LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Daddy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Daddy
vs
Menger

190 cm
25
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Menger!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daddy avoids it really well and circles away.
Menger fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daddy!

It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Menger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daddy swivels and escapes.
Big Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Menger.

Menger looking to score a takedown here. Daddy is defending well but Menger drives through and ends up in Daddy's guard.
Menger stops Daddy from standing up.
Menger stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
Menger connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menger.
Menger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menger postures up and lands a big shot to Daddy's brow.

Daddy is rocked!

It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy working a defensive guard here.
Oh Daddy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Daddy covers up, he's hurt! Menger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Menger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Menger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Menger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Optimo Primo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suresh Nadar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadar has chosen amma amma as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Primo
vs
Nadar

186 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Optimo Primo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Suresh Nadar!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nadar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Primo sprawls well initially but Nadar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Primo is looking for a sweep. Nadar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nadar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadar pulls his head out easily.
Nadar prevents Primo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Primo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Primo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nadar passes into side control!
Nadar controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Primo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Primo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Primo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Primo pushes a forearm under Nadar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nadar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Optimo Primo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kash Kwicklee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwicklee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Shelter/ Rage Against the Machine. Kash Kwicklee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Denderson
vs
Kwicklee

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kash Kwicklee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denderson throws an off balance right hand
and Kwicklee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kwicklee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwicklee keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
Denderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Denderson trying to control but Kwicklee is working from the bottom.
Kwicklee wants to stand up but Denderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwicklee keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
Denderson cracks Kwicklee with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denderson cracks Kwicklee with a solid left hand.
Denderson preventing the sweep.
Kwicklee trying to control the position.
Denderson throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kwicklee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwicklee is retaining full guard.
Denderson stops Kwicklee from standing up.
Denderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Kwicklee's brow.
Denderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwicklee has Denderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Denderson distracts Kwicklee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kwicklee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kwicklee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Denderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denderson working the ground and pound.
Denderson is chipping away with strikes.

It looks like Kash Kwicklee has been cut.
Kwicklee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwicklee is trying to control Denderson's posture but Denderson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwicklee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson scoring with punches from side control.
Kwicklee taking a bit of punishment here - Denderson scoring with strikes.

Kwicklee is rocked!
Denderson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kwicklee is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Denderson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A relieved looking Han Denderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Faber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joey Gomez's chin.

Gomez
vs
Faber

187 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uriah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots in but Faber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faber as he jumps to the side.

Faber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomez sprawls well initially but Faber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Faber works his way into full mount!
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomez regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gomez is looking for a triangle but Faber pushes his legs off easily.
Faber wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to keep Faber in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez tries to improve position but can't.

Faber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Faber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faber regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez advances position into side control!
Faber manages to get back to half guard.
Faber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well.
Faber is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.

Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.

Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Faber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez uses his free foot to push down on Faber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faber.
Faber regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping him busy.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uriah Faber 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.

No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.

Faber gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Faber control the position.

Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping busy.

Faber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Faber eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.

Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez is trying to keep Faber in close.

Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faber's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gomez working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Uriah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomez trying to control but Faber postures up.

Gomez actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Faber is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomez is controlling Faber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Faber wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.

Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faber controlling the action here.
Faber wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Faber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.

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

Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Joey Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Faber.
Faber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Faber shoots in and bounces Gomez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping busy.
Faber wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.

Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.

Faber seems to be looking for submissions.

Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faber wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.

Faber is working for a submission of some sort.

Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.

Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Gomez is staying active underneath Faber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faber is working away from the top position though.

Faber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomez is not content to let Faber control the position.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez trying to control here.
Faber works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Faber!
Our winner, Uriah Faber, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yogi Dutt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crash Bandicoot's chin.

Dutt
vs
Bandicoot

168 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yogi Dutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dutt keeps the fight on the outside.

Dutt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dutt looks to land a strike but Bandicoot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dutt stops Bandicoot from standing up.
Dutt content to stall in guard here.
Dutt landing with the ground and pound.
Dutt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dutt throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dutt wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Dutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dutt won't allow Bandicoot to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dutt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Dutt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dutt winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dutt.
Dutt works his way into side control.
Dutt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bandicoot defending against the ground and pound.
Dutt working the head with strikes.
Dutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Dutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Bandicoot throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bandicoot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dutt.
Bandicoot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dutt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot throws a nice head kick!
Bandicoot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yogi Dutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dutt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dutt showed some decent athleticism there.

Bandicoot kicks Dutt off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Bandicoot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bandicoot lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dutt is defended easily by Bandicoot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutt.
Dutt shoots in and drives through. Bandicoot sprawls well.

Dutt gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
Bandicoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bandicoot scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Yogi Dutt has been cut.
Dutt is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dutt's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yogi Dutt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Dutt is avoiding it.
Dutt has his takedown stuffed
and Bandicoot counters with a head kick. That will keep Dutt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bandicoot moves in looking to clinch but Dutt pushes him off.
Dutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandicoot defends it nicely.
Dutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandicoot sprawls well. Bandicoot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dutt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dutt shoots in for a double leg but Bandicoot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot lands a high kick!
Dutt misses with a takedown attempt
and Bandicoot counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Bandicoot looks at the referee who does nothing so Bandicoot lands a crushing right that sends Dutt to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Bandicoot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hoksbig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Icky Thump. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Collins
vs
Hoksbig

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shannon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hoksbig!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins punishes Hoksbig's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins lands a nice hook to Hoksbig's body. Hoksbig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoksbig doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins misses with a hook.
Hoksbig wants to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch position.

Collins cracks Hoksbig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoksbig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Collins finish him?

Hoksbig is rocked!

It looks like Mike Hoksbig has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Hoksbig is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoksbig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Collins.
Hoksbig seems to have recovered his senses.

Collins drops Hoksbig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoksbig looks back up at him and smiles so Collins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice defenses there by Hoksbig.
Hoksbig's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoksbig's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Collins closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hoksbig! Collins dives in looking to finish! Hoksbig is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Collins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shannon Collins thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickard Rakell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakell has chosen Tyga - Rack City as his entrance music. Richard Grayson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grayson
vs
Rakell

180 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Soylent Green

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickard Rakell!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rakell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Rickard Rakell has been cut.
Grayson misses with a hook.
Rakell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Rakell tries to bum rush Grayson with a series of wild strikes but Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rakell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Grayson sends Rakell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grayson is motioning to the referee to let Rakell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Rakell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakell is still on wobbly legs! Can Grayson finish him?
Rakell 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.
Grayson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rakell connects with a jab.
Rakell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grayson under the eye.
Rakell slips a straight right by Grayson.
Rakell seems to have recovered his senses.
Rakell throws a jab but it's blocked by Grayson.
Rakell swinging wildly here.
Rakell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grayson under the eye.
Grayson cracks Rakell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rakell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakell lands a body shot.
Rakell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Rakell throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
Rakell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakell lands a body shot.
Rakell works Grayson's body with a nice hook.

Rakell has Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.

Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rakell. Those never looked like landing.
Rakell slips under a jab.
Rakell lands with a nice body punch.
Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakell lands a two punch combo.
Rakell lands a jab to Grayson's midsection.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Rakell.
Rakell takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rakell. That snapped Grayson's head back.
Grayson throws a good cross that connects.
Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Grayson throws a right hand that Rakell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakell also avoids with ease.
Rakell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Some wild striking there from Rakell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rakell.
Grayson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rakell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Grayson misses.
BOOM! Grayson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rakell. Rakell tries to recover but Grayson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rakell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Grayson!
Richard Grayson made sure to mention his sponsor, Soylent Green in his post fight interview.

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Mahoney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mahoney
vs
Cutolo

200 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Mahoney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutolo blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Cutolo rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Cutolo is working Mahoney over against the cage.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo 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 body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutolos head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney is leaning against Cutolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raffaele Cutolo 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.

Mahoney dips to his left and cracks Cutolo with an uppercut!

Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney presses Cutolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A short right from Mahoney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and 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.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Cutolo is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Mahoney dominated that second 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.

Cutolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney cracks Cutolo with a right hand to the side of the head.

Cutolo is rocked!

Mahoney has Cutolo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo lands an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands a body punch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Cutolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutolo's gas tank.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cutolo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mahoney is unloading with more strikes now! Cutolo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his welterweight title!