PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 5414 p4p, 547 weight class) and Marcin Cutlas (ranked 3223 p4p, 397 weight class). Marcin Cutlas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Andrianov
vs
Cutlas

178 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Cutlas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutlas moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutlas looks to throw the jab but Andrianov is out of range.

Cutlas gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Cutlas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cutlas digs a right hand into Andrianov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrianov's gas tank.

Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Cutlas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cutlas slips a jab and a cross from Andrianov.
Cutlas throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutlas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutlas.
Cutlas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov throws a hook but Cutlas blocks it.
Cutlas cracks Andrianov with an open hand slap.
Andrianov scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Cutlas sizes up Andrianov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cutlas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutlas.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cutlas misses its intended target.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Cutlas clinches up against the cage.
Cutlas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutlas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrianov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutlas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Cutlas avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutlas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrianov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cutlas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutlas tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Cutlas back against the cage.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Andrianov tries to work over Cutlas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov can't find room to land a body shot as Cutlas controls the action.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cutlas.
Andrianov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cutlas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Andrianov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutlas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Andrianov on the inside.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch but Cutlas improves position.
Cutlas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov is trying to break the clinch but Cutlas is controlling him.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutlas lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike.
Cutlas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutlas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Cutlas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Cutlas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutlas.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch but Cutlas improves position.
Cutlas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutlas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cutlas.
Cutlas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrianov walks away with a smile on his face. Cutlas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Andrianov.
Andrianov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cutlas.
Andrianov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutlas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcin Cutlas 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.

Cutlas lands a jab to the head.
Cutlas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
A big right from Cutlas misses.
Andrianov lands with a good body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cutlas moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cutlas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cutlas throws a jab when Andrianov was well out of range.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov takes a swing at Cutlas's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov 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.
Andrianov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cutlas scores with a nice head shot.
Andrianov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cutlas moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cutlas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Cutlas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov is looking to control Cutlas's arms but Cutlas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage.
Andrianov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutlas or not.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov stalls.
Cutlas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cutlas up against the cage.
A short left from Cutlas.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Cutlas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutlas defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Cutlas connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.

Cutlas tries to keep at a distance but Andrianov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov digs a right hand into Cutlas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutlas's gas tank.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianov is trying to break free.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Cutlas lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutlas misses with some punches.
Cutlas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutlas is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cutlas is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutlas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch but Cutlas improves position.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cutlas.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutlas.
Cutlas letting Andrianov take a breather here.
Cutlas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianov.
Cutlas lands with a left to the head.
Cutlas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutlas can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Cutlas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cutlas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutlas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.

Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutlas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Cutlas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutlas misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutlas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianov. Andrianov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cutlas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianov.
Cutlas slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Cutlas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cutlas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cutlas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrianov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Cutlas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cutlas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrianov under the eye.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Cutlas.
Cutlas scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Cutlas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Cutlas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrianov doesn't seem phased though.
Cutlas moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.

Cutlas clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Cutlas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Andrianov scores with a body shot.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Cutlas is having none of it.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Cutlas lands with a good body shot.
Andrianov darts in trying to clinch
and Cutlas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutlas manages to avoid it.
Andrianov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Cutlas saw that one coming.
Cutlas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cutlas.
Nice straight punches there by Cutlas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cutlas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutlas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cutlas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cutlas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cutlas moves away.
A nice side step and Cutlas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov swings for the body but Cutlas moves out of range.
Cutlas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutlas punishes Andrianov's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrianov misses with a hook. Cutlas ducked under it nicely.
Cutlas misses with a left hand
and Andrianov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cutlas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cutlas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cutlas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutlas.
Andrianov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cutlas tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.

Cutlas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrianov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cutlas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andrianov to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutlas lands an elbow.
Andrianov is looking to get back to his feet here but Cutlas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Andrianov's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianov is trying to break free.
Well, with Cutlas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Andrianov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov wants to get back to his feet.
Cutlas looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Andrianov can't escape the position.
Cutlas lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andrianov hold on?!
Cutlas has Andrianov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Andrianov is in bad spot here.
Andrianov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cutlas has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrianov is trying to stand back up.
Cutlas connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Andrianov to escape the position.
Andrianov can't escape the position.
Cutlas is landing with strikes. Andrianov can't take much more of this.
Cutlas connects with a big shot to the side of Andrianov's head.
Cutlas is looking to control Andrianov but Andrianov is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas has Andrianov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cutlas connects with a big shot to the side of Andrianov's head.
Andrianov is taking damage to the body and head.
Cutlas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Andrianov wants to escape the position.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can Andrianov hold on?! Cutlas is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
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!
Cutlas lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cutlas.
Cutlas gets his hands free as Andrianov looks to control.
Marcin Cutlas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cutlas is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Andrianov right now.
Cutlas lands a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Cutlas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cutlas 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Cutlas!
Our winner, Marcin Cutlas, 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.