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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 250 p4p, 521 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 33 p4p, 70 weight class). Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cressbeckler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepes lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes lV doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes lV jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick there by Tepes lV.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lV 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 Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cressbeckler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Tepes lV dives in and scores a takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
Tepes lV scoring with some ground and pound.
Tepes lV postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Cressbeckler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Cressbeckler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tepes lV manages to get himself to full guard.
Cressbeckler looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tries to pass to full mount but Cressbeckler defends it.
Cressbeckler is trying to control but can't.
Tepes lV is looking to stall here but Cressbeckler recovers full guard.
Cressbeckler being controlled here, momentarily.
Tepes lV seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cressbeckler for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler needs to keep his hands up - Tepes lV had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Cressbeckler's body.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes lV's head.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV is looking to counter punch.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler lands a right hook to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown.
Cressbeckler is looking for the big counter here.
Tepes lV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tepes lV misses with a leg kick.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cressbeckler is fending him off so far but Tepes lV persists. Nope, Cressbeckler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tries for a takedown but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick.
And Cressbeckler responds with a good body kick, but Tepes lV manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes lV connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
Tepes lV lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
A nice leg kick from Cressbeckler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Tepes lV thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes lV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cressbeckler circles away.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Tepes lV half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV misses with the body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cressbeckler. That's going to slow Tepes lV down.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cressbeckler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cressbeckler controlling Tepes lV's posture.
Tepes lV keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler'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. And we move into the final round!
Cressbeckler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Cressbeckler sizes up Tepes lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown.
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tepes lV if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler lands a left and a right that send Tepes lV crashing to the mat, dazed. Cressbeckler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tepes lV is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Tepes lV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes lV seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Tepes lV appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Cressbeckler's midsection.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Tepes lV blocks it.
Cressbeckler cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes lV loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV misses with a body kick.
Tepes lV dives in and grabs Cressbeckler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cressbeckler pushes down on Tepes lV's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the nose.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Cressbeckler with a nice cross.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes lV should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes lV.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes lV there.
Tepes lV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cressbeckler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tepes lV somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes lV shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tepes lV under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV throws a shot to the body.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick which misses Cressbeckler's front leg but catches the back leg as Cressbeckler tries to avoid it.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cressbeckler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
An out of breath Joad Cressbeckler 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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