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Event:
Banter at the Beach
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal scores with a jab to the body.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cabal moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Cabal moved out of range.
Cabal misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cabal misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns slips under a jab from Cabal.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cabal manages to circle out of the way.
Cabal throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Cabal misses.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Cabal.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cabal scores with a nice head shot.
Cabal throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Burns catches Cabal right on the button with a cross.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns tries a body shot but Cabal blocks it.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Burns tries a body shot but Cabal blocks it.
Cabal wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabal.
Cabal is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Cabal.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Cabal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns is working Cabal over against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cabal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cabal's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Oscar Cabal has been cut.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Cabal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns presses Cabal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cabal controls the action.
Cabal scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns blocks a body shot from Cabal.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
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!
Burns misses with a body punch.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Cabal avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Cabal is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Cabal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabal's efforts to push away.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Cabal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cabal scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Cabal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Cabal digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Cabal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabal working hard to break the clinch.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
Cabal has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Cabal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabal's elbow. #T1##BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Cabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabal moves away from the strike by Burns.
It seemed like Cabal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Oscar Cabal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Donk. Burns catches Cabal right on the button with a cross.
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!
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal connects with a single shot there.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Cabal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cabal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Cabal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cabal loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Cabal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Cabal counters with a straight right hand.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Cabal looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Cabal misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Cabal connects with a looping right hand.
Burns defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab to Cabal's midsection.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabal punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal connects with a looping right hand.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Cabal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
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 Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Cabal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to land a front kick but Cabal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabal with a nice cross.
Cabal cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Cabal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabal at a distance.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal connects with the punch.#T1#
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabal scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Cabal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabal is just out of range.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Cabal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns misses with a body kick. #T2#
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Cabal lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Cabal stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Cabal throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Cabal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cabal throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns jabs Cabal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabal scores with a shot to the body.
Oscar Cabal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Cabal lands a head shot.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns slips a straight right by Cabal.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Cabal misses.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns 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.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabal. #CL#
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Cabal.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Cabal.
#BC2#
Cabal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xavier Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Cabal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Burns!
An out of breath Xavier Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bear brawls by the Beach
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Oneil throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Cabal, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Cabal against the cage but Cabal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Oneil throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Oneil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Cabal.
A big right from Oneil misses.
Cabal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabal loads up on a big right hand but Oneil slips the punch.
Oneil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oneil throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Oneil - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Cabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Cabal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oneil 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.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal sets himself, and Oneil steps forward looking for the clinch! Cabal avoids it this time.
Oneil looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabal is just out of range.
Oneil is looking to clinch but Cabal is avoiding it.
Cabal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oneil scores with a jab.
A combination from Oneil does no damage.
Cabal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabal.
Cabal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oneil throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Oneil misses the jab.
Cabal throwing a counter right hand but Oneil manages to avoid it.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
Cabal throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Oneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Oneil slips under a jab from Cabal.
Oneil misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal misses with a looping left.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Oneil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oneil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oneil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabal misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil swings widly with a right hand
and Cabal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oneil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oneil off to one side.
Cabal tries to counter by clinching up but Oneil breaks away and moves out of range.
Cabal misses with a hook. Oneil ducked under it nicely.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Oneil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oneil. Oneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cabal throws a jab when Oneil was well out of range.
Oneil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oneil cracks Cabal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oneil under the eye.
Cabal tests Oneil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oneil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oscar Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabal moves out of range as Oneil strikes.
Cabal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Oneil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabal.
Cabal lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Oneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabal.
Cabal scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Oneil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabal misses the target.
Oneil misses with an uppercut.
Cabal misses with a looping right.
Cabal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oneil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabal in his tracks.
Oneil cracks Cabal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabal, as that shot connected.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabal but Cabal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Oneil.
Oneil looks to land a right hand but Cabal moved out of range.
Cabal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oneil lands with a cross.
Oneil tries to clinch up but Cabal circles away and keeps his distance.
Oneil throws a hook to the side of Cabal's head but Cabal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Oscar Cabal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cabal dips to his left and cracks Oneil with an uppercut!
Cabal misses with a hook.
Oneil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Oneil moved out of range nicely.
Oscar Cabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Oneil tries to clinch but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal is looking to counter punch.
Cabal connects with a crisp jab.
Oneil swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Cabal.
Oneil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from Cabal misses
and Oneil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oneil throws a shot from downtown. Cabal moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal throws a jab when Oneil was well out of range.
Oneil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oneil walks into a left hand. #T1#
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabal throws out the jab.
Cabal moves forwards but Oneil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cabal there.
Cabal dips to his left and cracks Oneil with an uppercut!
Oneil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabal counters with a right hand to the body.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Cabal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oneil throws out a counter right but Cabal avoids it with no problem.
Oneil misses with a straight right.
Cabal wants to clinch.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Cabal.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Oneil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Oneil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabal on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal misses with a hook. Oneil ducked under it nicely.
Cabal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oneil counters with a stiff right hand.
Oneil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Cabal.
Oneil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mickey Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal lands a body shot.
Mickey Oneil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oneil throws out the jab.
Oneil lands the left hand.
Oneil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Cabal is out of range.
Cabal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabal. #T3#
Cabal takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Oneil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cabal.
Cabal misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabal ducks right into an uppercut from Oneil.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Oneil's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oneil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oneil misses the body punch
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Oneil misses with a few strikes there.
Cabal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oneil counters with a nice uppercut.
Oneil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oneil fails with the takedown.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.#T4#
Oneil throws the left hand but Cabal avoids the punch easily.
Oneil walks into a straight right hand from Cabal.
Cabal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oneil just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oneil.
Oneil scores with a nice right hand.
Oneil throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cabal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil.
Oneil has a couple of punches blocked by Cabal.
A head punch on the inside from Cabal fails to land.
Cabal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oneil tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Oneil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cabal connects with a right hand. Oneil shakes it off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabal taking a breather.
Cabal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cabal misses with some punches.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabal scores with a shot to the side of Oneil's head.
Cabal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil.
Cabal lands an uppercut.
Oneil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal swings wildly with an uppercut but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
Oneil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneil wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cabal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Cabal lands a body punch.
Cabal prevents a body shot from Oneil.
A short right from Oneil on the inside.
Cabal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oneil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oneil backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Cabal scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Cabal - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
A short left from Cabal.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Oneil is rocked!#KD#
Cabal drops Oneil onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oneil is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oneil is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabal finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal pushes Oneil against the cage. Cabal is working some dirty boxing. Cabal pushes off with a quick right hook! Oneil goes down! Oneil tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cabal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Cabal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Macdonald wants to clinch.
Macdonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.#TD2#
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Macdonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Macdonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macdonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macdonald on the ground.
Macdonald won't allow Cabal to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald passes Cabal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Macdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Macdonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cabal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Macdonald seems to be working for a kimura but Cabal defends the submission attempt.
Cabal is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macdonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura but Cabal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macdonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macdonald.
Macdonald looks winded!
Cabal is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cabal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cabal tries to roll over but Macdonald keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabal defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabal is trying to stand.
Cabal is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Macdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Macdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Cabal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Macdonald is trying to work for a kimura but Cabal is defending well.
Cabal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabal is working hard here to advance position.
Cabal keeping control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cabal is trying to maintain the position but Macdonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Macdonald stops Cabal from getting back to his feet.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from improving his position.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabal is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Macdonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Macdonald takes one to the side of the head.
Rory Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabal lands a jab to Macdonald's midsection.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.
Cabal throwing a counter right hand but Macdonald manages to avoid it.
Macdonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Macdonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabal throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
Macdonald with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Macdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Cabal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macdonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Cabal with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Cabal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macdonald in his tracks.
Cabal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cabal lands a glancing blow to the side of Macdonald's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabal.
Cabal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macdonald.
Oscar Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macdonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macdonald.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macdonald.
Cabal connects with a right hand. Macdonald shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Cabal with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2##CL#
Cabal moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabal lands an uppercut.
Cabal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macdonalds head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabal.
Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabal smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Cabal clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Cabal on the inside.
Macdonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabal lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Cabal - that landed with a thud.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macdonald jumps guard but Cabal stands there with Macdonald around his waist. Macdonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cabal.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
Cabal lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cabal.
Macdonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabal to keep the fight standing.
Macdonald takes a shot to the head.
Cabal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Cabal.
A right hand to the body from Cabal.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabal walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cabal lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown but Cabal shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Cabal finds it's target.
Cabal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Cabal finds it's target.#CL#
Cabal moves into the clinch.
Cabal lands a body shot.
Cabal digs a right hand underneath Macdonald's ribcage. Macdonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabal.
Still in the clinch, Cabal scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macdonalds head.
A hook to the body from Cabal.
Still in the clinch, Cabal scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cabal scores with a jab to the head.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Cabal is having none of it.
Cabal clobbers Macdonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Macdonald feints and as Cabal raises his hands in defense, Macdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cabal can't keep his opponent in guard - Macdonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura but Cabal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macdonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Macdonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabal is just riding it out for now. Macdonald eventually gives up the hold.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macdonald can do to turn this around?
Cabal is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macdonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabal sees it coming and defends easily.
Macdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cabal is trying to stand up here but Macdonald is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Macdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macdonald.
Cabal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabal tries to get out of the position.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from improving his position.
Cabal pushes Macdonald off looking to stand but Macdonald dives back in and keeps control.
Rory Macdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from improving his position.
Cabal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cabal wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Macdonald seems to be working for a kimura but Cabal defends the submission attempt.
Cabal is positioning himself well to prevent Macdonald advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Macdonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabal is just riding it out for now. Macdonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macdonald. #T3##SUB2#
Macdonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabal wants to get back to full guard.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cabal wants to improve his position but Macdonald is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macdonald. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cabal wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Macdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cabal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macdonald is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cabal is defending against the submission attempts here by Macdonald.
Macdonald prevents Cabal from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macdonald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
Cabal forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.
#BC2#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
Cabal stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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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