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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1971 p4p, 228 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1410 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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188 cm
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190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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199 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge ! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Asmundsen throws a head kick that misses. We've been hearing reports that Asmundsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses. Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away. Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot. Asmundsen checks a leg kick. Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Cubbedge breaks away and moves out of range. Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Asmundsen moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge . Asmundsen misses the jab. Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asmundsen defends it well. Cubbedge has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cubbedge into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cubbedge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Asmundsen is trying to keep an underhook but Cubbedge manages to get the takedown into half guard. Asmundsen is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard. Cubbedge is taking a breather. Asmundsen 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. Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Asmundsen dodges it nicely.
Asmundsen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cubbedge is tapping! Great win for Asmundsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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