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Event:
BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Cabrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mantle regains guard immediately.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#T1#
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cabrera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabrera tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Mantle seems content to control.
Mantle is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now.
Mantle prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Mantle controlling the action here. #T3#
Mantle is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mantle rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera looking for a takedown.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Mantle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mantle after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mantle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Mantle.
Cabrera is looking for a takedown.
Mantle gets underhooks to prevent Cabrera's takedown attempt.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Mantle. #ROC2#
Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Cabrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Mantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cabrera! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mantle is unloading with more strikes now! Cabrera drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
During a confident post fight interview, Graham Mantle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Seca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Cabrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Seca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera controls the position.#T2#
Seca wants to get back to his feet.
Seca trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cabrera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cabrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seca wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera lands some shots froms side control.
Seca is trying to buck Cabrera off.#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabrera in side control, throwing shots but Seca defends.
Seca wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera drags him back down.
Cabrera lands some shots froms side control.
Cabrera prevents Seca from escaping the position.#SU2#
Cabrera decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Seca moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cabrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seca uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Seca stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cabrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seca lands the left hand.#CL#
Seca has managed to clinch.
A short right from Cabrera. #TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cabrera with a nice head shot there.
Seca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU2#
Cabrera gets to his feet. Seca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Seca throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cabrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabrera prevents Seca from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Seca kicks Cabrera off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera dodges the punch combination from Seca.
Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Seca counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Seca breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Seca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Seca circles away easily#CL#
and Seca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Canela Seca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Cabrera.#T3#
Seca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera stalls.
Seca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Seca holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
Seca managing to block the knees to the body from Cabrera.
Seca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seca prevents it.
#TD2#
Cabrera drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Seca stands up from Cabrera's guard - Seca perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cabrera shoots and misses
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
Seca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seca prevents it.
Cabrera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head.
Seca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seca has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Seca gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seca misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Cabrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Seca clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Seca is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Cabrera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canela Seca dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seca tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
#TD2#
Cabrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seca on his heels. He'll look to pass Seca's guard now, I'm sure.
Seca wants to stand up but Cabrera is controlling him. #SUB2#
Cabrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seca dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Seca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seca stops Cabrera from standing up.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Seca from controlling successfully.
Cabrera managing to control the position. #T1#
Seca preventing the sweep.
Seca looking to pass the guard.
Seca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabrera tries to bench press Seca off him but Seca keeps the position.
Cabrera regains half guard there - taking advantage of Seca's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Felipe Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Cabrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seca's back!
Cabrera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cabrera.#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Seca is controlling Cabrera 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. #T4#
Seca throws an elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seca's guard. Nice move by Cabrera!#REVB#
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabrera prevents Seca from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Cabrera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Seca keeps it at a distance.
Seca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
Cabrera defending well as Seca loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felipe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cabrera!
A less than humble Felipe Cabrera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Canela Seca stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hard match up. 25 years!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Drnold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Cabrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drnold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drnold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drnold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Cabrera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drnold hang on?
Cabrera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drnold tries to reverse the position but Cabrera maintains control.#SUB#
Cabrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Drnold defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Drnold defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Drnold right now.
#T1#
Cabrera trying to control.#SUB#
Cabrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Drnold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Drnold covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Drnold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cabrera controlling well, preventing Drnold from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera trying to control.
Cabrera throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I really don't envy Drnold right now.
Drnold trying to control the action but Cabrera just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cabrera tightening his grip on Drnold, looking for the choke.
Drnold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Cabrera lands shots from the back.
Drnold tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cabrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cabrera keeps control of the position as Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera is not going to allow Drnold to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Drnold tries to break free.
Cabrera trying to control.
Cabrera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drnold doesn't escape.
Drnold rolls, trying to escape but Cabrera keeps control of the position.
Cabrera controls the position.
Drnold tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
Drnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera not allowing Drnold to control his hands. #SUB#
Drnold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cabrera gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Drnold gets caught flat footed, as Cabrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drnold trying to control the position.
Drnold working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Cabrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cabrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Drnold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drnold tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Drnold is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera wants to stand but Drnold is controlling his arm.
Cabrera working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Drnold tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Drnold counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that.
Cabrera throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Drnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Cabrera controlling Drnold's posture.
Drnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drnold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Drnold is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drnold looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Felipe Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drnold wants to hit a sweep here but Cabrera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drnold there! #T4#
Drnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cabrera working Drnold over with strikes here.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB#
Cabrera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drnold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drnold shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Drnold is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cabrera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Drnold misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.
Felipe Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drnold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera tries to stand but Drnold is controlling from the bottom.
Drnold managing to control the position. #SUB#
Cabrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Drnold is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Drnold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy body kick from Cabrera #TD2#
and Drnold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Drnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Drnold controlling him for the moment.
Drnold looking to pass the guard.
Drnold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drnold is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drnold lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Drnold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drnold with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Drnold defends easily.
Drnold throws a strike but Cabrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Drnold has Cabrera pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Drnold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera pushes down on Drnold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drnold is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
Drnold trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
Sam Drnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drnold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cabrera wants to stand up but Drnold is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cabrera is trying to control. Drnold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Drnold stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Felipe Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera has momentary wrist control but Drnold slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felipe Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Cabrera!
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