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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabbat misses the jab.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Cabbat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabbat manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Eric Cabbat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartholomew Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Cabbat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabbat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabbat advances position into side control!
Simpson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson is trying to buck Cabbat off.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabbat's guard.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Cabbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cabbat keeps moving.
Cabbat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Cabbat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bartholomew Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson punishes Cabbat's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabbat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Cabbat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabbat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabbat ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Cabbat slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabbat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips a straight right by Cabbat.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson jabs at Cabbat's body.
Cabbat needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabbat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cabbat letting Simpson take a breather here.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabbat has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabbat has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Simpson taking a breather.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cabbat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson has Cabbat pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cabbat blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Cabbat moved out of range.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Cabbat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Cabbat avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a jab when Cabbat was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabbat walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabbat.
Cabbat is rocked!
Eric Cabbat's cut is getting worse.
Cabbat checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Cabbat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Cabbat moved away.
Cabbat seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson tries to work over Cabbat's front leg with a kick but Cabbat checks it.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Cabbat counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabbat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabbat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Cabbat or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Cabbat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Cabbat is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Cabbat to pass to mount.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabbat trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Cabbat slips a nice elbow through Simpson's hands, connecting with Simpson's forehead.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
Cabbat throwing strikes but missing.
Eric Cabbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabbat postures up.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Cabbat tries to pass.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Cabbat postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bartholomew Simpson.
Cabbat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cabbat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Cabbat counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Cabbat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Cabbat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Cabbat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabbat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Cabbat throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabbat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Cabbat avoids nicely.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Cabbat slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Cabbat ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbat slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Cabbat gets a takedown into half guard.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabbat is working away from the top position though.
Simpson tries to roll over but Cabbat keeps him under control.
Cabbat trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabbat.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Cabbat sits in half guard.
Cabbat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson trying to control but Cabbat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cabbat prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bartholomew Simpson.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Cabbat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body
and Cabbat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabbat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cabbat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Simpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simpson is not content to let Cabbat control the position.
Cabbat lands a few punches from side control.
Cabbat is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Cabbat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cabbat working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Simpson is right now.
Cabbat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabbat lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbat swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabbat's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cabbat holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cabbat's guard.
Cabbat is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Cabbat moved away.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabbat.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabbat doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Cabbat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Cabbat's shoulder, as Cabbat tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Cabbat's leg but Cabbat calmly moves out of range.
Simpson tries a low kick but Cabbat avoids it.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson misses the body punch
and Cabbat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
Cabbat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabbat throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabbat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Cabbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson won't allow Cabbat to sweep him here.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cabbat is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Cabbat just wasn't active enough.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabbat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabbat. Cabbat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Cabbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a leg kick
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Cabbat staying out of range there.
Simpson digs a good hook to Cabbat's body.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Cabbat does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Cabbat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabbat slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cabbat moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson throws a right hand that Cabbat ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabbat also avoids with ease.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbat.
Cabbat rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Cabbat's takedown attempt.
Cabbat misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabbat counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Cabbat on that attempt.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Cabbat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabbat blocks the leg kick.
Cabbat clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson wants to break free but Cabbat has control.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Cabbat avoids them all with ease.
Simpson is looking to slow Cabbat down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbat.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Cabbat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Cabbat is controlling the position.
Cabbat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Cabbat improves position.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabbat won't allow it.
Cabbat tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cabbat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabbat.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabbat counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Cabbat doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Cabbat moves away and avoids it.
Cabbat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Cabbat.
Cabbat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabbat shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabbat counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Cabbat is controlling him
Simpson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cabbat is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cabbat has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cabbat pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Simpson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cabbat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cabbat!
Eric Cabbat retains his middleweight title!
Eric Cabbat made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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