PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros has chosen Love is what i got as his entrance music. Peter Cabreros has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lil III
vs
Cabreros

180 cm
29
160 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

176 cm
34
170 lbs
37 - 21 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

LOD: Affordable Quality

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabreros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lil III scrambles back to his feet.
Cabreros lands a leg kick that knocks Lil III off balance momentarily.
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabreros manages to avoid it.
That kick from Cabreros tenderised Lil III's leg. Lil III is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lil III. Cabreros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lil III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lil III catches Cabreros right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Cabreros.
Cabreros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lil III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Cabreros misses.
Cabreros tries a low kick but Lil III avoids it.
Peter Cabreros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cabreros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lil III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabreros.
Lil III tries to land a leg kick but Cabreros saw it coming and moves away.
Lil III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab by Cabreros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabreros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick from Cabreros.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Cabreros throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Lil III.
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lil III connects with a solid leg kick.
Lil III connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabreros momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lil III blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabreros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabreros, as that shot connected.
Lil III throws a leg kick but Cabreros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabreros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
Cabreros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lil III fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Lil III attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabreros swinging wildly here.
Lil III misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III lands the left hand.
Good work by Lil III as he checks the leg kick.
Lil III looks to throw the jab but Cabreros is out of range.
Cabreros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lil III checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabreros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lil III checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabreros.
Lil III bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Donk. Cabreros catches Lil III right on the button with a cross.
Cabreros throws a leg kick
and Lil III counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabreros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lil III's hands.
Cabreros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Lil III.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick from Cabreros.
Cabreros lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabreros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lil III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lil III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros.
Cabreros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lil III had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabreros throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Lil III checks it.
Cabreros looks to land a body kick but Lil III moved away.
Cabreros tries to work over Lil III's front leg with a kick but Lil III checks it.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Lil III as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lil III blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Cabreros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabreros lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabreros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lil III.
Cabreros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lil III.
Lil III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros tries to work over Lil III's front leg with a kick but Lil III checks it.
Cabreros throws a head kick but Lil III moves out of range.
Lil III thumps Cabreros with a low kick.
Cabreros slips a straight right by Lil III.
Lil III tests Cabreros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabreros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabreros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Cabreros.
Cabreros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabreros lands a slapping body shot.
Cabreros moves out of range of the body kick from Lil III.
A clash of legs there as Lil III blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabreros throws a push kick but Lil III slaps the foot to one side.
Lil III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabreros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cabreros throws a low kick but Lil III moves out of range easily.
Lil III throws a solid leg kick but Cabreros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lil III.
Lil III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabreros swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lil III.
Lil III motions for Cabreros to come forward. Lil III throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick from Cabreros.
Lil III is looking to chop away at Cabreros's legs.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lil III defending well as Cabreros loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Cabreros.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabreros throws a jab when Lil III was well out of range.
No joy there for Cabreros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabreros throws a low kick, looking for Lil III's leg but Lil III calmly moves out of range.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Cabreros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabreros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lil III throws out the jab.
Cabreros is looking to chop away at Lil III's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lil III checks a leg kick.
Cabreros 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.
Lil III shoots in but Cabreros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabreros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lil III counters with a straight right hand.
Cabreros moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabreros jabs Lil III right on the nose. Lil III blinks but takes it well.
Peter Cabreros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabreros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a push kick but Lil III slaps the foot to one side.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cabreros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabreros cracks Lil III with a good jab.
Lil III checks the leg kick.
Lil III throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabreros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III's corner calls for a 1-2. Lil III obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Cabreros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lil III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabreros throws a front kick that sends Lil III stumbling back into the cage.
Cabreros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabreros throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Cabreros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lil III, as that shot connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Lil III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lil III throws a hook but Cabreros blocks it.
Cabreros punishes Lil III's body with a nice straight punch.
Lil III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lil III throws a good cross that connects.
Lil III takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabreros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabreros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lil III connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lil III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabreros. Cabreros obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabreros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Lil III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabreros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lil III missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lil III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lil III throws a leg kick which misses Cabreros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabreros tries to avoid it.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabreros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Cabreros misses with a body kick.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Lil III moved away.
Lil III connects with a body shot.
Cabreros tries to land a front kick but Lil III steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabreros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil III.
Cabreros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lil III misses with a looping right.
Cabreros stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil III. Lil III gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
Cabreros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lil III blocks the body kick.
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabreros manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Cabreros there.
Cabreros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabreros thumps Lil III with a low kick.
Cabreros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros motions for Lil III to come forward. Cabreros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III tries a head kick but it misses.
Lil III fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Cabreros ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Lil III misses with an uppercut.
Lil III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabreros finds it's way round the side to connect with Lil III's head.
Lil III connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabreros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabreros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
Cabreros clobbers Lil III with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lil III lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Cabreros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cabreros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabreros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Cabreros misses.
Lil III is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabreros digs a good body shot into Lil III's ribs.
Cabreros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lil III's sensitive parts.
Lil III misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lil III feints and as Cabreros raises his hands in defense, Lil III changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Cabreros is keeping the position.
Cabreros looking to control.
Cabreros wants to sweep but no luck.
Lil III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabreros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Cabreros keeps moving.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lil III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lil III not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabreros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabreros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lil III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lil III, right into the meat.
Cabreros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lil III's calf.

Cabreros tries to sprawl but Lil III drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Peter Cabreros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabreros sees it coming and defends easily.
Lil III prevents Cabreros from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lil III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabreros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cabreros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabreros.
Ba Lil III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabreros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabreros is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lil III's guard.

Lil III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lil III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lil III keeping full guard, as Cabreros tries to pass.
Cabreros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ba Lil III.
I think Cabreros 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Cabreros!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Cabreros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.