado is pressed up against the cage. Valadez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dado down to the mat. Dado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valadez is looking to control Dado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valadez avoid being mounted?

Dado stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valadez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dado.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valadez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dado throws a head kick but Valadez moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dado moves into the clinch.
Dado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Valadez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dado lands a takedown into guard.
Dado advances to half guard.

Dado decides to stand and escape the position.

Dado drives through with a takedown into Valadez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dado advances to half guard.
Dado passes to side control.
Dado working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valadez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valadez down.
Valadez is being controlled here.
Dado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dado controlling the position easily from mount.
Dado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valadez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dado controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dado working the ground and pound effectively.
Baldong Dado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dado lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dado unloading with bombs!
Valadez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dado controlling the pace for now.
Dado working the ground and pound effectively.
Dado content just to control the position here.

Dado get's back to his feet.
David Valadez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Dado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baldong Dado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dado passes Valadez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Dado 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.
Nice strikes from Dado there.
Dado uses his free foot to push down on Valadez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valadez.
Dado has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valadez's face.
Dado working the ground and pound effectively.
Dado with shots to the head and body - Valadez looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dado has hold of Valadez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Valadez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dado landing punches.

Dado is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Valadez misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dado avoids the head kick by Valadez.
Valadez with a poor takedown

and Dado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dado advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Dado is working to tighten is grip on Valadez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Valadez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dado is really squeezing tight and eventually Valadez passes out! Dado breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baldong Dado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Hear Me Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lirette
vs
Katipunan

175 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lirette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Katipunan successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Katipunan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lirette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lirette looking to pass the guard.

Katipunan has his foot on Lirette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lirette works his way back into a safe position though.

Katipunan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Katipunan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lirette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Katipunan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lirette stands and steps away. Katipunan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lirette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lirette works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lirette is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Katipunan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Lirette!
Travis Lirette thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Pounder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McNamara
vs
Pounder

180 cm
35
225 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

186 cm
34
222 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara misses with a double jab
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNamara stalks Pounder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pounder's face. Pounder staggers backwards, shaken.
McNamara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pounder takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
McNamara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pounder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pounder stalks McNamara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNamara's face. McNamara staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pounder swivels and escapes.

McNamara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pounder tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.
McNamara scoring with punches from side control.
Pounder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

McNamara stands up and beckons Pounder to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pounder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNamara throws a push kick but Pounder slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Pounder.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Pounder moves out of range.
A combination from McNamara does no damage.
Pounder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pounder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.

McNamara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pounder is trying to defend but McNamara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pounder is refusing to be controlled, as McNamara sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara prevents Pounder from standing back up.
McNamara blocks the strikes from Pounder.

Pounder looking for submissions off his back.
Pounder pushes McNamara off looking to stand but McNamara dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McNamara decides to return to a standing position.
McNamara needs to keep his hands up - Pounder had a free shot at his head there.
Pounder misses with a jab, cross combination.
McNamara misses with a series of wild punches.
McNamara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pounder slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNamara can't get the takedown.

McNamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNamara fails with the takedown
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
McNamara throws a right hand that Pounder ducks under and follows up with a left that Pounder also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
McNamara misses with a combination
and Pounder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNamara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McNamara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from McNamara misses.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Pounder shows good takedown defense.
McNamara misses with a takedown
and McNamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pounder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNamara on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt.
McNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pounder lands with a hook. McNamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNamara throws a combination that misses
letting Pounder counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean McNamara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pounder scores with the left hand. McNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
McNamara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder avoids the head kick by McNamara.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pounder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pounder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pounder scores with a hook to the body. McNamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pounder swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara moves forwards but Pounder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sean McNamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNamara tries to work over Pounder's front leg with a kick but Pounder checks it.
Pounder checks a low kick from McNamara.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Pounder circles away easily
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNamara misses with a takedown
and Pounder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNamara walks into a straight right hand from Pounder.
McNamara looks to land a combination but Pounder avoids it well.
Pounder swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a combination
and McNamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McNamara dives in and scores a takedown into Pounder's guard.

Pounder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McNamara thuds his right hand into Pounder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McNamara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
McNamara misses with a head kick.
McNamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pounder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNamara takes one to the chin there.
Pounder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McNamara has his takedown stuffed
and Pounder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder lands the left hand.
McNamara misses with a combination
and Pounder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNamara thinking.
Pounder stuffs the takedown attempt from McNamara. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet.
McNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNamara walks into a left hand.
McNamara throws a right hand that Pounder ducks under and follows up with a left that Pounder also avoids with ease.
Jim Pounder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pounder counter with a right hand.
Pounder thuds a left hand into McNamara's body.
Pounder lands a lovely overhand right.
Pounder lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounder lands a slapping body shot.
Pounder tests McNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pounder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McNamara walks into a stiff left hand from Pounder.
McNamara misses with a wild combination.
McNamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Pounder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pounder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNamara throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pounder counter with a right hand.
Pounder scores with a sloppy right hand. McNamara should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from McNamara misses.
McNamara misses with a takedown
and Pounder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pounder leaves McNamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNamara drops his hands momentarily and Pounder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Pounder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pounder moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
McNamara has his takedown stuffed
and Pounder counters with a three punch combo that has McNamara backing up. McNamara nods at Pounder to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a low kick.
McNamara misses with a takedown
and Pounder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Pounder does it's job there.
Pounder lands with an overhand left.
McNamara fails with the takedown
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
McNamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McNamara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pounder is able to avoid easily.
Pounder scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Pounder lands.
McNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNamara with a poor takedown
and Pounder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pounder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McNamara misses with a combination
and Pounder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pounder lands with a cross.
Pounder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNamara's hands.
McNamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pounder counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pounder.
McNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNamara throws a combination that misses
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNamara takes one to the chin there.
Pounder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pounder misses with a two punch combination.
McNamara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pounder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McNamara drops his hands momentarily and Pounder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pounder misses with a straight right.
McNamara with a poor takedown
and Pounder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pounder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pounder counters with a nice uppercut.
Pounder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

McNamara is rocked!
McNamara is looking to land body kicks.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pounder misses with a few strikes there.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
McNamara falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for McNamara with that takedown attempt.
Pounder lands a nice shot that snaps McNamara's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pounder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Pounder!
Jim Pounder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gi
vs
Santos

180 cm
33
177 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

184 cm
32
186 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gi throws a head kick that misses.

Santos gets a clinch.

Santos gets control of Gi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Gi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gi drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Gi off! Gi jumps back into Santos's guard.

Gi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Santos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos tries to circle away but Gi has him pinned against the cage.
Santos is trying to break free.

Gi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Gi has the dominant position.
Gi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gi goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Gi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Santos drives through with a takedown into Gi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Santos 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 Gi.
Gi is not content to let Santos control the position.

Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gi is trying to improve his position.
Gi gets back to half guard.
Santos wants to stand up but Gi is controlling the position.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gi's guard. Nice work there by Santos.

Gi working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Gi keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Santos is sitting in close to Gi's body. Gi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Santos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Santos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kai Gi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Markson
vs
Cyborg

175 cm
30
183 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

173 cm
33
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg has a takedown stuffed.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown but Markson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson stuffs the takedown.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Cyborg.
Nice sprawl there from Markson as Cyborg shoots in.
Cyborg shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Markson misses.

Cyborg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cyborg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cyborg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cyborg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyborg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cyborg throws an elbow that misses. Markson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cyborg's guard. Nice move by Markson!
Markson wants to control from the top but Cyborg keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Cyborg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cyborg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markson stopping the sweep attempt from Cyborg.

Cyborg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyborg wants to sweep here but Markson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cyborg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Markson!

Cyborg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Markson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Markson and Cyborg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Cyborg is trying to get an arm triangle but Markson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Cyborg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Markson is trying to control Cyborg's posture but Cyborg avoids it.
Markson defending against the ground and pound.
Cyborg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Markson is looking to regain half guard here but Cyborg keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cyborg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cyborg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Markson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cyborg.
Sloppy strikes there by Cyborg.
Sloppy strikes there by Cyborg.

Cyborg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyborg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Markson to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Cyborg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cyborg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cyborg shoots for a takedown but Markson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Markson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cyborg has his takedown stuffed
and Markson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cyborg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cyborg.
John Markson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Cyborg.
Markson leaves Cyborg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markson scores with a leg kick.
Cyborg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markson is fending him off so far but Cyborg persists. Nope, Markson circles away and we're back to standing.
Markson throws a looping overhand right but Cyborg ducks down to avoid it.
Markson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cyborg. Cyborg gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markson.
Markson misses with a low kick.
Markson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cyborg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markson.
Markson throws a lazy uppercut

and Cyborg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cyborg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damien Cyborg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cyborg is working away from the top position though.
Markson tries to get to full guard but Cyborg has control of the leg.
Cyborg throwing shots but Markson is blocking nicely.

Markson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cyborg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markson defending well though.
Cyborg is looking to take a break and control but Markson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cyborg thows a huge punch but Markson dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyborg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cyborg thows a huge punch but Markson dodges it nicely.
Markson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markson tries to get out of the position.
Cyborg thows a huge punch but Markson dodges it nicely.
Cyborg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cyborg trying to control from half guard but Markson is working away.
Cyborg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cyborg thows a huge punch but Markson dodges it nicely.
Cyborg throws a strike but Markson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cyborg 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.
Cyborg throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cyborg cracks Markson with a solid left hand.
Cyborg is looking to work some ground and pound but Markson has wrist control.
Cyborg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cyborg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cyborg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyborg working the head and body with strikes.
Cyborg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Cyborg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Markson throws a leg kick

and Cyborg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Markson!
Markson is in a horrible position here. Cyborg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Markson is trying desperately to improve position.

Cyborg working for a guillotine from mount but Markson is in no mood to give up.
Cyborg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Cyborg lands a big shot there that rocks Markson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Markson is rocked!
Cyborg controlling the pace for now.
Oh Markson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cyborg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Markson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Cyborg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Cyborg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Cyborg!
A very excited looking Damien Cyborg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauski Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Couture
vs
Flair

188 cm
32
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

202 cm
26
218 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauski Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture moves to clinch but Flair breaks away
and Flair counters with a series of strikes. Couture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Couture tries to clinch but Flair moves out of range.
Couture wants to clinch up but Flair keeps it at a distance.
Flair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture wants to clinch
and Flair counters with a series of strikes. Couture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flair cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Flair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Couture wants to clinch but Flair slips to the side
and Flair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Flair circles away.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Flair keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture blocks a head kick by Flair.

Couture has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture working aggressively here.
Flair missing with knees to the body.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Flair connects with a knee to the head.
Flair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flair digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair blocking some punches.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with some punches.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a knee strike.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture blocking some punches.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Flair working aggressively here.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture blocks a body shot from Flair.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Flair on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture avoiding damage as Flair throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture blocks the elbow strike.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Couture working aggressively here.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Flair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Flair tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Flair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair lands a knee to the body.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solar Flair dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Flair misses with a body kick.
Rauski Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair thumps Couture with a low kick.
Flair misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Flair.

Couture has managed to clinch.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Couture blocks a body shot from Flair.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Flair - that landed with a thud.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Flair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Couture.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair pushes off an throws an elbow but Couture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flair tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture blocks a body shot from Flair.
Couture misses with some punches.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Flair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solar Flair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture prevents a body shot from Flair.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Flair pushes off an throws an elbow but Couture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solar Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Couture looks to clinch

and Flair counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a body shot.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working aggressively here.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flairs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture blocks a body shot from Flair.
Couture lands a left hand.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Flair.
Couture avoiding damage as Flair throws knees to the body.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Flair.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Couture working aggressively here.
Flair digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
Couture blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
Flair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Flair lands a body shot.
Flair tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair lands a left hand.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Flair.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair lands a left hand.

Couture is rocked!
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Flair throws a big uppercut that drops Couture! More strikes from Flair and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Couture lies dazed against the cage as Flair celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solar Flair!
Solar Flair thanked the fans post fight for their support.