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Event:
TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Chichilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chichilla scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chichilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Chichilla swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Chichilla throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Chichilla manages to avoid it.
Chichilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chichilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Chichilla.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chichilla!
A control attempt from Chichilla but he's now mounted!
Cabrera throwing strikes here but Chichilla is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Cabrera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chichilla tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up.#T2#
Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cabrera punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Cabrera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Chichilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Chichilla is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Papi Chichilla's cut even more.
Cabrera loads up with a big shot that hurts Chichilla! He's pulled Cabrera in close but Cabrera has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Chichilla survive? More strikes from Cabrera and Chichilla is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haakon Cabrera!
Haakon Cabrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off.
Jokinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Cabrera.#CL#
Jokinen has closed the distance and engaged Cabrera in a clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Jokinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.#T5#
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there! #T6#
Cabrera is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cabrera tries to improve his position but Jokinen has taken his back! Jokinen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cabrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jokinen pushes Cabrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tre Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Tre Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Tolbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tolbert works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Tolbert lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.
Cabrera lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolbert misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Darren Tolbert has been cut.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Tolbert's head.
Tolbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Tolbert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Tolbert.
Cabrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolbert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cabrera misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tolbert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cabrera won't allow Tolbert to pass to mount.
Tolbert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tolbert slips a nice elbow through Cabrera's hands, connecting with Cabrera's forehead.#SUB#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolbert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Tolbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolbert pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Tolbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Tolbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tolbert preventing the sweep.
Tolbert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolbert throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabrera advances to half guard.
Cabrera misses with a head shot. Tolbert uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Tolbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolbert has control of Cabrera's left arm, preventing Cabrera from doing any damage.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tolbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Cabrera forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolbert is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cabrera lands a nice short elbow.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tolbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cabrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolbert is looking to improve his position.
Tolbert is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Cabrera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tolbert wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tolbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabrera.
Cabrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tolbert wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabrera is thwarting Tolbert's attempts to control the position.
Cabrera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cabrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cabrera is in close to Tolbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolbert 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.#SUB2#
Tolbert looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
Tolbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T7#
Cabrera distracts Tolbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tolbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolbert, not yet.
Cabrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tolbert trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolbert 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.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tolbert is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera stays in close to Tolbert's body and controls the position.
Cabrera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cabrera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tolbert is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cabrera, into his guard. #REVB#
Tolbert stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Tolbert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabrera's head.#T9##SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tolbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tolbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tolbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Haakon Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tolbert avoids a kick to the body.
Tolbert with a jab.
Tolbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Tolbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolbert's knee momentarily.
Cabrera throws a hook but Tolbert blocks it.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Tolbert.
Tolbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tolbert swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tolbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cabrera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Tolbert is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Cabrera lands a couple of digs.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tolbert is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving.
Tolbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabrera controls the pace.
Tolbert is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cabrera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolbert working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Cabrera is pushing down on Tolbert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolbert is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Tolbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera throwing shots but Tolbert is blocking nicely.
Tolbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is working Tolbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolbert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabrera cracks Tolbert with a solid left hand.
Cabrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tolbert trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Cabrera stands up over Tolbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Cabrera postures up in Tolbert's guard and throws a big left but Tolbert blocks it.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for submissions but instead, Tolbert has regained full guard.
Cabrera preventing the sweep. #T5#
Cabrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cabrera connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolbert wants to stand and escape but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera is in close to Tolbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Cabrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving.
Cabrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolbert's head.#T6#
Tolbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Tolbert blocks nicely.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolbert looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolbert, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera chips away with some ground and pound.
Tolbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabrera stands up over Tolbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolbert trying to strike off his back.
Tolbert looking to control.
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses. #T7#
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Tolbert.
Cabrera stands up over Tolbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Tolbert blocks nicely.
Cabrera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cabrera is working Tolbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolbert can do to turn this around?
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera pushing down on Tolbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Tolbert is defending the position.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Tolbert is working away. #T8#
Ground and pound from Cabrera. #SUB#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Tolbert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tolbert.
Cabrera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolbert is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
Tolbert wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is thwarting Tolbert's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Tolbert tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Cabrera throwing shots but Tolbert is blocking nicely.
Tolbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cabrera working Tolbert over with strikes.
Tolbert trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolbert defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolbert trying to control from the bottom.
Cabrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cabrera working over Tolbert with some ground and pound. Tolbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cabrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haakon Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tolbert lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Tolbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolbert throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Tolbert feints and as Cabrera raises his hands in defense, Tolbert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tolbert postures up.
Tolbert throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Tolbert postures up.
Tolbert controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Tolbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cabrera pushes a forearm under Tolbert's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tolbert is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haakon Cabrera!
A victorious Haakon Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Distacio defends it well.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Distacio is looking for a counter combo.
Distacio throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Distacio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera postures up in Distacio's guard and throws a big left but Distacio blocks it.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Distacio is retaining full guard.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera passes Distacio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Distacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Distacio's head. #T1#
Cabrera is trying to control. Distacio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabrera.
Cabrera throwing shots but Distacio is blocking nicely.
Distacio is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Distacio avoid being mounted?
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
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 misses with a head shot. Distacio uses the momentum to regain guard.
Distacio pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distacio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cabrera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Distacio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cabrera, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Distacio defends it easily.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distacio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Distacio is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabrera trying to control but Distacio is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabrera throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haakon Cabrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Distacio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Distacio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Distacio checks it well.
Distacio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Distacio avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Distacio's legs.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cabrera. #SUB2#
Cabrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio parries the strikes from Cabrera easily there. Cabrera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Distacio to escape.
#T1#
Cabrera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cabrera is working Distacio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cabrera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Distacio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Distacio is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Distacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Cabrera crashes against the mat.
#T2##SUB2#
Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Distacio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is looking to stall here but Distacio recovers full guard.
Distacio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Distacio keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cabrera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Haakon Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera throws a strike but Distacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Distacio advances position into side control!
Cabrera is not content to let Distacio control the position.
Cabrera regains half guard.#T4#
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera has control of Distacio's left arm, preventing Distacio from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Distacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera is trying to keep Distacio in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haakon Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Distacio counters with a nice leg kick.
Distacio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Distacio counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Distacio avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Distacio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Distacio takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Distacio.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Distacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Distacio is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Distacio blocks a leg kick.
Distacio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Cabrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Distacio!
Cabrera is trying to ground and pound but Distacio uses the momentary lack of control by Cabrera to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Distacio is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Harry C Distacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Distacio wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Distacio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Distacio is looking to escape.
Cabrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Cabrera is pressing down on Distacio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Distacio is holding on for now.
Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Distacio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Distacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Distacio's hands.
Distacio blocks a jab.#TD2#
Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Distacio's guard.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Distacio controlling the position.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Distacio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Distacio keeps moving.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Distacio keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haakon Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haakon Cabrera!
Haakon Cabrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelvin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelvin stuns Cabrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Kelvin checks it
and Kelvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Kelvin's leg. Kelvin is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Cabrera darts in and clinches Kelvin up against the cage.
A short right from Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelvin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Kelvin back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body.
Kelvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelvin blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Kelvin stalling.
Kelvin pushes Cabrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Kelvin moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelvin. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelvin counters with a straight right hand.
Kelvin misses with a straight left.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelvin takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Kelvin moves out of range.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kelvin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelvin moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelvin is looking to counter punch.
Kelvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
A slow jab from Kelvin misses its intended target.
Kelvin throws a shot to the body.
Kelvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera darts in trying to clinch
and Kelvin counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Kelvin.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haakon Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelvin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Kelvin throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Kelvin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin walks into a jab.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelvin's sensitive parts.
Kelvin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera slips under a jab.#CL2#
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Kelvin lands a body shot.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haakon Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kelvin throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Kelvin is out of range.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera defending well as Kelvin loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera misses with a jab to the body
and Kelvin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelvin.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Kelvin looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelvin moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Kelvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.#T1#
Kelvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Kelvin 's knee.
Kelvin misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Kelvin backs away looking to recover.
Kelvin moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Kelvin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelvin takes one to the side of the head.
Kelvin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kelvin throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Kelvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.#T2#
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Kelvin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Kelvin is rocked!
Kelvin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Kelvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Kelvin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera drops Kelvin with a big left hand! Kelvin is injured, injured bad! Cabrera jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haakon Cabrera!
A very excited looking Haakon Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hoost forces Cabrera back against the cage and clinches.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabrera.
Hoost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Hoost manages to get underhooks.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Cabrera is working for takedown but Hoost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haakon Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera trying to control the position here.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabrera advances position into side control!
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Hoost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoost keeps working.
Cabrera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoost sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cabrera misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoost is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Cabrera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cabrera but great work by Hoost.#T3#
Hoost controls the position.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Hoost stalls from top position.
I wouldn't like to be where Cabrera is right now.
Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cabrera on the ground.
Hoost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera stays in close to Hoost's body and controls the position.
Hoost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoost tries to get out of the position.
Cabrera trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haakon Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hoost moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoost smiles and moves away.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoost throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera dives in and grabs Hoost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoost pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoost sprawls well. Hoost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Hoost's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haakon Cabrera.
Hoost slips a straight right by Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost connects with a single shot there.
Hoost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Haakon Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoost as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Hoost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoost throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera dives in and grabs Hoost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoost pushes down on Cabrera's head and hops out.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hoost counter with a right hand.
Hoost wants to clinch.#T2#
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera with a poor takedown
and Hoost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Cabrera moves forwards but Hoost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hercules Hoost is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cabrera misses with a body punch
enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera fails with the takedown
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoost should have avoided that one.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
Cabrera fails with the takedown.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it.#CL2#
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoost to keep the fight standing.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabrera is defending well for now.#T4#
Hoost lands a nice uppercut.
Hoost blocking some punches.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
A hook to the body from Hoost.
#TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Hoost is posturing up here but Cabrera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hoost tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hoost has to tap! Slick submission there by Cabrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haakon Cabrera!
After winning the bout, Haakon Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.
Jackson tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Cabrera takes one on the button.#ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cabrera's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cabrera's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
An out of breath Luke Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Cabrera avoids the body shot from La Forge.
#TD#
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. La Forge is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in La Forge's guard.
We've been hearing that Cabrera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
La Forge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now La Forge is on top in guard.
#REVB#
La Forge scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but La Forge pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Forge postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
La Forge tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cabrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! La Forge has picked Cabrera up and slammed him! Cabrera can't keep hold of the triangle and La Forge manages to pass to side control!
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.#T1#
La Forge controlling from side mount.
Cabrera tries to bench press La Forge off him but La Forge keeps the position.
La Forge creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cabrera is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera holds on to La Forge's head and controls the position momentarily.
La Forge grinds an elbow into Cabrera's temple.
La Forge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.
La Forge cracks Cabrera with a big right hand but Cabrera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.
La Forge tries to advance to mount but Cabrera denies him.
Cabrera taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Cabrera is letting La Forge control him for a moment.
La Forge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like La Forge 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.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Forge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cabrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard but La Forge has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cabrera tries to buck La Forge off but La Forge is having none of it.#T3#
La Forge working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Cabrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Forge scores with a couple of short elbows.
La Forge looks up at the clock and then as Cabrera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, La Forge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
La Forge scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cabrera is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and La Forge can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geordi La Forge!
After the fight, Geordi La Forge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 390k Testie 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Haakon Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heraclio Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heraclio Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Heraclio Cabrera tries to land a leg kick but Haakon Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Haakon Cabrera. That's going to slow Heraclio Cabrera down.
Haakon Cabrera avoids the head kick by Heraclio Cabrera.
Heraclio Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Heraclio Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haakon Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Heraclio Cabrera off balance momentarily.
Haakon Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Heraclio Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Haakon Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Haakon Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Heraclio Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 Haakon Cabrera.
Well Haakon Cabrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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