PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cuchello (ranked 25134 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Tony Tots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cuchello
vs
Tots

170 cm
18
136
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Cuchello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Tots!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Tots catches Cuchello right on the button with a cross.
Tots rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuchello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tots checks a leg kick nicely.
Cuchello throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuchello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tots throws a series of strikes that have Cuchello backpedaling.
Tots scores with a punch to the head.
Tots connects with a jab.
Cuchello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cuchello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tots showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuchello.
Cuchello avoids the body shot from Tots.
Tots lands a lovely overhand right.
Tots lands an overhand right.
Tots lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Tots scores with a four punch combination!
Tots connects with a jab.
Cuchello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tots is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cuchello had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cuchello misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tots, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchello throws a leg kick but Tots checks it.
Tots tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tots connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuchello takes one to the side of the head.
Cuchello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tots manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Cuchello misses.
Cuchello looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cuchello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tots circles away quickly and effectively.
Tots on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cuchello. Cuchello obviously looking to wear him down.
Tots jabs Cuchello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cuchello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tots throws a good cross that connects.
Tots connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuchello momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuchello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tots slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tots throws a series of strikes that have Cuchello backpedaling.
Cuchello throws a right hand that Tots ducks under and follows up with a left that Tots also avoids with ease.
Cuchello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Tots.
Tots fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuchello takes one to the chin there.
Tots digs a good body shot into Cuchello's ribs.
Cuchello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuchello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cuchello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuchello looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cuchello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tots.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cuchello misses with a double jab.
Cuchello looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tots slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tots bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cuchello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuchello has time to react.
Tots cracks Cuchello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tots cracks a nice hook into Cuchello's ribs.
Tots cracks Cuchello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Tots misses.
Cuchello throws a big counter combination but Tots scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tots throws a good cross that connects.
Tots showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuchello.
Cuchello is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuchello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tots was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuchello.
Tots tries to counter with a clinch but Cuchello shakes him off and moves away.
Tots connects with the punch.
A left lands for Tots.
Tots throws a series of strikes that have Cuchello backpedaling.
Cuchello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tots scores with a hook to the body. Cuchello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tots showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuchello.
Tots lands the left hand.
Tots connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tots slips a jab and a cross from Cuchello.
Cuchello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuchello tries to bum rush Tots with a series of wild strikes but Tots uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tots misses with a few strikes there.
Tots digs a good body shot into Cuchello's ribs.
Tots works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Tots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tots slips a jab and a cross from Cuchello.
Tony Tots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tots scores with a hook.
Tots works Cuchello's body with a nice hook.
Cuchello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tots moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tots steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cuchello.
Jab from Tots.
Tots's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuchello under the eye.
Tots throws a combination. Cuchello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tots connects with the punch.
Cuchello takes one to the chin there.
Tots lands with a right hand.
Tots connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tots scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuchello should have avoided that one.
Tots lands with a nice body punch.
Tots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuchello at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Tots blocks the leg kick.
Cuchello throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tots dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cuchello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tony Tots seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Tots, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tots throws out a powerful jab.
Tots scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuchello doesn't seem bothered though.
Tots fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cuchello.
Tots scores with a hook.
Jay Cuchello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Tots both land. Nice combination.
Cuchello walks into a straight right hand from Tots.
Tots works Cuchello's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cuchello.
Tots showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuchello.
Cuchello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tots with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cuchello throws a right and a left that Tots avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cuchello might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cuchello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tots lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tots punishes Cuchello's body with a nice straight punch.
Cuchello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tots darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuchello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tots feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cuchellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Cuchello misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tots ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tots dodges the punch combination from Cuchello.
Tots throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Cuchello. Those never looked like landing.
Tots scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cuchello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tots digs a good body shot into Cuchello's ribs.
Cuchello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tots shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuchello misses with the combination.
Tots lands a jab to Cuchello's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tots.
Tots connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tots lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tots.
Good exchange - Tots coming out on top.
Cuchello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tots has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tots dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tots lands a head shot.
Tots thuds a left hand into Cuchello's body.
Tots scores with a punch to the head.
Tots throws a good cross that connects.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tots fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tots lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tots. Beautiful body shot.
Tots connects with a body shot.
Cuchello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cuchello fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Tots there.
Tots digs a good body shot into Cuchello's ribs.
Tots lands with a shot to the body.
Cuchello 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.
Tots lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cuchello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tots scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cuchello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuchello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tots jabs at Cuchello's body.
Tots lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Tots.
Tots works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tots fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tots clobbers Cuchello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tots cracks Cuchello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tots comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cuchello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tots scores with a punch to the head.
Cuchello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tots moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tots is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tots tests Cuchello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tots ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tots connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cuchello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tots!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tots punishes Cuchello's body with a nice straight punch.
Tots connects with a looping right hand.
Tots tries to bum rush Cuchello with a series of wild strikes but Cuchello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Tots looks to move away, Cuchello throws a big counter combo but Tots just gets out of the way.
Tots lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuchello at a distance.
Tots fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tots showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cuchello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tots works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tots lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cuchello backs up against the cage.
Cuchello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tots checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuchello sets himself, and Tots steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuchello avoids it this time.
Cuchello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tots circles away quickly and effectively.
Tots tries to counter with a clinch but Cuchello shakes him off and moves away.
Cuchello just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Tots misses.
Cuchello appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tots will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tots scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuchello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tots.
Tots lands with an overhand left.
Cuchello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tots jabs Cuchello right on the nose. Cuchello blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tots does it's job there.
Cuchello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchello needs to keep his hands up - Tots had a free shot at his head there.
Cuchello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tots lands a nice hook to Cuchello's body. Cuchello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuchello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tots takes a swing at Cuchello's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tots. Cuchello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tots works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tots fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tots scores with a jab. Cuchello acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tots, as that shot connected.
Tots darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuchello takes one on the button.
Tots misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tots scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuchello doesn't seem bothered though.
Tots darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuchello shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cuchello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tots checks it well.
Cuchello sets himself, and Tots steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuchello avoids it this time.
Cuchello looks to land a combination but Tots avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tots goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tots avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Tots.
Tots dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tots lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuchello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cuchello misses with a wild combination.
Tots comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cuchello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cuchello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tots connects with a body shot that sends Cuchello's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Tots coming out on top.
Cuchello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tots dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tots. That snapped Cuchello's head back.
Jab from Tots.
Tots fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cuchello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tots digs a good body shot into Cuchello's ribs.
Tots catches Cuchello with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tony Tots is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tots's corner calls for a 1-2. Tots obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tots scores with a hook to the body. Cuchello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuchello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tots circles away quickly and effectively.
Tots tries to counter with a clinch but Cuchello shakes him off and moves away.
Cuchello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuchello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tots cracks Cuchello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tots cracks Cuchello with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tots throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tots lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tots connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuchello ducks right into an uppercut from Tots.
Cuchello misses with a few strikes there.
Tots with a hook.
Tots bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuchello's head backwards.
Cuchello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tots digs a good hook to Cuchello's body.
A shot to the liver by Tots. Beautiful body shot.
Tots scores with a jab to the head.
Tots with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tots keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuchello drops his hands momentarily and Tots takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuchello throws a series of punches but Tots moves out of range.
Tots lands with a good body shot.
Cuchello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tots.
Jay Cuchello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Tots coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tots comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tots has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tots!
Jay Cuchello spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight, all respect to him, i will be back for more.'.