PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malaquias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teixeira
vs
Cutolo

175 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malaquias Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cutolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teixeira works the jab nicely.
Teixeira looks to land a combination. Cutolo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Cutolo clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cutolo.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
Cutolo scores with a shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Teixeira - that landed with a thud.
Teixeira cracks Cutolo with a nice body shot.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo avoids the elbow strike from Teixeira, against the cage.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Cutolo keeps control of Teixeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira is looking to control Cutolo's arms but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teixeira has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.

Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cutolo closes the distance and pushes Teixeira back into the cage.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutolo has Teixeira pressed against the cage, preventing Teixeira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Teixeira throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Teixeira lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutolo.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutolo or not.
Cutolo looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cutolo's defenses.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teixeira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raffaele Cutolo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutolo is just out of range.
A jab from Teixeira does it's job there.

Cutolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Teixeira breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teixeira lands a nice uppercut.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.

Teixeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teixeira!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo tries to clinch up
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira lands a jab to the nose.

Cutolo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Teixeira controls his hands.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looking to slow down the pace here.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cutolo.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Teixeira as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutolo won't allow it.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a body punch.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira tries to stall but Cutolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Teixeira trying to control the position but instead, Cutolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside that Cutolo shrugs off.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaquias Teixeira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Teixeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Cutolo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teixeira throws an elbow that misses.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
A short right from Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
A short right from Cutolo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutolo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Teixeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira lands an uppercut.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teixeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Cutolo rushes Teixeira and presses him up against the cage.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Teixeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Cutolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Teixeira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Teixeira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira trying to control the position but instead, Cutolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teixeira into the cage.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teixeira cracks Cutolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.

Cutolo has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Cutolo is controlling him.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a shot to the body.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike.
Cutolo dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Cutolo cracks Teixeira with a nice body shot.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
Cutolo tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from Teixeira.

Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Teixeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaquias Teixeira.
I think Teixeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaquias Teixeira!