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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Weitzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raffaele Cutolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andreas Weitzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weitzman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Cutolo misses with an uppercut. Weitzman saw that one coming.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo thuds his right hand into Weitzman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo leaves Weitzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weitzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo throws a body punch but Weitzman moves out of range.
Weitzman tries to counter with a takedown but Cutolo is quick to defend against it.
Weitzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cutolo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weitzman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Weitzman.
Weitzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutolo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weitzman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo lands a head shot.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weitzman's hands.
Cutolo lands a right hook to the body.
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weitzman closes the distance and clinches up with Cutolo, looking for a takedown. Weitzman pushes Cutolo against the cage but Cutolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutolo throws out a counter right but Weitzman avoids it with no problem.
Andreas Weitzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weitzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Cutolo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weitzman gets a double leg takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Cutolo keeps moving.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman stays in close to Cutolo's body and controls the position.
Cutolo is looking to stand up but Weitzman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutolo is retaining full guard.
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weitzman has his takedown stuffed
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Andreas Weitzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weitzman shoots in but Cutolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weitzman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutolo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Cutolo is keeping the position.
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo is looking to stand back up but Weitzman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cutolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo 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! This is the final round!
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Weitzman's defenses.
Cutolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weitzman.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weitzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weitzman misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman darts in looking for a takedown but Cutolo gets double underhooks and turns Weitzman into the cage.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Cutolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Weitzman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weitzman.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo lands with a shot to the body.
Weitzman ducks right into an uppercut from Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutolo as he jumps to the side.
Weitzman walks into a straight right hand from Cutolo.
A left lands for Cutolo.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weitzman is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weitzman dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Weitzman's head and hops out.
Weitzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Weitzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weitzman showed some decent athleticism there.
Weitzman seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Weitzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreas Weitzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weitzman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutolo is just riding it out for now. Weitzman eventually gives up the hold.
Weitzman is trying to work for a kimura but Cutolo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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energy
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