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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batang Cavite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batang Cavite is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Siblas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Cavite!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siblas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Batang Cavite has been cut.
Siblas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siblas rushes Cavite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cavite tries to score a body lock takedown but Siblas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a right to the head.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siblas gets through Cavite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Siblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Cavite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siblas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cavite.
Cavite wants to break free but Siblas has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Siblas scores with a shot to the side of Cavite's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas.
Siblas scores with a shot to the side of Cavite's head.
Siblas lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Cavite looks gassed!
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
A hook to the body from Siblas.
Siblas is leaning against Cavite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cavite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siblas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavites head.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Siblas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Siblas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Siblas.
A short left from Siblas.
A short uppercut from Siblas.
Siblas is leaning against Cavite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cavite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
A short right from Siblas.
Siblas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siblas presses Cavite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Siblas.
Siblas lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Siblas.
Siblas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Siblas is leaning against Cavite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siblas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Siblas pushes Cavite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siblas lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Siblas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Siblas.
Siblas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Siblas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siblas.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siblas stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Siblas.
Siblas pushes Cavite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siblas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas.
Siblas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cavite takes a shot to the head.
Siblas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siblas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cavite takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
Siblas lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavite creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siblas digs a right hand underneath Cavite's ribcage. Cavite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siblas is leaning against Cavite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siblas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siblas pushes Cavite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
Siblas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siblas works on Cavite's body with a couple of short punches.
Siblas is working Cavite over against the cage.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Siblas.
Siblas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siblas lands with a short shot to the head.
Siblas lands a left hand.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Siblas lands a right hand.
A short left from Siblas.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siblas lands with a left to the head.
Siblas presses Cavite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siblas lands a shot to the body.
Siblas works on Cavite's body with a couple of short punches.
Cavite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cavite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Siblas.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas stalls.
Siblas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cavite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siblas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anthony Siblas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Cavite.
Siblas clinches up with Cavite and pushes him back against the cage.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Siblas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siblas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Siblas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siblas presses Cavite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siblas lands a right hand.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siblas digs a right hand underneath Cavite's ribcage. Cavite let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Siblas scores with a shot to the side of Cavite's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Siblas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batang Cavite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Siblas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cavite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavite shoots in for a takedown but Siblas shows good takedown defense.
Cavite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siblas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siblas can pounce on him.
Siblas lands a nice shot that snaps Cavite's head back.
Anthony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavite slips a jab and a cross from Siblas.
Siblas cracks Cavite with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Siblas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Siblas lands a glancing blow to the side of Cavite's head.
Cavite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cavite takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cavite takes a kick to the side of the head.
Siblas moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Siblas.
Good body shot from Siblas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siblas.
Siblas lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
Siblas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cavite goes for a takedown attempt but Siblas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siblas looks to land a combination but Cavite avoids it well.
Siblas with a hook.
A combination from Siblas does no damage.
Cavite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Siblas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cavite in his tracks.
Siblas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cavite.
Anthony Siblas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Cavite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anthony Siblas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siblas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Siblas scores with a punch to the head.
Cavite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Siblas tenderised Cavite's leg. Cavite is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siblas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Siblas lands with a hook. Cavite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Siblas tries a head kick but it misses.
Siblas cracks Cavite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cavite is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Siblas.
Siblas moves into range and clinches up with Cavite.
Nice body punch from Siblas.
The referee is keeping an eye on Siblas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cavite is working for takedown but Siblas is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Siblas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siblas lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Siblas.
Siblas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siblas lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas lands a nice uppercut.
Cavite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siblas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siblas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siblas digs a right hand into Cavite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cavite's gas tank.
Siblas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Siblas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Siblas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siblas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cavite fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siblas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavite or not.
Cavite fails to pull guard.
Siblas cracks Cavite with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
Siblas lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Cavite tries for a takedown. No joy.
Siblas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
Cavite drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siblas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siblas lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Nice body punch from Siblas - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Siblas.
Nice body punch from Siblas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Siblas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batang Cavite's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavite is defended easily by Siblas.
Cavite takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siblas closes the distance and pushes Cavite back into the cage.
Siblas cracks Cavite with a nice body shot.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siblas digs a right hand into Cavite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cavite's gas tank.
Siblas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cavite tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siblas smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Siblas, right into the meat.
Anthony Siblas is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siblas lands a nice looking body kick.
Siblas lands a head kick. Cavite smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Siblas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cavite's head.
A head kick from Siblas lands but Cavite takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas lands with a cross.
Cavite takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siblas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavite manages to avoid it.
Siblas pushes Cavite away with a front kick.
Anthony Siblas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Siblas.
Siblas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siblas scores with a nice right hand.
Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siblas misses the shot to the body.
Cavite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siblas tries to avoid it but Cavite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siblas to the ground. Siblas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony Siblas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Cavite.
Siblas throws a head kick but Cavite moves out of range.
Siblas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cavite's hands.
Siblas with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Siblas as Cavite shoots in.
Siblas misses with a double jab.
Anthony Siblas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cavite.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavite is defended easily by Siblas.
Cavite fails with a takedown attempt.
Siblas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cavite will feel that in the morning.
Siblas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavite on the side of the head.
Siblas throws out a powerful jab.
Siblas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cavite's hands.
Siblas cracks Cavite with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cavite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siblas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siblas wants it to stay on the feet.
Siblas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavite can do to turn this around?
Siblas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Siblas does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siblas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siblas lands a right hook to the body.
Cavite tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siblas scores with the left hand. Cavite knows he should have avoided that one.
Siblas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cavite tries to keep at a distance but Siblas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike.
Siblas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Siblas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siblas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batang Cavite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cavite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siblas.
Siblas lands with a short shot to the head.
Siblas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siblas lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siblas.
Cavite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Anthony Siblas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siblas lands with a right to the head.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siblas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Siblas lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas pushes Cavite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siblas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavite backwards.
Siblas lands a nice uppercut.
Siblas pushes Cavite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
Siblas lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Siblas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siblas 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Siblas!
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