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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tarot - I Walk Forever. Power has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 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 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Power tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Power is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cabrera is staying active.
Cabrera is keen to just control but Power is a slippery customer.
Power has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power has his hands clasped together around Cabrera's back. He's all about the action.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera working the head and body with strikes.
Power has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.
Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Power controlling the position.
Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cabrera trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera passes Power's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Power is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Power wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cabrera.
Cabrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Power moves into full guard.
Power controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Power has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power is adopting a defensive guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Power wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera lands a couple of digs.
Power controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Cabrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Power was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
Power is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Cabrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Power's coach down at Training Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Power's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Power misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Power misses with a body shot.
Cabrera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Cabrera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hector Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cabrera's calf.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power blocks a jab.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Power avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Power dips to his left and cracks Cabrera with an uppercut!
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Power checks a leg kick.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Hector Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera lands a jab-cross combination.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera walks into a left hand.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Cabrera 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.
Cabrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power lands a two punch combo.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera gets a double leg takedown into Power's guard.
Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Power's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
Cabrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Hector Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power managing to control the position.
Danny Power has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabrera.
Power throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Cabrera, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Cabrera against the cage but Cabrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Power lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown. Power fights it but they end up in guard.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power has momentary wrist control but Cabrera slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Power 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.
Power trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Cabrera being controlled here momentarily.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hector Cabrera did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power blocks the body kick.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Power misses.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Cabrera motions for Power to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Power.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Power moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Cabrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power drops Cabrera with a beautiful combination! Cabrera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Power is looking for the KO!
Cabrera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power with a jab.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Power misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Power throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Power is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabrera's head.
Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Power tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Power wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Power takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a nice leg kick.
Power throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power checks the leg kick.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Power works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Power.
Danny Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera cracks Power with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power is pawing at Cabrera, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cabrera's nose. Cabrera is badly hurt! Power pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cabrera tries desperately to hold on but Power is relentless in his assault! As Cabrera receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Power away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Power!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danny Power made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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