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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 1468 p4p, 1719 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 222 p4p, 276 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McConnell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Reason. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge darts in looking for a takedown but McConnell gets double underhooks and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Cubbedge has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cubbedge trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
McConnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
McConnell being controlled here, momentarily.
McConnell pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
An elbow from Cubbedge crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.
McConnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McConnell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
McConnell holds on to Cubbedge around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McConnell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McConnell is controlling an arm, preventing Cubbedge from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge trying to control but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell holds on for dear life, controlling Cubbedge 's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cubbedge throwing strikes here but McConnell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McConnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McConnell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McConnell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cubbedge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McConnell is rocked!
Cubbedge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McConnell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
McConnell drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell prevents the takedown attempt.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge goes for a takedown in the clinch but McConnell prevents it.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConnell smiles and moves away.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with McConnell, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes McConnell against the cage but McConnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge gets tackled into the cage by McConnell. McConnell maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge lands an elbow inside that McConnell shrugs off.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cubbedge leaning against his opponent.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McConnell lands a body punch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that McConnell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McConnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
Cubbedge gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McConnell trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McConnell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McConnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but McConnell is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McConnell prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard but McConnell has passed into side control.
McConnell taking a breather here.
McConnell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Cubbedge . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cubbedge .
McConnell leaves Cubbedge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
McConnell leaves Cubbedge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell has managed to clinch.
A short right from McConnell on the inside.
McConnell tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Nice body punch from McConnell - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
McConnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Cubbedge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cubbedge has McConnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McConnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Cubbedge lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but McConnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McConnell misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell tries to work over Cubbedge 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell is working Cubbedge over against the cage.
McConnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cubbedge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McConnell works on Cubbedge 's body with a couple of short punches.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McConnell to keep the fight standing.
McConnell lands with a left to the head.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McConnell.
A short body shot lands from McConnell as the two fighters clinch.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cubbedge 's defenses.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cubbedge is rocked!
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
McConnell throws a big uppercut that drops Cubbedge ! More strikes from McConnell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cubbedge lies dazed against the cage as McConnell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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