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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odie Cleghorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Odie Cleghorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleghorn shoots in and drives through. Cabreros sprawls well.
Cleghorn throws a series of strikes that have Cabreros backpedaling.
Cabreros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleghorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabreros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleghorn keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
Cabreros is looking to work some ground and pound but Cleghorn has wrist control.
Cleghorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabreros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cabreros looking to pass the guard.
Cabreros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleghorn's head.
Cleghorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabreros scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabreros working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleghorn's head.
Cabreros postures up.
Cleghorn keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cleghorn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cabreros won't allow Cleghorn to sweep him here.
Cabreros wants to pass the guard but Cleghorn is keeping the position.
Cleghorn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cabreros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabreros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabreros lands some shots froms side control.
Cleghorn struggling a bit here.
Cabreros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabreros trying to control the action but Cleghorn is working from the bottom.
Cleghorn is trying to buck Cabreros off.
Cabreros is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cleghorn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cleghorn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabreros scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cleghorn to see if he's OK.
Cabreros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleghorn keeps working.
Cabreros working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros grinds an elbow into Cleghorn's temple.
Cleghorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cabreros working the head and body with strikes.
Cabreros trying to control the position but Cleghorn is working away.
Cleghorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cleghorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cabreros is putting a hurting on Cleghorn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cabreros trying to control the position but Cleghorn is working away.
Cleghorn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabreros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cabreros lands strikes from half guard.
Cleghorn looking for submissions off his back.
Cleghorn is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleghorn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabreros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cabreros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabreros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabreros landing some decent shots from guard.
Cleghorn has his foot on Cabreros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabreros works his way back into a safe position though.
Cleghorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabreros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabreros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabreros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabreros sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cleghorn's guard.
Cabreros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cabreros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabreros working Cleghorn over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Cabreros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabreros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleghorn's guard.
Cabreros chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Cleghorn keeps moving.
Cleghorn trying to strike off his back.
Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleghorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleghorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabreros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cabreros lands a couple of elbows.
Cleghorn has momentary wrist control but Cabreros slips an elbow through the middle.
Cleghorn keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
Cleghorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabreros lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabreros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabreros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Cleghorn keeps moving.
Cabreros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cabreros is in close to Cleghorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabreros is working Cleghorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleghorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleghorn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabreros controls the pace.
Cleghorn has momentary wrist control but Cabreros slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabreros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nino Cabreros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleghorn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cabreros is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cleghorn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cabreros's back instead.
Cabreros is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cleghorn gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabreros just trying to survive but Cleghorn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cabreros rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cabreros wants to control but Cleghorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabreros striking from the bottom.
Cabreros is pressing down on Cleghorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabreros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabreros throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cabreros trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cabreros throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cabreros working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleghorn gets caught flat footed, as Cabreros shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cabreros works over Cleghorn with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleghorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleghorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Cleghorn keeps moving.
Cabreros is in close to Cleghorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabreros postures up and lands a big shot to Cleghorn's brow.
Cleghorn looking for a guillotine here but Cabreros defends easily.
Cabreros is in close to Cleghorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cleghorn wants to sweep here but Cabreros controlling him for the moment.
Cabreros with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabreros trying to control but Cleghorn is working from the bottom.
Cabreros is working Cleghorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleghorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabreros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabreros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabreros stands up over Cleghorn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabreros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleghorn's guard.
Cabreros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabreros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cleghorn's head.
Cleghorn is looking for a triangle but Cabreros pushes his legs off easily.
Cabreros is working Cleghorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cabreros connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Cabreros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cabreros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cabreros is looking to take a break and control but Cleghorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleghorn can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabreros is working Cleghorn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cleghorn is looking to regain half guard here but Cabreros keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabreros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleghorn down.
Cabreros trying to control the position but Cleghorn is working away.
Cleghorn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabreros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleghorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleghorn is staying active underneath Cabreros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabreros not doing much here.
Cabreros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros wants to take a breather but Cleghorn is having none of it.
Cabreros lands strikes from half guard.
Cleghorn is not content to let Cabreros control the position.
Cabreros wants to pass the guard but Cleghorn is defending well.
Cabreros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cleghorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabreros is looking to take a break and control but Cleghorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cabreros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cabreros is keen to just control but Cleghorn is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleghorn tries to get to full guard but Cabreros has control of the leg.
Cabreros trying to control the action but Cleghorn is working from the bottom.
Cabreros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleghorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Cabreros there.
Cabreros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cabreros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cabreros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabreros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabreros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleghorn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cabreros there.
Cleghorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabreros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleghorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleghorn is looking for a sweep. Cabreros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Cabreros seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Cabreros there.
Cabreros is nestled in close to Cleghorn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cleghorn has hold of Cabreros's hands but Cabreros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cleghorn looking for submissions off his back.
Cabreros controlling the action here.
Cabreros trying to control from half guard but Cleghorn is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleghorn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cabreros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleghorn tries to roll over but Cabreros keeps him under control.
Cabreros working over Cleghorn with some ground and pound. Cleghorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cabreros winds up and cracks Cleghorn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cabreros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabreros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Cabreros there.
Cabreros wants to take a breather but Cleghorn is having none of it.
Cleghorn gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Cabreros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabreros winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Cabreros!
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