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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabbat slips under a jab.
Cabbat walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabbat counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabbat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Cabbat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabbat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Cabbat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cabbat working the ground and pound.
Orion on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cabbat tries to score with some ground and pound. Orion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Cabbat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cabbat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cabbat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabbat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Cabbat tries to score with some ground and pound. Orion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cabbat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Cabbat is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabbat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabbat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabbat is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabbat working the ground and pound but Orion is defending the strikes.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cabbat grinds an elbow into Orion's temple.
Cabbat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Cabbat landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabbat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabbat scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orion managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cabbat.
Cabbat tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Cabbat is working Orion over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabbat dives in and grabs Orion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orion pushes down on Cabbat's head and hops out.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabbat drives through with a takedown into Orion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabbat pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabbat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Cabbat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cabbat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Cabbat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cabbat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orion's head.
Cabbat is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabbat to get the leverage.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabbat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabbat's back!
Cabbat holding on to Orion's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Eric Cabbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Orion manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat is really stuck here.
Cabbat trying to control the hands but Orion breaks the grip.
Orion keeps control of the position easily here as Cabbat tries to buck him off.
Orion tries to keep control of the position but Cabbat is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion looking to hold on to the position here but Cabbat rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Orion throws a strike but Cabbat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cabbat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cabbat throws a big right hand that misses.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Cabbat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabbat looking to pass the guard.
Cabbat passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cabbat has control of the leg.
Cabbat passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Cabbat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabbat trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Orion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cabbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Cabbat moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabbat shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Cabbat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabbat looks for a takedown but Orion sprawls well.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabbat.
Cabbat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabbat throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion trying to control but Cabbat postures up.
Orion is in trouble now - Cabbat has advanced to mount!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cabbat lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion is bucking up trying to escape but Cabbat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cabbat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Orion because Cabbat loaded up on that one.
Cabbat looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Cabbat isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabbat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cabbat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cabbat looking to finish Orion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orion!
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cabbat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The cut above Cole Orion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cabbat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cabbat landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
The referee warns Orion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cabbat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cabbat thowing shots but they're missing.
Eric Cabbat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Cabbat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Cabbat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabbat tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion tries to reverse the position but Cabbat maintains control.
Cabbat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbat controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cabbat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabbat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cabbat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eric Cabbat waved his t-shirt featuring REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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