PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonico Cuccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biles comes to the cage accompanied by Dead And Bloated by STP. Ryan Biles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domonico Cuccaro's chin.

Biles
vs
Cuccaro

184 cm
23
191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domonico Cuccaro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Biles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuccaro.
Biles fails to land the takedown.
Cuccaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuccaro thuds a left hand into Biles's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cuccaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cuccaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Cuccaro drives through and clinches with Biles against the cage.
Cuccaro landing knees to the head.

It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Cuccaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biles.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Biles avoiding damage as Cuccaro throws knees to the body.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the head but Biles blocks with his arms.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuccaro scores with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Biles is working for takedown but Cuccaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biles avoids it.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Biles avoids the damage to the body.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Biles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuccaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biles avoids it.

Biles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cuccaro regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuccaro is trying to control the position but Biles postures up.
Biles throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biles forces his way into half guard.
Biles works his way into side control.
Cuccaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Cuccaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cuccaro is trying to get back to full guard.
Biles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cuccaro is pressing down on Biles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cuccaro looking to control.
Biles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuccaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biles is one step ahead there.
Cuccaro looking to control.
Cuccaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biles manages to get himself to full guard.
Cuccaro won't allow Biles to sweep him here.
Cuccaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuccaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuccaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuccaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuccaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Cuccaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Biles has momentary wrist control but Cuccaro slips an elbow through the middle.
Cuccaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Biles working for a triangle but Cuccaro defends it easily.
Biles has momentary wrist control but Cuccaro slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuccaro with a nice head shot there.
Cuccaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cuccaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonico Cuccaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cuccaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cuccaro throws a shot to the body.
Biles is looking to score with low kicks.
Biles moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuccaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cuccaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuccaro lands with a cross.
Cuccaro misses with an uppercut.
Cuccaro throws out a powerful jab.
Biles needs to keep his hands up - Cuccaro had a free shot at his head there.
Cuccaro with a jab.
A left lands for Cuccaro.
Biles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuccaro throws an overhand right that lands on Biles's shoulder, as Biles tries to avoid the shot.
Cuccaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Biles's head.
Biles misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Biles is just out of range.
Cuccaro misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Cuccaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuccaro.
Biles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro throws a body kick that misses.
Biles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cuccaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuccaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Biles lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cuccaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuccaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biles postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Domonico Cuccaro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cuccaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biles fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuccaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Cuccaro clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
Biles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro landing knees to the body.
Cuccaro lands a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro tries to land a knee to the head but Biles blocks with his arms.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Biles avoids the damage to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro with a knee to the head.
Biles avoiding damage as Cuccaro throws knees to the body.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Biles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biles wants to pass to mount but Cuccaro is defending the position.
Cuccaro is controlling Biles's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Biles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biles trying to pass the guard but Cuccaro defending well.
Cuccaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuccaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biles manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuccaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuccaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cuccaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuccaro postures up in Biles's guard and throws a big left but Biles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonico Cuccaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Biles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cuccaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biles shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuccaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cuccaro throws a big shot that misses.
Biles swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuccaro.
Biles avoids a kick to the body.
Biles drops his hands momentarily and Cuccaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Cuccaro closes the distance and clinches.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuccaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biles is defending well for now.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but Biles blocks it.
Cuccaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuccaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuccaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuccaro lands a good knee to the midsection. Biles won't want to take too many of those.
Cuccaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biles blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro missing with knees to the body.
Cuccaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biles looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles managing to block the knees to the body from Cuccaro.
Biles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuccaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuccaro. Biles does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro lands with a good body shot.
Biles slips a straight right by Cuccaro.

Biles tries to keep at a distance but Cuccaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuccaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuccaro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuccaro looking to throw knees to the head but Biles is blocking nicely.
Cuccaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuccaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuccaro trying to land knees to the body.
Cuccaro misses with a knee to the head.
Biles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuccaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan Biles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuccaro.
Cuccaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biles moves away.
Cuccaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biles.
Biles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biles misses with a body kick.
Cuccaro thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuccaro throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Cuccaro finds it's way through Biles's defenses.
Cuccaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuccaro tries to clinch but Biles is having none of it.
Biles walks into a left hand.
Biles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Cuccaro.
Cuccaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biles.

Cuccaro clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biles managing to block the knees to the body from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro landing knees to the head.
Cuccaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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