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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 1224 p4p, 2807 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 196 p4p, 416 weight class). Billy Cubbedge acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge misses with a combination
so Tiramanti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Tiramanti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiramanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tiramanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiramanti.
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiramanti pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti blocks the strikes from Cubbedge .
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Tiramanti trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiramanti is aware though and is defending well.
Tiramanti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily.
Tiramanti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiramanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Tiramanti drops Cubbedge with a beautiful combination! Cubbedge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiramanti is looking for the KO!
Cubbedge is rocked!
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge drops his hands for a split second and Tiramanti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cubbedge face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tiramanti follows up with a right hand that knocks Cubbedge into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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