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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Russian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cubbedge Iii.
Russian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Russian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge Iii throws out the jab.
Russian tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cubbedge Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cubbedge Iii lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Cubbedge Iii's head coaches at Hod's BJJ Garage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cubbedge Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Cubbedge Iii misses.
Russian drops his hands momentarily and Cubbedge Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Russian staying out of range there.
Russian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cubbedge Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russian is out of range.
Russian wants to counter with a clinch but Cubbedge Iii pushes him away.#CL2#
Russian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge Iii.
#BC#
Cubbedge Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Russian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Cubbedge Iii lands with a cross.
Cubbedge Iii tests Russian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russian tries to clinch but Cubbedge Iii moves away
letting Cubbedge Iii counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Little Russian has been cut.
A lazy left from Cubbedge Iii finds it's target.
Cubbedge Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Russian's head.#ROC#Russian is rocked!#CL#
Russian tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Russian is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge Iii finish him?#TD#
Cubbedge Iii wants the takedown. Russian is fighting it off but Cubbedge Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Russian's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russian seems to have recovered his senses.
Russian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Russian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cubbedge Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Cubbedge Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Russian is defending well.
Russian is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge Iii works to advance to full mount. Russian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Cubbedge Iii controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cubbedge Iii has control of Russian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cubbedge Iii controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cubbedge Iii wants to finish this one by submission but Russian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cubbedge Iii.
Cubbedge Iii controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russian blocking the ground and pound.
Russian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cubbedge Iii.
Cubbedge Iii controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge Iii looking to ground and pound but Russian is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Russian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Russian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hook but Russian blocks it.
Cubbedge Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russian is looking to clinch but Cubbedge Iii is avoiding it.
Cubbedge Iii throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cubbedge Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cubbedge Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cubbedge Iii.
Russian ducks right into an uppercut from Cubbedge Iii.
Russian moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Cubbedge Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russian on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russian misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge Iii jabs at Russian's body.
Cubbedge Iii digs a good body shot into Russian's ribs.
Cubbedge Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Cubbedge Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge Iii lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Cubbedge Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge Iii.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge Iii looking for a takedown.
Russian being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Cubbedge Iii jumps into guard, dragging Russian to the mat.
#SUB#
Cubbedge Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is looking for a triangle but Russian pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Russian trying to control but Cubbedge Iii is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cubbedge Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Cubbedge Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cubbedge Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russian can do to turn this around?#SU#
Cubbedge Iii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cubbedge Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Cubbedge Iii.
Russian misses with a straight left.
Cubbedge Iii throwing a counter right hand but Russian manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cubbedge Iii has managed to clinch.
Russian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge Iii.
#BC#
Cubbedge Iii breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Russian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cubbedge Iii jabs Russian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cubbedge Iii scores with a hook.
Billy Cubbedge Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge Iii lands a nice hook to Russian's body. Russian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russian just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge Iii connects with a right hand. Russian shakes it off.
Cubbedge Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russian under the eye.
Russian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cubbedge Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russian walks into a stiff left hand from Cubbedge Iii.
Cubbedge Iii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Russian to the canvas! Russian doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cubbedge Iii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge Iii!
After winning the bout, Billy Cubbedge Iii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Cubbedge Iii as Draught shoots in.
Cubbedge Iii punishes Draught's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Cubbedge Iii misses.
Cubbedge Iii misses with a hook.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hook to the side of Draught's head but Draught sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Draught changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cubbedge Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Draught in side control, throwing shots but Cubbedge Iii defends.
Cubbedge Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draught off and has taken his back!
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!
Draught turns into Cubbedge Iii and is now in his guard.
Draught works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Draught wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Draught is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draught.
Draught 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.
Cubbedge Iii won't allow Draught to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Draught is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Draught seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Draught is working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Draught wants to control but Cubbedge Iii is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge Iii 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Draught thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge Iii controlling the position well.
Cubbedge Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Draught seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Draught is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Draught is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draught thows a huge punch but Cubbedge Iii dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB#
Draught is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii is defending well.
Cubbedge Iii trying to control but Draught postures up.
#SUB#
Draught is looking for a kimura here.
Draught frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Draught looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Cubbedge Iii stops Draught from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Draught wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge Iii gets a body lock and reverses into Draught's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Draught is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Draught is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlton Draught will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Draught takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draught shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cubbedge Iii as he jumps to the side.
Cubbedge Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Draught bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cubbedge Iii misses with an uppercut. Draught saw that one coming.
Cubbedge Iii looks to throw the jab but Draught is out of range.
A big right from Cubbedge Iii misses. #TD#
Draught drives through with a takedown into Cubbedge Iii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Draught trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Draught looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge Iii is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Draught escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Draught looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cubbedge Iii controlling from the top position. #T1#
Cubbedge Iii preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Draught working for a triangle but Cubbedge Iii defends it easily.
Draught looking for a sweep. Not yet Draught, not yet.
Draught looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
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.
Draught wants to improve his position but Cubbedge Iii is controlling well.
Cubbedge Iii is taking a breather. Draught says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Draught working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge Iii wants to pass the guard but Draught is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cubbedge Iii is posturing up here but Draught has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cubbedge Iii tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cubbedge Iii has to tap! Slick submission there by Draught!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Draught!
Our winner, Carlton Draught, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Cubbedge Iii rushes El Shaarawy and presses him up against the cage.
El Shaarawy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cubbedge Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Shaarawy throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Cubbedge Iii counters by clinching up.
El Shaarawy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Cubbedge Iii.
El Shaarawy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cubbedge Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shaarawy is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cubbedge Iii pushes El Shaarawy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cubbedge Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cubbedge Iii lands a shot to the body.
Cubbedge Iii scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Cubbedge Iii.
Cubbedge Iii gets through El Shaarawy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge Iii cracks El Shaarawy with a nice body shot.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cubbedge Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cubbedge Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge Iii is leaning against El Shaarawy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Cubbedge Iii connects with a nasty looking knee right to El Shaarawy's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Mostafa El Shaarawy has been cut.
Cubbedge Iii gets through El Shaarawy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge Iii lands a big knee! That's hurt El Shaarawy! Oh, he's all over the place! Cubbedge Iii lands another knee that sends El Shaarawy to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge Iii! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Cubbedge Iii drops Mordrow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mordrow looks back up at him and smiles so Cubbedge Iii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Mark Mordrow has been cut.
Mordrow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mordrow bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cubbedge Iii comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mordrow falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mordrow was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge Iii! |
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Event:
TUF Trial 3
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Wolecki scores with a leg kick.
Cubbedge Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolecki. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge Iii throws a leg kick but Wolecki checks it.
Wolecki tried to score with a low kick but Cubbedge Iii checks it.#T1#
Cubbedge Iii is looking to chop away at Wolecki's legs.
Wolecki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolecki checks a leg kick.
Wolecki flicks out a counter leg kick but Cubbedge Iii steps away.
Cubbedge Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
As Wolecki backs away, Cubbedge Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wolecki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge Iii checks it well.
Cubbedge Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
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.
Wolecki blocks a leg kick.
Wolecki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cubbedge Iii.
Wolecki throws a low kick but Cubbedge Iii moves out of range easily.
As Wolecki backs away, Cubbedge Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marius Wolecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Cubbedge Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolecki checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cubbedge Iii 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge Iii!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge Iii!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge Iii!
Billy Cubbedge Iii wins by unanimous decision! |
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