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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Cutolo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutolo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo wants to break free but Cup has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup wants to take the fight to the mat but Cutolo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cutolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cutolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cup shoots for a double leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls well. He's pushed Cup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Cup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Cup moves out of range.
Cutolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cup.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cutolo is looking to counter punch.
Cup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
Cup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
Cutolo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Cup swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutolo.
Cup tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cutolo is looking to clinch.
Cutolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Cutolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cup avoids the body shot from Cutolo.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Cutolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cutolo darts in and clinches Cup up against the cage.
Cutolo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cup has him pressed against the cage.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cup tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutolo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cutolo breaks from the clinch.
Cutolo moves to clinch but Cup breaks away #TD2#
and Cup counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Cup prevents Cutolo from getting back to his feet.
Cutolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutolo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cup stops Cutolo from standing up.
Cutolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cup on the ground.
Cup is pushing down on Cutolo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cutolo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cup in particular looking to stall.
Cutolo tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cutolo sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Cutolo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.#T4#
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutolo keeps working.
Cutolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Cutolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cutolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Cutolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutolo landing strikes from the bottom.
Cutolo is trying to control but can't.
Cutolo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cutolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutolo is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup trying to control the action but Cutolo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cup is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Raffaele Cutolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cutolo pushes Cup up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cutolo manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup fails with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cutolo stuffs the takedown.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Cutolo moves in looking to clinch but Cup pushes him off.
And Cup tries to counter it with a takedown but Cutolo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Cup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cutolo but Cutolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cutolo closes the distance and clinches.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cup takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cup can't get the takedown.
Cutolo lands a shot to the body.
Cup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cutolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cutolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Cup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cutolo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Cutolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup advances nicely into full mount.
Cutolo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cutolo is looking to get to half guard.
Cutolo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cutolo has given up his back.
Cutolo rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cutolo fending off the submission attempt from Cup.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cup controlling the positon.#T3#
Cutolo trying to get back to his feet but Cup is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Cup is looking for the choke from the back position but Cutolo is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Cup on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cutolo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Cup is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cutolo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cup off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King scores with a head kick.
Cutolo wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a jab.#CL2#
Cutolo gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cutolo managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutolos head.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a left to the head.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King scores with a shot to the side of Cutolo's head. #T1##TD#
Cutolo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutolo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
King stands up from Cutolo's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
King misses with a double jab.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Cutolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cutolo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cutolo wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
King lands a big head kick that sends Cutolo tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Cutolo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cutolo is rocked!#T2#
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!#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Cutolo is blocking nicely.
Cutolo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King keeps control of Cutolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from King.
King taking a breather. #BC#
Cutolo breaks the clinch.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cutolo under the eye.#CL#
Cutolo closes the distance and clinches.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from King.
King blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from King.
Cutolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
King scores with a shot to the side of Cutolo's head.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cutolo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutolo jumps guard but King stands there with Cutolo around his waist. Cutolo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee strike.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King effectively controlling the action here.
Cutolo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Cutolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raffaele Cutolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King trying to stall but Cutolo improves his position.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combo King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
King clinches.
A hook to the body from King.
A hook to the body from King.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King digs a right hand into Cutolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutolo's gas tank.
Cutolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King cracks Cutolo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a big head kick that sends Cutolo to the canvas! King follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Combo King!
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Event:
LFC 4: Rumble
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cutolo clinches.
A short right from Cutolo on the inside.
A short left from Cutolo.
Burton tries for a takedown but Cutolo manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo. #BC#
Cutolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Burton.
Cutolo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Cutolo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cutolo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burton is trying to keep an underhook but Cutolo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Burton tries to roll over but Cutolo keeps him under control.
Cutolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cutolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burton wants to control but Cutolo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Burton gets back to full guard.
Cutolo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cutolo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Burton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cutolo manages to get his head free but now Burton has transitioned to an armbar! Cutolo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Burton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Burton!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raffaele Cutolo and Judge LaCrosse. Judge LaCrosse acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raffaele Cutolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Judge LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Cutolo moves out of range.
Judge LaCrosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCrosse doesn't manage to clinch there - Cutolo circles away.
Cutolo tries to counter by clinching up but LaCrosse breaks away and moves out of range.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaCrosse moves into range and clinches up with Cutolo.
Cutolo has LaCrosse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaCrosse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaCrosse turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and LaCrosse manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cutolo (0) vs (4) LaCrosse
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cutolo is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as LaCrosse stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo is looking to regain half guard here but LaCrosse keeps moving and retains side control.
Cutolo wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo tries to improve position but can't.
Cutolo is trying to control LaCrosse's posture but LaCrosse avoids it.
Cutolo is looking for a sweep.
Cutolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cutolo wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
Cutolo tries to buck LaCrosse off but LaCrosse is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCrosse working away.
Cutolo is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo is trying to escape the position but LaCrosse is controlling the position.
Cutolo struggling a bit here.
Cutolo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo is working hard here to advance position.
LaCrosse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cutolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cutolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutolo tries to get out of the position.
LaCrosse working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cutolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cutolo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaCrosse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cutolo is trying to control LaCrosse's posture but LaCrosse avoids it.
Cutolo is looking for a sweep.
Cutolo wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cutolo tries to improve position but can't.
Cutolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LaCrosse controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LaCrosse staying calm.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cutolo is looking for a sweep. LaCrosse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutolo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, LaCrosse escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by LaCrosse! Score +3 for passing guard: Cutolo (0) vs (7) LaCrosse
Cutolo tries to buck LaCrosse off but LaCrosse is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse controls the position.
Cutolo is looking to reverse the position.
LaCrosse controlling from side mount.
Cutolo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks LaCrosse politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. LaCrosse prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cutolo is looking to regain half guard here but LaCrosse keeps moving and retains side control.
Cutolo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaCrosse off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cutolo (4) vs (7) LaCrosse
Cutolo is looking for a rear naked choke here but LaCrosse reverses the position brilliantly into Cutolo's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cutolo (4) vs (9) LaCrosse
Cutolo wants to control the position but LaCrosse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaCrosse pulls his head out easily.
Cutolo has a hand on LaCrosse's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LaCrosse takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cutolo (4) vs (12) LaCrosse
LaCrosse controlling from mount.
LaCrosse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cutolo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cutolo (4) vs (15) LaCrosse
LaCrosse is hanging on to Cutolo's back as he tries to escape.
LaCrosse not allowing Cutolo to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
LaCrosse is hanging on to Cutolo's back as he tries to escape.
Cutolo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of LaCrosse's arms.
LaCrosse is hanging on to Cutolo's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Cutolo right now.
LaCrosse is trying to stick to Cutolo's back but Cutolo is turning into LaCrosse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in LaCrosse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cutolo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cutolo (6) vs (15) LaCrosse
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo looking to sit in guard and control but LaCrosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cutolo (6) vs (17) LaCrosse
Cutolo has an active guard here but LaCrosse has managed to pass into half guard.
Cutolo tries to roll over but LaCrosse keeps him under control.
Cutolo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and LaCrosse pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cutolo (6) vs (20) LaCrosse
Cutolo is breathing heavily.
Cutolo is looking to get to half guard.
Cutolo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cutolo (6) vs (23) LaCrosse
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo just trying to survive but LaCrosse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Cutolo right now.
Cutolo tries to roll but LaCrosse sticks to his back.
LaCrosse looking for the choke from the back.
LaCrosse has the hooks in. Cutolo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LaCrosse controlling the position well here. Cutolo rolled but LaCrosse kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaCrosse wins on points by 23 to 6. |
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cutolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cutolo has a takedown stuffed.
Cutolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negreiros sprawls well. Negreiros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cutolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Negreiros is looking to counter the offense by Cutolo and move into the clinch.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.#T1#
Cutolo drops his hands momentarily and Negreiros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Negreiros lands a jab to Cutolo's midsection.
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Negreiros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alfredo Negreiros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A cross from Negreiros lands.
Negreiros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cutolo.
Cutolo shoots and misses
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Cutolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Cutolo tries to score with some ground and pound. Negreiros controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Negreiros parries the strikes from Cutolo easily there. Cutolo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Negreiros to escape.
Cutolo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cutolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Negreiros's head but Negreiros avoids it well.
Cutolo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cutolo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cutolo landing a few strikes.
Cutolo in side control, throwing shots but Negreiros defends.
Cutolo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Negreiros works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cutolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cutolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Negreiros defending well though. #T4#
Negreiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutolo.
Negreiros is doing well to control the position and prevent Cutolo from advancing to side control.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cutolo lands with a punch from half guard.
Negreiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutolo.
Negreiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cutolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo wants to control but Negreiros is keeping him busy.
Cutolo throwing shots but Negreiros is blocking nicely.
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 Alfredo Negreiros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cutolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt - Negreiros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutolo shoots and misses
and Negreiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo dives in and grabs Negreiros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Negreiros pushes down on Cutolo's head and hops out.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.
Cutolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A jab from Negreiros finds it's way through Cutolo's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cutolo.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros connects with a nice looking jab.
Negreiros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cutolo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Negreiros wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Negreiros catches Cutolo right on the button with a cross.
Cutolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Negreiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cutolo momentarily.
Negreiros scores with a jab.
Cutolo darts in looking for a takedown but Negreiros gets double underhooks and turns Cutolo into the cage.
Negreiros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cutolo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Negreiros counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Negreiros. #T4#
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Negreiros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Negreiros scores with a hook to the body. Cutolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Negreiros counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Negreiros dominated that second round.
That's time! Negreiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cutolo throws a right hand that misses
and Negreiros counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Negreiros.
No luck for Cutolo with that takedown attempt.
Cutolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Negreiros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cutolo scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Negreiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Cutolo with a poor takedown
and Negreiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.
Cutolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negreiros is fending him off so far but Cutolo persists. Nope, Negreiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreiros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Negreiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Negreiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL#
Negreiros closes the distance and clinches.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cutolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Negreiros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Cutolo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Negreiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Negreiros connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Negreiros.
Cutolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cutolo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros slaps away a takedown attempt from Cutolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raffaele Cutolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Negreiros wants to clinch up but Cutolo keeps it at a distance.
Cutolo misses with a takedown
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cutolo's head backwards.
Negreiros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Negreiros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Negreiros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Negreiros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Alfredo Negreiros was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo takes one to the side of the head.
Samus jabs Cutolo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cutolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Samus.
Samus sizes up Cutolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Samus misses.
Samus lands with a shot to the body.
Samus lands a jab to the head.
Samus scores with a hook.
Lotos Samus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samus connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Samus.#ROC2#
Cutolo is rocked!
Samus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Samus lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Cutolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Cutolo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Samus engages and cracks Cutolo with a massive lead left hook - Cutolo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Samus is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lotos Samus!
During a confident post fight interview, Lotos Samus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LIA 39: Must Be Exhausting
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Grayson.
Cutolo ducks under a wild hook from Grayson.
Cutolo is looking to counter punch.
Cutolo slips under a jab from Grayson.
Cutolo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grayson scores with the left hand. Cutolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Grayson scores with a jab to the body.
Cutolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Cutolo moves out of range.
As Grayson looks to move away, Cutolo throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way.
Cutolo takes one to the chin there.
Cutolo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson with a jab.
Cutolo avoids the body shot from Grayson.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutolo staying out of range there.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grayson looks to land a combination but Cutolo avoids it well. #T1#
Grayson scores with a nice head shot.
Grayson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cutolo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grayson cracks Cutolo with a good jab.
Grayson lands a jab.
Grayson lands a jab.
Cutolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Grayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grayson.
Grayson looks to throw the jab but Cutolo is out of range.
Grayson scores with a punch to the head.
Cutolo slips a jab from Grayson.
Cutolo is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutolo counters with a left and a right that stings Grayson.
Grayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutolo is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cutolo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
Grayson swinging wildly here.
Grayson connects with a body shot.
Grayson looks to land a left hand but Cutolo moved out of range nicely.
Grayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutolo manages to avoid it.
Cutolo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cutolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grayson scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Grayson misses with a right hand
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Grayson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cutolo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Cutolo's head back.
Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson thuds his right hand into Cutolo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab by Grayson.
Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Grayson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutolo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cutolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cutolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson.
Cutolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grayson clobbers Cutolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grayson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Cutolo wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cutolo slips under a jab.
Grayson misses the jab.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
Cutolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grayson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cutolo moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off.
Cutolo slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Grayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cutolo tries to clinch up.
Grayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grayson lunges at Cutolo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cutolo's hand.
Grayson misses with an uppercut
and Cutolo counters with a nice body shot.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
Cutolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Grayson.
Grayson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Cutolo's shoulder, as Cutolo tries to avoid the shot.
Cutolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo slips under a jab from Grayson.
Cutolo wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Cutolo has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Grayson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graysons head.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Grayson blocks it.
Cutolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutolo has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Cutolo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Nice shot lands for Grayson.
Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutolo.
Cutolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cutolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Cutolo walks into a straight right hand from Grayson.
Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richard Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Cutolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Grayson misses with a hook
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Grayson takes a swing at Cutolo's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cutolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Grayson.
Cutolo misses with an uppercut.
Grayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Cutolo throws a hook to the side of Grayson's head but Grayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cutolo is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Grayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cutolo's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grayson.
Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Grayson throws a series of punches but Cutolo avoids them all with ease.
Cutolo throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Grayson cracks Cutolo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson looks to land a left hand but Cutolo moved out of range nicely.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson.#CL#
Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffaele Cutolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Grayson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Cutolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grayson misses with a hook
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayson misses with a hook
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Grayson.
#CL#
Grayson tries to keep at a distance but Cutolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head. #T1#
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson tries to circle away but Cutolo has him pinned against the cage.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutolo has double underhooks.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson blocking some punches.
#T2#
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Grayson breaks the clinch.
Cutolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo. #CL#
Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Richard Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo cracks Grayson with a nice body shot.#T3#
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Grayson wants to break free but Cutolo has control.
Cutolo lands a right hand. #T4#
Cutolo lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Raffaele Cutolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson looks to throw the jab but Cutolo is out of range.
Cutolo throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Grayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cutolo should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grayson 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Grayson!
Richard Grayson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soylent Green for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
LIA 35: Roadie For Metallica
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Collins misses with a looping left.
Cutolo moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Cutolo off the cage and back into range.
Cutolo tries to clinch up.
Collins swings for the body but Cutolo moves out of range.
Shannon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cutolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins swings for the body but Cutolo moves out of range.
Cutolo slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Cutolo throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cutolo's ribs.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.#CL#
Cutolo forces Collins back against the cage and clinches.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutolo has double underhooks.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins presses Cutolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Cutolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cutolo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cutolo tries to clinch up.
Cutolo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Collins misses.
Cutolo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cutolo moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cutolo misses the target.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutolo manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Cutolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Cutolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cutolo blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cutolo misses its target.
Cutolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Cutolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cutolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutolo ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins with a jab.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Cutolo moves into the clinch.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Collins blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins is trying to force a seperation but Cutolo has the dominant position.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Collins's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Collins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Collins prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Raffaele Cutolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A short left from Cutolo.
Collins lands an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Cutolo gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins blocks a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #T3#
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Cutolo has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Cutolo digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cutolo is keeping busy.
Cutolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cutolo.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
#T4#
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins tries to stall but Cutolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Collins.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Collins blocking some punches.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cutolo wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Collins lands.
Collins misses the body punch
and Cutolo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutolo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Cutolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cutolo.
Collins scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Cutolo drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Cutolo pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A short left from Cutolo.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins trying to control the position but instead, Cutolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Collins into the cage.
Shannon Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Collins can't break the clinch.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cutolo.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutolo won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Cutolo lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Collins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
#T3#
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Collins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collins tries to break free but Cutolo pushes him back against the cage.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Collins misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutolo scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutolo has him pressed against the cage.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but Cutolo keeps him there for the moment.
Collins looking to stall.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Cutolo is controlling the position.
Cutolo lands a shot to the body.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Cutolo lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cutolo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Raffaele Cutolo!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Raffaele Cutolo!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Raffaele Cutolo!
Raffaele Cutolo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
LIA 31: You're Not A Golfer
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Mahoney tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cutolo tries to move into range but Mahoney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahoney swinging wildly here.
Cutolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahoney with a body shot.
Cutolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahoney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahoney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Cutolo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
#T1#
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahoney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cutolo can turn it around.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with a body punch.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Cutolo tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Cutolo back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Cutolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutolo or not.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
#T4#
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutolo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cutolo blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
A big left from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney tried to score with a low kick but Cutolo checks it.
Mahoney jabs Cutolo right on the nose. Cutolo blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Mahoney lands a big uppercut and Cutolo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cutolo looks OK. Mahoney waves Cutolo back to his feet!#ROC#
Cutolo is rocked!
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Cutolo's head but Cutolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney clobbers Cutolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cutolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo misses with a right hand
and Mahoney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Cutolo out cold! What a finish! Mahoney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LIA 28: Over The Line!
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Traven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Traven misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Traven scores with a four punch combination!
Traven connects with a looping right hand.
Traven swinging wildly here.
A combination from Traven does no damage. #CL#
Traven gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch.
Traven blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cutolo.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traven looks winded!#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Traven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traven is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutolo has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
A short uppercut from Cutolo.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo keeps control of Traven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands an uppercut.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo pushes Traven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travens head.
Traven is trying to break the clinch but Cutolo is controlling him.
Cutolo gets through Traven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cutolo on the inside.
Traven takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cutolo.
#T2#
Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traven backwards.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Traven is rocked!
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traven is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutolo finish him?
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Traven.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Traven.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Traven with a big uppercut! Traven tries to clinch up but Cutolo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Traven to the mat! Traven covers up and Cutolo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Sarducci scores with a four punch combination!
Cutolo takes one to the chin there.
Cutolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarducci.
Guido Sarducci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutolo needs to keep his hands up - Sarducci had a free shot at his head there.
Cutolo is looking to clinch.
Sarducci lands with a nice body punch.
Sarducci lands a jab to Cutolo's midsection.
Sarducci has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarducci, as that shot connected.
Sarducci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarducci cracks Cutolo with a good jab.
Sarducci lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Cutolo is rocked!
Sarducci tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Cutolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
BOOM! Sarducci lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cutolo. Cutolo tries to recover but Sarducci is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cutolo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Sarducci!
After winning the bout, Guido Sarducci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Weitzman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Cutolo misses with an uppercut. Weitzman saw that one coming.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo thuds his right hand into Weitzman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo leaves Weitzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weitzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Cutolo throws a body punch but Weitzman moves out of range.
Weitzman tries to counter with a takedown but Cutolo is quick to defend against it.
Weitzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cutolo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weitzman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Weitzman.
Weitzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutolo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weitzman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.#T3#
Cutolo lands a head shot.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weitzman's hands.
Cutolo lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutolo's guard.#SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Weitzman closes the distance and clinches up with Cutolo, looking for a takedown. Weitzman pushes Cutolo against the cage but Cutolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutolo throws out a counter right but Weitzman avoids it with no problem.
Andreas Weitzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weitzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Cutolo misses.#T1##TD#
Weitzman gets a double leg takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Cutolo keeps moving.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman stays in close to Cutolo's body and controls the position.
Cutolo is looking to stand up but Weitzman isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Weitzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutolo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard. #SUB#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weitzman has his takedown stuffed
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Andreas Weitzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weitzman shoots in but Cutolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Weitzman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutolo's guard.#T4##SUB#
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Cutolo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo is looking to stand back up but Weitzman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cutolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Weitzman's defenses.
Cutolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weitzman.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weitzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weitzman misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman darts in looking for a takedown but Cutolo gets double underhooks and turns Weitzman into the cage.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Cutolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Weitzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Weitzman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weitzman.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo lands with a shot to the body.
Weitzman ducks right into an uppercut from Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Weitzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutolo as he jumps to the side.
Weitzman walks into a straight right hand from Cutolo.
A left lands for Cutolo.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Weitzman is rocked!#T4#
Weitzman dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Weitzman's head and hops out.
Weitzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Weitzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weitzman showed some decent athleticism there.
Weitzman seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weitzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreas Weitzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Weitzman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutolo is just riding it out for now. Weitzman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work for a kimura but Cutolo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cutolo blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Cutolo rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Cutolo is working Mahoney over against the cage.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. #T1#
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land. #T2#
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutolos head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney is leaning against Cutolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mahoney dips to his left and cracks Cutolo with an uppercut!#CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney presses Cutolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A short right from Mahoney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.
#T1#
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.
#T2#
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head. #T3#
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Cutolo is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Cutolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney cracks Cutolo with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Cutolo is rocked!#CL#
Mahoney has Cutolo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo lands an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands a body punch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Cutolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutolo's gas tank.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cutolo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mahoney is unloading with more strikes now! Cutolo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a series of punches but Cutolo avoids them all with ease.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Cutolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cutolo tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short left from Cutolo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo lands a body punch.
Cutolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short right from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cutolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Cutolo lands a big right hand that drops Alexander! The killer instinct kicks in and Cutolo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cutolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 7: Moses To Sandy Koufax
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Cutolo circles away easily
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutolo pinned against the cage. Cutolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left lands for Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Cutolo counters with a left and a right that stings Watanabe. #T1#
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
Watanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Cutolo circles away.
Cutolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watanabe misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cutolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cutolo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watanabe.
Cutolo misses with a double jab.
Watanabe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watanabe walks into a stiff left hand from Cutolo.
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Cutolo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cutolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Cutolo throws a counter combo.
Watanabe wants to clinch.
Cutolo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cutolo is trying to defend but Watanabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watanabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cutolo!
Watanabe controlling from mount. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe looking to finish with strikes here!
Watanabe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cutolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cutolo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Watanabe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in and bounces Cutolo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Cutolo's brow. #T1##SU#
Watanabe stands and steps away. Cutolo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutolo sizes up Watanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cutolo keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watanabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cutolo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Cutolo moves out of range of the body kick from Watanabe.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watanabe's hands.
Watanabe moves in looking to clinch but Cutolo pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Cutolo sizes up Watanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutolo lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Watanabe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watanabe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out.#T3#
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Watanabe's defenses.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
Watanabe tries to clinch up
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cutolo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cutolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutolo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cutolo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Cutolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cutolo throws a right and a left that Watanabe avoids nicely.
It looked like Watanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Watanabe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cutolo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watanabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Watanabe goes for a double leg but Cutolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutolo continues to drive forward.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo scores with a three punch combo!
Cutolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
#T1#
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Cutolo is avoiding it.
Watanabe tries to clinch but Cutolo moves away
and Cutolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Cutolo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cutolo lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Cutolo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenji Watanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watanabe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Cutolo lands a jab.
A low kick from Watanabe misses
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Cutolo.#TD#
Watanabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cutolo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watanabe is in Cutolo's guard.
Watanabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kenji Watanabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Watanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watanabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Watanabe escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cutolo lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutolo lands the left hand.
Cutolo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watanabe's head.#T4#
Watanabe looks to clinch
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe shoots for a takedown but Cutolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watanabe misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Cutolo counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Cutolo - just one landing.
Watanabe misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cutolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 3: There's A Beverage Here
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Cutolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberto Lopes. Roberto Lopes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Cutolo forces Roberto Lopes back against the cage and clinches.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberto Lopes.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Cutolo.
A short right from Cutolo.
Cutolo is leaning against Roberto Lopes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberto Lopes looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cutolo.
Roberto Lopes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Roberto Lopes is rocked!
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto Lopes is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutolo finish him?
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Roberto Lopes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Roberto Lopes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto Lopes blocking some punches.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto Lopes uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Roberto Lopes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto Lopes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto Lopes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto Lopes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto Lopes seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cutolo.
Cutolo pushes Roberto Lopes against the cage. Cutolo is working some dirty boxing. Cutolo pushes off with a quick right hook! Roberto Lopes goes down! Roberto Lopes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cutolo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Cutolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cutolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teixeira works the jab nicely.
Teixeira looks to land a combination. Cutolo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Cutolo clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cutolo.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
Cutolo scores with a shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Cutolo.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Teixeira - that landed with a thud.
Teixeira cracks Cutolo with a nice body shot.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo avoids the elbow strike from Teixeira, against the cage.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Cutolo keeps control of Teixeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira is looking to control Cutolo's arms but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teixeira has his back to the cage. #T3#
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira. #BC#
Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cutolo closes the distance and pushes Teixeira back into the cage.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutolo has Teixeira pressed against the cage, preventing Teixeira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Teixeira throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Teixeira lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutolo.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutolo or not.
Cutolo looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cutolo's defenses.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teixeira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raffaele Cutolo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutolo is just out of range.
A jab from Teixeira does it's job there.#CL2#
Cutolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teixeira lands a nice uppercut.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Teixeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teixeira!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo tries to clinch up
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cutolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Cutolo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Teixeira controls his hands.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Teixeira looking to slow down the pace here.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cutolo.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Teixeira as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Teixeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutolo won't allow it.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a body punch.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira tries to stall but Cutolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Teixeira trying to control the position but instead, Cutolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards. #T4#
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside that Cutolo shrugs off.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaquias Teixeira 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#
Teixeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cutolo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teixeira throws an elbow that misses.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
A short right from Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
A short right from Cutolo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutolo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. #T1#
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Teixeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira lands an uppercut.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
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!
Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a shot to the body.
Teixeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teixeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Cutolo rushes Teixeira and presses him up against the cage.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Teixeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutolo gets an underhook and turns Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira pushes off an throws an elbow but Cutolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Teixeira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Teixeira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Teixeira trying to control the position but instead, Cutolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teixeira into the cage.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teixeira cracks Cutolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range. #CL2#
Cutolo has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Cutolo is controlling him.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a shot to the body.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike.
Cutolo dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Cutolo cracks Teixeira with a nice body shot.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
Cutolo tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from Teixeira. #BC#
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Teixeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaquias Teixeira.
I think Teixeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaquias Teixeira!
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