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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Baba Mohammed has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali Baba Mohammed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Ali Baba Mohammed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cutwood doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Carlos Cutwood has been cut.
Ali Baba Mohammed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali Baba Mohammed fails with the takedown.
Cutwood wants to clinch up but Ali Baba Mohammed keeps it at a distance.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a fast counter high kick but Cutwood manages to duck under it in time.
Cutwood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Cutwood there.
It looks like Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cutwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cutwood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutwood with a hook.
Ali Baba Mohammed missing with a left hand there. Cutwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali Baba Mohammed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cutwood avoids the head kick by Ali Baba Mohammed .
Ali Baba Mohammed moves out of range of the body kick from Cutwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali Baba Mohammed circles away.
Carlos Cutwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali Baba Mohammed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ali Baba Mohammed throws out a loose jab but Cutwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutwood stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali Baba Mohammed . Ali Baba Mohammed gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Baba Mohammed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali Baba Mohammed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cutwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali Baba Mohammed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cutwood wants to control but Ali Baba Mohammed postures up.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cutwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ali Baba Mohammed off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutwood just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cutwood looking for the RNC.
Ali Baba Mohammed is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba Mohammed is really stuck here.
Cutwood controls the position.
Ali Baba Mohammed staying busy and making it hard for Cutwood to control.
Ali Baba Mohammed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cutwood.
Cutwood is looking to control Ali Baba Mohammed but Ali Baba Mohammed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutwood controlling the position well here. Ali Baba Mohammed rolled but Cutwood kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood is trying to stick to Ali Baba Mohammed 's back but Ali Baba Mohammed is turning into Cutwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cutwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali Baba Mohammed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali Baba Mohammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cutwood wants to sweep here but Ali Baba Mohammed controlling him for the moment.
Cutwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali Baba Mohammed is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba Mohammed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutwood is trying to keep Ali Baba Mohammed in close.
Ali Baba Mohammed wants to control from the top but Cutwood keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ali Baba Mohammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali Baba Mohammed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cutwood, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Ali Baba Mohammed .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed 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!
Cutwood forces Ali Baba Mohammed back against the cage and clinches.
Cutwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali Baba Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cutwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali Baba Mohammed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ali Baba Mohammed wants a takedown but no success here.
Cutwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ali Baba Mohammed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cutwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos Cutwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries for a takedown but Cutwood manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutwood presses Ali Baba Mohammed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali Baba Mohammed is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Cutwood to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cutwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali Baba Mohammed backwards.
Cutwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ali Baba Mohammed as Cutwood tries to tie him up.
A short right from Cutwood on the inside.
Cutwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutwood is leaning against Ali Baba Mohammed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutwood.
Cutwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Cutwood.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cutwood.
Ali Baba Mohammed letting Cutwood take a breather here.
Cutwood tries a body shot but Ali Baba Mohammed blocks it.
Cutwood misses with a knee strike.
Cutwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutwood misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutwood.
Cutwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutwood blocks a body shot from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Carlos Cutwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Cutwood to work.
Cutwood works on Ali Baba Mohammed 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Cutwood has Ali Baba Mohammed pressed against the cage.
Cutwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Cutwood.
Cutwood works on Ali Baba Mohammed 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutwood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cutwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutwood lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cutwood.
Ali Baba Mohammed prevents a body shot from Cutwood.
Cutwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood stalling against the cage.
Ali Baba Mohammed is trying to break the clinch but Cutwood is controlling him.
Cutwood lands a knee to the head.
Cutwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cutwood tries to land a knee to the head but Ali Baba Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Cutwood tries to work over Ali Baba Mohammed 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cutwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali Baba Mohammed can do to turn this around?
Cutwood tries to throw a body punch but Ali Baba Mohammed avoids it by throwing Cutwood back against the cage.
Cutwood lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cutwood.
Cutwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ali Baba Mohammed has Cutwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cutwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cutwood tries to land a knee to the head but Ali Baba Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Cutwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutwood scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Cutwood.
Ali Baba Mohammed is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood has a couple of punches blocked by Ali Baba Mohammed .
Ali Baba Mohammed is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cutwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali Baba Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cutwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali Baba Mohammed backwards.
Ali Baba Mohammed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ali Baba Mohammed as Cutwood tries to tie him up.
Ali Baba Mohammed turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ali Baba Mohammed manages to end up in side control.
Cutwood is looking for a sweep.
Ali Baba Mohammed swings around for an armbar but Cutwood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ali Baba Mohammed 's guard.
Cutwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cutwood dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Ali Baba Mohammed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a counter combo.
Ali Baba Mohammed misses with a right hand
and Cutwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutwood misses with an uppercut.
Cutwood is looking to clinch but Ali Baba Mohammed is avoiding it.
Cutwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick
and Cutwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali Baba Mohammed moves out of range of the body kick from Cutwood.
Cutwood drops his shoulder and cracks Ali Baba Mohammed with a huge uppercut! Ali Baba Mohammed goes down! Can Cutwood finish him?
Ali Baba Mohammed is still in real trouble! Can Cutwood finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutwood is stalling in the full guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cutwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cutwood passes into half guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Cutwood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cutwood is looking to take a break and control but Ali Baba Mohammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to get to full guard but Cutwood has control of the leg.
Ali Baba Mohammed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cutwood trying to pass the guard but Ali Baba Mohammed defending well.
Ali Baba Mohammed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cutwood thows a huge punch but Ali Baba Mohammed dodges it nicely.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to get to full guard but Cutwood has control of the leg.
Cutwood stalling.
Cutwood wants to take a breather but Ali Baba Mohammed is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ali Baba Mohammed is looking for a sweep. Cutwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cutwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ali Baba Mohammed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali Baba Mohammed lands with a slapping head kick.
Cutwood drives through and clinches with Ali Baba Mohammed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba Mohammed pulls guard effortlessly.
Cutwood passes into half guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed won't allow Cutwood to pass to mount.
Cutwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cutwood has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ali Baba Mohammed tries to improve his position but instead Cutwood has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood controlling well, preventing Ali Baba Mohammed from escaping the position.
Ali Baba Mohammed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carlos Cutwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutwood's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali Baba Mohammed is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cutwood gets his way!
Cutwood keeps control of the position easily here as Ali Baba Mohammed tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cutwood clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cutwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cutwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali Baba Mohammed misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali Baba Mohammed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali Baba Mohammed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutwood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ali Baba Mohammed manages to circle out of the way.
Cutwood catches Ali Baba Mohammed napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ali Baba Mohammed to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali Baba Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali Baba Mohammed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali Baba Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cutwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali Baba Mohammed is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood has his hands clasped together around Ali Baba Mohammed 's back. He's all about the action.
Cutwood gets back to full guard.
Cutwood has control of Ali Baba Mohammed 's left arm, preventing Ali Baba Mohammed from doing any damage.
Cutwood is trying to control the position but Ali Baba Mohammed postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cutwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ali Baba Mohammed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a big elbow that misses.
Cutwood controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ali Baba Mohammed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ali Baba Mohammed . Those never looked like landing.
Cutwood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba Mohammed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali Baba Mohammed darts in looking for a takedown but Cutwood gets double underhooks and turns Ali Baba Mohammed into the cage.
Ali Baba Mohammed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick and Cutwood moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cutwood is looking to clinch but Ali Baba Mohammed is avoiding it.
Cutwood connects with a looping right hand.
Cutwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali Baba Mohammed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cutwood to the mat! Cutwood manages to get full guard.
Cutwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ali Baba Mohammed manages to get himself to full guard.
Cutwood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ali Baba Mohammed keeping full guard, as Cutwood tries to pass.
Ali Baba Mohammed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cutwood defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood looking to pass the guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed working for submissions but it's allowed Cutwood to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutwood is trying to work for a kimura but Ali Baba Mohammed is defending well.
Ali Baba Mohammed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cutwood had his way with Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cutwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali Baba Mohammed blocks a jab.
Ali Baba Mohammed cracks Cutwood with a good jab.
Ali Baba Mohammed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed is in close to Cutwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cutwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Cutwood, not yet.
Ali Baba Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlos Cutwood's cut is getting worse.
Cutwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali Baba Mohammed won't allow Cutwood to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali Baba Mohammed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cutwood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ali Baba Mohammed , into his guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cutwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ali Baba Mohammed looking for a guillotine here but Cutwood defends easily.
Ali Baba Mohammed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cutwood is aware though and is defending well.
Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ali Baba Mohammed is on top in guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali Baba Mohammed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ali Baba Mohammed advances to half guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed slips a nice elbow through Cutwood's hands, connecting with Cutwood's forehead.
Ali Baba Mohammed winds up and cracks Cutwood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Ali Baba Mohammed there.
Ali Baba Mohammed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali Baba Mohammed .
Cutwood moves into full guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a strike but Cutwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ali Baba Mohammed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cutwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali Baba Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cutwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cutwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali Baba Mohammed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali Baba Mohammed can't keep his opponent in guard - Cutwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali Baba Mohammed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali Baba Mohammed regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali Baba Mohammed working for a triangle but Cutwood defends it easily.
Ali Baba Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cutwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cutwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cutwood 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Cutwood!
Carlos Cutwood is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Carlos Cutwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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