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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Cabal (ranked 6034 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Andersson (ranked 7662 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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171 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Cabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Cabal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal circles away easily
and Cabal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.
Cabal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
letting Cabal counter with a right hand.
Cabal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabal circles away.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson walks into a stiff left hand from Cabal.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabal sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabal scores with a punch to the head.
Cabal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Cabal shows good takedown defense.
Andersson tries a low kick but Cabal avoids it.
Oscar Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabal stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson looks winded!
Cabal checks a leg kick.
Cabal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson.
Cabal forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabal is keeping busy.
Andersson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cabal.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson takes a shot to the head.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Cabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cabal.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal digs a right hand underneath Andersson's ribcage. Andersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal manages to get underhooks.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabal scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cabal - that landed with a thud.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Andersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Cabal lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal dominated that 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.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Cabal counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal circles away easily
and Cabal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Cabal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oscar Cabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabal counters with a right hand to the body.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.
Cabal takes the fight into the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Cabal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cabal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabal.
Cabal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersson's efforts to push away.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cabal.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Cabal.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Andersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oscar Cabal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch but Cabal keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Cabal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabal won't allow it.
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks to clinch
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabal cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabal punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Cabal circles away.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Cabal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabal lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
Cabal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.
Cabal cracks Andersson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabal works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Andersson misses
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabal counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cabal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andersson.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Andersson should have avoided that one.
Cabal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson dives in and grabs Cabal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabal pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Cabal with a jab.
Andersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cabal stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabal moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Cabal lands with a left to the head.
Cabal is working Andersson over against the cage.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Cabal.
Cabal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cabal on the inside.
Cabal lands a left hand.
Cabal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andersson jumps guard but Cabal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cabal scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Cabal has him pressed against the cage.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabal lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Cabal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andersson trying to control the position but instead, Cabal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andersson into the cage.
Andersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cabal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabal.
Andersson trying to stall but Cabal improves his position.
A short left from Cabal.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabal avoids a wild elbow strike from Andersson.
Cabal works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabal scores with a shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal is working Andersson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cabal.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Cabal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
Cabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cabal.
Cabal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oscar Cabal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cabal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Cabal.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabal.
Good shot there by Cabal.
Thiago Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Cabal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Cabal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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