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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Bushman (ranked 2362 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Caulo Posta (ranked 262 p4p, 352 weight class). Caulo Posta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrence Bushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caulo Posta!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Posta. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bushman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Posta.
The fighters circling - Bushman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushman misses the jab.
Posta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bushman avoids it really well and circles away.
Posta ducks under a wild hook from Bushman.
Posta throws a chopping leg kick but Bushman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Posta checks the leg kick.
Posta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushman defends it well.
Posta looking to score a takedown here. Bushman is defending well but Posta drives through and ends up in Bushman's guard.
Posta trying to control but Bushman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Posta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Posta wants to pass the guard but Bushman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushman pulls Posta in to control the position.
Posta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Posta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bushman has wrist control.
Posta drops back looking for a leg! Bushman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bushman manages to kick Posta off! Posta jumps back into Bushman's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Posta slips a jab from Bushman.
Bushman lands a jab to the head.
Bushman connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Bushman coming out on top.
A jab from Bushman misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Posta trying to control the position but Bushman is working away.
Posta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Posta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bushman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bushman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Posta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Posta is taking a breather. Bushman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bushman defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Posta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushman keeps working.
Posta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bushman defends it well.
Posta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bushman is looking for a sweep. Posta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Posta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bushman is trying to maintain the position but Posta is very close to passing his half guard.
Bushman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Posta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Posta's back!
Bushman keeps control of the position as Posta tries to break free.
Bushman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bushman keeps control of the position as Posta tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrence Bushman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bushman sends Posta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bushman is motioning to the referee to let Posta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bushman has cracked Posta with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bushman lands another huge swinging hook and Posta tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Posta, before Bushman can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terrence Bushman!
Terrence Bushman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Caulo Posta stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.
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hype
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RATING
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