PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gauthier
vs
Couture

178 cm
24
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Gauthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gauthier wants it to stay on the feet.
Gauthier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Gauthier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gauthier wants to clinch

and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Couture is looking for submissions but instead, Gauthier has regained full guard.
Couture is pushing down on Gauthier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gauthier is fighting to maintain full guard but Couture has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Couture is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gauthier is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Gauthier's temple.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gauthier trying to control here.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gauthier wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gauthier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Couture.
Gauthier is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture is thwarting Gauthier's attempts to control the position.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture wants to pass the guard but Gauthier is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture is looking for a kimura but Gauthier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couture to get the leverage.
Couture prevents Gauthier from improving his position.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gauthier trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture wants to control but Gauthier is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gauthier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Couture thows a huge punch but Gauthier dodges it nicely.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Gauthier wants to control but Couture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauthier defending well though.
Gauthier is trying to get back to full guard.
Gauthier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gauthier sees it coming and defends easily.
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 throwing shots but Gauthier is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Couture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gauthier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gauthier tries to clinch up.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier.
Gauthier tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gauthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Gauthier is looking to reverse the position.
Gauthier struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier regains half guard.
Gauthier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture throwing shots but Gauthier is blocking nicely.
Gauthier taking some punishment here, with Couture in his half guard.
Gauthier tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
Couture is nestled in close to Gauthier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Couture prevents Gauthier from improving his position.
Couture thows a huge punch but Gauthier dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Gauthier trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gauthier tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture landing shots from mount.
Gauthier takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Couture's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Couture!
Andy Couture made sure to mention his sponsor, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview.