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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 1414 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 211 p4p, 411 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Ape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Cubbedge finds it's target.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Cubbedge .
Ape has Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge throws an elbow that misses.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body.
Ape working aggressively here.
Cubbedge landing knees to the head.
It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Ape tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape slows down the pace here.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ape scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Cubbedge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cubbedge manages to end up in side control.
Ape is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cubbedge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ape is working away.
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ape wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge prevents Ape from escaping the position.
Ape manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Ape is very close to passing his half guard.
Ape passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Ape's attempts to control the action.
Ape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ape trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Cubbedge seems unphased.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ape thinking.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ape moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cubbedge . Cubbedge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ape appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cubbedge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape walks into a left hand.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
Cubbedge throws a counter combo.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
Ape misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ape gets a clinch.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cubbedge up against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubbedge s head.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cubbedge is rocked!
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Cubbedge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cubbedge letting Ape take a breather here.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cubbedge has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is trying to drag Ape to the mat but Ape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Cubbedge avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Ape improves his position.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Ape.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ape in his tracks.
Ape checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Ape throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a really nice looking cross but Ape seems unphased.
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Ape checks it
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Billy Cubbedge 's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Ape manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cubbedge or not.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ape lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Ape manages to get underhooks.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands an elbow inside.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Cubbedge gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape slowing the pace effectively.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ape, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
A relieved looking Grey Ape thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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