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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera has chosen Hector as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment V tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Experiment V counters with a big head kick but Cabrera shrugs it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Experiment V enables Cabrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Experiment V manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Experiment V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment V sees it coming and defends easily.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera controlling the pace.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment V is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold.
Cabrera is trying to control. Experiment V wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Experiment V is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabrera working for a submission but Experiment V is keeping him at bay.
Cabrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabrera content just to control the position here.
I looks like Cabrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Experiment V really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Experiment V is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cabrera looking to control but Experiment V is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Experiment V suckers Cabrera into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Experiment V is now in Cabrera's guard!
Cabrera is trying to keep Experiment V in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hector Cabrera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Experiment V moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V blocks the body kick.
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Experiment V lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment V thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment V counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Experiment V misses with a looping right.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment V counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment V scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Experiment V moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Experiment V counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment V misses the target.
Experiment V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Experiment V throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Experiment V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Experiment V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Experiment V looks to throw a body kick
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Experiment V was not able to check.
Experiment V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Experiment V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera darts in trying to clinch
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment V keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Experiment V avoids it.
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Experiment V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment V throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Experiment V.
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
Experiment V throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment V dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Experiment V counters with a nice leg kick.
Experiment V moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment V throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Experiment V sees coming a mile off.
Experiment V misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Experiment V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Experiment V scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment V stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabrera. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Experiment V avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Experiment V misses
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment V takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment V circles away.
Experiment V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment V works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Cabrera throws a hook but Experiment V blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Experiment V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Experiment V is predictable there
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment V's knee momentarily.
Experiment V misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Experiment V looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Good shot there by Experiment V.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment V makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Experiment V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to clinch up but Experiment V circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Experiment V manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment V is on top in guard.
Experiment V not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Experiment V has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment V gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabrera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment V has passed into side control.
Cabrera wants to control but Experiment V postures up.
Experiment V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment V clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cabrera tries to land a leg kick but Experiment V saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range.
Cabrera throws a body kick the misses
and Experiment V counters with a right hand to the body.
Experiment V misses the body punch
and Cabrera counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Experiment V swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabrera tries to clinch up
and Experiment V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Experiment V keeps moving.
Experiment V looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cabrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabrera is pressing down on Experiment V's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment V is holding on for now.
Experiment V is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Experiment V trying to control from the bottom.
Experiment V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to stall here but Experiment V recovers full guard.
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment V keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera works over Experiment V with some ground and pound from guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cabrera postures up and lands a big shot to Experiment V's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Experiment V throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabrera trying to control but Experiment V is working from the bottom.
Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Experiment V keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Experiment V's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment V down.
Experiment V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment V was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Experiment V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V checks the leg kick.
Experiment V misses with a looping right.
Experiment V scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Experiment V throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Experiment V only half commits.
Experiment V throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
That's two 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.
A low kick from Experiment V is predictable there
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Experiment V's legs.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera tries to clinch
enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Experiment V's leg. Experiment V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment V tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Experiment V tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Experiment V cracks the inside of Cabrera's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment V checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Experiment V looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Experiment V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera closes the distance but Experiment V moves to the side
and Experiment V counters with a series of strikes. Cabrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment V showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Experiment V 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment V!
Russian Experiment V retains his featherweight title!
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