PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes into the arena with Tarot - I Walk Forever blaring out of the sound system. Heisenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hope and Pray. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cabrera
vs
Heisenberg

165 cm
38
148 lbs
40 - 19 - 0

167 cm
32
145 lbs
31 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Heisenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Heisenberg blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Cabrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heisenberg throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Heisenberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Heisenberg has closed the distance and engaged Cabrera in a clinch.
Heisenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Heisenberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Heisenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Heisenberg saw that one coming.
Heisenberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Heisenberg moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Mitch Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Heisenberg blocks a jab.
Heisenberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heisenberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Heisenberg staying out of range there.
Heisenberg wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Heisenberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a right hand.
Heisenberg loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heisenberg tries to avoid it but Cabrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heisenberg to the ground. Heisenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heisenberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Heisenberg is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Heisenberg scores with a four punch combination!
Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick.
Heisenberg lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Heisenberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Heisenberg avoids the punch easily.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera jabs Heisenberg right on the nose. Heisenberg blinks but takes it well.
Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Heisenberg tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heisenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Heisenberg checks a low kick from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Heisenberg there.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg dips to his left and cracks Cabrera with an uppercut!
Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heisenberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Heisenberg lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heisenberg throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabrera lands a jab-cross combination.

Heisenberg is rocked!
Heisenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heisenberg misses with a right hand

and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heisenberg's guard.
Heisenberg is still in real trouble! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heisenberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Heisenberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heisenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heisenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera swings for the body but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.

Oooooh!!! Cabrera has knocked Heisenberg down with a huge combo! Cabrera steps away and waves a wobbly Heisenberg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hector Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heisenberg.
Cabrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
That kick from Heisenberg tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Heisenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Heisenberg fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Heisenberg.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Heisenberg checks it.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Heisenberg saw that one coming.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick that is checked

so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Heisenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Heisenberg pushes his legs off easily.

Cabrera working for a triangle but Heisenberg defends it easily.

Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heisenberg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Heisenberg has control of the leg.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heisenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Cabrera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Heisenberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heisenberg connects with a jab.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Heisenberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Heisenberg is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Heisenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heisenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick that knocks Cabrera off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heisenberg. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Heisenberg does it's job there.
Heisenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heisenberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Cabrera is rocked!
Heisenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heisenberg under the eye.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisenberg manages to avoid it.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg works the jab nicely.
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Heisenberg backpedaling.
Cabrera throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
Heisenberg scores with a jab.
Heisenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Cabrera shoots for a takedown but Heisenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heisenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Heisenberg ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Heisenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heisenberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Heisenberg misses with a looping left.
Heisenberg lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Heisenberg slams his shin into Cabrera's torso.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Heisenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heisenberg at a distance.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Heisenberg is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg moves out of range of the strikes.

Heisenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike.

Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heisenberg throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Heisenberg throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Heisenberg's head back.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heisenberg slips a jab from Cabrera.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Heisenberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
Mitch Heisenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.