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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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180 cm
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adriano Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stoker.
Cabral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker forces Cabral back against the cage and clinches.
Cabral is looking to control Stoker's arms but Stoker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the cage.
Cabral tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoker prevents Cabral from breaking the clinch.
Stoker breaks the clinch.
Cabral dives in and grabs Stoker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoker pushes down on Cabral's head and hops out.
Cabral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabral manages to avoid it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabral moves away.
Cabral shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabral shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoker defends it nicely.
Cabral leaves Stoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cabral looks to clinch
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabral throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabral misses with a two punch combination.
Stoker throws a low kick but Cabral moves out of range easily.
Stoker has managed to clinch.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stoker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cabral regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stoker stays in close to Cabral's body and controls the position.
Cabral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoker defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral working a defensive guard here.
Stoker won't allow Cabral to get back to his feet.
Stoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoker stopping the sweep attempt from Cabral.
Stoker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoker landing with the ground and pound.
Cabral keeping moving, preventing Stoker from controlling successfully.
Stoker is pushing down on Cabral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabral is fighting to maintain full guard but Stoker has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabral is looking to control Stoker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabral avoid being mounted?
Stoker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabral doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoker.
Cabral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoker winds up and cracks Cabral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker wants to pass to mount but Cabral is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Stoker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabral fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albert Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses.
Cabral shoots in for a double leg but Stoker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adriano Cabral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabral shoots for a takedown but Stoker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Cabral fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker works Cabral's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker pushes Cabral up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabral being controlled against the cage.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Cabral wants to clinch
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker stuffs the takedown.
Stoker rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker jabs Cabral right on the nose. Cabral blinks but takes it well.
Cabral tries to clinch up.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Cabral avoids them all with ease.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cabral back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoker works Cabral's body with a nice hook.
Cabral fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Cabral misses with a double jab.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoker as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker rushes Cabral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker just leaning against Cabral, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral jumps guard but Stoker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cabral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabral is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stoker breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabral.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cabral walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabral stuffs the takedown.
Cabral closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Cabral.
Stoker takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Cabral's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown by Stoker or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabral which made him look bad.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabral wants it to stay on the feet.
Adriano Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Cabral fails to land the takedown.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Cabral counters with a two punch combo.
Stoker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Cabral shoots in but Stoker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabral sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker shoots in for a double leg but Cabral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoker rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabral is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Cabral wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoker sprawls well. Stoker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabral gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Cabral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabral misses with a takedown
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Stoker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
Cabral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabral somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabral.
Stoker gets a takedown into half guard.
Cabral misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like Stoker is going to stand back up.
Stoker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral is trying to stand back up but Stoker is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stoker is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoker is looking for a kimura here.
Stoker trying to pass the guard but Cabral defending well.
Cabral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabral tries to get to full guard but Stoker has control of the leg.
Adriano Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Stoker!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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