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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 2338 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 277 p4p, 393 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuba.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuba throws a jab when Miettinen was well out of range.
Cuba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miettinen is out of range and Cuba settles back down.
Cuba with a nice cross.
It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miettinen clinches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba avoiding damage as Miettinen throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miettinen.
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuba defends well.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Cuba from controlling successfully.
Miettinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cuba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miettinen.
Cuba wants to control but Miettinen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Cuba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miettinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miettinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuba happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cuba tries to move to mount but Miettinen blocks the move with his legs.
Miettinen wants to control but Cuba postures up.
Cuba is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miettinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miettinen defending well as Cuba loads up on a big left hand.
Miettinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuba is trying to control the position but Miettinen postures up.
Miettinen trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Miettinen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miettinen fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miettinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miettinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miettinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen stays in close to Cuba's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is pulling down on Miettinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Miettinen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Miettinen from controlling successfully.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cuba wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miettinen walks into a jab.
Cuba darts in looking for a takedown but Miettinen gets double underhooks and turns Cuba into the cage.
Miettinen is trying to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling him.
Miettinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miettinen keeping full guard, as Cuba tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen wants to stand but Cuba is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Miettinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miettinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miettinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Miettinen is going to stand back up.
Miettinen is looking to advance position but Cuba won't allow it.
Cuba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miettinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba tries to roll over but Miettinen keeps him under control.
Miettinen is taking a breather. Cuba 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.
Miettinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuba sees it coming and defends easily.
Cuba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Cuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cuba misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cuba.
Miettinen slips a jab from Cuba.
Cuba throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Miettinen wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Cuba misses with a combination
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba misses with a hook.
Miettinen looks to land a combination but Cuba avoids it well.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws a low kick but Miettinen moves out of range easily.
Miettinen wants to clinch up but Cuba keeps it at a distance.
Cuba misses with a double jab.
Miettinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Cuba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuba throws a punch but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Miettinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen blocks an elbow strike from Cuba.
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
Cuba throws a right and a left that Miettinen avoids nicely.
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuba tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuba to the ground. Cuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Cuba looks to land a combination but Miettinen avoids it well.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cuba misses.
Cuba sets himself, and Miettinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuba avoids it this time.
Cuba lunges at Miettinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miettinen's hand.
Cuba throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen tries to clinch but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Miettinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Miettinen avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miettinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Cuba does no damage.
Miettinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Miettinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Cuba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miettinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miettinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cuba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miettinen's waist but Miettinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cuba off to one side.
Cuba stuffs the takedown attempt from Miettinen. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuba misses with a few strikes there.
Miettinen goes for a double leg but Cuba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cuba continues to drive forward.
Cuba is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Cuba jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cuba misses the jab.
Miettinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cuba defends it nicely.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throws a right hand that Miettinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Miettinen also avoids with ease.
Cuba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miettinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba lands with a shot to the body.
Cuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily.
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuba is keeping the position for now.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
A victorious Horace Cuba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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