PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Diefenbaker
vs
Cabreros

180 cm
23
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
195 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Diefenbaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cabreros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cabreros content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diefenbaker trying to control here.
Diefenbaker won't allow Cabreros to pass to mount.
Diefenbaker wants to get back to full guard.
Diefenbaker is refusing to be controlled, as Cabreros sits in half guard.
Diefenbaker is looking to improve his position.
Cabreros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cabreros tries to pass to full mount but Diefenbaker defends it.
Diefenbaker tries to roll over but Cabreros keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Caleb Cabreros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diefenbaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diefenbaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabreros.
Diefenbaker defending well as Cabreros loads up on a big left hand.
Diefenbaker throws a hook but Cabreros avoids it easily.
Cabreros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker looks to throw the jab but Cabreros is out of range.
Diefenbaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws an overhand right that lands on Cabreros's shoulder, as Cabreros tries to avoid the shot.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diefenbaker missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabreros ducks under a wild hook from Diefenbaker.
Cabreros keeps the fight on the outside.

Cabreros scores with a takedown into Diefenbaker's guard.
Cabreros passes Diefenbaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cabreros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to control but Diefenbaker is keeping him busy.
Cabreros prevents Diefenbaker from improving his position.
Diefenbaker trying to control here.
Diefenbaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diefenbaker being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabreros preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Diefenbaker keeps moving.
Cabreros looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diefenbaker trying to keep a closed guard but Cabreros is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Caleb Cabreros.
Cabreros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diefenbaker. Those never looked like landing.
Diefenbaker throws a big shot that misses.
Diefenbaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabreros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabreros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diefenbaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John Diefenbaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diefenbaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diefenbaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros.
Diefenbaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diefenbaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabreros lands a head shot.
Diefenbaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cabreros digs a good body shot into Diefenbaker's ribs.
Diefenbaker throws a right and a left that Cabreros avoids nicely.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick but Cabreros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diefenbaker ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick which misses Cabreros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabreros tries to avoid it.
Diefenbaker leaves Cabreros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Diefenbaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Cabreros.
Diefenbaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Cabreros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Cabreros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diefenbaker loads up on a big right hand but Cabreros slips the punch.
Diefenbaker throws a right and a left that Cabreros avoids nicely.
Diefenbaker scores with a leg kick.
Cabreros tries to clinch there but Diefenbaker circles away.
Cabreros throws a push kick but Diefenbaker slaps the foot to one side.

Diefenbaker darts in and clinches Cabreros up against the cage.
Cabreros is struggling to control the position.
Cabreros swings wildly with an uppercut but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diefenbaker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cabreros throws a head punch that misses.
Diefenbaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cabreros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diefenbaker.
A right handed body shot lands from Diefenbaker.
Cabreros lands a shot to the body.
Cabreros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabreros being controlled against the cage.
Cabreros is trying to drag Diefenbaker to the mat but Diefenbaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diefenbaker managing to block the knees to the body from Cabreros.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros stalling in the clinch but Diefenbaker improves position.
Diefenbaker digs a right hand underneath Cabreros's ribcage. Cabreros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabreros as Diefenbaker tries to tie him up.
Diefenbaker avoiding damage as Cabreros throws knees to the body.
Diefenbaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Diefenbaker - that landed with a thud.
Cabreros stalling in the clinch but Diefenbaker improves position.
Diefenbaker is looking to control Cabreros's arms but Cabreros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diefenbaker has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diefenbaker as Cabreros tries to tie him up.
Diefenbaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Diefenbaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diefenbaker misses with a body punch
and Cabreros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabreros with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabreros shoots for a double leg takedown but Diefenbaker sprawls well. He's pushed Cabreros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Diefenbaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Cabreros.
Good leg kick by Diefenbaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cabreros is breathing heavily.
Cabreros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diefenbaker defends it nicely.
Diefenbaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cabreros will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a shot from downtown. Diefenbaker moves away and avoids it.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Cabreros.
Diefenbaker swings for the body but Cabreros moves out of range.
Diefenbaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabreros was well out of range. Poor timing from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Diefenbaker coming out on top.
Diefenbaker misses with a hook. Cabreros ducked under it nicely.
Cabreros slips under a jab from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker punishes Cabreros's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabreros.

Diefenbaker clinches up with Cabreros and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Diefenbaker taking a breather.
Cabreros throws a head punch that misses.
Cabreros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diefenbaker lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabreros or not.

Diefenbaker manages to break the clinch.
Diefenbaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabreros has time to react.
Cabreros misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diefenbaker connects with a high kick.
Diefenbaker takes a swing at Cabreros's ribcage but misses.
Diefenbaker dips to his left and cracks Cabreros with an uppercut!
Diefenbaker looks to land a body kick but Cabreros moved away.
Diefenbaker scores with a hook to the body. Cabreros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Diefenbaker closes the distance and pushes Cabreros back into the cage.
Diefenbaker scores with a hook to the body.
Diefenbaker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diefenbaker is trying to stall.
Cabreros throws a punch but it's blocked by Diefenbaker.
Nice body punch from Diefenbaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diefenbaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Diefenbaker on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabreros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabreros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diefenbaker avoids it.
Diefenbaker lands a body shot.
Cabreros misses with a body punch.
Cabreros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diefenbaker is pressed up against the cage. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diefenbaker down to the mat. Diefenbaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cabreros slips a jab and a cross from Diefenbaker.
Cabreros is looking to clinch.

Diefenbaker darts in and clinches Cabreros up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabreros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diefenbaker scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker presses Cabreros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diefenbaker lands a body shot.
Diefenbaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Diefenbaker breaks the clinch.
Diefenbaker 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.
Cabreros looks to land a body kick but Diefenbaker moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Diefenbaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Diefenbaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Diefenbaker throws a combination that misses
and Cabreros counters with a nice leg kick.
Cabreros missing with a left hand there. Diefenbaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabreros misses with a body shot
and Diefenbaker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cabreros's knee momentarily.
Diefenbaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabreros moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Diefenbaker tries to sprawl but Cabreros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cabreros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diefenbaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diefenbaker tries to get out of the position.
Cabreros is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diefenbaker reverses the position - he's now on top in Cabreros's guard.
Cabreros looking to control.
Diefenbaker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cabreros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diefenbaker is one step ahead there.
Cabreros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabreros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diefenbaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Cabreros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diefenbaker trying to control the position.
Cabreros looking to sit in guard and control but Diefenbaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Cabreros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cabreros is looking for a triangle but Diefenbaker pushes his legs off easily.
Cabreros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diefenbaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cabreros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diefenbaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diefenbaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to sweep but no luck.
Diefenbaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diefenbaker preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cabreros trying to control the position.
Cabreros managing to control the position.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Diefenbaker just wasn't active enough.
Cabreros lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diefenbaker will feel that in the morning.
Cabreros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabreros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diefenbaker circles away.
Cabreros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Diefenbaker.
A low kick from Cabreros is predictable there

and Diefenbaker counters by clinching up.
Diefenbaker lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Diefenbaker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diefenbaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diefenbaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Diefenbaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diefenbaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards.
Diefenbaker just leaning against Cabreros, taking a breather.
Diefenbaker is leaning against Cabreros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diefenbaker presses Cabreros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diefenbaker.

Diefenbaker breaks the clinch.
Cabreros moves away from the strike by Diefenbaker.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Diefenbaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diefenbaker 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!