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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Kuas (ranked 3940 p4p, 4940 weight class) and Better Dead Ii (ranked 528 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Kuas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Better Dead Ii!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead Ii throws a series of punches but Kuas avoids them all with ease.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kuas gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Kuas slips a straight right by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dead Ii.
Kuas attempts a counter takedown but Dead Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kuas lands a nice shot that snaps Dead Ii's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead Ii, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead Ii misses the jab.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
Dead Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Kuas counters with a series of strikes. Dead Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dead Ii tries to throw a body punch but Kuas avoids it by throwing Dead Ii back against the cage.
Dead Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii throws out a loose jab but Kuas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuas.
Dead Ii's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dead Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead Ii misses with a straight left.
Kuas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kuas closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Kuas throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Dead Ii misses with a right hand
and Kuas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead Ii as he avoids it easily.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii misses with a looping left.
Kuas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas connects with a high kick.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Kuas gets control of Dead Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii 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.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dead Ii misses.
Dead Ii misses with a hook
and Kuas counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii 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.
Kuas shoots and misses
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dead Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Kuas throws a one two combo.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead Ii connects with a body shot that sends Kuas's belly button to the back.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Kuas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuas with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Kuas moves out of range.
Kuas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dead Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuas somewhat.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Better Dead Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Kuas is out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown.
Dead Ii rushes Kuas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead Ii eats them both and turns towards Kuas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuas shoots in but Dead Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Dead Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuas moves out of range as Dead Ii strikes.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Kuas moves out of range.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kuas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dead Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Kuas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuas.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead Ii swivels and escapes.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dead Ii closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii tries to work over Kuas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuas. Kuas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dead Ii misses the shot to the body.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii tries for a takedown but Kuas circles away easily
enabling Kuas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dead Ii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuas prevents it.
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
Kuas shoots and misses
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Kuas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dead Ii throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuas throws a sloppy head kick and Dead Ii moves out of range easily.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii forces Kuas back against the cage and clinches.
Dead Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuas letting Dead Ii take a breather here.
Dead Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii dives in and grabs Kuas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes down on Dead Ii's head and hops out.
Dead Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii has Kuas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas dives in and grabs Dead Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dead Ii pushes down on Kuas's head and hops out.
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead Ii gets tackled into the cage by Kuas. Kuas maintains the clinch.
Dead Ii manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Kuas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dead Ii. No joy for Kuas on that attempt.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead Ii pinned against the cage. Dead Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch.
Dead Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Kuas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dead Ii.
Lucas Kuas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
Better Dead Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '.
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