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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3597 p4p, 380 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2008 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Epirus's choice of entrance music: The Devil and The Huntsman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Cubbedge works the jab nicely.
Epirus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Epirus.
Epirus wants to clinch but Cubbedge slips to the side
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Epirus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cubbedge .
Jab from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge clinches up with Epirus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epirus lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Epirus moved out of range nicely.
Epirus throws a fast counter high kick but Cubbedge manages to duck under it in time.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus checks a leg kick.
Epirus clinches up against the ropes.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epirus backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge scores with a jab. Epirus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Epirus pushes Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge cracks Epirus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cubbedge connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Epirus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge cracks Epirus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Epirus avoids it.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epirus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Epirus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot that snaps Epirus's head back.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cubbedge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a body punch.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cubbedge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cubbedge stalling against the ropes.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a big counter combination but Epirus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epirus dodges an elbow strike from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epirus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Epirus off the ropes and back into range.
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epirus's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus throws a combination. Cubbedge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Cubbedge coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Epirus closes the distance but Cubbedge moves to the side
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epirus thinking.
Epirus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epirus.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Epirus lands a left hand.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cubbedge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cubbedge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cubbedge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epirus has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Cubbedge tries to tie him up.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Cubbedge .
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cubbedge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Cubbedge stalling against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge has Epirus pushed against the ropes.
Cubbedge blocks the elbow strike.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cubbedge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination. Epirus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epirus clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epirus can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Epirus.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Epirus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epirus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epirus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Brad Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Epirus.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Cubbedge .
Epirus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cubbedge , pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has Epirus pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Epirus with an uppercut!
Epirus has Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Epirus lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Epirus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Epirus.
A head kick misses from Cubbedge .
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cubbedge 's brow.
Cubbedge throws a punch but it's blocked by Epirus.
Cubbedge takes an elbow to the temple.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Epirus pushes off an throws an elbow but Cubbedge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Cubbedge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Epirus.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge lands with a left to the head.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
Cubbedge looking to throw knees to the head but Epirus is blocking nicely.
Cubbedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks it.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Cubbedge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epirus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epirus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Cubbedge tried to counter with a leg kick but Epirus avoided it.
Epirus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Epirus backs up against the ropes.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epirus has time to react.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Epirus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epirus throws a counter combo.
Epirus misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Brad Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge blocks an elbow strike.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Epirus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cubbedge .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyrrhus Epirus.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Brad Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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