Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Cinotti misses with a double jab.
Cinotti misses the jab.
Cinotti throws a head kick but Twborg moves out of range.
Cinotti throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Twborg clinches.
Cinotti has Twborg pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cinotti.
Twborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cinotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cinotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cinotti looking to slow down the pace here.
Cinotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Twborg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Rodolfo Cinotti's cut even more.
Twborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Twborg scores with a shot to the side of Cinotti's head. #T1#
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twborg misses with the head strike.
Cinotti is stalling here.
Cinotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cinotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Twborg works on Cinotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Twborg tries to work over Cinotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cinotti. #BC2#
Cinotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnny Twborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Twborg moves into the clinch.
Twborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cinotti backwards.
Cinotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cinotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Twborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cinotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Cinotti misses with a body punch.
Cinotti misses with the head strike. #T2#
Cinotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Cinotti is trying to trip Twborg. He has hold of a leg but Twborg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cinotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Twborg has wrist control.
Twborg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cinotti stays in close to Twborg's body and controls the position.
Cinotti lands a couple of digs.
Twborg wants to stand up but Cinotti is controlling him. #ES#
Twborg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Cinotti.
Cinotti slowing the pace effectively.
Cinotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Twborg.
Cinotti working aggressively here.
Cinotti stalling against the cage. #T3#
Cinotti trying to control the position but instead, Twborg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cinotti into the cage.
Nice body punch from Cinotti.
Cinotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twborg's elbow.
Cinotti can't find room to land a body shot as Twborg controls the action.
Cinotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Cinotti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Twborg keeps control of Cinotti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Twborg scores with a shoulder strike.
Cinotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Cinotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Twborg blocks a head kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Twborg tries to sprawl out of it but Cinotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Twborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Twborg tries to counter by clinching up but Cinotti breaks away and moves out of range.
Cinotti misses with a head kick.
Twborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Twborg gets a clinch.
Twborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cinotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twborg blocks a body shot from Cinotti. #T4#
Twborg has a couple of punches blocked by Cinotti.
Cinotti is trying to stall.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cinotti controls his hands.
Cinotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Twborg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cinotti tries for a takedown but Twborg manages to get underhooks.
Johnny Twborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Cinotti.
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!
Cinotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cinotti tries to circle away but Twborg has him pinned against the cage.
Cinotti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Twborg pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Twborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cinotti goes for a takedown attempt but Twborg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Twborg blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Twborg lands a big head kick that sends Cinotti tumbling to the mat! Twborg takes a step backwards and waves Cinotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cinotti is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Twborg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Cinotti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Twborg knocks out Cinotti with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Twborg before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Twborg picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rodolfo Cinotti was interviewed post fight and said 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

Event: DUEL#181 Napolean vs Vee 4
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Cinotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cinotti lands a slapping body shot.
Muller moves away from the strike by Cinotti.
Cinotti backing away here, and Muller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cinotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Muller counters by clinching up.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Cinotti.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Cinotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cinotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Cinotti.
Cinotti has Muller pushed against the cage.
Cinotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cinotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Cinotti tries to tie him up.
Cinotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cinotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cinotti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cinotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cinotti blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Cinotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cinotti slowing the pace effectively.
Muller prevents Cinotti from breaking the clinch.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Cinotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muller or not.
Cinotti blocks the elbow strike.
Cinotti wants a takedown.
Cinotti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cinotti misses with the head strike.
Muller looking to slow down the pace here.
Cinotti blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Cinotti can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Cinotti.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Cinotti tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Cinotti is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cinotti lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinotti throws a head punch that misses.
Cinotti has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Cinotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinotti is defending well for now.
Muller lands an elbow just above Cinotti 's eye.
Muller crunches a lovely knee into Cinotti's ribcage.
Muller lands a good knee to the midsection. Cinotti won't want to take too many of those.
Cinotti is breathing heavily.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is getting worse.
Muller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cinotti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cinotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.#T3#
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Cinotti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cinotti lands a nice uppercut.
Cinotti avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cinotti misses with a body punch.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rodolfo Cinotti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cinotti is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muller gets through Cinotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodolfo Cinotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

Event: DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Cinotti misses.
Cinotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Dog blocks a head kick by Cinotti.
No joy there for Cinotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cinotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Cinotti throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Dog counters with a crisp one two that drops Cinotti! Dog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cinotti to his feet! Cinotti is in big trouble!
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cinotti has his takedown stuffed
and Dog counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Dog!
Rodolfo Cinotti spoke after the fight, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

Event: DFN#48 Turner vs Sin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cinotti closes the distance and clinches.
Muller landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Cinotti tries to stall but Muller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinotti tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses. #KD2#
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Cinotti is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Cinotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Cinotti misses.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Cinotti pushes him away.
Cinotti throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Muller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cinotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cinotti.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinotti is defending well for now.
Cinotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muller after a bit of a struggle.
Cinotti misses with the head strike. #KD2#
Muller drops Cinotti with a big knee straight up the middle! Cinotti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cinotti misses with a right hand
and Muller rattles Cinotti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Cinotti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Muller dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Cinotti stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodolfo Cinotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'They can make me stronger, better, and faster than before. I'll be back.'.

Event: DUEL#166 Andersson vs Bang
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cinotti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mon Ami's guard.
Mon Ami pulls Cinotti in close to prevent any damage.
Cinotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Mon Ami has wrist control.#SUB#
Mon Ami is looking for a triangle but Cinotti pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cinotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Mon Ami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cinotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti is in close to Mon Ami's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mon Ami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cinotti is one step ahead there.
Cinotti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mon Ami manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cinotti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cinotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cinotti scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Cinotti seems keen to control Mon Ami's posture.
Mon Ami tries to free his leg and advance position but Cinotti is retaining full guard.
Cinotti pulls Mon Ami in to control the position.
Mon Ami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cinotti's guard.
Mon Ami preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mon Ami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mon Ami wants to stand but Cinotti is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Cinotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cinotti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Mon Ami has gone for a leg lock! Cinotti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mon Ami's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinotti is working Mon Ami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Cinotti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cinotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cinotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Cinotti is working Mon Ami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Mon Ami is rocked!
Cinotti loads up on a big left hand. Mon Ami felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cinotti looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mon Ami can't hide his disappointment, as Cinotti celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodolfo Cinotti waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Cinotti scores with a kick to the body.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Cinotti moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cinotti stalls.
Cinotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cinotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon prevents a body shot from Cinotti.
Cinotti pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Cinotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cinotti.#T1#
Tycoon moves out of range as Cinotti strikes.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tycoon jabs Cinotti right on the nose. Cinotti blinks but takes it well.
Cinotti moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.
Cinotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cinotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cinotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Cinotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Tycoon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tycoon blocking some punches.
A short left from Cinotti.
Cinotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tycoon backwards.
Cinotti effectively controlling the action here.
Cinotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cinotti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tycoon prevents it.
Cinotti is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Cinotti tries to stall but Tycoon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinotti tries to stall but Tycoon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cinotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tycoon.#BC#
Tycoon breaks the clinch.
Tycoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cinotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cinotti - that will leave a mark!
Tycoon missing with a left hand there. Cinotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cinotti moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cinotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Tycoon breaks from the clinch.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cinotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Tycoon tries to bum rush Cinotti with a series of wild strikes but Cinotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tycoon misses with a double jab.
Tycoon scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Cinotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Cinotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cinotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tycoon's elbow.
Tycoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tycoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cinotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tycoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Cinotti won't allow it.
Cinotti can't get the takedown.
Mike Tycoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Cinotti.
Cinotti goes for a takedown attempt but Tycoon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cinotti tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Cinotti walks into a jab.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Cinotti moved away.
We've been informed that Cinotti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cinotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tycoon tries to counter by clinching up but Cinotti breaks away and moves out of range.
Cinotti moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.#T4#
Cinotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tycoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Cinotti with that takedown attempt.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tycoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cinotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon is looking to counter punch.
Cinotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tycoon lands with a cross. #CL2#
Cinotti pushes Tycoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Cinotti pushes Tycoon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tycoon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cinotti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cinotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Tycoon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cinotti tries to clinch but Tycoon is having none of it.
Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Cinotti's head but Cinotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tycoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cinotti moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.
Tycoon misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Cinotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Cinotti wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Cinotti on the inside.
Cinotti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Cinotti works on Tycoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Cinotti blocks an elbow strike.
Cinotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cinotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cinotti scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Tycoon.
Cinotti misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tycoon breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tycoon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cinotti.
Mike Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Cinotti slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Cinotti wants to clinch.
Tycoon is looking to counter punch.
Cinotti is looking to clinch.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cinotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cinotti tries to clinch up.
Cinotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon looks to land a left hand but Cinotti moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cinotti has Tycoon up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Cinotti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tycoon regains guard.
Tycoon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cinotti trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinotti.
Cinotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon is pulling down on Cinotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Cinotti, at least for the moment.
Cinotti 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.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Cinotti throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cinotti's guard. #REVR#
Tycoon looking to sit in guard and control but Cinotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cinotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Tycoon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cinotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
Cinotti throwing strikes but missing.
Cinotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinotti stands up over Tycoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Cinotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cinotti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinotti.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tycoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cinotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tycoon gets tackled into the cage by Cinotti. Cinotti maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Cinotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Cinotti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tycoon scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Cinotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cinotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cinotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cinotti throws a big elbow that misses.
Cinotti throws a strike but Tycoon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cinotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti is pulling down on Tycoon's head to control his posture.
Cinotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tycoon's guard. #REVB##T1#
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cinotti's guard. #REVR#
Cinotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tycoon controls the pace.
Tycoon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cinotti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tycoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cinotti.
Cinotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tycoon defending well though.
Tycoon wants to control but Cinotti is keeping busy. #T2#
Cinotti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cinotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tycoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cinotti.
Tycoon trying to hold on to Cinotti's head to control him but Cinotti postures up.
Cinotti working Tycoon over with strikes.
Cinotti throwing shots but Tycoon is blocking nicely.
Rodolfo Cinotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cinotti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tycoon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cinotti.
Cinotti thows a huge punch but Tycoon dodges it nicely.
Tycoon controlling the position for now.
Cinotti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Cinotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cinotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cinotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tycoon defending well though.
Cinotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cinotti.
Cinotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cinotti winds up and cracks Tycoon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cinotti is thwarting Tycoon's attempts to control the position.
Cinotti trying to pass the guard but Tycoon defending well.
Cinotti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Cinotti wants to control but Tycoon is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cinotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Tycoon circles away.
Cinotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tycoon's waist but Tycoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cinotti off to one side.
Cinotti misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.#CL2#
Cinotti forces Tycoon back against the cage and clinches.
Cinotti lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cinotti working aggressively here. #BC#
Tycoon breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinotti moves to clinch but Tycoon breaks away #TD#
and Tycoon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cinotti's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cinotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tycoon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Cinotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cinotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Cinotti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodolfo Cinotti made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cinotti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skidopolopolous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti looking to pass the guard.
Cinotti slips nicely into half guard.
Cinotti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skidopolopolous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinotti connects with a nice short shot to Skidopolopolous's temple.
Cinotti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cinotti wants to pass the guard but Skidopolopolous is defending well.
Cinotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#
Bob Skidopolopolous's cut is getting worse.
Cinotti drops an elbow to the side of Skidopolopolous's head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bob Skidopolopolous's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodolfo Cinotti!
Rodolfo Cinotti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
Kagonbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kagonbo blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Cinotti 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.
Cinotti tries to clinch there but Kagonbo circles away.
Kagonbo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kagonbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cinotti's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.#CL2#
Cinotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Cinotti tries a body shot but Kagonbo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kagonbo. #BC#
Kagonbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kagonbo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cinotti if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kagonbo.
Cinotti looks winded!
Kagonbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Kagonbo lands a left and a right that send Cinotti crashing to the mat, dazed. Kagonbo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Cinotti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinotti is aggressively charging in as Kagonbo backs up avoiding any damage. Kagonbo tosses out a jab and Cinotti runs right into it face first! Cinotti is out cold! Kagonbo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cinotti's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cinotti drives through and clinches with The Beast against the cage. #TD2#
Cinotti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cinotti with a nice head shot there.
Cinotti trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
Cinotti pushes down on The Beast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinotti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cinotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Beast on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cinotti working over The Beast with some ground and pound. The Beast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinotti scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut.
Cinotti content to control rather than advance.
Cinotti lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
The Beast is rocked!
Cinotti lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked The Beast! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cinotti jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodolfo Cinotti made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Brock The Beast spoke after the fight, saying 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.

Event: Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Crewman V fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cinotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Crewman V's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cinotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crewman V.
Cinotti shoots in for a double leg but Crewman V sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cinotti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crewman V moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Cinotti throws a nice looking combination but Crewman V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crewman V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Crewman V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cinotti. Cinotti obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cinotti.
Crewman V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cinotti.
Crewman V throws a hook but Cinotti avoids it easily.
Crewman V checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cinotti slips under a jab from Crewman V.
A good leg kick by Crewman V. #TD2#
Cinotti drives through with a takedown into Crewman V's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crewman V is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crewman V on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crewman V tries to get out of the position.
Crewman V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crewman V working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinotti.
Cinotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Crewman V has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti is in close to Crewman V's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cinotti is working Crewman V over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cinotti wants to pass the guard but Crewman V is keeping the position.
Cinotti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crewman V lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crewman V throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Cinotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewman V is one step ahead there.
Crewman V working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crewman V slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cinotti defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewman V tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cinotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cinotti holding on.
Cinotti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crewman V's best efforts.#T3#
Crewman V tries to pass to full mount but Cinotti defends it.
Cinotti manages to get to full guard.
Crewman V is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Crewman V will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crewman V loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crewman V tries to free his leg and advance position but Cinotti is retaining full guard.
Cinotti is trying to hold Crewman V in close to prevent damage but Crewman V has managed to pass into half guard.
Cinotti trying to hold on to Crewman V's head to control him but Crewman V postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crewman V thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crewman V throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cinotti is trying to maintain the position but Crewman V is very close to passing his half guard.
Cinotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewman V trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinotti tries to strike from the bottom.
Crewman V postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cinotti is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cinotti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Expendable Crewman V will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Cinotti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cinotti looks to land a left hand but Crewman V moved out of range nicely.
Crewman V tried to counter with a leg kick but Cinotti avoided it.
Cinotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinotti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crewman V moves out of range as Cinotti throws a body kick.
Crewman V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crewman V is looking to slow Cinotti down with leg kicks.
Cinotti throws the left hand but Crewman V avoids the punch easily.
Cinotti scoring well with a low kick there.
Cinotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cinotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crewman V moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crewman V. Crewman V obviously looking to wear him down.
Crewman V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cinotti.
Crewman V appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cinotti lands a nice shot that snaps Crewman V's head back. #T1#
Cinotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crewman V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crewman V punishes Cinotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Cinotti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cinotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crewman V.
Crewman V checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Crewman V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crewman V walks into a straight right hand from Cinotti.
Cinotti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crewman V is able to avoid easily.
Crewman V feints and then cracks Cinotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cinotti down.
Cinotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crewman V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crewman V digs a good body shot into Cinotti's ribs.#T2#
Cinotti throws a leg kick but Crewman V checks it.
Crewman V scoring well with a low kick there.
Cinotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Crewman V misses the target.
Crewman V connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crewman V connects with a body shot that sends Cinotti's belly button to the back.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crewman V takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crewman V's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cinotti under the eye.
Expendable Crewman V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cinotti ducks right into an uppercut from Crewman V.
Crewman V thuds a left hand into Cinotti's body.
Nice jab there from Crewman V. #ROC#
Cinotti is rocked!
A jab from Cinotti misses.
Cinotti avoids the head kick by Crewman V.
Cinotti feints a counter leg kick.
Crewman V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cinotti can pounce on him. #T3#
Crewman V slips a jab and a cross from Cinotti.
Cinotti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Crewman V.
Crewman V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cinotti lands a leg kick that knocks Crewman V off balance momentarily.
Crewman V scores with a sloppy right hand. Cinotti should have avoided that one.
Crewman V connects with the punch.
Cinotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Crewman V finish him?
Cinotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cinotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Crewman V drops Cinotti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Crewman V follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Expendable Crewman V!
Expendable Crewman V thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Minasian misses with an uppercut.
Cinotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minasian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Minasian.
Minasian misses with a looping left.
Cinotti throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Minasian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cinotti!
Minasian working away.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Minasian.
Cinotti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
Cinotti tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Cinotti is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Minasian working the ground and pound from side control.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep.
Cinotti is trying to control Minasian's posture but Minasian avoids it.
Minasian landing a few strikes.
Cinotti taking a bit of punishment here - Minasian scoring with strikes.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but Cinotti denies him.
Cinotti is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control.
Minasian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Minasian working away.
Cinotti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Minasian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Cinotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cinotti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Minasian misses with the ground and pound.
Minasian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cinotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Minasian trying to control the position but Cinotti is working away.
Minasian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minasian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cinotti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian throws an elbow but Cinotti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
Cinotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minasian.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinotti keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Minasian working the ground and pound but Cinotti is defending the strikes.
Minasian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cinotti!
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cinotti is looking to escape.
Cinotti is trying to escape the mount.
Cinotti regains half guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Cinotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinotti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Cinotti dodges it nicely.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Cinotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cinotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minasian is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Cinotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Minasian 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.
Cinotti wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Cinotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minasian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minasian prevents Cinotti from improving his position.
Cinotti wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Minasian dominated that round.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Minasian gets a double leg takedown into Cinotti's guard.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Minasian moves nicely into side control.
Minasian landing strikes.
Minasian working the head and body with strikes.
Cinotti stops Minasian from passing to mount.
Minasian wants to control but Cinotti is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Minasian swings around for an armbar but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Minasian's guard.
Minasian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cinotti's guard. #REVR#
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!
Minasian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cinotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian won't allow Cinotti to sweep him here. #T1#
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Cinotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cinotti striking from his own guard.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minasian throws a strike but Cinotti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cinotti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Minasian managing to control the position.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cinotti defends it easily.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cinotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minasian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cinotti working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Minasian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Minasian lands a couple of elbows.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cinotti is retaining full guard.
Cinotti trying to control the position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cinotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minasian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minasian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minasian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cinotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian landing some decent shots from guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cinotti can do to turn this around?
Minasian passes Cinotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinotti striking from half guard on the bottom.
Minasian trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levon Minasian dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minasian scores with a jab to the head.
Cinotti connects with a looping right hand.
Minasian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cinotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
Cinotti throws a leg kick #TD#
so Minasian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Cinotti has his hands on Minasian's head, controlling the position.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Cinotti is keeping the position.#T1#
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Minasian 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.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Cinotti keeps moving.
Cinotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cinotti wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Minasian.
Levon Minasian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cinotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cinotti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Minasian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cinotti's guard.
Cinotti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minasian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cinotti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Cinotti keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Minasian.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minasian throws a lazy right hand but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minasian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Minasian.
Cinotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minasian throws out the jab.
Cinotti walks into a jab.
Cinotti leaves Minasian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodolfo Cinotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Cinotti seems unphased.
Cinotti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Minasian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cinotti is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cinotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Cinotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cinotti trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Minasian!
Levon Minasian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 60: Brophy vs Adams
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Cinotti just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cinotti backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brophy cracks the inside of Cinotti's front leg.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
Brophy checks the leg kick.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cinotti.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
And Cinotti responds with a good body kick, but Brophy manages to step out the way in time.
Brophy slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cinotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Cinotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brophy pinned against the cage. Brophy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cinotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cinotti throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cinotti counters with an inside leg kick.
Cinotti takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy lands with a shot to the body.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Cinotti's body.
Cinotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cinotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cinotti looks winded!
A good leg kick by Brophy. #T2##KD#
Brophy lands a big right hand that sends Cinotti crashing to the mat! Brophy stays standing though and waves Cinotti back to his feet!#ROC#
Cinotti is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Brophy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cinotti. Cinotti tries to recover but Brophy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cinotti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Brophy!
Our winner, Red Brophy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Cinotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Cinotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vachon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vachon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vachon lands a jab to Cinotti's midsection.
Cinotti connects with an inside leg kick.
Cinotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vachon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.
Vachon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cinotti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vachon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cinotti scores with a head kick. Vachon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cinotti connects with a jab.
Cinotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Cinotti tries a low kick but Vachon avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cinotti misses the target. #T1#
Vachon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vachon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cinotti.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cinotti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon misses the body punch #TD2#
and Cinotti counters with a single leg into guard. Vachon didn't expect that.
Vachon trying to keep a closed guard but Cinotti is proving a slippery customer.
Vachon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cinotti controls the pace.#SUB#
Vachon working for a triangle but Cinotti defends it easily. #T2#
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully.
Cinotti stays in close to Vachon's body and controls the position.
Vachon wants to stand and escape but Cinotti is having none of it.
My spies in LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) inform me that Cinotti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cinotti keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cinotti! But no joy.#CL#
Vachon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cinotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Vachon. #BC2#
Cinotti breaks the clinch.
Cinotti wants to land a leg kick but Vachon is out of range. #T3#
Cinotti takes one to the chin there.
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
and Cinotti counters with a straight right hand.
Cinotti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vachon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cinotti - the referee stops the clock and Vachon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cinotti. Vachon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cinotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cinotti.
Vachon checks a leg kick.
Cinotti throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vachon darts in trying to clinch
and Cinotti counters with a thumping low kick.
Vachon cracks Cinotti with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Cinotti's shoulder, as Cinotti tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cinotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cinotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vachon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinotti.#TD2#
Cinotti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vachon is trying to defend but Cinotti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cinotti stops Vachon from getting back to his feet.
Cinotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cinotti is looking to take a break and control but Vachon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cinotti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Cinotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinotti. That's going to slow Vachon down.
Cinotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cinotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cinotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Cinotti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Cinotti's shoulder, as Cinotti tries to avoid the shot.
Cinotti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cinotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Cinotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cinotti motions for Vachon to come forward. Cinotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cinotti looks to land a body kick but Vachon moved away.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.#T1#
Cinotti connects with a leg kick. Vachon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cinotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cinotti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vachon is out of range and Cinotti settles back down.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cinotti misses with a leg kick
and Vachon counters with a nice uppercut.
Cinotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cinotti swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Cinotti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vachon moves in looking to clinch but Cinotti pushes him off.
Cinotti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cinotti throws a leg kick but Vachon moved away.
Cinotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinotti.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cinotti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Cinotti looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Vachon's leg. Vachon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cinotti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vachon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinotti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Cinotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vachon.
Vachon avoids the body shot from Cinotti.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cinotti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vachon misses with a straight right.
Vachon tries to clinch but Cinotti is having none of it.
Cinotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cinotti throws out a leg kick but Vachon moves out of range and Cinotti only half commits.
Vachon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cinotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vachon takes a swing at Cinotti's ribcage but misses.
Vachon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cinotti.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vachon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Vachon has closed the distance and engaged Cinotti in a clinch.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cinotti has had enough of the clinch but Vachon keeps him there for the moment.
Vachon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cinotti backwards.
Vachon tries a body shot but Cinotti blocks it. #BC2#
Cinotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cinotti ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vachon backing away here, and Cinotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Cinotti's head back. #T4#
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon throws a lazy right hand but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cinotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maurice Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon throws a hook but Cinotti avoids it easily.
Cinotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vachon wants to clinch.
Vachon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinotti. Cinotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cinotti shoots in and drives through. Vachon sprawls well.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Cinotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Cinotti moved out of range.
Vachon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cinotti throws out a counter right but Vachon avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodolfo Cinotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon avoids the head kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti connects with a solid leg kick.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.#TD2#
Cinotti scores with a takedown into Vachon's guard.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vachon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cinotti is controlling him.
Vachon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon wants to get back to his feet but Cinotti passes into half guard.
Cinotti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vachon is looking to escape.#T1#
Vachon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Cinotti.
Cinotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Vachon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cinotti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Cinotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinotti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cinotti prevents Vachon from standing back up.
Cinotti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vachon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vachon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cinotti blocks the strikes from Vachon.
Vachon pushes Cinotti off looking to stand but Cinotti dives back in and keeps control.
Rodolfo Cinotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cinotti is trying to control. Vachon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maurice Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cinotti winds up and cracks Vachon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vachon taking some punishment here, with Cinotti in his half guard. #CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is getting worse.
Cinotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cinotti working Vachon over with strikes.
Cinotti lands with a punch from half guard.
Cinotti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cinotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vachon punching from the bottom.
Cinotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Vachon is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Cinotti there. #T3#
Cinotti blocks the strikes from Vachon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cinotti in particular looking to stall.
Cinotti winds up and cracks Vachon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinotti connects with a nice short shot to Vachon's temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Maurice Vachon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodolfo Cinotti!
Our winner, Rodolfo Cinotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Viscount dips to his left and cracks Cinotti with an uppercut!
Cinotti slips a straight right by Viscount.
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Viscount's leg. Viscount is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viscount thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Cinotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Viscount scores with a three punch combo!
Viscount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viscount checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementri Viscount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viscount misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viscount ducks under a wild hook from Cinotti.
Viscount throws a hook but Cinotti blocks it.
Cinotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Viscount steps away.
Cinotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viscount.
Cinotti motions for Viscount to come forward. Cinotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cinotti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viscount lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viscount pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viscount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cinotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Viscount steps away.
Viscount missing with a left hand there. Cinotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cinotti throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cinotti. #T1#
Viscount throws a jab but it's blocked by Cinotti.
Cinotti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cinotti scores with a nice body kick.
Viscount scores with a jab. Cinotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viscount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti misses with an uppercut. Viscount saw that one coming.
Viscount misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti throws a looping overhand right but Viscount ducks down to avoid it.
Cinotti moves out of range as Viscount strikes.
Viscount swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cinotti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cinotti misses with a body shot.
Cinotti is looking to land body kicks.
Cinotti scores with the left hand. Viscount knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.
Viscount misses the shot to the body.
Cinotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Viscount is predictable there #KD2#
and Cinotti counters with a head kick that drops Viscount - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Viscount looking for submissions off his back.
Viscount wants to control but Cinotti is keeping busy.
Cinotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cinotti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Viscount is staying active underneath Cinotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cinotti prevents Viscount from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viscount blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cinotti.
Viscount is staying active underneath Cinotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Cinotti prevents Viscount from improving his position.
Cinotti is taking a breather. Viscount says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Viscount is not content to let Cinotti control the position.
Cinotti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viscount trying to control but Cinotti postures up.
Viscount wants to improve his position but Cinotti is controlling well. #SUB#
Viscount actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cinotti trying to mount his opponent but Viscount defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viscount on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cinotti. Cinotti obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Viscount misses.
Viscount with a nice cross.
Cinotti throws a sloppy head kick and Viscount moves out of range easily.
Viscount missing with a left hand there. Cinotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viscount scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinotti. That's going to slow Viscount down.
Cinotti throws a leg kick but Viscount moved away.
Viscount on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viscount throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cinotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Cinotti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viscount blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Cinotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dementri Viscount's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viscount takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cinotti ducks under a wild hook from Viscount.
Viscount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cinotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Viscount looks to land a right hand but Cinotti moved out of range.
Viscount 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Cinotti. That snapped Viscount's head back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cinotti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Viscount on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viscount looks to score with a jab to the body but Cinotti is just out of range.
Cinotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viscount.
Viscount misses with a jab to the body
and Cinotti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viscount's knee momentarily.
Cinotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viscount, right into the meat.
Viscount checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti throws a low kick but Viscount avoids it.
Viscount looks to land a combination but Cinotti avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Cinotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinotti cracks the inside of Viscount's front leg. #T1#
Cinotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viscount looks to land a combination but Cinotti avoids it well.
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Viscount's leg. Viscount is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti misses the shot to the body.
Cinotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viscount checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cinotti misses with an uppercut
letting Viscount counter with a right hand.
Viscount misses with an uppercut. Cinotti saw that one coming.
Cinotti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cinotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viscount throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cinotti on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Viscount misses its intended target.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Viscount looks to land a combination but Cinotti avoids it well.
Viscount thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Viscount misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Viscount swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viscount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viscount rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cinotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking hook.
Viscount scoring well with a low kick there.
Cinotti blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Viscount coming out on top.
Viscount blocks the body kick.
Viscount is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Viscount.
Cinotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Viscount misses.
Viscount checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Viscount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Cinotti.
Viscount looks to throw the jab but Cinotti is out of range. #T3#
Viscount misses with a few strikes there.
Cinotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viscount.
Cinotti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Viscount misses the target.
Viscount with a jab.
A jab from Viscount misses.
Cinotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viscount is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viscount blocks a head kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viscount has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinotti. That's going to slow Viscount down.
Cinotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viscount is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viscount cracks Cinotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dementri Viscount is winning the standup battle so far.
Viscount misses with a hook.
Viscount backing away here, and Cinotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Viscount avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Viscount misses with an uppercut
and Cinotti counters with a thumping low kick.
Cinotti throws a leg kick
and Viscount counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viscount scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cinotti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viscount is able to avoid easily.
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viscount.
Viscount lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Cinotti misses.
Cinotti throws a head kick but Viscount moves out of range.
Cinotti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viscount checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cinotti misses with a right hand
and Viscount cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viscount bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viscount throws a body punch but Cinotti moves out of range.
Viscount looks to throw the jab but Cinotti is out of range.
Cinotti tries to score with a low kick but Viscount moves his leg out of the way.
Cinotti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Viscount. That snapped Cinotti's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dementri Viscount dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dementri Viscount's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Viscount throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cinotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viscount.
Viscount tries to score with a low kick but Cinotti moves his leg out of the way.
Viscount misses with a kick to the body.
Viscount falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cinotti counters with a nice leg kick.
Viscount throws a hook but Cinotti avoids it easily.
Viscount checks a low kick from Cinotti.
Viscount throws an overhand right that lands on Cinotti's shoulder, as Cinotti tries to avoid the shot.
Viscount throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viscount takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cinotti.
Viscount takes one to the chin there.
Viscount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti blocks a low kick nicely.
Viscount takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viscount's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T1#
Viscount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinotti.
Cinotti scores with a leg kick.
Viscount connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viscount misses with a straight right.
Viscount blocks a head kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cinotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viscount paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cinotti slips under a jab.
Viscount misses with a hook. Cinotti ducked under it nicely.
Cinotti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viscount on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Viscount waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Viscount connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cinotti, right into the meat.
Viscount looks to throw the jab but Cinotti is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinotti misses with a head kick. #T2#
Viscount misses with a looping left.
Cinotti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Viscount was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viscount misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Viscount
and Cinotti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Viscount really felt that one!
Cinotti scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Viscount lands.
Viscount lands a really nice looking cross but Cinotti seems unphased.
Cinotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Cinotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Viscount is just out of range.
Viscount moves away from the strike by Cinotti.
Cinotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viscount.
Good leg kick by Cinotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cinotti connects with an inside leg kick.
Cinotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cinotti moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viscount checks a leg kick.
Cinotti feints and then cracks Viscount's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viscount down.
Cinotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viscount has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cinotti throws a leg kick but Viscount moved away.
Cinotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cinotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viscount.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viscount's calf.
Viscount throws a series of punches but Cinotti moves out of range.
Cinotti is looking to slow Viscount down with leg kicks.
Viscount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viscount checks a leg kick.
Viscount throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Viscount misses. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viscount checks a leg kick.
Viscount scores with a jab.
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!
Cinotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viscount checks the leg kick.
Cinotti lands a leg kick that knocks Viscount off balance momentarily.
Viscount swings for the body but Cinotti moves out of range.
Viscount misses with a hook
and Cinotti counters with a body kick that stops Viscount in his tracks momentarily.
Viscount throws a solid leg kick but Cinotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viscount.
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Viscount's leg. Viscount is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cinotti misses with a leg kick.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viscount's calf.
Cinotti misses the shot to the body.
Viscount throws a jab but it's blocked by Cinotti.
Viscount on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cinotti throws a push kick but Viscount slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Cinotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cinotti 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Rodolfo Cinotti!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Rodolfo Cinotti!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rodolfo Cinotti!

Rodolfo Cinotti wins by unanimous decision!
Rodolfo Cinotti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dementri Viscount had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cinotti pinned against the cage. Cinotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Cinotti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Cinotti postures up.
Cinotti scoring with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti moves into full mount!
Cinotti raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Ilmarinen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Asko Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cinotti's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Cinotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Mignon.
Cinotti slips a jab and a cross from Mignon.
Cinotti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mignon defends it well.
A low kick from Mignon is predictable there #TD2#
so Cinotti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cinotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Cinotti postures up in Mignon's guard and throws a big left but Mignon blocks it.
Cinotti throwing strikes but missing.
Cinotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cinotti working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti lands a couple of digs.
Cinotti looking to pass the guard.
Mignon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mignon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cinotti on the ground.#T1#
Cinotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cinotti landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cinotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cinotti working some strikes from top position.
Cinotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cinotti throwing strikes but missing.
Cinotti lands a couple of elbows.
Cinotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cinotti throws a big elbow that misses.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Mignon is rocked!#T2#
Mignon keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully.
Oh Mignon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cinotti postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mignon covers up, he's hurt! Cinotti keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cinotti and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cinotti can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Kowalczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cinotti.
Good work by Kowalczyk as he checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab. Cinotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cinotti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cinotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cinotti, right into the meat.
Kowalczyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Cinotti.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cinotti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cinotti.
Cinotti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cinotti lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cinotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cinotti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
Cinotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Cinotti landing with the ground and pound.
Cinotti landing with the ground and pound.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalczyk is retaining full guard.
Cinotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cinotti cracks Kowalczyk with a solid left hand.
Cinotti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cinotti connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cinotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinotti stands and throws Kowalczyk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cinotti working the ground and pound but Kowalczyk is defending the strikes.
Kowalczyk prevents Cinotti from improving position.
Cinotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalczyk keeps working.
Kowalczyk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cinotti cracks Kowalczyk with a big elbow. #SUB#
Cinotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Kowalczyk taking a bit of punishment here - Cinotti scoring with strikes. #T3#
Cinotti in side control, throwing shots but Kowalczyk defends.
Cinotti lands some shots froms side control.
Cinotti in side control, throwing shots but Kowalczyk defends.
Cinotti cracks Kowalczyk with a big elbow.
Cinotti is putting a hurting on Kowalczyk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cinotti.
An elbow from Cinotti crashes against the mat.
Cinotti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Cinotti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cinotti is chipping away with strikes.
Kowalczyk looks winded!
Cinotti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kowalczyk taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#
Kowalczyk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcin Kowalczyk has been cut.
Cinotti scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kowalczyk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cinotti can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Cinotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katov's sensitive parts.
Cinotti is looking to slow Katov down with leg kicks.
Katov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cinotti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cinotti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katov taking some punishment here, with Cinotti in his half guard.
Cinotti lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinotti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cinotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cinotti lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Katov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cinotti jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Cinotti avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Cinotti slips under a jab.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cinotti under the eye.
Cinotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Cinotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Cinotti moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cinotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Cinotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cinotti is looking to slow Velasquez down with leg kicks. #T1#
Cinotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Velasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Cinotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinotti connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Cinotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cinotti tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it. #SUB#
Cinotti is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cinotti to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Cinotti there.
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!
Cinotti looks to land a strike but Velasquez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Cinotti throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cinotti's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!#REVB#
Velasquez won't allow Cinotti to sweep him here.
Cinotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cinotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cinotti with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cinotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cinotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cinotti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cinotti postures up in Velasquez's guard and throws a big left but Velasquez blocks it.
Cinotti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Cinotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Cinotti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Cinotti trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Cinotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti lands a couple of elbows.
Cinotti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Cinotti gets to his feet and stands over Velasquez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Velasquez felt that one! Cinotti unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Velasquez from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1#
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cinotti is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cinotti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob is pressing down on Cinotti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cinotti is holding on for now.
Cinotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Bob throwing shots but Cinotti is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinotti wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bob 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.
Bob trying to control the action but Cinotti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cinotti wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob is stalling here. Cinotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bob seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cinotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cinotti is working Bob over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cinotti has control of an arm but Bob manages to advance to Cinotti's back!
Cinotti turns into Bob and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Bob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cinotti lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Bob is looking for a triangle but Cinotti pushes his legs off easily.
Bob trying to strike off his back.
Bob has momentary wrist control but Cinotti slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Cinotti has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cinotti connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Cinotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bob is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cinotti throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bob's body to avoid the submission. Bob has instead reached around Cinotti's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bob arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Bob!
A victorious Ron Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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