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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beech comes to the cage accompanied by You Know My Name. Cabrera has chosen It's showtime! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 cm
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabrera throws a leg kick but Beech checks it. Beech checks a leg kick nicely. Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beech to score with a decent uppercut. Beech bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As Cabrera backs away, Beech returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A left lands for Cabrera. Beech throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Beech slips under a jab from Cabrera. Cabrera catches Beech with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Beech cracks the inside of Cabrera's front leg. Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beech can pounce on him.
Beech throws a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Beech. That's going to slow Cabrera down. Beech cracks Cabrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera throws a leg kick and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beech wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range. Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech. Beech swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Beech clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beech bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Beech 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. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there. Cabrera misses with a left hand and Beech counters with a lovely shot to the body. Beech throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it. Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. Beech appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cabrera misses with a hook. Beech appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beech, as that shot connected.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Beech. Beech throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beech throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it. Beech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Beech jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good leg kick by Cabrera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabrera cracks Beech with an open hand slap. Beech tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Beech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Beech's shoulder, as Beech tries to avoid the shot. A big left from Cabrera misses. Beech explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Beech. Beech is looking to score with low kicks. Beech looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. A leg kick checked by Cabrera. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Beech was looking to counter with a kick there. Beech throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Cabrera tries to work over Beech's front leg with a kick but Beech checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beech lands with a good body shot. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beech. Beech throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Beech staying out of range there. Cabrera throws a hook but Beech avoids it easily. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Beech. Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Beech takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Beech throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Beech misses with a straight right. Beech throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beech jabbing away but nothing is landing. Beech moves away from the strike by Cabrera. Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beech. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Beech off balance momentarily. Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beech's hands. Beech moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Cabrera throws a hook but Beech blocks it. Cabrera misses the jab. Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera throws out a counter right but Beech avoids it with no problem. Beech throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Beech lands with a good body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera throws the left hand but Beech avoids the punch easily. Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Beech is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Beech connects with a solid leg kick. Beech slips under a jab from Cabrera. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arlington Beech will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Beech lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Beech swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera tries to work over Beech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Beech throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Beech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Beech fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beech swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beech lands with a right to the head. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Beech tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Beech swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera is leaning against Beech and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beech's waist but Beech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side. Beech thinks about countering with a body kick. Cabrera misses with a shot to the body and Beech counters with a stiff right hand. Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Beech. Beech blocking some punches.
Beech lands a nice uppercut. Cabrera prevents a body shot from Beech. Cabrera blocks a body shot from Beech. Cabrera tries to work over Beech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Beech is controlling him. Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Cabrera. Beech misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beech seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cabrera can turn it around. A shot in the inside from Beech. Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beech. Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Beech is working Cabrera over against the cage. Beech is leaning against Cabrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Beech. Beech can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside. Helix Cabrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cabrera tries to work over Beech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Beech lands with a light punch inside. Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Beech. Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera gets control of Beech's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Beech tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabrera looking to control but Beech passes into half guard.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrera actively working from the bottom here. Beech content to control rather than advance. Cabrera is pressing down on Beech's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Beech has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cabrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beech has picked Cabrera up and slammed him! Cabrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Beech manages to pass to side control! Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beech wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cabrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beech off and has taken his back! Cabrera loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Beech hold on?
Cabrera punches the canvas rather than the man. Beech trying to control the position but Cabrera manages to sink in the hooks. Beech rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beech has managed to free his arm - good work. Cabrera throws a strike but Beech avoids it easily and moves to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cabrera throws a push kick but Beech slaps the foot to one side. Beech throws a leg kick enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Beech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it. Beech throws a body kick that misses and Cabrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabrera. Helix Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far. Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beech's guard. Cabrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Beech wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cabrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but Beech defending well. Cabrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Beech on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera throwing shots but Beech is blocking nicely. Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Beech is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Beech is controlling Cabrera's position as best he can from this difficult position. Cabrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Beech wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Beech taking some punishment here, with Cabrera in his half guard. Cabrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cabrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beech knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cabrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beech defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabrera slips a nice elbow through Beech's hands, connecting with Beech's forehead. Beech is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrera scores with a couple of nice shots. Beech wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Beech regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabrera. Beech keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Beech controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beech utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cabrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Beech has wrist control. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Beech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cabrera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Beech keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Beech working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Beech 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beech stops Cabrera from passing to mount. Cabrera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Check out the look on Cabrera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cabrera works to advance to full mount. Beech defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Cabrera avoids the attempt from Beech to control. Beech avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabrera.
Beech regains half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Beech's leg. Beech is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Beech looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Beech's defenses. Beech swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cabrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beech checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cabrera checks a low kick from Beech. Cabrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Beech ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Beech comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses. Beech throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Donk. Beech catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross. Beech throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range. Cabrera is looking to chop away at Beech's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Cabrera misses and Beech counters with an outside leg kick.
Beech throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease. Cabrera with a hook. Cabrera misses with a hook
and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
It looked like Beech wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Beech takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabrera throws a hook but Beech avoids it easily. Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Beech misses. Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Beech misses with a body kick. Cabrera cracks the inside of Beech's front leg. Cabrera gets the takedown into side control. Beech throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Beech fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Arlington Beech is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beech but Beech pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Cabrera misses with a leg kick and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Beech takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beech lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Beech throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head. An inside leg kick lands from Beech. Beech catches Cabrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Beech lands an overhand right. Beech looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A solid body kick from Beech.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabrera slips a jab from Beech. Beech has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Beech's head. Cabrera stuns Beech with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Beech gets caught flat footed, as Cabrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Beech is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Beech wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cabrera is now in half guard. Cabrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Beech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beech is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount. Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Cabrera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beech is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beech and Cabrera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cabrera landing a few strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera wants to control but Beech is keeping him busy. Cabrera throws an elbow but Beech slips to the side and avoids it well. Cabrera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beech keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arlington Beech will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Beech uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Beech looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cabrera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beech will feel that in the morning. Cabrera misses with a low kick. Beech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Beech connects with a crisp jab. Beech scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Beech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beech checks a low kick from Cabrera. Beech scores with a push kick. Beech swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand. Beech throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beech. An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera. Beech jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beech was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Beech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses. Beech feinted there with a counter leg kick. Beech misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming. A nice inside leg kick there by Beech. That's going to slow Cabrera down. A left lands for Cabrera. Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Beech is out of range. Cabrera jabs Beech right on the nose. Beech blinks but takes it well. Cabrera tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabrera is looking to land body kicks. An attempted straight right counter from Beech misses the target. Beech throws a head kick that misses and Cabrera counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cabrera trying to control but Beech is working from the bottom. Beech is pulling down on Cabrera's head to control his posture. Cabrera looking to pass the guard. Beech is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beech has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Beech is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Beech tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it. Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beech has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick. Cabrera connects with a crisp jab. Cabrera looks for the body kick but Beech saw that one coming. Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabrera throws the left hand but Beech avoids the punch easily. Beech is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera swings and misses with a shot to the body and Beech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Beech moves into range and connects with a jab. Cabrera staying out of range there. Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Beech walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Beech connects with a jab. Beech moves out of range of the body kick. A left lands for Beech. 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! Beech clinches with his opponent.
Beech misses with a body punch.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Beech scores with a nice short uppercut. Cabrera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beech walks away with a smile on his face. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Beech throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it. Cabrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Helix Cabrera. I think Cabrera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera! In his post fight interview, Helix Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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