Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cotto's head backwards.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cobb scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cotto throws a lazy head kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cotto sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cotto hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Cobb gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb lands a jab-cross combination.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto with a hook.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cotto's defenses.
Cotto throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Cotto is rocked!#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cotto to the canvas! Cotto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cobb keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
In his post fight interview, Semmy Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.

Event: ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Cotto lands but Pearson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Cotto scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Cotto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Cotto finds it's target.#CL#
Pearson rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Cotto checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotto. That's going to slow Pearson down.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
As Cotto backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Pearson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pearson staying calm.#SUB#
Pearson has hold of Cotto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cotto seems comfortable defending it but Pearson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cotto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cotto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pearson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norman Pearson!
Norman Pearson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Norman Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Miguel Cotto was interviewed post fight and said 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.

Event: ENIGMA 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar misses with a kick to the body
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joestar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from Cotto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joestar misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Joestar with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Joestar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotto.
A little jabbing left from Joestar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joestar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Cotto punishes Joestar's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab. #T1#
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
Joestar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto wants to land a leg kick but Joestar is out of range.
Joestar throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Joestar misses.
Joestar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cotto.
Joestar misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Joestar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joestar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Joestar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Joestar misses the target.
Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Cotto tries to bum rush Joestar with a series of wild strikes but Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cotto lands a front kick.
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Cotto counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cotto scores with a head kick. Joestar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle, before Cotto throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Joestar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cotto lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Cotto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.
Zuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuma pushes down on Cotto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cotto is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuma controlling his opponent. #T1#
Zuma fails to advance to Cotto's back.
Zuma controlling from the full mount.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zuma prevents Cotto from getting the reversal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Zuma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cotto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zuma controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cotto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuma to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cotto has control of Zuma's left arm, preventing Zuma from doing any damage.
Cotto trying to control the position.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotto's guard.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Cotto trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zuma works his way into side control.
Cotto is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zuma controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cotto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zuma working away.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cotto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Zuma stalls from top position.#T3#
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cotto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zuma but great work by Cotto.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Cotto wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Cotto just content to control the position.
Zuma wants to control but Cotto postures up.
Zuma tries to bench press Cotto off him but Cotto keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma sneaks back into half guard.
Zuma trying to control from the bottom.
Zuma is looking for a sweep. Cotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Cotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotto misses with a hook.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cotto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zuma advances position into side control!
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is staying tight to Cotto's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotto is defending well. #T1#
Cotto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zuma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zuma controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuma stops Cotto from getting back to his feet.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Zuma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zuma not doing much here.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Cotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma moves into full mount! Cotto won't be happy about that!
Cotto stops Zuma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Zuma 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.

Event: MMA ATTACK 03 Boss vsLeagatius
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Ali misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Ali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Cotto feints a counter leg 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!
Ali shoots in but Cotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali backing away here, and Cotto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ali .
A cross from Cotto lands.#ROC2#Ali is rocked!
Cotto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cotto comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ali falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ali was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ATTACK 01 Cotto vs Zuma
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotto defends it nicely.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotto to the mat! Cotto manages to get full guard.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Cotto.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotto is fending him off so far but Zuma persists. Nope, Cotto circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotto is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Zuma being controlled here momentarily.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Zuma 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.#T3#
Zuma advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Cotto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zuma.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma passes Cotto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up with Cotto, looking for a takedown. Zuma pushes Cotto against the cage but Cotto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Cotto sprawls well.
Cotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotto as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zuma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cotto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cotto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Zuma.
Zuma working away.
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away.
Zuma controls the position.#SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuma is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotto defends well and Zuma ends up having to push Cotto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zuma checks it well.
Zuma goes for a double leg but Cotto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotto continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma with a poor takedown
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cotto throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Cotto throws a jab when Zuma was well out of range.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Zuma shoots and misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma with a poor takedown
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Zuma with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Zuma avoids it.
Cotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
Zuma shoots in but Cotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotto as he avoids it easily.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Zuma has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.

Cotto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma. #TD2#
Zuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Cotto defends it.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Cotto is having none of it.
Zuma is looking to stall here but Cotto recovers full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Cotto is working from the bottom.
Cotto is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is looking to pass into half guard but Cotto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotto is in guard.

Cotto stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
After winning the bout, Miguel Cotto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EK 23 - World Series
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caesar to score with a decent uppercut.
Caesar scores with a nice right hand.
Caesar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caesar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Caesar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Caesar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Caesar blocks the leg kick.
Caesar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
Caesar misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Cotto.
Caesar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotto.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Caesar moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Caesar misses the target.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Caesar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.#T1#
Caesar keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick.
Caesar lands the left hand.
Good work by Caesar as he checks the leg kick.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caesar on the side of the head.
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto throws a push kick but Caesar slaps the foot to one side.
Caesar throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Cotto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Caesar has managed to clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Cotto. #T2#
Cotto dodges an elbow strike from Caesar.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Cotto tries a body shot but Caesar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caesar misses with an elbow over the top.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caesar lands an elbow inside.
Caesar is leaning against Cotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotto tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Caesar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caesar throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto slips under a jab from Caesar.
Good exchange - Caesar coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Caesar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Caesar coming out on top.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
Caesar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caesar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto thows a leg kick but Caesar checks it
and Cotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caesar doesn't seem bothered though.
Cotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caesar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Caesar is looking to land body kicks.
Cotto works over Caesar's head and body with a nice combination.
Caesar throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto defending well as Caesar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses
and Caesar counters with a stiff right hand.
Caesar staying out of range there.#T1#
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caesar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Cotto catches Caesar right on the button with a cross.
Caesar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caesar throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Caesar drives through and clinches with Cotto against the cage.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Caesar tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caesar throws a push kick but Cotto slaps the foot to one side.
Caesar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cotto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caesar is looking to counter the offense by Cotto and move into the clinch.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Caesar cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cotto will feel that in the morning.
Caesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cotto counter with a right hand. #CL#
Caesar gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Caesar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Caesar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Caesar lands an uppercut.#BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Caesar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cotto looks for the body kick but Caesar saw that one coming.
Cotto lunges at Caesar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caesar's hand.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Cotto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Caesar clips Cotto with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Cotto a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Caesar keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto moves away from the strike by Caesar.
A jab from Caesar does it's job there.#ROC#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caesar.
Cotto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Caesar doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Cotto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Cotto's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Caesar!
Jules Caesar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Miguel Cotto spoke after the fight, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.

Event: EK 19_LUMINIFEROUS AETHER
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Cotto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Tua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cotto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Tua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cotto takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Tua cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Tua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tua blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua blocks a leg kick.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Tua misses with a straight left. #T1#
Cotto with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tua misses with a left hand
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Tua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua.
Cotto slips a straight right by Tua.
Cotto throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Tua wants to counter with a clinch but Cotto pushes him away.
Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto sets himself, and Tua steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Cotto feints and then cracks Tua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily. #T2#
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cotto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto is looking to slow Tua down with leg kicks.
Cotto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tua tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Cotto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua misses with a hook.
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good shot there by Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto walks into a left hand.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Cotto is predictable there
and Tua counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Cotto there.
Cotto connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua connects with a solid leg kick.
King Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cotto.
A low kick from Cotto misses
and Tua counters with a low kick, right behind Cotto 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tua.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tua is out of range.
Cotto with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Tua's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Tua.#T1#
Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua under the eye.
Tua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
Cotto tried to counter with a leg kick but Tua avoided it.
Cotto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tua misses with a kick to the body.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Tua motions for Cotto to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tua.
Cotto throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotto throws a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Cotto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotto lands a leg kick that knocks Tua off balance momentarily.
Cotto thumps Tua with a low kick.
Cotto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tua is able to avoid easily.
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Cotto coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Tua blocks the low kick.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Cotto throws a big counter combination but Tua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto lands a jab to the head.
Tua connects with a leg kick.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tua scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cotto. Tua shrugs it off though.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tua lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's time! Cotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tua avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua under the eye.
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cotto moves out of range as Tua throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Tua.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
Cotto slips a straight right by Tua.
Cotto throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Cotto throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cotto.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tua staying out of range there.
Tua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Cotto connects with a leg kick.
Cotto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Cotto is predictable there
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Cotto moved away.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Tua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cotto. That one must have hurt.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cotto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Cotto throws a push kick but Tua slaps the foot to one side.
Tua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Tua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cotto is looking to chop away at Tua's legs.
Tua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Tua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Cotto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
Cotto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cotto.
Cotto moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
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.#R4#
Cotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cotto looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Cotto.
Cotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tua - that will leave a mark!
Tua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cotto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua. Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cotto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua's head backwards.
Tua cracks Cotto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left and a right from Tua both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Tua.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto slips under a jab from Tua.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cotto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Cotto cracks a nice hook into Tua's ribs.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
Cotto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Cotto.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotto.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua throws a chopping leg kick but Cotto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Tua.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Cotto.#T1#
Cotto moves to clinch but Tua breaks away
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Tua avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tua is out of range.
A low kick from Cotto is predictable there
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tua with the inside leg kick.
Tua misses with a hook.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto throws a low kick but Tua moves out of range easily.
Cotto slips a straight right by Tua.#T2#
Tua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua motions for Cotto to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miguel Cotto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tua misses with a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cotto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
King Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Tua.
Well Cotto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:49

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EK15_What's Dead May Never Die
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto tries a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
Cotto tries to clinch but Brophy moves away
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Cotto both land. Nice combination.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cotto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto throws a combination. Brophy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Brophy misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotto.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook.
Cotto lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Cotto.
Cotto wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Cotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy lands a head kick!
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Brophy slips under a jab from Cotto.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Cotto wants to slow Brophy down by chopping away at his legs.
Brophy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cotto just manages to avoid it.
Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Cotto.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Brophy off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Cotto throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Cotto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotto lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Cotto looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brophy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Brophy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Cotto should have avoided that one.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Cotto misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Brophy takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cotto forces Brophy back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brophy.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cotto tries to land a leg kick but Brophy saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Cotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Cotto throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto with the inside leg kick.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Cotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brophy slips under a jab from Cotto.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Brophy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
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.#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cotto checks a leg kick.
Cotto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Brophy should have avoided that one.
Cotto misses with a low kick as Brophy jumps back.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto fakes the leg kick and cracks Brophy in the body.
Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Brophy checks a leg kick nicely.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Brophy is looking to chop away at Cotto's legs.
Cotto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Cotto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Cotto with a nice cross.
Cotto throws a low kick but Brophy moves out of range easily.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range. #T2#
Brophy avoids the head kick by Cotto.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily.
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brophy is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Good work by Brophy as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy checks a low kick from Cotto.
Brophy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Cotto didn't see that one coming.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotto scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Cotto gets a clinch.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cotto throws a nice head kick!
Brophy throws a head kick that Cotto semi-blocks.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cotto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Brophy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy tries to land a leg kick but Cotto saw it coming and moves away.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cotto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Cotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cotto tries to land a body kick
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Brophy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brophy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy!
John Brophy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Spiteri off the ropes and back into range.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
Spiteri counters with a body kick.
Cotto tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
A nice side step and Spiteri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cotto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Spiteri wants to counter the offense by Cotto and move into the clinch position.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spiteri on the side of the head.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto lands a head shot.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cotto thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Spiteri. #T1#
Cotto with a nice calf kick.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Spiteri's head but Spiteri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto lands a head kick! #CL#
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto. #T2#
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spiteri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Cotto tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Spiteri prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Cotto digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri presses Cotto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Spiteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Cotto backs off Spiteri throws a huge counter combo but Cotto manages to avoid it all.
Cotto takes one to the side of the head.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cotto tries a low kick but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Spiteri scores with a body shot.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cotto lands with a slapping head kick.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiteri moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Cotto misses #KD2#
and Spiteri counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Cotto on his ass! Cotto wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.#T4#
Spiteri checks a leg kick nicely.
Cotto with the inside leg kick.
Spiteri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spiteri.
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Spiteri counters with a right hand from hell and Cotto is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
Knox misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Knox tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Cotto.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Cotto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knox really felt that one!#T1#
Cotto keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Cotto walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Cotto has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Cotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotto's head. #ROC#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Cotto slips under a jab from Knox.
Cotto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotto.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a right hand
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Knox. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Cotto is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox is leaning against Cotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotto circles away. #T3#
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Miguel Cotto's cut even more.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cotto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox staying out of range there.#T4#
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Cotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Knox avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Cotto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cotto.
Cotto thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox tries to clinch up but Cotto circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Cotto has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cotto avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox misses with a hook
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Cotto off the ropes and back into range.
Cotto tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Cotto misses. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Cotto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotto scrambles back to his feet.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Knox.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cotto.
Cotto feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Cotto.#T4#
Cotto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cotto lands with a right hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotto! But no joy.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cotto darts in and clinches Knox up against the ropes.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Cotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotto digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Cotto blocks it.
A short right from Cotto on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cotto has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Knox.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cotto gets a clinch.
Knox has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Cotto to the canvas! Can Cotto beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Cotto was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Knox is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WKBC: Grandis Eventus
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook tries to score with a low kick but Cotto moves his leg out of the way.
Cook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto unleashes a big counter combination but Cook bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook lands a high kick!
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotto connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto tries a quick counter leg kick but Cook is wise to it.
Cook throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cotto counters with a body kick that stops Cook in his tracks momentarily.
Cook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Cotto clinches. #T1#
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook looking to stall.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto presses Cook against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cotto lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye. #T2#
Nice body punch from Cotto - that landed with a thud.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
A short uppercut from Cotto. #CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cook is trying to stall.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cook avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotto.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto misses with a double jab.
Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotto throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it. #CL#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cotto blocks it with crossed arms.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto tries to break free but Cook pushes him back against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Cook avoiding damage as Cotto throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cotto lands a good knee to the midsection. Cook won't want to take too many of those.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miguel Cotto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cotto lands a body punch.
Cook wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooks head.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Cotto lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cotto!
Cotto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cook takes a step back to recover.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto scores with a head kick.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cook - the referee stops the clock and Cotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cook. Cotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cook slips a straight right by Cotto.
Cotto cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Cotto stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Cook steps away.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Cotto does it's job there.#CUT2#Solomon Cook's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cotto rushes Cook and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cotto gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook avoids a kick to the body.
Cook tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Cook is rocked!
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Cotto counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Cook to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Pesalelei 2
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Cotto back into the ropes.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotto looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.#CL2#
Cotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Cotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Steve misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto. #T1#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cotto looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Cotto manages to break the clinch.
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Steve has managed to clinch. #T2#
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Steve.
Cotto works Steve's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Cotto.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve tries to move into range but Cotto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotto. That's going to slow Steve down.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Cotto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cotto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Cotto instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Steve fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cotto just manages to avoid it.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Cotto. #T2#
Steve swinging wildly here.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cotto misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotto, pushing him back against the ropes.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Steve misses. #CL#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Steve back against the ropes.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Cotto tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Cotto blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cotto can't break the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto misses with some punches.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Cotto blocks it.
Steve blocks an elbow strike from Cotto. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Mark Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto throws a leg kick that misses.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve swinging wildly here. #T2#
A jab from Steve misses.
Cotto with the inside leg kick.
Steve tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Steve backing away here, and Cotto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Cotto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
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!
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Mark Steve spoke after the fight, saying 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Oki misses with a looping left.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki avoids a kick to the body.
Oki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Oki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oki blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oki throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Oki's leg. Oki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Oki misses with the combination.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oki throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range. #T2#
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oki's knee momentarily.
Oki looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto thuds his shin into the meat of Oki's side.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cotto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oki's face. #CUT#It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Oki is rocked!
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto is working Oki over against the ropes.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
Cotto creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Oki crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Oki face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Cotto takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2
Date: May 21, 2020

#R1#
Turturro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
A jab from Turturro misses.
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turturro scores with a punch to the head.
Turturro throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Cotto shapes to counter with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Turturro throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cotto tries to move into range but Turturro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a body kick.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A jab from Turturro misses.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Turturro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turturro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turturro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Turturro.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.#T2#
Cotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turturro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Turturro.
Turturro throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turturro's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto staying out of range there.
Turturro cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turturro blocks it well.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Turturro 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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Turturro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Turturro misses with a left hand
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Turturro's knee but Turturro avoids it well.
Cotto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lorenzo Turturro is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Turturro off the ropes and back into range.
Turturro throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotto. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.#T1#
Turturro works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turturro blocks it well.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Turturro lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Turturro misses.
Turturro connects with the punch.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turturro throws out the jab.
Turturro is looking to wear down Cotto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto is looking to slow Turturro down with leg kicks.
Cotto pushes Turturro away with a front kick.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turturro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto throws a fast counter high kick but Turturro manages to duck under it in time.
Turturro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turturro.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Cotto thinks about the counter body kick.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a looping right.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Turturro dominated that second round.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nice cross by Cotto.
Turturro misses the jab.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Turturro strikes.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto catches Turturro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto slips a straight right by Turturro.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto lands a head kick. Turturro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turturro lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back. #T1#
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turturro takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Turturro jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turturro blocks a leg kick.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Turturro misses. #T2#
Cotto scores with a shot to the body.
Turturro jabs at Cotto's body.
Cotto lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
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!
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Turturro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Turturro moves out of range easily.
Turturro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turturro takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turturro lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turturro throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turturro throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lorenzo Turturro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Turturro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turturro moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Turturro misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turturro.
Turturro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cotto's head.
Turturro throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cotto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turturro.
Nice shot lands for Turturro.
Turturro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turturro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Turturro backing up. Turturro nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Turturro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Turturro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Cotto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Turturro avoids it.
Turturro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Turturro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cotto throws a hook but Turturro avoids it easily.
Cotto moves forwards but Turturro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Turturro had his way with Miguel Cotto in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro lands a head shot.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turturro throws out the jab.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro throws out a powerful jab.
Turturro clobbers Cotto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Turturro. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro lands a nice looking body shot.
Turturro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Turturro misses with a body shot
and Cotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Cotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turturro counters with a left to the body.
Cotto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turturro lands with a shot to the body.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Turturro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.#T2#
Turturro tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cotto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto wants to clinch up but Turturro keeps it at a distance.
Cotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Turturro misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Turturro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotto wants to clinch.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto motions for Turturro to come forward. Cotto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turturro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Turturro!
Lorenzo Turturro is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Lorenzo Turturro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cook tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Cook there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto tried to counter with a leg kick but Cook avoided it.
Cook misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
A head kick misses from Cotto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.
Cook delivers a nice body kick.
Cook pushes Cotto away with a front kick.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cotto counters with a solid body kick.
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Cook throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Cook backs away, Cotto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cook presses Cotto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Cook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook tries to stall but Cotto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook avoiding damage as Cotto throws knees to the body.
Cook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cotto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cotto gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cook is leaning against Cotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto is trying to break free.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cotto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cook looks winded!
Cotto tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Cotto pushes Cook back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Cook blocks a body shot from Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook misses with some punches.
Cook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Cook will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cook. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Cotto blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cook just manages to avoid it.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotto wants to land a leg kick but Cook is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cotto.
Cook moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cook looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cotto tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Cotto moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook misses with a body punch
and Cotto counters with a low kick, right behind Cook 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.

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!
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cook. Cook obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Cotto.
Cook misses with an uppercut.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Cook throws a right and a left that Cotto avoids nicely.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cook.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cook. That did some damage!
Cook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
Cotto cracks Cook with a good jab.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Cook avoids it.
Cook takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cotto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cook tries to land a body kick
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Cook throws a body kick.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cook scoring well with a low kick there.
Cook misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Cook was not able to check.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cook's knee momentarily.
Cotto throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Cotto is looking to slow Cook down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
Cotto thumps Cook with a low kick.
Cook tries to work over Cotto's front leg with a kick but Cotto checks it.
Cotto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotto misses the jab.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a low kick, right behind Cook 's knee.
Cotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Cook tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cook misses the body punch
and Cotto counters with a left and a right that stings Cook.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Cook saw that one coming.
Cotto cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Cotto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Cook moves into the clinch.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotto throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Cook misses
and Cotto counters with a leg kick.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotto.
Good work by Cotto as he checks the leg kick.
Cook misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook throws a series of punches but Cotto avoids them all with ease.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Cotto.
Cotto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cook. That one must have hurt.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Cook's knee but Cook avoids it well.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cook misses with a leg kick
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto lands a nice looking body kick.
Cotto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cotto moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Cook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cook is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotto is out of range and Cook settles back down.
Cotto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cook.
Cook misses with a hook
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cotto. Cook shrugs it off though.
Cook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Cotto.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto had his way with Solomon Cook in that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cook tries to land a leg kick but Cotto saw it coming and moves away.
Cook has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cotto.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Cotto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cook is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cotto slips under a jab from Cook.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Cook throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cotto throws a head kick but Cook moves out of range.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cook throws a series of punches but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto blocks a leg kick.
Cook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cotto checks it well.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a nice leg kick.
Cook scores with the left hand. Cotto knows he should have avoided that one.

Cotto gets a clinch.
Solomon Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Cotto lands a damaging elbow.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cook is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cook working aggressively here.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.

Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cook moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto connects with a looping right hand.
Cotto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
Cotto scores with a push kick.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Cotto.
Cook throws a lazy body kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
Cook misses with an uppercut
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Miguel Cotto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.#KD#
Cotto lands a head kick that bluckles Silva and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Cotto no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Silva throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a hook.
Cotto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cotto closes the distance and clinches.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Cotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. #T1#
Silva blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
A short uppercut from Cotto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Cotto gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?#BC#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Cotto lands with a cross.
Silva walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Silva is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Miguel Cotto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Oki
Date: Apr 23, 2020

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cotto.
Laxx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a low kick, right behind Laxx 's knee.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laxx throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
Cotto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laxx in his tracks.
A head kick from Cotto lands but Laxx takes it in his stride.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laxx .
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laxx moves to clinch but Cotto breaks away
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Laxx was not able to check. #CL2#
Cotto has closed the distance and engaged Laxx in a clinch. #T1#
Laxx takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyga Laxx has been cut.
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
Cotto lands an uppercut.
Laxx avoids the elbow strike from Cotto, against the ropes.
Laxx blocks an elbow strike.
Cotto gets through Laxx 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laxx blocks an uppercut.
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
Laxx lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Laxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Cotto.
A shot in the inside from Cotto. #T2#
Laxx misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laxx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laxx 's defenses.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laxx .
Laxx is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cotto forces Laxx back against the ropes and clinches.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Laxx .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laxx .
Laxx works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Laxx misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx missing with knees to the body.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotto slips a straight right by Laxx .
Cotto feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyga Laxx 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cotto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto lands a head kick. Laxx smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cotto gets tackled into the ropes by Laxx . Laxx maintains the clinch.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Laxx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laxx blocks an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto gets through Laxx 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laxx tries to land knees in the clinch but Cotto avoids the damage to the body.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
A nice left hand lands by Laxx .
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Laxx blocking some punches. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Laxx avoids a kick to the body. #T1##CL#
Laxx moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.#BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Laxx off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Laxx blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laxx scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotto digs a right hand into Laxx 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laxx 's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotto tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
A short uppercut from Cotto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxx .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A jab from Laxx misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laxx . #CL2#
Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto digs a right hand underneath Laxx 's ribcage. Laxx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Laxx takes a shot to the head.
Cotto lands an elbow that stopped Laxx in his tracks for a moment.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Cotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Cotto lands a body shot. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyga Laxx 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto scores with a push kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laxx backing away here, and Cotto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Laxx avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laxx throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cotto forces Laxx back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Cotto lands a big head kick that sends Laxx tumbling to the mat! Cotto takes a step backwards and waves Laxx back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto feints and then cracks Laxx 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laxx down.
Laxx takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Laxx is rocked!
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto. #T2#
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Laxx 's shoulder, as Laxx tries to avoid the shot.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto tests Laxx 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laxx tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotto manages to circle out of the way.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laxx loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Laxx takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cotto throws a big counter head kick but Laxx avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cotto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: 4 Kings
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draughn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Diego throws a leg kick
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land. #T1#
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotto, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Diego scores with a head kick. Cotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Diego tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego looks to clinch
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego tries to clinch up
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Diego throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotto lands a front kick.
Diego throws a nice head kick!
Diego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cotto's hands.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Cotto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego 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.
#R2#
Diego misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Cotto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cotto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
And Cotto responds with a good body kick, but Diego manages to step out the way in time.
Cotto misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Draughn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego tries to clinch but Cotto moves out of range.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cotto's efforts to push away.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto manages to break the clinch.
Cotto tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego is looking to clinch but Cotto is avoiding it.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
Diego jabs Cotto right on the nose. Cotto blinks but takes it well.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego slips under a jab.
Cotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Cotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.#CL#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Cotto misses with some punches.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Draughn Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cotto as Diego tries to tie him up.
Diego gets through Cotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Diego.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A short right from Diego.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Cotto, against the ropes.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a body punch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with some punches.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Diego.
Draughn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoiding damage as Cotto throws knees to the body.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cotto is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Diego takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Diego. #ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
A hook to the body from Diego.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Cotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego cracks Cotto with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Cotto goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Cotto wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!

Event: WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Turturro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Turturro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turturro slips under a jab.
Turturro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Cotto tries a quick counter leg kick but Turturro is wise to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotto scores with a four punch combination!
Turturro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turturro was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
A big right from Turturro misses.
Cotto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turturro blocks it well.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
Cotto has closed the distance and engaged Turturro in a clinch.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Turturro's head.
Cotto landing knees to the body.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Cotto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Turturro moves out of range easily.
Cotto scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Cotto closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Turturro back against the ropes! Cotto follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Turturro out cold! What a finish! Cotto looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Rumble
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris is looking to clinch but Cotto is avoiding it.
Harris lands the left hand.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotto's head.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cotto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris moves to clinch but Cotto breaks away
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cotto moves away from the strike by Harris.
It looked like Cotto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab. #CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Cotto back into the ropes.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Cotto up against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cotto counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Cotto in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Cotto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cotto - that landed with a thud.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Cotto up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cotto obliges.
Cotto cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cotto has him pressed against the ropes.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Cotto scores with a jab.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto throws a quick counter head kick but Harris was just out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Cotto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Cotto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harris looks to land a combination but Cotto avoids it well.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotto circles away. #T1#
Harris misses the body punch
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Harris misses.
Cotto scores with a three punch combo!
Harris tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Cotto takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Cotto. #CL2#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto has Harris pressed against the ropes, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Cotto misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Cotto is working Harris over against the ropes.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anselmo Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto lands a front kick.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Cotto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cotto finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Cotto throws a quick counter head kick but Harris was just out of range.
Cotto slips a straight right by Harris.
Cotto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Cotto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Cotto lands the left hand.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cotto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch but Cotto moves out of range.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris wants to counter with a clinch but Cotto pushes him away.
Harris scores with a hook.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris looks to clinch
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range. #CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cotto tries to clinch up.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Cotto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anselmo Harris.
I think Harris 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmo Harris!
Anselmo Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bushido K1: 2
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Kinneas throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cotto gets a clinch.
Kinneas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto is leaning against Kinneas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Kinneas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Kinneas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Kinneas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kinneas misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cotto has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinneas looks to land a body kick but Cotto moved away.#T1#
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Kinneas.
Cotto lands with a right hand.
Kinneas throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Kinneas avoids it with no problem.
Kinneas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinneas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Kinneas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Kinneas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irvine Kinneas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinneas takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto connects with a right hand. Kinneas shakes it off.
Kinneas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Kinneas.
Kinneas blocks the body kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotto. That's going to slow Kinneas down.
Kinneas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kinneas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Kinneas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kinneas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto looks to land a body kick but Kinneas moved away.
Cotto throws a jab when Kinneas was well out of range.
Kinneas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kinneas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Cotto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinneas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinneas. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kinneas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinneas misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kinneas.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Kinneas.
Kinneas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinneas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kinneas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinneas misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinneas lands with a straight right. Cotto didn't see that one coming.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinneas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
A jab from Kinneas misses.
Cotto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Cotto. #T1#
Kinneas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kinneas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kinneas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto throws a big counter head kick but Kinneas avoids it with no problem.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Kinneas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinneas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Kinneas.
A head kick misses from Kinneas.
Cotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kinneas misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinneas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinneas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kinneas scores with a push kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinneas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinneas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kinneas fakes the leg kick and cracks Cotto in the body.
Kinneas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
A low kick from Kinneas misses
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Kinneas was not able to check.
Kinneas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kinneas lands a jab to the nose.
Kinneas checks a leg kick.
Kinneas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kinneas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinneas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Kinneas saw that one coming.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Kinneas had a free shot at his head there.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kinneas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinneas swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Kinneas slips the punch.
Kinneas tries to counter by clinching up but Cotto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Kinneas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinneas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinneas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinneas connects with a solid leg kick.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto scores with a head kick. Kinneas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Kinneas's head but Kinneas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinneas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cotto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Cotto fakes the leg kick and cracks Kinneas in the body.
Cotto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinneas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotto scrambles back to his feet.
Kinneas lands with a shot to the body.
Kinneas lands a head shot.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Kinneas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kinneas misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kinneas thuds his shin into the meat of Cotto's side.
Cotto feints and then cracks Kinneas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kinneas down.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kinneas throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Kinneas throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kinneas.
Cotto throws out a leg kick but Kinneas moves out of range and Cotto only half commits.
Kinneas scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kinneas throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinneas finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotto's head.
Kinneas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotto.
Cotto is looking for the big counter here.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotto blocks the leg kick.
Kinneas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kinneas has time to react.
Kinneas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto moves out of range as Kinneas throws a body kick.
A jab from Cotto does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Kinneas. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irvine Kinneas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kinneas 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvine Kinneas!

Event: Openweight GP:Grand Finale
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Wawelski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wawelski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wawelski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cotto misses with some punches.
Cotto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wawelski is defending well for now.
Wawelski throws an elbow but it misses.
Wawelski blocks the elbow strike.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cotto.
Wawelski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Wawelski scores with a hook to the body.
Wawelski misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Wawelski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cotto instigates a clinch. #T1#
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wawelski has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wawelski tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Wawelski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawelski works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawelski digs a right hand underneath Cotto's ribcage. Cotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Cotto breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Wawelski with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Wawelski looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Wawelski get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cook connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Cotto's defenses.
Cook throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cook scores with a head kick. Cotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
Solomon Cook spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chigg throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cotto moves forwards but Chigg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chigg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chigg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotto ducks right into an uppercut from Chigg.
Chigg throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Chigg throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
Chigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.#CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chigg controls his hands.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Chigg avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chigg backwards. #T1#
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto sets himself, and Chigg steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chigg looks to land a combination. Cotto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chigg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Chigg misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cotto takes one on the button.
Cotto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chigg wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chigg scores with a jab. Cotto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chigg.
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto thumps Chigg with a low kick.#T2#
Chigg misses with a hook
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Chigg scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Chigg's leg. Chigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chigg tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chigg misses with a body kick.
Chigg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCotto.
Cotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chigg. Chigg obviously looking to wear him down.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses.
Cotto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cotto slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chigg.
Chigg throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg misses with a looping right.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cotto scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chigg, right into the meat.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg lands an overhand right.
Cotto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chigg.
Chigg jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chigg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and whilst Chigg still has his hands down, Cotto counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Chigg crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Chigg be able to survive another onslaught?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Cotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Chigg throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto throws a head kick but Chigg moves out of range.
Chigg lands a nice looking body kick.
Chigg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cotto in his tracks.
Chigg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chigg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
Chigg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Chigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Chigg sees coming a mile off.
Chigg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chigg is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Chigg flicks out a counter leg kick but Cotto steps away.
Chigg misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chigg. That's going to slow Cotto down.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.#T2#
That kick from Chigg tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chigg.
Chigg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto tests Chigg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Chigg misses with a body shot
and Cotto counters with a big head kick but Chigg shrugs it off. #ROC#
Chigg is rocked!
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Chigg throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Chigg backs away, Cotto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chigg misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chigg's knee momentarily.
Cotto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chigg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotto. That snapped Chigg's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chigg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Chigg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Chigg throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chigg seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Chigg.
Chigg looks to throw a body kick
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
Chigg blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Cotto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Cotto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chigg lands a nice hook to Cotto's body. Cotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chigg is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto scores with the left hand. Chigg knows he should have avoided that one.
Cotto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cotto checks the leg 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!
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Chigg misses. #T1#
Chigg throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Cotto is looking to counter with a body kick.
That kick from Chigg tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotto delivers a nice body kick.
Cotto scores with a spinning back kick!
Chigg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Chigg throws a push kick but Cotto slaps the foot to one side.
Cotto feints and then cracks Chigg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chigg down.
Chigg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chigg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto lands a head kick!
Chigg throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Chigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chigg walks into a jab.
Cotto moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick.
Chigg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cotto avoids the head kick by Chigg.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Chigg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chigg swings widly with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chigg - that will leave a mark!
Chigg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Chigg wants to counter with a clinch but Cotto pushes him away.
Chigg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chigg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Miguel Cotto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Chigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chigg just manages to avoid it.
Chigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Chigg misses the jab.
Cotto connects with a single shot there.
Chigg lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back.
An inside leg kick from Chigg misses.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chigg misses the jab.
Chigg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maya Chigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chigg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a low kick as Cotto jumps back.#T1#
Chigg wants to slow Cotto down by chopping away at his legs.
Chigg lands a high kick!
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Chigg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
Chigg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
As Chigg looks to move away, Cotto throws a big counter combo but Chigg just gets out of the way.
Chigg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chigg misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cotto scores with a kick to the body.
Chigg throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
It looked like Cotto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Chigg blocks the low kick.
Chigg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Chigg misses.
Cotto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cotto lands with a nice combination. Chigg backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Chigg misses with a kick to the body
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chigg.
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Chigg checks it.
Chigg misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Chigg throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Cotto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chigg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chigg throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a straight right that drops Chigg to the canvas! Will Chigg beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto retains his super heavyweight title!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC 155 Finals
Date: Feb 20, 2020

#R1#
Cotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laxx takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laxx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Laxx had a free shot at his head there.
Laxx throws a series of punches but Cotto avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Laxx throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laxx 's knee momentarily.
Laxx throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
Laxx throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laxx keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laxx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laxx misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Laxx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cotto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laxx throws a right hand that Cotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Cotto also avoids with ease.#T2#
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laxx checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotto slips under a jab from Laxx .
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laxx .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx moves out of range of the strikes.
Laxx throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laxx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a two punch combo.
Laxx misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Laxx takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
A jab from Cotto misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laxx throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Laxx misses with an uppercut.
Laxx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laxx tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Laxx blocks the body kick.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Laxx misses with the combination.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Laxx moves out of range easily. #T1#
That kick from Cotto tenderised Laxx 's leg. Laxx is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto connects with a high kick.
Laxx throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
letting Laxx counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Laxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Some wild striking there from Cotto. #T2#
Cotto keeps Laxx at a distance using the push kick.
Cotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laxx can do to turn this around?
Laxx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Laxx drives through and clinches with Cotto against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Laxx working aggressively here.
Laxx throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto. #CL#
Cotto drives through and clinches with Laxx against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Laxx .
Laxx misses with a few strikes there.
Laxx swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
Laxx misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cotto lunges at Laxx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laxx 's hand.
Cotto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laxx 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laxx might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Laxx throws a big shot that misses.
Laxx just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCotto.#T1#
Laxx swinging wildly here.
Cotto throws a counter high kick but Laxx was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laxx unleashes a big counter combination but Cotto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laxx blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A big right from Laxx misses.
Laxx throws a body kick that misses
and Cotto counters with a head kick.
Laxx checks a leg kick.
Laxx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cotto.
Cotto connects with a single shot there.
Laxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Laxx .#T2#
Laxx lands a jab to the nose.
Laxx throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a left to the body.
Laxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laxx momentarily.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laxx misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Laxx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a body kick that stops Laxx in his tracks momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laxx crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Laxx gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Laxx manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Laxx circles away.
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Laxx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotto throws a leg kick that misses.
Cotto tries a low kick but Laxx avoids it.
Laxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cotto throws a low kick but Laxx avoids it.
Laxx counters with a body kick.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Laxx throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx lands a jab-cross combination.
Cotto connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Laxx misses. #T1#
Cotto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laxx 's sensitive parts.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laxx blocks the body kick.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Laxx misses.
Cotto throws a counter high kick but Laxx was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Laxx closes the distance and clinches.
Cotto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laxx is defending well for now.
Laxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Laxx has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laxx is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laxx tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Laxx throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto is leaning against Laxx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cotto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laxx looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
Laxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Laxx swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto had his way with Tyga Laxx in that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Laxx takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laxx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laxx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Laxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laxx .#CL#
Cotto has managed to clinch. #T1#
Cotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laxx has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Cotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto cracks Laxx with a nice body shot.
Laxx 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laxx is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Nice body punch from Cotto - that landed with a thud.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Cotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laxx .
Cotto misses with a body punch. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cotto clinches.
Miguel Cotto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cotto - that landed with a thud.
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Cotto lands an uppercut.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.
Laxx avoids a wild elbow strike from Cotto.#BC#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Laxx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Cotto throws out a head kick that Laxx doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Laxx crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Laxx 's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Cotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto scores with the left hand. Laxx knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cotto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto retains his super heavyweight title!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 2
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laxx counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Laxx looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto thuds his shin into the meat of Laxx 's side.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laxx misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Laxx , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laxx .
Laxx misses with an uppercut
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto jabs Laxx right on the nose. Laxx blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Cotto misses with a hook.
Laxx misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Laxx scores with a punch to the head.
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laxx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laxx slips a straight right by Cotto.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto wants to land a leg kick but Laxx is out of range.
A jab from Cotto misses. #CL2#
Laxx gets a clinch. #T2#
Laxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Laxx stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Cotto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laxx is defending well for now.
A short left from Laxx .
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Laxx .
Laxx lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx misses with a body punch.
Laxx presses Cotto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Cotto.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Laxx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laxx .
Cotto trying to land knees to the body.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Laxx controls the action.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyga Laxx will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cotto lands a high kick!
Cotto misses with the combination.
Laxx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a one-two to the body.
Cotto tries to land a leg kick but Laxx saw it coming and moves away.
Laxx swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laxx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx works the jab nicely.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Laxx .
Laxx takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Cotto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laxx walks into a left hand.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Laxx sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laxx .
As Cotto backs off Laxx throws a huge counter combo but Cotto manages to avoid it all.
Laxx takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laxx connects with a body shot.
Laxx misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick from Laxx .
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Laxx connects with a jab.#T2#
Cotto lands a nice shot that snaps Laxx 's head back.
Cotto looks to land a body kick but Laxx moved away.
Laxx misses with a straight left.
Laxx on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Cotto there.
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laxx swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Laxx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laxx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laxx misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laxx lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Laxx .
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx jabs Cotto right on the nose. Cotto blinks but takes it well.
Laxx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Laxx counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Laxx tries to clinch but Cotto moves away
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laxx throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Laxx throws a combination that misses
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Laxx loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Laxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Laxx 's head but Laxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Laxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laxx .
Cotto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Laxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cotto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laxx throws a combination that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laxx 's knee momentarily.
Laxx 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. Laxx looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Cotto rushes Laxx and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Cotto.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Laxx 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto misses with some punches.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laxx 's elbow.
Cotto takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cotto.

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 Miguel Cotto.
Well Cotto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Miguel Cotto retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Warzone 5
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.#CL2#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Cotto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cotto throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Cotto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva throws a right and a left that Cotto avoids nicely.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Cotto tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Cotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotto.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Jab from Cotto.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotto circles away.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Cotto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Silva misses the jab.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Cotto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cotto's face. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto slips a jab from Silva.
A head kick from Cotto lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Cotto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Silva wants to clinch but Cotto slips to the side
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotto throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Cotto is working Silva over against the ropes.
Cotto is working Silva over against the ropes.
Cotto blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Cotto trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
Cotto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not. #T2#
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short uppercut from Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto working Silva over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto lands an elbow inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Cotto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Cotto. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Silva tries to clinch there but Cotto circles away.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotto blocks the leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Silva.
Cotto tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Silva avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Silva misses with a straight left.
Cotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva is looking to chop away at Cotto's legs.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Cotto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Cotto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Silva misses with a head kick.
Cotto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotto wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cotto lands a right and a left and another right! Silva goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Warzone 3
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Chigg wants to clinch
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Chigg misses with a body kick.
Chigg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chigg cracks Cotto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cotto slips a jab from Chigg.
Cotto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Chigg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chigg swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chigg walks into a jab.
Chigg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotto. That's going to slow Chigg down.
Chigg scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chigg tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chigg.
Chigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Chigg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chigg wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotto.
Chigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chigg.
A jab from Chigg does it's job there.
Chigg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Cotto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chigg's calf.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Chigg throws an off balance right hand
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Chigg backing up. Chigg nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Chigg misses with a body shot.
Chigg connects with a jab.
Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto tries to land a front kick but Chigg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Chigg.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Chigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Chigg looks to move away, Cotto throws a big counter combo but Chigg just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chigg's head.
Chigg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chigg throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chigg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Chigg looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chigg counters with a good low kick that Cotto was not able to check.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Chigg misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cotto lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Chigg is rocked!
Chigg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Chigg.
Maya Chigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg misses with a leg kick.
Chigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chigg wants to counter the offense by Cotto and move into the clinch position.
Chigg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cotto moves out of range as Chigg throws a body kick. #T1#
Chigg throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chigg misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a big head kick but Chigg shrugs it off.
Chigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Chigg's leg but Chigg calmly moves out of range.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses.
Chigg seems to have recovered his senses.
Chigg missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chigg works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Chigg misses with a leg kick.
Chigg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Chigg misses with an uppercut.
Cotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
Cotto tries to work over Chigg's front leg with a kick but Chigg checks it. #T2#
Chigg misses the shot to the body.
Cotto works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cotto.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Chigg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chigg avoids it.
Chigg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Chigg.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chigg misses with a low kick.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Cotto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chigg.
Cotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maya Chigg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chigg misses with a head kick.
Chigg lunges at Cotto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotto's hand.
Cotto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chigg can pounce on him.
Chigg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chigg.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chigg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chigg throws an off balance right hand
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotto connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Chigg's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Chigg - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AKT 11
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Spiteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri moves out of range as Cotto throws a body kick.
Cotto sets himself, and Spiteri steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Spiteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spiteri moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Cotto shrugs off.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Spiteri misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto blocks an elbow strike.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land. #BC#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spiteri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Nice body punch from Spiteri.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Spiteri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotto tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cotto tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri lands a damaging elbow.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the ropes. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiteri is looking to clinch.
Spiteri takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick. #T4#
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Cotto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the body.
Spiteri misses with a body punch
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spiteri scores with a sloppy right hand. Cotto should have avoided that one.
Cotto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Spiteri there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cotto.
Cotto scores with a spinning back kick!
Spiteri is looking to clinch.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Spiteri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto lands a front kick.#T1#
Spiteri looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto throws a quick counter head kick but Spiteri was just out of range.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto lands with a kick to the temple. Spiteri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Cotto scores with a spinning back kick!
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Spiteri is rocked!#T2#
Cotto keeps Spiteri at a distance using the push kick.
Spiteri misses with a low kick as Cotto jumps back.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Spiteri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Spiteri connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Spiteri counters by moving into the clinch.
Spiteri stalling in the clinch but Cotto improves position.
Spiteri cracks Cotto with a nice body shot.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.#BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto. #T3#
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Spiteri moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiteri, right into the meat.
Cotto misses with a hook
and Spiteri counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiteri. #T4#
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Spiteri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
Cotto sets himself, and Spiteri steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotto avoids it this time.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spiteri cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cotto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Spiteri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cotto blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cotto duly obliges.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Spiteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiteri.
Spiteri seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Cotto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Cotto is looking to slow Spiteri down with leg kicks.
Spiteri blocks a leg kick.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Spiteri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cotto's calf.
Cotto throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri works the jab nicely.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Spiteri finds it's target.#T2#
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body.
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotto's sensitive parts.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
It looked like Cotto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spiteri moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Cotto tries to clinch up but Spiteri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Cotto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiteri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cotto.#T3#
Spiteri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cotto slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Cotto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spiteri misses with a head kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
Cotto looks to land a body kick but Spiteri moved away.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto feints and then cracks Spiteri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiteri down.
Cotto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spiteri circles away quickly and effectively.
Spiteri tries to clinch but Cotto moves out of range. #T4#
Spiteri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spiteri!
Cotto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spiteri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Miguel Cotto's cut is getting worse.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cotto throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri counters with a body kick.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Cotto is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
A victorious Carlotos Spiteri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Cotto lands with a kick to the temple. Bob shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bob. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Cotto.
Cotto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Bob chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotto can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bob. Cotto shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Cotto works Bob's body with a nice hook.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cotto's calf.#CL#
Cotto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob blocks a body shot from Cotto. #T1#
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
A short right from Cotto on the inside. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Cotto - just one landing.
Bob does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It appears Cotto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto is looking to counter with head kicks.
A clash of legs there as Bob blocks the low kick.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Bob avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotto's sensitive parts.
Cotto staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto lands a high kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bob crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Bob gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Bob manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cotto clinches up against the ropes.
Bob prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Bob.
Cotto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bob blocks it with crossed arms.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Bob. #T3#
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Bob working hard to break the clinch.
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Bob prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Bob has Cotto pressed against the ropes, preventing Cotto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto throws an elbow but it misses.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Cotto working aggressively here. #T4#
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bob looks winded!
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cotto.
Cotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Cotto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Cotto looks low and kicks high, catching Bob right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Bob is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cotto plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Bob's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Bob, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RH108
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Doolittle.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Cotto. #CL2#
Cotto has managed to clinch.
Cotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolittle controls his hands.
Cotto pushes off an throws an elbow but Doolittle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Doolittle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Doolittle is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Cotto misses with an elbow strike.
Cotto with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Doolittle is rocked!
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Oh Doolittle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cotto cracks Doolittle with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Doolittle goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Doolittle wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RH99
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Drahomir misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cotto.
Dalibor Drahomir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drahomir swings widly with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Drahomir backing up. Drahomir nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Drahomir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Drahomir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drahomir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drahomir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drahomir.
Good leg kick by Cotto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Drahomir. Those never looked like landing.
Drahomir throws a leg kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drahomir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotto.
Good exchange - Drahomir coming out on top.
Cotto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drahomir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto misses with a hook. Drahomir ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Cotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Drahomir moves away and avoids it.
Drahomir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotto.
Drahomir throws out a powerful jab.
Drahomir looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Drahomir looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Drahomir blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Drahomir.
Drahomir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drahomir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Dalibor Drahomir has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto wants to clinch.
It looked like Drahomir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Drahomir throws a big shot that misses.
Drahomir jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cotto fails to land with a series of punches.
Drahomir feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drahomir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drahomir looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto tries to clinch but Drahomir moves out of range.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drahomir.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Drahomir.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto looks to land a right hand but Drahomir moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drahomir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotto scrambles back to his feet.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Drahomir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalibor Drahomir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Drahomir misses with a straight left.
Cotto connects with a nice looking jab.
Drahomir throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Drahomir has closed the distance and engaged Cotto in a clinch.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Drahomir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drahomir throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Drahomir throws a series of punches but Cotto moves out of range.
Drahomir throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
Drahomir cracks Cotto with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drahomir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drahomir throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drahomir avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Drahomir throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
That kick from Drahomir tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Cotto blocks the low kick.
Cotto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drahomir will feel that in the morning.
Dalibor Drahomir is winning the standup battle so far.
Drahomir misses with a lunging right hand
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drahomir slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
Drahomir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cotto throws a right hand that Drahomir ducks under and follows up with a left that Drahomir also avoids with ease.
Drahomir thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Cotto counters with a leg kick.
Drahomir blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Drahomir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drahomir.
Drahomir misses with a looping left.
Drahomir throws a series of punches but Cotto avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto walks into a left hand.
Drahomir lands a nice hook to Cotto's body. Cotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drahomir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drahomir works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Drahomir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotto slips under a jab from Drahomir.
Drahomir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Drahomir misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Drahomir ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Drahomir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drahomir thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drahomir checks it well.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drahomir.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Drahomir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dalibor Drahomir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalibor Drahomir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drahomir.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Drahomir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drahomir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Drahomir checks the leg kick.
Cotto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
Dalibor Drahomir's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Cotto lands a head kick that bluckles Drahomir and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Cotto no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Drahomir moves into the clinch.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drahomir.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Drahomir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Drahomir throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cotto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drahomir tried to score with a low kick but Cotto checks it.
Cotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cotto tries to clinch but Drahomir is having none of it.
Drahomir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drahomir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Drahomir slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drahomir misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Drahomir throws a leg kick which misses Cotto's front leg but catches the back leg as Cotto tries to avoid it.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drahomir. That's going to slow Cotto down. #CL#
Drahomir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cotto lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drahomir working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Drahomir avoids the head kick by Cotto. #T2##CL2#
Drahomir tries to keep at a distance but Cotto has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drahomir.
Drahomir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drahomir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Dalibor Drahomir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drahomir.
Cotto looks to throw a body kick
and Drahomir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Drahomir throws a leg kick but Cotto checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Cotto darts in and clinches Drahomir up against the ropes.
Drahomir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Drahomir.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cotto 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RH90
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Cotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Gregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Gregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cotto slips a jab from Gregor.
Cotto throws a wild body kick that Gregor sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gregor misses with a hook.
Cotto looks to clinch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a looping left.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.#T1##CL#
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cotto is working Gregor over against the ropes.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Gregor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cotto cracks Gregor with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land. #BC2#
Gregor breaks from the clinch.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gregor looks winded!
Jab from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cotto rushes Gregor and presses him up against the ropes.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor blocks a body shot from Cotto.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Cotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregor scores with a one two! Cotto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gregor misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Gregor's cut.
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.
#R2#
Cotto jabs Gregor right on the nose. Gregor blinks but takes it well.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotto lands a head shot.
Cotto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Gregor throws a right hand that Cotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Cotto also avoids with ease.
Cotto lands a head kick!
Cotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Cotto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gregor takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
That has opened up James Gregor's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab. #T1#
Gregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Cotto wants to clinch up but Gregor keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Gregor coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cotto.
Cotto looks to throw a body kick
and Gregor counters with a series of strikes. Cotto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto throws a head kick that Gregor semi-blocks.
Cotto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregor's calf.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cotto misses with a wild combination.
Cotto tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Gregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
The cut above James Gregor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor blocks a head kick by Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto slips a straight right by Gregor.
Cotto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Gregor's leg but Gregor calmly moves out of range.
Gregor swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto walks into a left hand.
Cotto tries to clinch there but Gregor circles away.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Cotto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Cotto moves forwards but Gregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Cotto throws out a head kick that Gregor doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Gregor crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Gregor's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#
James Gregor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Gregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RH82
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.#CL#
Harris gets tackled into the ropes by Cotto. Cotto maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto can't break the clinch.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head. #BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Cotto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Cotto lands a head kick that bluckles Harris and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Cotto no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Baby Boy Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a straight left. #T1##KD#
Cotto cracks Harris with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Harris get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Harris looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Nice body kick there by Cotto.#CL#
Cotto clinches up against the ropes.
Cotto breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Harris with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Harris looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Harris get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RH68
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cotto gets a clinch.
Cotto lands a body punch. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotto throws a switch kick that catches Cooper on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Cooper looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Cooper flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RH54
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cotto closes the distance and pushes Mu back into the ropes.
Cotto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Mu.
Mu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto tries to break free but Mu pushes him back against the ropes.
Cotto tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Mu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Mu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto trying to control the position but instead, Mu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cotto into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
Mu can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Cotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
Mu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
Cotto tries to circle away but Mu has him pinned against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Mu.
Cotto is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto is looking to control Mu's arms but Mu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cotto has his back to the ropes.
Mu scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mu blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Mu pushes Cotto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Mu.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu lands an uppercut.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mu tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Mu back against the ropes.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mu.
Mu digs a right hand into Cotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cotto's gas tank.
Mu lands a body shot.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Mu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu misses with a punch to the body.
Mu lands a left hand. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Mu misses with a low kick.
Cotto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mu's calf.
A combination from Cotto does no damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto jabs at Mu's body.
Good work by Mu as he checks the leg kick.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. Mu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto lands with a right hand.
Cotto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Mu connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Cotto onto his butt! Cotto bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Mu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
BAM! Mu delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cotto like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). He Mu!
Our winner, He Mu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Laloosh.
Laloosh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotto.
Laloosh takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laloosh.
Laloosh throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laloosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Laloosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laloosh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cotto defends it well.
Laloosh takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto walks into a stiff left hand from Laloosh.
Cotto tries to clinch but Laloosh is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Laloosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laloosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotto can pounce on him.
Laloosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Laloosh misses the target.
A slow jab from Laloosh misses its intended target.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Laloosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Laloosh tries for a takedown but Cotto manages to get underhooks.
Cotto tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cotto on the inside.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laloosh prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Laloosh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cotto stalling against the cage.
Cotto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laloosh or not.
Laloosh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cotto prevents it.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.#T2#
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laloosh or not.
Laloosh looks winded!
Cotto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotto misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Laloosh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cotto prevents it.
Cotto tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Laloosh managing to block the knees to the body from Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto presses Laloosh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto stalling against the cage.
Laloosh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cotto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cotto throws a nice head kick!
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Laloosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto looks to land a combination but Laloosh avoids it well.
Laloosh tries to clinch up.
Laloosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotto circles away. #T4#
Cotto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laloosh on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laloosh finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotto's head.
Cotto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cotto scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!#KD#
Cotto lands a left and a right that send Laloosh crashing to the mat, dazed. Cotto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Laloosh is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
Laloosh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laloosh gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cotto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Laloosh wakes up just in time to hear Cotto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Bailey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Never TaP Gym Only For killers in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cotto. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Cotto down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Cotto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cotto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cotto.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Cotto feints a jab promting Bailey to slip. Cotto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bailey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Bailey drops Cotto with a big left hand! Cotto is injured, injured bad! Bailey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zammy Bailey!
A very excited looking Zammy Bailey 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.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Cotto.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangsit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cotto circles away.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bangsit.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bangsit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cotto's guard.
Bangsit is pressing down on Cotto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cotto is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but Cotto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bangsit to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but Cotto defending well. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bangsit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bangsit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cotto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Bangsit has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cotto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bangsit yanks on the arm and Cotto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bangsit.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Cotto misses with a hook.
Cotto scores with a body shot.
Cotto misses with a hook. Lucy ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Cotto.
Cotto jabs at Lucy's body.
Cotto throws a head kick that Lucy semi-blocks.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucy counters with an inside leg kick.
Cotto misses with a hook. Lucy ducked under it nicely.
Cotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucy's head.
Lucy looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucy's head.
Cotto throws an off balance right hand
and Lucy counters with a straight right hand.
Lucy blocks a head kick by Cotto. #T1#
That kick from Lucy tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Cotto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Lucy missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto scores with a jab to the head.
Lucy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Lucy misses
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Lucy.
A good leg kick by Lucy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucy avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lucy misses with a straight left.
Lucy connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lucy throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucy checks the leg kick.
Cotto blocks a leg kick.
Cotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Lucy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucy momentarily.
Cotto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cotto, right into the meat.
Cotto misses with a low kick.#T3#
Cotto tries to clinch up.
Lucy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cotto misses with the body kick
and Lucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Lucy counters with a big right hand! Oh Cotto is in trouble here! Lucy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Léonard Lucy!
Léonard Lucy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Cotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Parade circles away.
Parade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cotto scores with a head kick. Parade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parade.
It looked like Parade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade tries to clinch
and Cotto counters with a head kick. That will keep Parade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cotto throws a jab when Parade was well out of range.
Parade throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parade throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Parade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cotto manages to circle out of the way.
Parade moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotto.#T1#
Cotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cotto's knee momentarily.
Parade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parade misses with an uppercut
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto works on Parade's body with a couple of short punches.
Cotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parade avoids it.
Parade lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parade works on Cotto's body with a couple of short punches.#T2##BC2#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parade. That did some damage!
Parade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Cotto backs away, Parade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parade slips a straight right by Cotto.
Parade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
Parade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cotto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parade.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Parade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Parade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Parade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cotto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parade's head.
Cotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade.
Cotto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Parade's leg but Parade calmly moves out of range.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Parade moves out of range easily.
Cotto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cotto's knee momentarily.
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Parade counters with a left and a right that stings Cotto.
Cotto lands a really nice looking cross but Parade seems unphased.
Cotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto throws a combination that misses
and Parade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotto looks winded!#KD#
Parade cracks Cotto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parade has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cotto to stand back up!#ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto drops his hands for a split second and Parade immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cotto face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Parade follows up with a right hand that knocks Cotto into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rage Parade!
Rage Parade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Kitano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Cotto throws a hook but Kitano avoids it easily.
Kitano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Cotto misses
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kitano eats them both and turns towards Cotto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cotto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kitano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cotto.
Cotto looks to land a combination but Kitano avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitano misses with the combination.
Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto cracks a nice hook into Kitano's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto tries to clinch up but Kitano circles away and keeps his distance.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Kitano moves out of range as Cotto throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Cotto - just one landing.
Kitano throws a lazy head kick
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Cotto lands with a cross.
Cotto throws a head kick that Kitano semi-blocks.
Kitano throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kitano just manages to avoid it.
Cotto lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Kitano is rocked!
Kitano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitano slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitano! But no joy.
Kitano thumps Cotto with a low kick.
A head kick from Cotto lands but Kitano takes it in his stride.
Kitano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Kitano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitano seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Kitano's body.
A combination from Cotto does no damage.
Kitano tries to counter with a clinch but Cotto shakes him off and moves away.
Kitano misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kitano misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. Kitano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Cotto tries to clinch but Kitano moves away
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Cotto. #CL#
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Kitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kitano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Kitano prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Kitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitano misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitano slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
Kitano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cotto throws an off balance right hand
and Kitano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kitano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Cotto has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cotto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto takes a shot to the head.
Kitano tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Kitano back against the cage.
Kitano with a knee to the head.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cotto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Kitano misses with a knee to the head.
Kitano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitano.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Kitano avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitano's elbow.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kitano lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Cotto lands with a cross.
Kitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kitano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitano can do to turn this around?
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kitano is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Jab by Cotto.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kitano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kitano misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kitano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miguel Cotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto cracks the inside of Kitano's front leg.
Cotto fails to land with a series of punches.
As Cotto backs off Kitano throws a huge counter combo but Cotto manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Kitano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cotto throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Cotto throws a lazy head kick
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
Kitano moves in close and cracks Cotto with a massive right hand! Cotto, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kitano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendou Kitano!
After the fight, Sendou Kitano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Hallick slips a jab from Cotto.
Nice shot lands for Cotto.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallick throws out a powerful jab.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotto.
Cotto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cotto misses the body punch
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallick.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotto defending well as Hallick loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto throws a head kick but Hallick moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Hallick's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallick. That's going to slow Cotto down. #T1#
Cotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Hallick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cotto's knee momentarily.
Hallick slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cotto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotto lands a jab to Hallick's midsection.
Cotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hallick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cotto tries to clinch but Hallick moves away
and Hallick counters with a huge left! Cotto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hallick isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cotto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hallick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Cotto thuds a left hand into Semenko's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Cotto has had enough of the clinch but Semenko keeps him there for the moment.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto lands with a left to the head.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto is working Semenko over against the cage.
Cotto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Semenko as he checks the leg kick.
Semenko defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cotto rushes Semenko and presses him up against the cage.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cotto is defending well for now.
Semenko tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cotto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Semenko tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto misses with the combination.
As Cotto tries to get set, Semenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Cotto manages to avoid the attempt.
Semenko misses with a hook.#T3#
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Semenko moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto working aggressively here.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from Cotto.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Semenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Semenko lands a really nice looking cross but Cotto seems unphased.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Cotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Semenko's leg but Semenko calmly moves out of range.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.
Cotto jabs Semenko right on the nose. Semenko blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko. #T2#
Cotto tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Semenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto lands a right hook to the body.
Semenko thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
As Cotto looks to move away, Semenko throws a big counter combo but Cotto just gets out of the way.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto misses with a head kick. #CL#
Semenko darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto. #T3#
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko dodges an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Semenko on the inside. #ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Semenko blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Semenko pushes Cotto against the cage. Semenko is working some dirty boxing. Semenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Cotto goes down! Cotto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Semenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Bixby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.#TD2#
Bixby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cotto is trying to defend but Bixby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well.
Bixby is still trying to improve position.
Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cotto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cotto is controlling Bixby's trapped leg to prevent Bixby from advancing to side control.
Cotto tries to roll over but Bixby keeps him under control.#T1#
Bixby trying to mount his opponent but Cotto defends it.
Bixby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bixby winds up and cracks Cotto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bixby moves into full mount! Cotto won't be happy about that!
Bixby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bixby landing punches.
Bixby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bixby sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Cotto avoids a strike by Bixby and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bixby's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bixby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bixby.
Bixby wants to pass the guard but Cotto is defending well.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bixby on the ground.#T3#
Bixby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Cotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bixby misses with a head shot. Cotto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully.
Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bixby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bixby pushes down on Cotto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Bixby there.
Cotto is refusing to be controlled, as Bixby sits in half guard.
Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bixby thows a huge punch but Cotto dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bixby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cotto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bixby.
Bixby is trying to control the action in half guard but Cotto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cotto throws a leg kick but Bixby checks it.
Bixby slips under a jab from Cotto.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Bixby throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
Bixby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto scores with a punch to the head.
Bixby cracks Cotto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bixby lands a jab.
Bixby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby staying out of range there.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Cotto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bixby scores with a nice strike.
Bixby staying out of range there.
Bixby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cotto defends it well.
Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotto.#T1#
A low kick from Cotto is predictable there #TD2#
and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby.
Cotto working a defensive guard here.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.
Bixby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bixby pushing down on Cotto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bixby in particular looking to stall.
Bixby drops an elbow to the side of Cotto's head. #T2#
Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bixby passes to full mount!
Bixby scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bixby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bixby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bixby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cotto looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bixby trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Bixby landing strikes from the mount.
Bixby tries to control but Cotto wriggling away. #SUB2#
Bixby goes for an armbar but Cotto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cotto. #SUB2#
Bixby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bixby wants to sweep here but Cotto controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bixby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotto's guard. #REVB#
Bixby looking to pass the guard.
Cotto trying to control the position here.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cotto cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg.
Bixby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto punishes Bixby's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
Bixby's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bixby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cotto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bixby under the eye.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Bixby slips a straight right by Cotto.
Bixby throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.#T1#
Bixby with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Bixby there.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target.
Bixby scores with a hook.
Bixby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Bixby.
Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bixby on the side of the head.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Bixby there.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzz Bixby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bixby swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bixby digs a good body shot into Cotto's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Cotto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bixby throws a big shot that misses.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Bixby.
A low kick from Cotto misses #TD2#
and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bixby in particular looking to stall.
Bixby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cotto's thigh. Cotto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bixby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Bixby passes Cotto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cotto wants to get back to his feet.
Bixby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Bixby 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.
Bixby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.#TD2#
Bixby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cotto kicks off Bixby and gets to his feet.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

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 Miguel Cotto.
I think Bixby 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Buzz Bixby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Cotto lands a jab to Barrera's midsection.
Barrera throws a combination that misses
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto jabs Barrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrera misses.#CL2#
Barrera pushes Cotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Cotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
Cotto tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Barrera tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Barrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrera working aggressively here. #T1#
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Cotto misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Barrera.
Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Cotto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrera lands a shot to the body.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Cotto lands a body punch.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Nice body punch from Barrera - that landed with a thud.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barreras head.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Barrera. #T2#
Barrera digs a right hand underneath Cotto's ribcage. Cotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Barrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Barrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Good shot there by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a leg kick
and Cotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
Barrera scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrera. #CL2#
Barrera clinches with his opponent.
Barrera tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrera cracks Cotto with a nice body shot.
Barrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Barrera.
Barrera is trying to stall.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barrera.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.#CL#
Cotto drives through and clinches with Barrera against the cage. #T4#
Barrera blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Barrera misses with some punches.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrera misses with a hook.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Barrera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cotto misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrera.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Barrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Barrera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Barrera.
Barrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barrera throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Barrera drives through with a takedown into Cotto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
Barrera controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cotto working a defensive guard here.
Barrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Cotto tests Barrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrera.
Barrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Barrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
Barrera looks to land a combination. Cotto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.#CL#
Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera lands with a right to the head.
Cotto tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrera trying to stall but Cotto improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrera is working Cotto over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Barrera.
Cotto tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
A short uppercut from Barrera. #BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Barrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Barrera misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
A little jabbing left from Barrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cotto swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Barrera.
Cotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cotto lands a nice hook to Barrera's body. Barrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto tests Barrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Barrera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotto swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range. #T1#
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cotto throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto jabs Barrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Cotto closes the distance and clinches.
Barrera has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Barrera.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cotto.
Barrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotto is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrera has double underhooks. #T2#
Barrera scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Cotto misses with a low kick as Barrera jumps back.
Barrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Barrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
Barrera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cotto throws a leg kick which misses Barrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrera tries to avoid it.
Barrera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrera.
Barrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Barrera's shoulder, as Barrera tries to avoid the shot.
Barrera throws a counter combo.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cotto with a body shot.
Cotto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Cotto drives through and clinches with Barrera against the cage.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Barrera.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barrera.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera working aggressively here.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Mario Barrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Barrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Barrera is trying to force a seperation but Cotto has the dominant position.
Barrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto digs a right hand underneath Barrera's ribcage. Barrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Barrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's time! Cotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Cotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Cotto
and Barrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrera throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Barrera cracks Cotto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cotto throws an off balance right hand
and Barrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cotto's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrera! But no joy.
Barrera swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range. #CL#
Cotto clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Cotto misses with a hook.#T1#
Barrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cotto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrera somewhat.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
Barrera throws a chopping leg kick but Cotto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrera throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Barrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Cotto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Barrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barrera working aggressively here.
Cotto gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Barrera misses with a body kick.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cotto misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Cotto with a hook.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Cotto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto scores with a hook.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Cotto closes the distance and clinches.
Barrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Barrera can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Barrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Barrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Barrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrera trying to stall but Cotto improves his position.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Barrera.
Barrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrera working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
Cotto tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrera.
Barrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. #BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
That's time! Cotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Barrera throws a push kick but Cotto slaps the foot to one side.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Barrera. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Barrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Barrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera gets through Cotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrera misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barrera.
Barrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera cracks Cotto with a nice body shot.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cotto misses with some punches.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Barrera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barrera.
Barrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Barrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrera.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Barrera misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Barrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4##CL#
Cotto clinches.
Barrera tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Barrera.
Barrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Cotto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Barrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Barrera is working Cotto over against the cage.

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 Miguel Cotto.
I think Cotto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto retains his light heavyweight title!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Cotto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cotto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Justice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cotto lands a leg kick that knocks Justice off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justice avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Justice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justice on the side of the head.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
It looked like Justice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Justice. That's going to slow Cotto down.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justice thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.#T1#
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice misses with a straight left.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Justice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice misses with a wild combination.
Justice looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Justice misses with a straight left. #T2#
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto motions for Justice to come forward. Cotto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Justice misses with a hook.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justice.
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Justice with an uppercut!
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Justice finds it's target.
Cotto throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Cotto moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Justice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Cotto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto slips a jab from Justice.
Cotto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Cotto as he checks the leg kick.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Justice misses the target.
Justice misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Cotto backs away, Justice returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Cotto.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Justice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Cotto checks the leg kick.
Cotto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Justice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice blocks a low kick nicely.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cotto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cotto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Justice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cotto throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Cotto finds it's target.
Justice scores with a jab.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Justice connects with an inside leg kick.
Justice misses with a low kick.
And Cotto responds with a good body kick, but Justice manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Justice slips a straight right by Cotto.
Good work by Justice as he checks the leg kick.
Justice has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cotto misses the jab.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick from Cotto.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotto scores with a nice strike.
Cotto throws a low kick but Justice moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Justice there.
Justice sizes up Cotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cotto lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Justice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cotto defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice slips under a jab from Cotto.#T1#
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Cotto tries to score with a low kick but Justice moves his leg out of the way.
Cotto defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Justice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid body kick from Justice.
Justice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Justice lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Justice moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Cotto lands.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
Justice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Cotto throws a solid leg kick but Justice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cotto.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Cotto throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice blocks a jab.
It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Some bone on bone action there as Cotto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto tried to score with a low kick but Justice checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Cotto there.
Cotto misses with a hook.#T3#
A big right from Cotto misses.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Cotto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Cotto slips under a jab from Justice.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Cotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cotto throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Justice throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Justice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Cotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Justice. That's going to slow Cotto down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice scores with a push kick.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cotto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Justice's corner calls for a 1-2. Justice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Justice avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Cotto checks a low kick from Justice.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Justice throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Cotto.
Cotto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Justice.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justice has time to react.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Cotto lands a jab to Justice's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Cotto slips under a jab from Justice.
Cotto checks a leg kick nicely.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.#T1#
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cotto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Cotto lands.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Cotto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justice slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Justice connects with the punch.
A big right from Justice misses.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cotto feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Justice moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Justice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target. #T2#
Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Cotto swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Cotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justice throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
Justice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Justice blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Justice throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Justice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Justice backing away here, and Cotto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Justice slips under a jab.#T3#
Justice tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Justice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
Cotto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cotto moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Cotto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Justice swings widly with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cotto cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Justice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto really dominated that round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Justice looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Justice.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto slips under a jab from Justice.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Justice to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto jabs Justice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
A leg kick checked by Cotto.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cotto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cotto slips a jab from Justice.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Justice blocks a jab.
As Cotto looks to move away, Justice throws a big counter combo but Cotto just gets out of the way.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Cotto misses with a hook
and Justice counters with a leg kick.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Cotto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cotto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cotto cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Justice staying out of range there.
Justice throws a low kick, looking for Cotto's leg but Cotto calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Cotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Justice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justice.
Justice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotto can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice slips under a jab.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Justice works the jab nicely.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice misses with a looping left.#T3#
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice lands with a straight right. Cotto didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Justice misses.
Justice throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Cotto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Justice doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotto! But no joy.
Justice slips under a jab.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto throws a front kick that sends Justice stumbling back into the cage.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto motions for Justice to come forward. Cotto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Justice avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Cotto - just one landing.
Justice looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Cotto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Justice appears to be looking for a big counter.
Justice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Justice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Justice tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Justice.
Cotto moves out of range as Justice throws a body kick.
Cotto digs a good hook to Justice's body.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Justice misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Justice misses with a double jab.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Justice connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justice slips a jab from Cotto.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Justice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Justice throws a push kick but Cotto slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Justice momentarily.
Cotto slips under a jab from Justice.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justice is looking to counter punch.
Cotto misses with a jab to the body
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jab, jab by Cotto - just one landing.
Cotto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
No joy there for Cotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cotto takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Cotto looks for the body kick but Justice saw that one coming.
Justice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Justice scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justice is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Justice fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cotto just manages to avoid it.
Cotto slips a straight right by Justice.
Cotto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Justice.
Justice misses the jab.
Cotto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Justice with a body shot.
Justice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Justice lands with a nice combination. Cotto backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Cotto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justice lands with an uppercut that bounces Cotto off the cage and back into range.
Justice cracks Cotto with an open hand slap.
Justice connects with a crisp jab.
Justice moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Justice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Justice blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cotto misses
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto digs a good hook to Justice's body.
Justice slips a straight right by Cotto.#T4#
Cotto stuns Justice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Justice counters with a leg kick.
Justice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cotto checks it well.
Cotto throws a counter combo.
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice checks a low kick from Cotto.
Nice uppercut there from Justice.
Cotto tried to score with a low kick but Justice checks it.
Justice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cotto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Justice walks into a jab.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice misses the jab.

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 Johnny Justice.
Well Cotto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto is the new light heavyweight champion!
Miguel Cotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Kelly slips a straight right by Cotto.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking. #CL#
Cotto pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly looks winded!
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto blocking some punches.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotto lands a left hand.
Cotto is leaning against Kelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Cotto tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it. #T1#
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cotto digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kelly to his knees! Cotto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Cotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Jericho Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Cotto thows a body kick. Hill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a nice body kick.
Hill avoids the body shot from Cotto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotto.
Cotto thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill staying out of range there.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Cotto backpedaling.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hill checks the leg kick.
Cotto lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Cotto throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cotto is looking to wear down Hill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cotto connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto lands with a kick to the temple. Hill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Hill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Cotto checks a low kick from Hill.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill lands a front kick.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Nice body kick there by Cotto.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.
Cotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Hill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Cotto misses.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Hill defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Cotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and Cotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. Cotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hill lands with a nice body kick.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.
Hill lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head. #BC#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hill moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Hill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
Cotto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotto digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Cotto.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill gets through Cotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Cotto tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Cotto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cotto tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Hill has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cotto is trying to keep an underhook but Hill manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cotto kicks Hill off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick from Hill. #T2#
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill ducks right into an uppercut from Cotto.
Cotto is looking to score with low kicks.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hill slips a straight right by Cotto.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto is looking for a counter combo.
Hill keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Hill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cotto throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.#TD2#
Cotto gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cotto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Cotto wants to control but Hill passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Cotto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hill thows a huge punch but Cotto dodges it nicely.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
Cotto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Cotto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill misses with a combination
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cotto thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Cotto down.
Hill misses with a hook.
As Hill backs away, Cotto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotto can pounce on him.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto.
Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Cotto is trying to break the clinch but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Hill scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Hill.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Hill blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Hill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cotto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hill can turn it around.
Hill looking to stall.
Cotto tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill. #T3#
Hill lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Hill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cotto can't fight it off and eventually Hill manages to take the fight to the floor. Cotto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill trying to control but Cotto is working from the bottom.
Jericho Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill postures up in Cotto's guard and throws a big left but Cotto blocks it. #T4#
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Cotto blocks nicely.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Cotto can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jericho Hill.
I think Cotto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto 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.

Event: UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cotto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cotto.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto throws a good cross that connects.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
Cotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotto tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Cotto moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Cotto is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Cotto's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cotto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.
Cotto pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cotto lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Sanchez looks winded!
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cotto.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cotto.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cotto works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Cotto lands a body punch.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto lands a right hand.
Cotto lands a shot to the body.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a body shot. #T4#
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Cotto.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Cotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cotto lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Cotto sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
Decent striking displayed by Cotto there.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Cotto.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cotto scores with a punch to the head.
Cotto scores with a jab to the head.
Cotto misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Cotto connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Cotto lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sanchez tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
An out of breath Miguel Cotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Cotto tries to score with a low kick but Sole moves his leg out of the way.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sole.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Sole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sole on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cotto misses with a hook.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Sole throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Sole misses.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cotto checks it.
Sole fails with the takedown
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Sole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Sole.
Nice straight punches there by Sole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sole.#CL2#
Sole instigates a clinch. #T1#
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sole. #BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sole scores with the left hand. Cotto knows he should have avoided that one.
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Sole's leg but Sole calmly moves out of range.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Cotto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sole. Sole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Sole.
Sole misses with a hook.
That kick from Sole tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole slips under a jab.
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Cotto's leg but Cotto calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole shoots in for a double leg but Cotto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sole avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Sole misses with an uppercut
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Sole ducks right into an uppercut from Cotto.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto connects with the punch.
Cotto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cotto swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Cotto takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotto misses with a looping right.#T3#
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Cotto throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotto takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotto throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Cotto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sole sizes up Cotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses. #T4#
Cotto misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Sole shoots in and gets a takedown into Cotto's guard.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Sole tries to pass.
Cotto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sole scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sole looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Cotto.
That kick from Sole tenderised Cotto's leg. Cotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sole, as that shot connected.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Cotto down.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Cotto throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Sole staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotto scores with a four punch combination!
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Sole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sole keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Sole saw that one coming. #T1#
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole lands the left hand.
Sole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Sole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole takes one on the button.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Sole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sole delivers a nice body kick.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto lands a jab.
Cotto swinging wildly here.
Cotto is looking to clinch.
Sole scores with a punch to the head.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##CL#
Cotto has Sole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto avoids the elbow strike from Sole, against the cage.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage. #TD2#
Sole pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Cotto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cotto defends it easily.
Sole has control of Cotto's left arm, preventing Cotto from doing any damage. #T3#
Sole wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sole working for a triangle but Cotto defends it easily.
Cotto postures up. #SUB2#
Sole looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cotto has picked Sole up and slammed him! Sole can't keep hold of the triangle and Cotto manages to pass to side control!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sole is looking to reverse the position.
Sole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cotto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cotto is thwarting Sole's attempts to control the position.
Sole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sole has his hands on Cotto's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sole.
Cotto tries to land a body kick
and Sole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Nice uppercut there from Sole.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sole.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Sole with a nice cross.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Sole misses with a straight right.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole lands a jab to the nose.
Sole lunges at Cotto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotto's hand.
Cotto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but Cotto steps away.
Cotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Sole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole throws a hook but Cotto avoids it easily.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto jabs Sole right on the nose. Sole blinks but takes it well.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Cotto blocks the body kick.
Cotto throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
A big left from Sole misses.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sole.
Sole scores with a head kick. Cotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole throws a hook but Cotto avoids it easily.
Cotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Sole throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cotto checks it.
Cotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sole doesn't seem bothered though.
Cotto misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Sole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cotto's calf.
Sole cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Sole.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole scores with a head kick. Cotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sole gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Sole. #T3#
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Sole misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cotto's calf.
Cotto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sole eats them both and turns towards Cotto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole lands with a cross.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cotto on his heels. He'll look to pass Cotto's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully.
Sole landing with the ground and pound.
Sole postures up in Cotto's guard and throws a big left but Cotto blocks it.
Sole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotto is keeping the position for now.
Sole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sole wants to control from the top but Cotto keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sole 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
A relieved looking Jacks Sole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 79:Ajax Vs Gallagher
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Cotto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana throws a leg kick that misses.
Cotto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.
A left lands for Cotto.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range.
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Montana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Montana.
Montana throws a body kick that misses.
Montana punishes Cotto's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage!
Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
Cotto misses with a jab to the body
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Montana lands a head shot.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Montana blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Cotto working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto lands a left hand.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto. #T2#
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Cotto won't allow it.
I was talking to Cotto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cotto tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotto gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Montana prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Montana lands a shoulder strike.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana blocking some punches.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Montana prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
Montana pushes Cotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto presses Montana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
A right hand to the body from Montana.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Montana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cotto misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Cotto does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Cotto.
Cotto lands a really nice looking cross but Montana seems unphased.
Montana wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Montana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Montana.#T1#
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montana.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Montana.
A big right from Montana misses.
Cotto swinging wildly here.
Cotto defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana avoids the head kick by Cotto. #T2#
Cotto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Cotto checks the leg kick.
As Montana looks to move away, Cotto throws a big counter combo but Montana just gets out of the way.
Montana lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Montana throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Cotto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Cotto avoids the head kick by Montana.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Montana manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto misses with a body shot
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Montana.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.#T4#
Cotto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montana's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a low kick as Cotto jumps back.
Montana throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Montana misses with a head kick.
Cotto lands with a hook. Montana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto backing away here, and Montana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cotto clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Montana tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cotto throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montana avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Montana misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage!
Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotto defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Montana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotto checks a low kick from Montana.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto misses with a left hand
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cotto!
Cotto scores with a head kick. Montana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Montana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Cotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montana moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Montana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.#T3##CL#
Cotto moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto. #BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Cotto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto 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.

Event: UGD 74:Pulkkinen Vs Jitsu
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justice moves out of range of the strikes.
As Cotto backs away, Justice returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cotto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justice fakes the leg kick and cracks Cotto in the body.
Justice slips a straight right by Cotto.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Justice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Justice quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Justice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
A big left from Justice misses.
Cotto misses with a wild combination.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice slips under a jab from Cotto.
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Cotto connects with a single shot there.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto with a jab.
Justice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto tried to score with a low kick but Justice checks it.
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cotto duly obliges.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Justice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Justice throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto misses the jab.
Cotto slips a jab from Justice.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Cotto takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Justice throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Justice.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Cotto connects with a right hand. Justice shakes it off.
A left lands for Cotto.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Justice.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Justice on the side of the head.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Cotto's front leg but catches the back leg as Cotto tries to avoid it.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Justice connects with an inside leg kick.
Justice throws a series of punches but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Cotto connects with a right hand. Justice shakes it off.
Justice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotto.
Justice throws a hook but Cotto avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Justice appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cotto with a hook.
Justice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cotto's head.
A leg kick checked by Cotto.
Cotto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cotto swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
It looked like Justice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Justice.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Justice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justice scores with a spinning back kick!
Justice fails to land with a series of punches.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Justice throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justice in his tracks.
Good exchange - Cotto coming out on top.
Justice misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto misses with an uppercut
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Justice.
Nice shot lands for Cotto.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Justice throws a leg kick but Cotto moved away.
Cotto cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Justice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Justice with a body shot.
Justice lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Cotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Cotto lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice misses with the combination. #T2#
Cotto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Justice misses with a looping right.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
Cotto connects with a right hand. Justice shakes it off.
Justice lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Justice avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.#T3#
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justice on the side of the head.
Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Cotto misses.
A right-left combo lands from Justice.
Justice is looking to chop away at Cotto's legs.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Cotto sizes up Justice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cotto tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Justice had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Justice misses the target.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Justice there.
Cotto takes one to the chin there.
A punch lands to the side of Justice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Justice tries to clinch up.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Justice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cotto circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Cotto digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Justice looks to land a combination but Cotto avoids it well.
Cotto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.#T1#
Cotto takes one to the side of the head.
Cotto digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Justice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Justice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Justice has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Justice walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Cotto throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Cotto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Justice backs up against the cage.
Cotto throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range. #T2#
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justice dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Justice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.
Justice slips a straight right by Cotto.#CL#
Justice moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justice working aggressively here.
Justice misses with the head strike.
Justice trying to land knees to the body.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Justice.
Justice goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Cotto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Justice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Justice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto misses with a wild body shot.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice thinks about countering with a head kick.
Justice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Cotto lands with a good body shot.
Cotto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Cotto punishes Justice's body with a nice straight punch.
Justice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justice connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cotto with a nice cross.
Justice defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Justice throws a big counter combination but Cotto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Cotto coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto scores with a nice right hand.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
Cotto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Pulkkinen cracks Cotto with a good jab.
Pulkkinen jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cotto misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Cotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Cotto.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto 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 Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Cotto blocks the low kick.
Cotto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pulkkinen jabs at Cotto's body.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Cotto swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotto lands with a good body shot.
Cotto punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Cotto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Cotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Cotto throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotto throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Cotto lands a body shot.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cotto dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
Cotto misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotto is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Cotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Cotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cotto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg. #T2#
Cotto misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Cotto moved away.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Cotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulkkinen momentarily.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Cotto's side.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen. #ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Cotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cotto collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Laiho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cotto circles away quickly and effectively.
Laiho throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
Laiho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCotto.
Cotto tries to land a leg kick but Laiho saw it coming and moves away.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Cotto avoids it easily.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laiho defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Laiho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cotto sprawls well initially but Laiho persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Cotto manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laiho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
A short right from Laiho. #BC2#
Laiho breaks the clinch.
Laiho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotto as he connects with a hook.
Laiho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotto finds it's way round the side to connect with Laiho's head. #ROC#
Laiho is rocked!
Laiho ducks into an uppercut from Cotto and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
An out of breath Miguel Cotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Cotto slips the punch.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Cotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Evans jumps guard and drags Cotto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans pulls Cotto in close to prevent any damage.
Cotto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Evans is looking for a triangle but Cotto pushes his legs off easily.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cotto is controlling him.
Cotto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Evans wants to control from the top but Cotto keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cotto working a defensive guard here.
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cotto connects with a body shot.
Cotto misses with a hook
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Cotto misses the jab.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans lands the left hand.#CL2#
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Cotto.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cotto. #BC#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans wants to clinch but Cotto slips to the side
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Cotto cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Cotto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. #BC#
Cotto manages to break the clinch.
Cotto lands with a good body shot.
Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans slips a straight right by Cotto.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Cotto.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Evans throws a combination. Cotto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cotto feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans tries to clinch up but Cotto circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotto throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Cotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotto can pounce on him.
Evans catches Cotto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans scores with a jab. Cotto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto takes one on the button.
Evans thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Evans has Cotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Cotto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Evans holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cotto won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans is looking to stand up but Cotto isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been informed that Evans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Evans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans is looking to clinch but Cotto is avoiding it. #CL2#
Evans rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Evans gets control of Cotto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cotto can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Cotto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Evans prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Cotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD2#
Evans gets control of Cotto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans slips a jab from Cotto.
A good leg kick by Cotto.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Cotto settles back down.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Cotto's belly button to the back.
Cotto throws an off balance right hand
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Cotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Evans lands a really nice looking cross but Cotto seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans is looking to clinch. #T1#
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto misses the body punch
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Evans!
Cotto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Evans avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Cotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cotto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cotto keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotto misses with a body shot
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Cotto throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range. #CL2#
Evans darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans pushes Cotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
Evans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Cotto. Beautiful body shot.
Cotto lands with a good body shot.
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotto, as that shot connected.
Evans defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans lands a left hand. #T4##BC#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Evans throws a series of punches but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
Cotto swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Evans misses the body punch
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Cotto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 56:Palmer Vs Ferreira
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Cotto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotto throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Cotto lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cotto throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cotto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotto scrambles back to his feet.
Moore throws a leg kick but Cotto moved away.
Cotto throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
A punch combination from Cotto misses.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Cotto slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Cotto checks a leg kick nicely.
Cotto takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore thuds his right hand into Cotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
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!
Moore throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore misses with a head kick.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotto slips a jab from Moore.
Cotto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Cotto staying out of range there.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotto. That snapped Moore's head back.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Cotto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto drops his hands momentarily and Moore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cotto misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Cotto throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Moore.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Moore moves into the clinch.
Cotto lands with a right to the head.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Moore stalling against the cage.
Moore blocks a body shot from Cotto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cotto is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Moore 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.
#R2#
Cotto tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Moore wants to counter with a clinch but Cotto pushes him away.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Moore lands.
Archie Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Moore is looking to slow Cotto down with leg kicks.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Cotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Moore takes one to the chin there.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cotto throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Moore.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Cotto's knee but Cotto avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Cotto misses its target.
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Cotto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cotto connects with a crisp jab.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Cotto misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cotto in his tracks.
Cotto throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
Moore stuns Cotto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Are you kidding me?! Moore ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cotto clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Moore!
Archie Moore took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the best young fighter on planet. I am the Barbarian!'.

Event: UGD 53:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Cotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Cotto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Cotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Cotto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cotto moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Cotto checks it.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotto! But no joy.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Cotto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
A big left from Cotto misses. #T3#
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Cotto knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Cotto down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cotto if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
A left lands for Cotto.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen 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.
#R2#
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Cotto's torso.
Pulkkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Cotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cotto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Cotto shrugs it off though. #T1#
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Cotto's body.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Cotto.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Cotto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulkkinen steps away.
Cotto scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cotto just manages to avoid it.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Cotto misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cotto's hands.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It looks like Pulkkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T2#
Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotto's sensitive parts.
Cotto wants to clinch.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto throws a body kick.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that Cotto semi-blocks.
Cotto slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
You can see that Cotto has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen pushes Cotto away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cotto misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto with a jab.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Cotto walks straight into a right hand from Pulkkinen - that's dropped him! Pulkkinen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cotto from any more punishment! Cotto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pena Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotto on the side of the head.
Grimes cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotto slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimes throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Cotto avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Grimes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cotto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Cotto's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Grimes lands a head kick. Cotto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a nice head kick!
Grimes jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cotto counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Grimes is looking for the big counter here.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotto moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Grimes does no damage. #T3#
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cotto lands a jab.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.#T4#
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Grimes misses with a left hand
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Grimes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cotto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking. #T1#
Good shot there by Cotto.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Cotto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimes sprawling to the canvas! Grimes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cotto finish him?! #ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto rattles Grimes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Grimes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Grimes stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CFC 419
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Kid has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotto lands a nice shot that snaps The Kid's head back.
Cotto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Kid throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but The Kid manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
The Kid is rocked!
Cotto throws a monster overhand right that drops The Kid! Cotto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 408 TOKYO
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Nakamura throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Cotto scores with a hook.#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Cotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
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!
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura looking to stall.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Cotto on the inside.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotto digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotto's elbow.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto digs a right hand into Nakamura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakamura's gas tank.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto. #T2#
Nakamura trying to stall but Cotto improves his position.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch but Cotto improves position.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cotto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura looks winded!
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Cotto. #BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Cotto moved away.
Cotto clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses
and Cotto rattles Nakamura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nakamura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nakamura stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto sizes up Funkhouser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Cotto scores with a body shot.
Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Funkhouser throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
Cotto throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funkhouser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.#T1#
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotto stalks Funkhouser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funkhouser's face. Funkhouser staggers backwards, shaken.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cotto takes one on the button.
Funkhouser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Cotto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Funkhouser is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser. #T2#
Funkhouser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cotto is keeping busy.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Funkhouser's head.
Cotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Cotto manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Funkhouser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkhouser misses the target.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser is looking to wear down Cotto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Cotto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head.#T3#
Funkhouser lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Funkhouser - just one landing.
Funkhouser moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser lands a jab to Cotto's midsection.
Funkhouser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser takes one to the chin there.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotto.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
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!
Funkhouser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Funkhouser there.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Funkhouser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funkhouser misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser seems to have got his legs back now.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Funkhouser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
A lazy left from Cotto finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto 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.
#R2#
Cotto takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Funkhouser misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkhouser in his tracks.
Funkhouser dives in and grabs Cotto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cotto pushes down on Funkhouser's head and hops out.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Funkhouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Funkhouser misses the shot to the body.
Cotto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Funkhouser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funkhouser scores with a jab. Cotto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto digs a good hook to Funkhouser's body.
Cotto misses with a double jab
and Funkhouser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Cotto misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Funkhouser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkhousers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto misses with a hook.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Cotto misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Cotto. #T3#
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkhouser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Cotto cracks Funkhouser with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cotto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Funkhouser to stand back up!
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!
Cotto swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Funkhouser with that takedown attempt.
Cotto thows a body kick. Funkhouser tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cotto jabs at Funkhouser's body.
Cotto misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cotto has knocked Funkhouser down with a huge combo! Cotto steps away and waves a wobbly Funkhouser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Funkhouser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
BOOM! Cotto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Funkhouser. Funkhouser tries to recover but Cotto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Funkhouser lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ITFL 9.2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Cotto slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Robinson digs a good hook to Cotto's body.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robinson throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
Robinson misses with a leg kick.
Cotto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Cotto's body.
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Robinson. #T1#
Cotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cotto jabs at Robinson's body.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
Cotto scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cotto should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Cotto.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cotto's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson is looking to wear down Cotto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson tries to bum rush Cotto with a series of wild strikes but Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto connects with a looping right hand.
Cotto moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.#T3#
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Cotto keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotto misses the jab.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Cotto misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Cotto is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Nice shot lands for Cotto.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Cotto trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cotto into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cotto cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Robinson rushes Cotto and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cotto manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Cotto lands a body shot.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto misses the jab.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cotto. Those never looked like landing.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cotto sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.#T2#
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Cotto moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cotto misses.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto lands with a right hand.
Cotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Cotto misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Robinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotto. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Cotto slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Cotto lands a jab.#CL#
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotto.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Cotto misses with a body punch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Cotto is avoiding it.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cotto counters with a left to the body.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cotto takes a step back to recover.
Cotto misses with a looping right.
Robinson throws a big counter combination but Cotto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto is looking to score with low kicks.
Cotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotto throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson cracks Cotto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Robinson darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cotto lands an uppercut.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Ja Wuan Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cotto.
A short right from Cotto.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson gets through Cotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
A right hand to the body from Cotto.
Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cotto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch.
Cotto lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Cotto defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cotto looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Cotto.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cotto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cotto connects with a jab.
Cotto knocks out Robinson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cotto before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cotto picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: G #32 BOAGRIUS vs SISSYPANTS
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stefan.
Stefan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stefan throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan misses with a combination
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cotto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cotto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefan to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto lunges at Stefan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefan's hand.
Cotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefan connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto digs a good body shot into Stefan's ribs.
Stefan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Stefan slips under a jab.#T1#
Cotto ducks right into an uppercut from Stefan.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Stefan.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotto blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Stefan misses.
Stefan misses with a looping left.
Cotto throws a shot to the body.
Stefan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Cotto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cotto throws a leg kick but Stefan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Stefan misses
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefan sizes up Cotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stefan on the side of the head.
Stefan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Cotto finds it's way through Stefan's defenses.
Stefan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefan staying out of range there.
Cotto scores with a shot to the body.
Cotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefan looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto thuds his right hand into Stefan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Stefan is rocked!
Cotto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Stefan looks winded!
Cotto throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan feints a counter leg kick.
Stefan seems to have recovered his senses.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Stefan's leg. Stefan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cotto swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Stefan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cotto - that will leave a mark!
Stefan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Cotto.
Stefan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cotto pounces like a tiger and cracks Stefan with a vicious hook! Stefan is down but not out! Cotto follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Cotto!
A less than humble Miguel Cotto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: G #20 CRESPO vs BADASS
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Nicu digs a good body shot into Cotto's ribs.
Nicu wants to land a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Nicu manages to avoid it.
Cotto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicu.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Nicu is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Nicu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though.
Nicu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicu avoided it.
Cotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
Nicu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu misses with a low kick.
Nicu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Nicu connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Cotto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Nicu manages to avoid it.
Cotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicu.
Cotto misses the jab.
Nicu misses with a body kick.
Cotto misses with a shot to the body
and Nicu counters with a good low kick that Cotto was not able to check.
Nicu misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
Nicu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicu is looking to land body kicks.
Cotto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nicu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto avoids the head kick by Nicu.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses.
Nicu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cotto connects with a single shot there.
Cotto throws a push kick but Nicu slaps the foot to one side.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicu.
Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Nicu counters with a good, hard body kick but Cotto shrugs it off.
Cotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicu with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Cotto blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicu. Cotto shrugs it off though.
Nicu lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Nicu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Nicu is out of range.
Nicu throws a lazy head kick
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Iosue Nicu's cut even more.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicu is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks Cotto in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
Nicu misses with a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nicu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Nicu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotto blocks the leg kick.
Cotto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto misses with a left hand
and Nicu counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nicu.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto swings for the body but Nicu moves out of range.
Cotto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosue Nicu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
Cotto throws a jab when Nicu was well out of range.
Cotto scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Nicu tries to keep at a distance but Cotto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicu throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Cotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu slips under a jab.
A head kick from Nicu lands but Cotto takes it in his stride.
Cotto with a hook.
Cotto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick from Nicu lands but Cotto takes it in his stride. #T1#
Nicu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotto.
Nicu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicu, right into the meat.
Cotto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nicu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nicu scrambles back to his feet.
Nicu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cotto will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Nicu.
Nicu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicu keeps Cotto at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Nicu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicu misses the shot to the body.
Nicu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto misses with a hook. Nicu ducked under it nicely.
Nicu tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicu lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicu throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Nicu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto digs a good hook to Nicu's body. #T3#
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicu looks for the body kick but Cotto saw that one coming.
Nicu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Nicu throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cotto wants to clinch.#T4#
Nicu throws a lazy body kick
and Nicu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Iosue Nicu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nicu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto takes a swing at Nicu's ribcage but misses.
Iosue Nicu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Nicu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cotto swings for the body but Nicu moves out of range.
Cotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicu.
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotto moves out of range as Nicu throws a body kick.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosue Nicu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nicu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Nicu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cotto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicu.
Nicu connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Cotto clinches up against the cage.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Nicu avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Nicu. #BC2#
Nicu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nicu responds with a good body kick, but Cotto manages to step out the way in time.
Nicu thuds his shin into the meat of Cotto's side.
Nicu lands a head kick. Cotto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cotto looks to clinch
and Nicu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Cotto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Nicu.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cotto if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Cotto rushes Nicu and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nicu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicu prevents a body shot from Cotto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicu.
Nicu lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Cotto is rocked!
Nicu lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nicu - that landed with a thud.
Nicu pushes Cotto against the cage. Nicu is working some dirty boxing. Nicu pushes off with a quick right hook! Cotto goes down! Cotto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nicu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
A relieved looking Iosue Nicu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GENERATION #17
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Cotto is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Jackson closes the distance but Cotto moves to the side
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
Cotto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cotto.
Cotto avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cotto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Cotto tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cotto cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson looks winded!#T1#
Cotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cotto.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto working aggressively here.
Cotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A body shot lands from Cotto.
Cotto lands a left hand.
A short right from Cotto.
Cotto throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Cotto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Cotto celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Cotto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Julius Jackson had this to say: 'Man, that guy sucks. How the fuck did he beat me!!!'.

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