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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armani Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 cm
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184 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armani Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Cabrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Knight misses with a low kick.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cabrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Armani Cabrera has been cut.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera.
Knight lands with a nice body kick.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera connects with a high kick.
Knight tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.
Cabrera clinches.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a knee to the head.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Cabrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Knight.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
Knight is rocked!
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabrera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Knight takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
That kick from Knight tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
A big left from Knight misses.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vann Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Cabrera tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Knight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Knight got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cabrera presses forward with punches and knees until Knight stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Knight closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armani Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Armani Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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