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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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171 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steffan Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Vera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cabrera!
Vera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vera has hold of Cabrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cabrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cabrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cabrera turns into him and now he's in Vera's guard.
Vera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vera is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Vera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabrera passes into half guard.
Cabrera prevents Vera from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Cabrera there.
Cabrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabrera slips a nice elbow through Vera's hands, connecting with Vera's forehead.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabrera.
Vera tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cabrera escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cabrera!
Vera is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera lands some shots froms side control.
Vera taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vera tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Cabrera remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vera manages to get back to half guard.
Cabrera prevents Vera from improving his position.
Vera is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Cabrera is going to stand back up.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Vera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cabrera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vera working away.
Vera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vera moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Vera has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Vera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Vera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vera fails with the takedown.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Vera persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffan Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steffan Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vera.
Cabrera trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vera working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
Cabrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera regains half guard.
Vera has a hand on Cabrera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabrera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vera is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabrera working for a submission but Vera is keeping him at bay.
Cabrera wants to finish this one by submission but Vera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cabrera.
Vera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabrera working Vera over with strikes here.
Vera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cabrera breaks from Vera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vera is rocked!
Vera is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Vera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vera's face.
Cabrera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vera looks a forlorn figure.
Cabrera lands a big elbow.
Cabrera lands a big shot there that rocks Vera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cabrera lands a big elbow.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Vera taking shots to the head.
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!
Vera is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cabrera.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
Vera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabrera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vera looks a forlorn figure.
Vera can't escape the position.
Cabrera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cabrera controlling the pace for now.
Vera working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera with shots to the head and body - Vera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vera is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Cabrera with good strikes from the mount here!
Vera is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vera fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera misses with a takedown
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera tries to bum rush Vera with a series of wild strikes but Vera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Vera! He's out on his feet! Cabrera rushes in and drops Vera with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Cabrera!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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