PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's showtime!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Patrice Boulpiquante
vs
Cabrera

176 cm
35
165 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

169 cm
28
159 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Boulpiquante off balance momentarily.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulpiquante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Boulpiquante 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.
Boulpiquante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
As Cabrera looks to move away, Boulpiquante throws a big counter combo but Cabrera just gets out of the way.
Boulpiquante lands a slapping body shot.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulpiquante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulpiquante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Boulpiquante looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Cabrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Boulpiquante sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boulpiquante works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Boulpiquante moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulpiquante looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera feints the counter takedown.
Boulpiquante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boulpiquante misses with a looping right.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Boulpiquante moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulpiquante's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulpiquante. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulpiquante misses the jab.
Cabrera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boulpiquante connects with the punch.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulpiquante is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulpiquante misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boulpiquante counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Cabrera scores with a takedown into Boulpiquante's guard.
Cabrera trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boulpiquante 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Boulpiquante keeps moving.

Boulpiquante 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.

Boulpiquante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Cabrera postures up and lands a big shot to Boulpiquante's brow.

Boulpiquante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boulpiquante keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Cabrera postures up in Boulpiquante's guard and throws a big left but Boulpiquante blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabrera trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
Cabrera stands up over Boulpiquante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Boulpiquante looking for subs off his back but Cabrera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boulpiquante tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Boulpiquante is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Boulpiquante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Boulpiquante.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Boulpiquante avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Boulpiquante's belly button to the back.
Cabrera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boulpiquante's head.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boulpiquante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boulpiquante throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Boulpiquante is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Boulpiquante tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulpiquante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boulpiquante ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulpiquante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulpiquante.
Cabrera with a hook.
Boulpiquante throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Boulpiquante misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that misses.
Boulpiquante throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Boulpiquante finds it's target.
Boulpiquante scores with a three punch combo!
Boulpiquante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Boulpiquante moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulpiquante throws a poor cross that misses

so Cabrera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Boulpiquante keeps moving.
Cabrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cabrera trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera lands strikes from half guard.
Cabrera throwing shots but Boulpiquante is blocking nicely.
Cabrera lands strikes from half guard.
Cabrera drops an elbow to the side of Boulpiquante's head.
Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera working the body and head with strikes.
Cabrera working the head and body with strikes.
Boulpiquante is trying to get back to half guard.
Boulpiquante taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boulpiquante throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cabrera - that will leave a mark!
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Boulpiquante to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulpiquante.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Boulpiquante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulpiquante.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Boulpiquante does it's job there.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Boulpiquante's defenses.
Cabrera lands a high kick!
Cabrera takes a swing at Boulpiquante's ribcage but misses.
Boulpiquante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cabrera will feel that in the morning.

Cabrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boulpiquante did well to prevent Cabrera getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cabrera connects with a nice short shot to Boulpiquante's temple.

Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cabrera lands a nice short elbow.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Boulpiquante is working away.

Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulpiquante wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrera working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Boulpiquante is trying to control but Cabrera passes into side control!
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cabrera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boulpiquante down.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom.
Boulpiquante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante regains half guard.

Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Boulpiquante won't allow it.
Boulpiquante is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boulpiquante trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulpiquante.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boulpiquante.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulpiquante is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boulpiquante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabrera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera!
Helix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.