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Event:
Skrap Fights 90
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Sol Brotha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge .#CL#
Sol Brotha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol Brotha works on Cubbedge 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sol Brotha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cubbedge is looking to break free of the clinch but Sol Brotha has double underhooks.
Sol Brotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cubbedge prevents it.
Sol Brotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cubbedge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge slaps away a takedown attempt from Sol Brotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sol Brotha was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Sol Brotha takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sol Brotha has Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sol Brotha goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Sol Brotha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge is looking to chop away at Sol Brotha's legs.
Cubbedge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Sol Brotha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sol Brotha looking to score a takedown here. Cubbedge is defending well but Sol Brotha drives through and ends up in Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge tries to strike from the bottom.
Sol Brotha postures up.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Sol Brotha postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it. #T3#
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses #TD#
and Sol Brotha counters with a shoot takedown. Cubbedge fights it but they end up in guard.
Sol Brotha content to stall in guard here.
Sol Brotha working some strikes from top position.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sol Brotha postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
Sol Brotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Sol Brotha pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sol Brotha scores with a takedown into Cubbedge 's guard.
Sol Brotha pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but Cubbedge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sol Brotha to get the leverage.
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sol Brotha seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sol Brotha is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sol Brotha trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sol Brotha has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sol Brotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sol Brotha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Sol Brotha is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sol Brotha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sol Brotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol Brotha trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Sol Brotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sol Brotha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!#SUB#
Cubbedge showing good submission defense here.
Will Sol Brotha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sol Brotha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Sol Brotha misses with punches from the back.
Cubbedge breaks Sol Brotha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Sol Brotha keeps moving.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Sol Brotha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sol Brotha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Sol Brotha coming out on top.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sol Brotha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sol Brotha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
Sol Brotha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sol Brotha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Sol Brotha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Sol Brotha connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cubbedge is trying to defend but Sol Brotha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sol Brotha connects with a nice short shot to Cubbedge 's temple.
Sol Brotha stops Cubbedge from getting back to his feet.
Sol Brotha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sol Brotha thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sol Brotha stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cubbedge is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position. #T2#
Sol Brotha is really struggling to control Cubbedge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sol Brotha lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Sol Brotha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sol Brotha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol Brotha wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Sol Brotha looks up at the clock and then as Cubbedge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sol Brotha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sol Brotha is chipping away with strikes.
Cubbedge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol Brotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Sol Brotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sol Brotha tries to score with some ground and pound. Cubbedge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sol Brotha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sol Brotha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barry Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sol Brotha unloads with some shots from mount but Cubbedge bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Sol Brotha looking to secure an arm triangle but Cubbedge defends it well.
Sol Brotha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sol Brotha lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Sol Brotha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cubbedge is now in Sol Brotha's guard. A big mistake from Sol Brotha there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Brotha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sol Brotha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
YB Sol Brotha wins by unanimous decision!
YB Sol Brotha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 79
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
Cubbedge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorman.
Norman slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings for the body but Norman moves out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the head.
Norman moves away from the strike by Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Norman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
Norman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Cubbedge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Norman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barry Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norman counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norman.
Cubbedge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norman rather than just go for the knockout.
Cubbedge cracks a nice hook into Norman's ribs.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Norman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Cubbedge as Norman shoots in.
Norman lands a nice hook to Cubbedge 's body. Cubbedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norman checks a leg kick.
Norman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Norman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Norman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cubbedge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Norman trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cubbedge is not content to let Norman control the position.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.
Norman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Norman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cubbedge still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cubbedge has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Cubbedge dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cubbedge , right into the meat.
Cubbedge loads up on a big right hand but Norman slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Cubbedge misses
and Norman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cubbedge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Norman shoots in and gets a takedown into Cubbedge 's guard.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. #REVB##T1#
Cubbedge wanted to stand there but Norman had control of the position.
Norman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Norman keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Norman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kombat Hangar 18, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound but Norman is defending the strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Norman's legs.
Norman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Norman 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 Norman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Norman!
William Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 67
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Cubbedge connects with a right hand. Machava shakes it off.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machava appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Machava counters with a good low kick that Cubbedge was not able to check.
Machava slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
A little jabbing left from Machava on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machava steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge cracks Machava with a good jab.
Machava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Cubbedge does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cubbedge with a body shot.#T1#
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Machava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machava has time to react.
Cubbedge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cubbedge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cubbedge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Machava's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cubbedge catches Machava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Machava is rocked!
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Machava scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Machava misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Cubbedge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machava gets through Cubbedge 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Machava - that landed with a thud.
Machava can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Machava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cubbedge or not.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Machava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machava lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #BC2#
Machava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Machava sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Machava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cubbedge is looking to control Machava's arms but Machava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cubbedge has his back to the ropes.
Machava digs a right hand underneath Cubbedge 's ribcage. Cubbedge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machava working aggressively here.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Machava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow. #BC2#
Machava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that misses
and Machava counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge throws a combination that misses
and Machava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machava jabs at Cubbedge 's body.
Machava lands a jab.
Machava scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machava takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machava lands a nice looking body shot.
Machava throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Machava has knocked Cubbedge down with a huge combo! Machava steps away and waves a wobbly Cubbedge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Machava comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cubbedge falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cubbedge was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Edmond scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Edmond clinches. #BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.#KD#
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Cubbedge tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Cubbedge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmond.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond digs a good hook to Cubbedge 's body.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmond checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Cubbedge throws a front kick aimed at Edmond's knee but Edmond avoids it well.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cubbedge - he's out on his feet here! Edmond follows up with another monster hook that separates Cubbedge from consciousness! Cubbedge falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Edmond stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
A victorious Rayful Edmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Sobieski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
Sobieski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a leg kick #CL#
and Sobieski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Sobieski looks to land a body kick but Cubbedge moved away.
Sobieski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab. #CL#
Sobieski clinches up with Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Sobieski jumps guard.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sobieski looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Sobieski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Cubbedge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobieski's guard.
Sobieski keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sobieski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Sobieski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sobieski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sobieski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sobieski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cubbedge should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sobieski has tightened it up now! Cubbedge should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Sobieski!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bam Bam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bam Bam is in Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
Bam Bam stops Cubbedge from standing up.
Bam Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Cubbedge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Bam Bam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bam Bam - just one landing.
Cubbedge with a nice cross.
Bam Bam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bam Bam with a body shot.
Bam Bam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cubbedge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bam Bam throws a good cross that connects.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge tried to score with a low kick but Bam Bam checks it.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Cubbedge catches Bam Bam right on the button with a cross.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam Bam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cubbedge 's calf.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Bam Bam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bam Bam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam scores with a nice strike.
Bam Bam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target. #T2#
Bam Bam is looking to slow Cubbedge down with leg kicks.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cubbedge 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bam Bam under the eye.
Bam Bam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Cubbedge feints the counter takedown.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bam Bam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bam Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam scores with a leg kick.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Bam Bam tests Cubbedge 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Bam Bam forces Cubbedge back against the ropes and clinches.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bam Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Bam Bam avoids the punch easily.
Bam Bam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cubbedge manages to circle out of the way.
Bam Bam takes one to the side of the head.
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cubbedge .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bam Bam shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.
Bam Bam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Bam Bam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bam Bam clinches with his opponent.
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bam Bam lands with a light punch inside.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Bam Bam back against the ropes.
Bam Bam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but Bam Bam has him pressed against the ropes.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bam Bam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bam Bam connects with a nice looking jab.
Bam Bam staying out of range there.
Bam Bam cracks Cubbedge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bam Bam misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bam Bam, right into the meat.
Bam Bam connects with the punch.
Cubbedge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cubbedge slips a jab and a cross from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam shoots in looking for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bam Bam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bam Bam in his tracks.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Bam Bam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bam Bam lands a body shot.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bam Bam shoots in for a double leg but Cubbedge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cubbedge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bam Bam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubbedge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bam Bam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Bam Bam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bam Bam.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bam Bam with a body shot.
Cubbedge defending well as Bam Bam loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bam Bam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cubbedge lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Bam Bam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes.
Cubbedge wants to counter with a clinch but Bam Bam pushes him away.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Bam Bam avoids it well.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cubbedge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bam Bam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bam Bam pushes Cubbedge back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cubbedge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Cubbedge had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Bam Bam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam Bam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Bam Bam ends up having to push Cubbedge into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge catches Bam Bam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bam Bam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam Bam scores with a nice right hand.
Barry Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam walks into a straight right hand from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam throws a big shot that misses.
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bam Bam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bam Bam lands a head shot.#T4#
Bam Bam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Bam Bam's ribs.
Bam Bam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bam Bam misses its intended target.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Cubbedge lands with a good body shot.
Bam Bam ducks right into an uppercut from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge defends it nicely.#CL#
Bam Bam has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bam Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam tries for a takedown but Cubbedge circles away easily
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Bam Bam throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge scores with a one two! Bam Bam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bam Bam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bam Bam defends it well.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge stuns Bam Bam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Bam Bam's body. Bam Bam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cubbedge gets tackled into the ropes by Bam Bam. Bam Bam maintains the clinch.
Bam Bam tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
Bam Bam keeps control of Cubbedge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bam Bam is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cubbedge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bam Bam wants to clinch up but Cubbedge keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
Bam Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bam Bam does no damage.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Bam Bam. Those never looked like landing.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bam Bam looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.#T2#
Cubbedge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bam Bam.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam Bam misses the target.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cubbedge as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Bam Bam's midsection.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bam Bam has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Bam Bam blocks the low kick.
Cubbedge connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam Bam shoots and misses #CL2#
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cubbedge .
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.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bam Bam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam Bam lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch but Bam Bam improves position.
Cubbedge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bam Bam has him pressed against the ropes.
Bam Bam lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cubbedge is trying to break the clinch but Bam Bam is controlling him.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Cubbedge lands with a hook. Bam Bam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bam Bam slips a jab from Cubbedge .#T4#
A leg kick checked by Bam Bam.
Cubbedge blocks a low kick nicely.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Bam Bam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bam Bam also avoids with ease.
Bam Bam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bam Bam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Bam Bam and move into the clinch position.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cubbedge 's head backwards.
Bam Bam ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Bam Bam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cubbedge lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Joey Bam Bam!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Barry Cubbedge wins by split decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 17
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Anna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cubbedge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anna jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Anna scores with a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Anna checks a leg kick.
Anna checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Anna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cubbedge manages to circle out of the way.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anna misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Anna swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
And Cubbedge tries to counter it with a takedown but Anna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anna misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Anna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Anna misses.
Anna doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge wants to counter with a clinch but Anna pushes him away.
A big right from Anna misses.
Anna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Anna.
Anna is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Anna tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge throws a counter combo.
Anna clobbers Cubbedge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Anna avoids them all with ease.
Anna is looking to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch.
Anna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Anna.
Anna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anna tries to land a leg kick but Cubbedge saw it coming and moves away.
Cubbedge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anna defends it well.
Anna tries to score with a low kick but Cubbedge moves his leg out of the way.
Cubbedge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anna throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Anna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Anna clinches.
Anna throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Anna.
Anna is trying to stall.
Anna misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge digs a right hand underneath Anna's ribcage. Anna let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Anna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Anna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anna letting Cubbedge take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cubbedge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anna swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anna!
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Anna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Anna and move into the clinch position.
Cubbedge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cubbedge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Cubbedge - just one landing.
Anna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Anna is looking to score with low kicks.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anna with a body shot.
Cubbedge cracks Anna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cubbedge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy left from Anna finds it's target.
Cubbedge cracks Anna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cubbedge lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anna moves forwards but Cubbedge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anna thuds a left hand into Cubbedge 's body.#T4#
Anna thumps Cubbedge with a low kick.
Cubbedge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anna missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anna throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anna throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Cubbedge avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Cubbedge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cubbedge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anna eats them both and turns towards Cubbedge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anna thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it #TD2#
and Cubbedge counters with a single leg into guard. Anna didn't expect that. #SUB#
Anna has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.
Anna has a closed guard, preventing Cubbedge from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Anna's control of his arms but Anna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge wants to stand but Anna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Anna is just out of range.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anna throws a low kick, looking for Cubbedge 's leg but Cubbedge calmly moves out of range.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anna manages to avoid it.
Anna tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.
Cubbedge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cubbedge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
Anna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Anna with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cubbedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anna 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.
Anna misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Anna finds it's target.
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.#T1#
Cubbedge tried to score with a low kick but Anna checks it.
Cubbedge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anna.
Anna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Anna. Beautiful body shot.
Cubbedge tests Anna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anna with a body shot.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Anna.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the body kick from Anna.
Cubbedge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cubbedge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anna back to the ropes. Cubbedge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cubbedge cracks Anna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anna avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Nice shot lands for Anna.
Anna scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge works over Anna's head and body with a nice combination.
Ori Anna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Anna is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Anna wants to clinch.
Anna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Anna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Anna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anna ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Anna avoids it.
Anna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anna doesn't seem bothered though.
Anna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Anna checks it. #T3#
Anna slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anna throws a low kick but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Anna defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
Anna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Anna.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Anna lunges at Cubbedge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cubbedge 's hand.
Cubbedge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge cracks Anna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anna throws a good cross that connects.
Anna tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Ori Anna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cubbedge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Anna moves out of range.
Anna lands a head shot.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Anna misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Anna.
A jab from Cubbedge misses. #CL#
Anna pushes Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anna. #BC2#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anna's corner calls for a 1-2. Anna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Anna.
Anna is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Cubbedge connects with a single shot there.
Cubbedge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anna checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge is looking to chop away at Anna's legs.
Anna is looking to counter punch.
Barry Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge slips a jab and a cross from Anna.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anna throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Cubbedge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cubbedge .
Anna tries to move into range but Cubbedge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Anna.
Anna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anna throws a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Anna and move into the clinch position.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Anna moved out of range nicely.
Anna throws a sloppy body shot
and Anna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cubbedge . That's going to slow Anna down.
Anna ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge stuns Anna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anna is looking to clinch.
Anna misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Cubbedge - just one landing.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Anna moved away.
Cubbedge scores with a jab. Anna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anna.
Cubbedge throws out a powerful jab.
Anna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
Anna ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge needs to keep his hands up - Anna had a free shot at his head there.
Cubbedge ducks right into an uppercut from Anna.
Anna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Anna misses.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Anna avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Anna is out of range.
Anna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range and Anna settles back down.
Cubbedge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Anna moves out of range.
Jab from Cubbedge .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anna throws a wild body kick that Cubbedge sees coming a mile off.
Cubbedge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cubbedge lands with a straight right. Anna didn't see that one coming.
Anna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anna throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anna throws a body shot but no joy.
Anna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cubbedge misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Anna.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Anna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge .
Some wild striking there from Anna.
Cubbedge misses with a leg kick.
Anna is looking to clinch.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Anna avoids it well.
Cubbedge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice body punch from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a one two combo.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cubbedge scores with a hook.
A jab from Cubbedge does it's job there.
Anna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anna scores with a body shot.
Anna avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Anna connects with a single shot there.
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!
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Anna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Anna moved away.
Anna is looking to clinch.
Cubbedge with a hook.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Anna thuds his right hand into Cubbedge 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
Anna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Anna connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anna. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cubbedge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Anna is just out of range.
Anna throws a head kick that misses.
Barry Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Anna misses.
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anna lands a nice hook to Cubbedge 's body. Cubbedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ori Anna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Anna has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cubbedge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Barry Cubbedge !
Barry Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Ueli shoots in looking for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ueli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ueli sets himself, and Cubbedge steps forward looking for the clinch! Ueli avoids it this time.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ueli tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ueli to the ground. Ueli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ueli tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cubbedge fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ueli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ueli. #ES2#
Cubbedge is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Ueli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cubbedge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ueli to keep the fight standing.
Dierk Ueli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Cubbedge .
Ueli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueli tries to pull guard but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Ueli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ueli.
Ueli goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cubbedge drives through and clinches with Ueli against the cage.
#T1#
Cubbedge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ueli managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge .
#TD2#
Cubbedge drags the fight down to the ground.
Ueli postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ueli is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Ueli managing to control the position.
Ueli will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Ueli wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Ueli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ueli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ueli postures up.
Ueli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ueli is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ueli wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Ueli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ueli preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ueli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cubbedge can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ueli distracts Cubbedge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Ueli pushes his legs off easily.
Ueli throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ueli landing with the ground and pound.
Ueli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ueli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ueli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ueli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ueli thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Ueli drops an elbow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Ueli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ueli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ueli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ueli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ueli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ueli is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Ueli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cubbedge is trying to stand back up but Ueli is controlling him
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Ueli has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dierk Ueli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cubbedge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueli.
Cubbedge feints the counter takedown.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Ueli moves out of range easily.
Ueli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Ueli.
Ueli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ueli's legs. #SU2#
Cubbedge stands up. #T1#
Ueli slaps away a takedown attempt from Cubbedge , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ueli fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ueli misses.
Ueli shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dierk Ueli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cubbedge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ueli.
Ueli sets himself, and Cubbedge steps forward looking for the clinch! Ueli avoids it this time.
Cubbedge lands with a nice combination. Ueli backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Dierk Ueli has been cut.
Ueli fails with a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but Ueli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ueli is defended easily by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a two punch combination.
Ueli dives in and grabs Cubbedge 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes down on Ueli's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cubbedge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ueli to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Cubbedge pushes Ueli off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Barry Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ueli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cubbedge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet but Ueli is dominant here and he's now got Cubbedge 's back!#SUB#
Ueli looking for the RNC.
Ueli lands punches and elbows.
Cubbedge is trying to stand back up.
Ueli lands punches and elbows.
Ueli lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ueli somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
#T4#
Cubbedge covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
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.
Ueli not allowing Cubbedge to control his hands.
Ueli connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cubbedge to escape the position.
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Ueli keeps him under control.
Ueli drops an elbow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Cubbedge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dierk Ueli's cut.
That's time! Ueli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ueli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cubbedge is fending him off so far but Ueli persists. Nope, Cubbedge circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Cubbedge forces Ueli back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cubbedge drives through and clinches with Ueli against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cubbedge .
Ueli is trying to pull guard but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage.
Cubbedge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ueli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ueli controlling the action here for a moment.
Ueli is pressed up against the cage. Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ueli down to the mat. Ueli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Cubbedge is looking to control Ueli's arms but Ueli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cubbedge has his back to the cage.
Ueli goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dierk Ueli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cubbedge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ueli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cubbedge is fending him off so far but Ueli persists. Nope, Cubbedge circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Ueli and move into the clinch position.
Ueli closes the distance and clinches up with Cubbedge , looking for a takedown. Ueli pushes Cubbedge against the cage but Cubbedge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ueli moves out of range as Cubbedge throws a body kick.
Ueli shoots in for a double leg but Cubbedge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cubbedge is looking to land body kicks.
Dierk Ueli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ueli misses with a wild body shot.
Ueli tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ueli.#TD2#
Cubbedge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ueli!
Ueli is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Cubbedge misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
Ueli is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ueli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control but Ueli is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ueli wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ueli is working away.
Cubbedge misses with the ground and pound.
Ueli struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ueli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ueli wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ueli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ueli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ueli showed some decent athleticism there.
Ueli wants to stand but Cubbedge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Cubbedge !
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