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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1# Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range. Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yan tries to clinch up.#TD# Yan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cabrera is trying to defend but Yan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Yan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cabrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yan's back! Yan tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Yan is keeping busy.
Cabrera is not going to allow Yan to sit and survive in this position. Cabrera tries to keep control of the position but Yan is staying busy. Cabrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1# Yan tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cabrera tries to keep control of the position but Yan is staying busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yan is in bad spot here.
Cabrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cabrera avoiding Yan 's attempts to control his hands. #T2# Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yan trying to control but not successfully. Yan tries to break free.
Yan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cabrera.
Yan rolls, trying to escape but Cabrera keeps control of the position.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yan trying to control but not successfully. Cabrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3# Cabrera has the hooks in. Yan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Yan is working hard here to advance position. Cabrera avoiding Yan 's attempts to control his hands. Yan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Cabrera wants to control but Yan is keeping busy. Cabrera is hanging on to Yan's back as he tries to escape.
Cabrera is trying to stick to Yan's back but Yan is turning into Cabrera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cabrera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yan. Yan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Yan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Yan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabrera trying to control the position.
Yan scoring with some ground and pound. Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. Cabrera looking to control.
Yan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Yan. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera lands with an overhand left. Yan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Yan's head. Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cabrera throws a right hand that Yan ducks under and follows up with a left that Yan also avoids with ease. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cabrera catches Yan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yan moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off. A big right from Cabrera misses. Yan tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it. Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Yan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera wants to control but Yan is keeping busy.
#T1# Cabrera gets full guard. 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. Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Yan is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabrera can do anything to dispel that myth. Yan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hendrix Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far. Yan stands up over Cabrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Yan 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. Yan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Yan stops Cabrera from standing up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cabrera misses with a straight right. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Yan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yan tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it. Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Yan looks for a takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. Yan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yan is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yan at a distance.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yan. #TD# Yan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Yan 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 looking to control.
Yan controlling from the top position. Cabrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Yan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Yan postures up.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Yan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yan. Yan content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yan manages to avoid it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yan on the side of the head. Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. 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! Yan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Nice shot lands for Cabrera. Yan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big left from Cabrera misses. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good shot there by Cabrera. Yan wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yan manages to avoid it. Yan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Yan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range. Yan defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Cabrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Yan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1# Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Yan postures up.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabrera is still trying to improve position. Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Yan moves into range and clinches up with Cabrera.#T2# 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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yan jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bo Yan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Yan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabrera down to the mat. Cabrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
#CL# Yan moves into the clinch. Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yan is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Yan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yan blocking some punches.
Yan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yan blocking some punches.
Cabrera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yan. #T3# Yan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cabrera misses with some punches.
Yan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cabrera pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cabrera misses with some punches.
Yan tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabrera shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Yan is looking for a takedown. Yan has Cabrera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cabrera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera has had enough of the clinch but Yan keeps him there for the moment.#T4# A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Yan.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Yan jumps into guard, dragging Cabrera to the mat.
Yan wants to sweep but no luck. Cabrera wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving. Cabrera wanted to stand there but Yan had control of the position. Cabrera wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving. #SUB# Yan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Cabrera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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