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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 3666 p4p, 385 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1611 p4p, 206 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asmundsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge is pushing Asmundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Asmundsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen tries to bum rush Cubbedge with a series of wild strikes but Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Asmundsen's midsection.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Asmundsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asmundsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asmundsen's legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge staying calm.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face as Cubbedge controls the position.
Asmundsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cubbedge prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asmundsen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asmundsen looking for submissions off his back.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge with a nice cross.
Cubbedge misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Asmundsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cubbedge with a jab.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Cubbedge .
A punch combination from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen lands a slapping body shot.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge is looking to wear down Asmundsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge gets a clinch.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen 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 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asmundsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot that snaps Cubbedge 's head back.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Cubbedge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen throws a body kick that misses.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Asmundsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen lands a head shot.
Asmundsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge gets a clinch.
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cubbedge tries to land a front kick but Asmundsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Asmundsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asmundsen's guard.
Cubbedge forces his way into half guard.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Asmundsen is squirming around nicely.
Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asmundsen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asmundsen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asmundsen wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge breaks from Asmundsen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Asmundsen can't escape the position.
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 Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Asmundsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asmundsen duly obliges.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick.
Asmundsen cracks Cubbedge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asmundsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses
and Cubbedge counters with a single leg into guard. Asmundsen didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Asmundsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asmundsen is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asmundsen trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cubbedge stalling.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Horrible takedown attempt by Cubbedge or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cubbedge .
Asmundsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen moves forwards but Cubbedge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cubbedge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Asmundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a hook.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Asmundsen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Cubbedge .
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cubbedge , 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !
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