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Event:
Pitbull XVI
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Cabrera Rolla's coaches at LĂ©Crucible have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rolla is trying to control but Cabrera passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Cabrera Cabrera trying to control the position but Rolla is working away. Rolla is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rolla is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (5) Cabrera The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rolla looking to hold on to the position here but Cabrera rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rolla preventing the sweep. Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. Cabrera is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up. Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #T2# Rolla preventing the sweep. Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position. Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Rolla looking to pass the guard. Cabrera is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera. Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position. Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position. Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Cabrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Cabrera Cabrera passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rolla wants to sweep but Cabrera has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (10) Cabrera Rolla tries to improve position but can't. Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4# Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard. Rolla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Cabrera has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (13) Cabrera Rolla is looking for a sweep. Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6# Rolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cabrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (16) Cabrera Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T7# Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts. Rolla is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolla avoid being mounted? Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8# Rolla wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T9# Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (19) Cabrera Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rolla is letting Cabrera control him for a moment. Rolla tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it. Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Rolla is looking for a sweep.#T10# Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rolla tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position. Rolla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cabrera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T11# Cabrera controlling the action here. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Cabrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cabrera prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T12# Cabrera content to control rather than advance. Rolla wants to get back to full guard. Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (22) Cabrera Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now. Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T13# Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts. Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera passes into side control, despite Rolla's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Cabrera Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (25) Cabrera#SUB# Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Rolla gets his hands free as Cabrera looks to control. Rolla controlling well, preventing Cabrera from escaping the position.
#T14# Rolla is looking to control Cabrera but Cabrera is wriggling around and keeping busy. Rolla wants to control but Cabrera manages to buck him off and is now in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Cabrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Cabrera Rolla 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera wins on points by 27 to 8. Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Mark Norman! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Cabrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Norman Cabrera controlling the pace. Norman manages to get to full guard.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Norman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Norman is controlling Cabrera's posture.#T1# Norman is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
Cabrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cabrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Norman is trying to get back to full guard. Norman has his hands clasped together around Cabrera's back. He's all about the action. 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.#T2# Cabrera content to control rather than advance. Norman keeping hold of Cabrera's head, controlling as best he can. #T3# Norman wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Norman tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Cabrera is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now. #T4# Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cabrera trying to control from Norman's half guard. Norman has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Norman seems keen to control Cabrera's posture. Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. #T5# Norman pulls Cabrera in to control the position. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position. Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6# Norman has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Norman keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Cabrera content to stall in guard here. Norman pulls Cabrera in to control the position. #T7# Norman being controlled here, momentarily. #T8# Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control. Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
#T9# Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard. Norman being controlled here, momentarily. #T10# Norman keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Norman controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. #T11# Norman has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Norman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12# Cabrera trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Norman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cabrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Norman Cabrera slows the pace down. #T13# Norman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Norman is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cabrera stays in close to Norman's body and controls the position. Norman controlling the position.#T14# Cabrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maykit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Maykit Maykit pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position. Maykit keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Maykit is controlling Cabrera's posture. Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maykit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Maykit Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. Maykit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maykit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2# Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maykit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Maykit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (2) vs (5) Maykit Maykit working away. Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maykit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here as Maykit stalls from top position.#T4# Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here. Cabrera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Maykit happy to just control the position for now. #T5# Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Maykit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6# Cabrera holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Cabrera is trying to improve his position. Cabrera wants to control but Maykit postures up. Maykit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7# Cabrera wants to control but Maykit postures up. Cabrera is looking to reverse the position. Maykit happy to just control the position for now. #T8# Cabrera is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Maykit dominates the positioning.#T9# Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. Cabrera holding on. Maykit slows the pace down. #T10# Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't. Maykit working away.#T11# Cabrera is looking to reverse the position. Maykit is staying tight to Cabrera's torso, preventing him from escaping. Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.#T12# Cabrera is being controlled here. Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Maykit content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Maykit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrera wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T13# Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cabrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14# Cabrera trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Maykit wins on points by 5 to 2. Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 49 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Cabrera gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Cabrera Cabrera looking to pass the guard. We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Cruz wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. Cabrera controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T1# Cruz has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Cruz looking to control but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Cabrera stalling. Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2# Cabrera controlling the pace. Cruz wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T3# Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz. Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard. Cruz wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cabrera prevents Cruz from improving his position. Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4# Cabrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. It looks like Cabrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5# Cruz is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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.#T7# Cabrera preventing the sweep. Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8# Cabrera won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. Cabrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cruz pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9# Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position. Cruz is controlling Cabrera's posture. Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10# Cabrera stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz. Cruz controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11# Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Cabrera#T12# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cruz looking to control.
#T13# Cabrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Cabrera won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14# Cruz has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Cruz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cabrera is now in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera wins on points by 4 to 2. Our winner, Hendrix Cabrera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull VII
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Goble shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cabrera Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cabrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2# Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment. Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. Goble slips nicely into half guard. Well, if Goble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4# Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Goble slows the pace down in half guard. Cabrera wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#T5# Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T6# Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control. Cabrera trying to control but Goble postures up.
#T7# Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs. Goble is working hard here to advance position.#T8# Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. 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. Goble trying to advance position but Cabrera counters by regaining guard. Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9# Goble sitting in guard here, content to control. We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Cabrera controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself. Cabrera is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T10# Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cabrera is controlling Goble's posture.#T11# Goble preventing the sweep. Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12# Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cabrera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard. Cabrera wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13# Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs. Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14# Cabrera is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted? Goble wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position. Cabrera trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight! Goble takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. A relieved looking Shane Goble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Njagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat. Njagi shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Cabrera gets a double leg takedown into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB# Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Cabrera Njagi is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Njagi tries to improve position but can't. Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Njagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Njagi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Njagi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cabrera passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (8) Cabrera Njagi is being controlled here. Njagi is looking for a sweep. Cabrera taking a breather here. Njagi is trying to improve his position.#T2# Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Njagi regains half guard. Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Njagi is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Njagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Njagi has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cabrera stays in close to Njagi's body and controls the position. #SUB# Njagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cabrera stacks Njagi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cabrera! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (11) Cabrera Cabrera is staying tight to Njagi's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3# It looks like Cabrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4# Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (11) Cabrera Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard. Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has Cabrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (13) Cabrera#SUB# Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5# Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.#SUB# Njagi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cabrera has his hands clasped together but Njagi extends and breaks Cabrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Njagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi! A determined Abasi Njagi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Khalid Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Magomedov fails with the takedown. Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Magomedov Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position. 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.#T1# Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position. Cabrera trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. Cabrera looking to pass the guard. #T2# Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magomedov controlling Cabrera's posture. Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3# Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. Magomedov trying to control the position.
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. #T4# Cabrera looking to pass the guard. Cabrera being controlled here momentarily. Magomedov is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
#T5# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather. Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. #T6# Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Magomedov Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Magomedov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T7# Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (2) vs (5) Magomedov Cabrera is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Cabrera manages to get back to half guard.#T8# Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working. Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Cabrera tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#SUB2# Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
#T9# Cabrera is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control. Magomedov is controlling the pace.
#T10# Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11# Cabrera controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12# Magomedov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Cabrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cabrera is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (4) vs (5) Magomedov#T13# Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cabrera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14# Cabrera passes into half guard. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Magomedov tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Magomedov wins on points by 5 to 4. Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enu Deathcrush! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Cabrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cabrera darts in looking for a takedown but Deathcrush gets double underhooks and turns Cabrera into the cage. Deathcrush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cabrera is working for takedown but Deathcrush is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Cabrera has picked Deathcrush up - he's going for a ride! Cabrera dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Deathcrush Deathcrush has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Deathcrush is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard. Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Deathcrush manages to get to full guard.
#T1# Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. Deathcrush pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position. Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3# Cabrera preventing the sweep. Deathcrush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position. #T4# Deathcrush trying to control the position here. Cabrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Deathcrush Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now. You can see the frustration on Deathcrush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5# Deathcrush regains half guard. Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Deathcrush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6# Cabrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Deathcrush gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deathcrush holds on and takes a little breather. Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7# Deathcrush trying to control the position.
Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Deathcrush controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Cabrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8# Deathcrush has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control. Deathcrush is controlling Cabrera's posture.#T9# Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. Deathcrush wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deathcrush being controlled here, momentarily. #T10# Deathcrush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Let's hope that Deathcrush 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. Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11# Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera stays in close to Deathcrush's body and controls the position. Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet. Deathcrush seems keen to control Cabrera's posture. Deathcrush looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathcrush, not yet. #T12# Deathcrush keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Deathcrush is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now. Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cabrera preventing the sweep. Cabrera content to stall in guard here. #T13# Cabrera postures up.
Deathcrush looking to control but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard. Cabrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Deathcrush defends it. Deathcrush keeping hold of Cabrera's head, controlling as best he can. #T14# Deathcrush tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Cabrera controlling the action here. Deathcrush wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Cabrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (0) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera taking a breather here. Cabrera working away. Norman is not content to let Cabrera control the position. Norman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard. Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cabrera trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T2# 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. Cabrera won't allow Norman to sweep him here. Cabrera looking to pass the guard. Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# Norman is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted. Norman keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Norman controlling Cabrera's posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera managing to control the position. Norman is stalling in the full guard. #T5# Norman stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Norman controlling the pace. Cabrera is controlling Norman's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6# Norman is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Norman is very close to passing his half guard.#T7# Norman not doing much here.
Norman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (4) Cabrera Norman is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cabrera wants to control but Norman postures up.#T8##SUB# Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Norman wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy. Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here. Cabrera is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control. #T9# Norman trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away. Norman controls the position. 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. Cabrera keeps Norman under control for a moment.#T10# Cabrera is trying to control Norman's posture but Norman avoids it. Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here. #T11# Norman taking a breather here. Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. Norman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Norman trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T12# Norman controlling from side mount. Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working. Cabrera sneaks back into half guard.#T13# Norman wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it. Cabrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabrera. Norman postures up.
Norman preventing the sweep. Norman trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14# Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass. Norman content to stall in guard here. Norman won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight! Norman takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 8 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Cabrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Sixty Five. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (0) Cabrera Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (6) vs (0) Cabrera Cabrera regains half guard. We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixty Five in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Sixty Five is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position. Cabrera desperately trying to maintain half guard. Sixty Five is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cabrera is controlling Sixty Five's trapped leg to prevent Sixty Five from advancing to side control.#T2# Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixty Five is working away from the top position though.#T3# Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sixty Five controlling the action here. #T4# Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cabrera trying to control from the bottom.
Sixty Five is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sixty Five is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position. Sixty Five trying to control the pace. #T5# Cabrera is holding on to half guard well. Cabrera wants to improve his position but Sixty Five is controlling well.
Sixty Five controlling the pace. #T6# Sixty Five's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7# Cabrera tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control. Sixty Five tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Sixty Five is trying to control. Cabrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8# Sixty Five perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Sixty Five has control of the leg. Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9# Cabrera wants to improve his position but Sixty Five is controlling well.
Sixty Five slows the pace down in half guard. #T10# Sixty Five trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it. Sixty Five works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (0) Cabrera Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it. Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixty Five wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11# Sixty Five happy to just control the position for now. Sixty Five tries to advance position but instead Cabrera slips a leg back in to half guard. Sixty Five is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Sixty Five perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sixty Five is pressing down on Cabrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabrera is holding on for now. #T12# Sixty Five not doing much here.
Cabrera is holding on to half guard well. Sixty Five slows the pace down in half guard. #T13# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera gets back to full guard.
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14# Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet. Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cabrera is controlling Sixty Five's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 9 to 0. Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabrera pinned against the cage. Cabrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gean napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gean (0) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera taking a breather here. Gean struggling a bit here. Gean is trying to get back to half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Gean's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera happy to just control the position for now. #T1# Gean is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. Cabrera takes a little break here. Gean wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Gean tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.#T2# Gean stuck in half guard on the bottom here. You can see the frustration on Gean's face as Cabrera controls the position. Gean holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Cabrera trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom. Gean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cabrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gean's shoulder. That is not cool. Gean is trying to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gean is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Gean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gean is trying to control but can't.
Gean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Gean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gean wants to get back to full guard.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gean trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gean tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. Gean trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cabrera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (7) Cabrera Cabrera wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy. #T5# Gean being controlled for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gean is looking for a sweep. Cabrera controls the position. Gean is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Gean wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera passes into side control, despite Gean's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (10) Cabrera#T6# Gean is looking for a sweep. Cabrera trying to control the position but Gean is working away. Cabrera controls the position. Gean wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Gean manages to get back to half guard. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gean keeps working. Cabrera moves into full mount! Gean won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (13) Cabrera#T7# Gean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Gean is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cabrera pushes down on Gean's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gean tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Gean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Gean actively working from the bottom here. Gean wants to control the action here but instead Cabrera manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (16) Cabrera#T8# Cabrera tries to control but Gean wriggling away. Gean wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it. Gean tries to reverse the position but Cabrera maintains control. Gean tries to lock up and control but Cabrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cabrera tries to control but Gean wriggling away. #T9# Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gean is trying desperately to improve position. Gean looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gean (0) vs (19) Cabrera Cabrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cabrera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10# Gean trying to control the action but Cabrera just sinks the hooks in. Gean rolls, trying to escape but Cabrera keeps control of the position.
Cabrera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gean doesn't escape. 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. Cabrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cabrera controls the action.#T11# Gean tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. What can Gean do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gean tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Gean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gean working to try and regain half guard.
Gean tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera controlling from mount. #T12# Gean tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. Gean is working to get back to half guard.
#T13# Gean tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera controlling his opponent. #T14# Cabrera wants to control the pace but Gean is squirming around nicely. Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gean manages to regain half guard. Good work. Cabrera controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera wins on points by 19 to 0. After winning the bout, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Rufus Globe! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Cabrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Globe to the mat! Globe manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Globe Globe trying to control the position.
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Globe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Globe We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Globe is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Cabrera trying to control the position but Globe is working away. Globe being controlled for a moment. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Globe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Globe is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Globe keeps trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Globe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Globe is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Globe can't do much from the bottom here. Globe is not content to let Cabrera control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Globe struggling a bit here. Globe is not content to let Cabrera control the position. Globe is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Globe can't do much from the bottom here. Globe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Globe tries to improve position but can't. Globe is still trying to improve position. Cabrera working away. Globe is looking to reverse the position. Globe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts. Globe wants to get back to full guard.#T5# Cabrera is taking a breather. Globe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Globe is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard. Globe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cabrera is staying active. Globe has his hands clasped together around Cabrera's back. He's all about the action. Cabrera trying to control the pace. Globe wants to get back to full guard but Cabrera has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (0) Globe#T6# Globe wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it. Cabrera controlling his opponent. Cabrera avoids the attempt from Globe to control. Cabrera content just to control the position here. Globe manages to regain half guard. Good work. Globe trying to control but Cabrera postures up.
#T7# Cabrera is stalling here. Globe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cabrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Globe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cabrera (8) vs (4) Globe Globe in the domination position with Cabrera hanging on. Globe happy to just control the position for now. Globe wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy. #T8##SUB2# Globe tries for a kimura but Cabrera is defending well. Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Cabrera prevents Globe from improving position. Cabrera wants to control but Globe postures up. Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working. Globe in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9##SUB2# Globe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Globe trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T10# Globe in the domination position with Cabrera hanging on. Globe trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away. #SUB2# Globe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabrera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Globe but great work by Cabrera. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cabrera (12) vs (4) Globe Globe is looking to reverse the position. Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now. Globe struggling a bit here.#T11# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Globe isn't going anywhere. Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12# Globe struggling a bit here. Cabrera trying to control the action but Globe is working from the bottom. Globe being controlled for a moment. Cabrera working away.#T13# Globe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Cabrera wants to pass to mount but Globe is defending the position. #SUB2# Globe looking for submissions off his back. Globe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cabrera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (15) vs (4) Globe Globe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (15) vs (6) Globe#T14# Globe trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Globe looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (17) vs (6) Globe Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Globe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Globe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. An out of breath Hendrix Cabrera 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:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Abdul Karim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace. It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Abdul Karim Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abdul Karim is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2# Abdul Karim has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.#SUB2# Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abdul Karim. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (2) Abdul Karim#T2# Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Cabrera working away. Cabrera controls the position. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T3# Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't. The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though. Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5# Abdul Karim struggling a bit here. A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position. Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T6# Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. Cabrera is staying tight to Abdul Karim's torso, preventing him from escaping. Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. Cabrera working away.#T7# Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position. Cabrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8# The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though. Cabrera working away.#T9# Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't. Abdul Karim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB2# Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well. Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. Abdul Karim trying to control the position here. Abdul Karim is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
#T11# Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up. Cabrera controlling from the top position. Abdul Karim working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Abdul Karim Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T12# Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard. Abdul Karim struggling a bit here. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't. Cabrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abdul Karim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13# Cabrera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abdul Karim is not content to let Cabrera control the position. Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14# Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom. Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Cabrera drives through with a takedown into Philbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Cabrera Philbert wants to sweep but no luck. Philbert controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Cabrera wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving. Philbert controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Philbert wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather. Philbert is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Philbert trying to control the position.
Philbert is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
#T3# Philbert wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Philbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Philbert is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard. Philbert wants to get back to full guard. Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Cabrera prevents Philbert from improving his position.#T4# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. Cabrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Philbert looking for submissions off his back. Philbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5# Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position. Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Philbert's legs - danger averted. Philbert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Cabrera Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.#T6# Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Philbert seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt. Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Cabrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Philbert works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Cabrera#T7# Philbert works to advance to full mount. Cabrera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Cabrera Philbert wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Philbert goes for an armbar but Cabrera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cabrera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (7) vs (4) Cabrera Philbert looking to control.
#T8# Philbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cabrera won't allow Philbert to sweep him here. Cabrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera stands and throws Philbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (7) Cabrera Philbert is looking to reverse the position.#T9# Philbert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Cabrera is looking to advance position but Philbert won't allow it. Cabrera moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (10) Cabrera Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cabrera looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10# Philbert wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it. Philbert looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (7) vs (13) Cabrera Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11# Philbert is working hard here to advance position. Philbert is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12# Cabrera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Cabrera. 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. Philbert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cabrera controlling from the back.#T13# Philbert tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Philbert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Philbert working a defensive guard but Cabrera passes into half guard.
Philbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cabrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14# Philbert has a hand on Cabrera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabrera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (16) Cabrera The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cabrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Philbert to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (7) vs (19) Cabrera Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cabrera controlling well, preventing Philbert from escaping the position.
Cabrera trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera wins on points by 19 to 7. Hendrix Cabrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG New York 2
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Alexei Sykov! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt. Sykov feints the counter takedown. Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Sykov pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch. Sykov jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Cabrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Sykov The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sykov is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sykov trying to get back to full guard but Cabrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Sykov Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1# Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully. Sykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sykov tries to hold on but Cabrera postures up. Sykov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cabrera (8) vs (0) Sykov#T2# Cabrera has the hooks in. Sykov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sykov turns into Cabrera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Sykov#SUB2# Sykov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabrera has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (10) vs (2) Sykov#SUB2# Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Cabrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (13) vs (2) Sykov Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sykov is being controlled here. Cabrera working away. Cabrera trying to control the position but Sykov is working away. Sykov being controlled for a moment. Sykov is looking to reverse the position.#T4# Cabrera controlling the position. Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sykov trying to remain calm as Cabrera controls from the top position. Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5# You can see the frustration on Sykov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sykov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sykov struggling a bit here. Sykov tries to improve position but can't. Sykov keeps trying to improve his position. Sykov wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T6# Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykov keeps working. Sykov seems a little lost for a moment, as Cabrera dominates the positioning. Sykov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts. Cabrera is controlling the pace.
Sykov is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7# Sykov wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Sykov wants to control but Cabrera passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (16) vs (2) Sykov Cabrera laying and praying for a moment but Sykov takes advantage and regains half guard. Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8# Sykov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2# Sykov looking for submissions off his back. Sykov wants to get back to full guard. Sykov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cabrera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (19) vs (2) Sykov Sykov is looking to get to half guard.#T9# Cabrera moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cabrera (22) vs (2) Sykov I really don't envy Sykov right now.
Sykov trying to control the hands but Cabrera won't let him. #T10# Sykov tries to break free.
Sykov wants to control his opponent's hands but Cabrera gets his hands free. Cabrera has good solid back control here. Sykov just trying to survive but Cabrera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11# Cabrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Cabrera controlling well, preventing Sykov from escaping the position.
Sykov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sykov just trying to survive but Cabrera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12# You can see the frustration on Sykov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sykov wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Sykov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Sykov tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13# Sykov breaks Cabrera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (22) vs (4) Sykov Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sykov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera trying to control the position.
Sykov trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T14# Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sykov pushes down on Cabrera's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sykov is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov. Sykov is just content to waste time from the top position. Cabrera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera takes the fight on points by 22 to 4. After winning the bout, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Alexei Sykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Quark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Quark finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Quark Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there. Quark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (5) Quark We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Quark happy to just control the position for now. Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Quark trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Quark trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away. Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Quark wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy. Quark is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Quark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quark. #T3# Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working. Well, if Quark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4# Cabrera wants to sweep but Quark has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (8) Quark#SUB2# Quark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5# Quark is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cabrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quark's best efforts. Cabrera trying to control here.
#SUB2# Quark seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cabrera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barkeep Quark! During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 5 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Cabrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sixty Five's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Cabrera Cabrera postures up.
Sixty Five is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cabrera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Sixty Five being controlled here, momentarily. Sixty Five trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Sixty Five 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. Cabrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB# Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera passes into half guard. #SUB# Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cabrera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Cabrera Cabrera prevents Sixty Five from getting the reversal.#T2# Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action. Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it. Sixty Five wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Cabrera You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Sixty Five showing good submission defense here.
Cabrera gets his hands free as Sixty Five looks to control. #T3# Sixty Five can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Cabrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sixty Five wants to escape the position.
Cabrera doesn't have the hooks in and Sixty Five manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (8) Cabrera We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Sixty Five drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cabrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sixty Five has Cabrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (10) Cabrera Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cabrera passes Sixty Five's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB# Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here. Cabrera stalling. Sixty Five trying to control from the bottom.
Cabrera controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sixty Five gets back to full guard.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB# Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here. Sixty Five is trying is best to control the position here. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6##SUB2# Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here. Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB# Sixty Five looking for submissions off his back. Cabrera not doing much here.
Sixty Five slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sixty Five wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cabrera stands and throws Sixty Five's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (13) Cabrera#T8# Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. 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. Sixty Five is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sixty Five wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T9# Cabrera controlling the position. Sixty Five regains half guard. Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Sixty Five is working away. Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sixty Five is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cabrera is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #T10# Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here. Cabrera prevents Sixty Five from improving his position. Cabrera content to control rather than advance. Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.#T11# Cabrera stalling. Sixty Five tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cabrera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (16) Cabrera Cabrera tries to control but Sixty Five wriggling away. Sixty Five is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sixty Five is looking to escape. #T12# Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cabrera fails to advance to Sixty Five's back. Sixty Five is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount. Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cabrera wants to control the pace but Sixty Five is squirming around nicely. #T13# Sixty Five wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. Sixty Five is controlling an arm, preventing Cabrera from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. Cabrera controlling from the full mount. Sixty Five is working to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB2# Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Sixty Five is in no mood to give up. Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Sixty Five is in no mood to give up. Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Cabrera wins on points by 16 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 29
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Voluspa moves into the clinch. Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cabrera has Voluspa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voluspa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera wants to take the fight to the mat but Voluspa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Voluspa looking for a takedown. Cabrera has Voluspa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voluspa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nori Voluspa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera. Cabrera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voluspa pulls him back up using the underhooks. Voluspa prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Voluspa pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Voluspa has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Voluspa is staying active underneath Cabrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Voluspa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Voluspa is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Voluspa avoid being mounted?#T1# Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.#SUB# Voluspa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well. Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (3) Cabrera The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Voluspa tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position. Voluspa wants to control but Cabrera postures up. Voluspa tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position. #T2# A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position. You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cabrera wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy. Voluspa tries to improve position but can't. Voluspa is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. #T3# Voluspa tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position. Cabrera slows the pace down. Voluspa is looking to reverse the position. Cabrera controls the position. Voluspa is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. Voluspa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Voluspa trying to remain calm as Cabrera controls from the top position.#T4# Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Voluspa gets back to half guard.#SUB# Voluspa actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voluspa defends it well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voluspa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though. Cabrera trying to control the action but Voluspa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Voluspa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cabrera pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (6) Cabrera Cabrera looking to control but Voluspa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6# Voluspa tries to lock up and control but Cabrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Voluspa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voluspa is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action. Voluspa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount. Cabrera wants to take Voluspa's back but he can't do it this time. Voluspa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7# Cabrera controlling his opponent. Voluspa is trying desperately to improve position. Cabrera controlling from mount. Voluspa tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away. Cabrera controlling the position easily from mount. Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Voluspa is looking to escape. Voluspa regains half guard.#T8##SUB# Voluspa actively working from the bottom here. Cabrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Voluspa! Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (0) vs (9) Cabrera Cabrera controlling his opponent. Voluspa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Voluspa (0) vs (12) Cabrera I really don't envy Voluspa right now.
#SUB2# Cabrera looking for the choke from the back. Cabrera keeps control of the position as Voluspa tries to break free.
#T9# Voluspa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cabrera.
Voluspa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabrera's guard. Nice work there by Voluspa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (12) Cabrera Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Voluspa wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Cabrera controlling Voluspa's posture. Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10# Voluspa wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. #SUB# Voluspa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Voluspa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cabrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (14) Cabrera#SUB# Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11# Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position. Cabrera trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cabrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12# Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. #SUB# Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily. Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13# Cabrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Voluspa keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Cabrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Voluspa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cabrera frees his head nicely. Oh but Voluspa has switched to an armbar! Cabrera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nori Voluspa! A relieved looking Nori Voluspa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 25
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Voluspa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB2# 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. #SUB# Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.#SUB2# Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# 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. Cabrera looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
#SUB# Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB# Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#SUB# Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Cabrera has gone for a leg lock! Voluspa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB2# Cabrera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Voluspa has his hands clasped together but Cabrera extends and breaks Voluspa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cabrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hendrix Cabrera! A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Totemo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away. Totemo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Totemo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Cabrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Totemo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Totemo #SUB# Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Totemo pushes his legs off easily.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabrera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Totemo escapes and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (5) Totemo The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Totemo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cabrera is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Totemo yanks on the arm and Cabrera is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Totemo .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Czarny Z Garbowa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Cabrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB2# Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cabrera is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2# Cabrera is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2# Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Cabrera 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.
#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Cabrera is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2# Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #SUB2# Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#T5##SUB2# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# 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. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cabrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to lock this one up! Can Cabrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Czarny Z Garbowa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! A relieved looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdul Karim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Abdul Karim.#TD# Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB# Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Abdul Karim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cabrera tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Abdul Karim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cabrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Abdul Karim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cabrera. #SUB2# Cabrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Abdul Karim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Cabrera has the hooks in. Abdul Karim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Cabrera working for the choke. Abdul Karim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabrera's guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (4) Cabrera#SUB2# Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Abdul Karim is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2# Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it. #SUB# Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#SUB# Abdul Karim 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.
#SUB2# Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #T4##SUB# Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Abdul Karim 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. #SUB# Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdul Karim defends well.#SUB2# Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Abdul Karim 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. #T5##SUB2# Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB# Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Cabrera's guard. Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB# Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabrera is defending well. #SUB# Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cabrera gets back to half guard.#SUB# Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Abdul Karim has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cabrera defend it? Abdul Karim steps over the head and cranks it - Cabrera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim! A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Cicerón is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cicerón shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely. Cicerón shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cicerón's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.#TD# Cabrera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Cicerón#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. #SUB2# Cicerón 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. Cabrera pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Cabrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB# Cabrera is working for a kimura but CicerĂłn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here. CicerĂłn gets full guard. Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) CicerĂłn#SUB# Cabrera tries for a kimura but CicerĂłn is defending well. CicerĂłn sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura but CicerĂłn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. #T2# Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but CicerĂłn defends it. #SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Cabrera is working for a kimura but CicerĂłn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, CicerĂłn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Cabrera is working for a kimura but CicerĂłn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# CicerĂłn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. CicerĂłn wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#SUB# Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂłn is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# CicerĂłn is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#SUB# Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but CicerĂłn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CicerĂłn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# CicerĂłn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but CicerĂłn defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2# CicerĂłn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# CicerĂłn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CicerĂłn is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# CicerĂłn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CicerĂłn defends it well. #T6##SUB# Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but CicerĂłn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura but CicerĂłn is defending well.
#SUB# Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# CicerĂłn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB# Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# CicerĂłn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# CicerĂłn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cabrera. Oh but CicerĂłn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cabrera goes limp - he's gone! CicerĂłn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Cabrera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (4) Cabrera A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom. 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. Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't. Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position. Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy. #T2# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't. Abdul Karim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T3# Cabrera trying to control the pace. Cabrera is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it. Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T4# Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Abdul Karim is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control. Cabrera trying to control from Abdul Karim's half guard. Abdul Karim has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. Abdul Karim has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. #T5# Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Abdul Karim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass. 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.#T6# Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment. Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #T7# Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abdul Karim advances to half guard. Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T8# Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Abdul Karim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position. Cabrera trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T9##SUB# Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though. Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Cabrera won't allow it. #T10# Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position. Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions off his back. Abdul Karim works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (8) vs (4) Cabrera#T11# Abdul Karim is trying to control here but Cabrera has managed to regain half guard.
Cabrera trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (11) vs (4) Cabrera Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it. Cabrera is looking to improve his position but Abdul Karim isn't that keen on the idea.#T12# Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is having none of it. Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't. Abdul Karim controlling the pace for now. Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. #T13# Abdul Karim content just to control the position here. Abdul Karim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cabrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul Karim controlling his opponent. Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. Cabrera regains half guard.#T14# Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cabrera keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Octavio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Cabrera Octavio content to control rather than advance. Octavio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Octavio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Cabrera wants to get back to full guard. Octavio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cabrera gets full guard. Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Octavio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Octavio controls from within his opponent's guard. Cabrera controlling the position.#T3# Cabrera wants to sweep here but Octavio controlling him for the moment. Cabrera wants to control the position but Octavio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2# Cabrera with the active half guard here but Octavio passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Cabrera Cabrera is letting Octavio control him for a moment. Cabrera trying to control but Octavio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (8) vs (0) Cabrera#T4# Octavio biding his time, controlling Cabrera. Cabrera is in bad spot here.
Octavio is riding his opponent, not letting Cabrera buck him off. Octavio controlling well, preventing Cabrera from escaping the position.
#T5# Octavio biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cabrera trying to control the hands but Octavio breaks the grip. Octavio controls the action. Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Octavio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cabrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Octavio gets his hands free. #T6# Octavio has the hooks in. Cabrera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Octavio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Cabrera is really stuck here.
Cabrera is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Octavio off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Octavio not allowing Cabrera to control his hands. Octavio controlling from the back. Further stalling from Octavio.#T7# Octavio is hanging on to Cabrera's back as he tries to escape.
Octavio controlling the position well here. Cabrera rolled but Octavio kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cabrera is trying to break free.
#SUB# Cabrera is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cabrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8# Octavio passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (11) vs (0) Cabrera Octavio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cabrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9# Cabrera is trying desperately to improve position. Cabrera stops Octavio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Cabrera tries to hold on but Octavio postures up.#T10# Cabrera is looking to get to half guard. Cabrera stops Octavio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Cabrera working to try and regain half guard.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.#T11# Octavio controlling the position easily from mount. Cabrera tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control. Octavio controlling the pace for now. #T12# Cabrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (14) vs (0) Cabrera Cabrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Octavio is not going to allow Cabrera to sit and survive in this position. Octavio is trying to stick to Cabrera's back but Cabrera is turning into Octavio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Octavio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cabrera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (14) vs (2) Cabrera Octavio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (16) vs (2) Cabrera Cabrera trying to control the position.
#T13# Octavio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (19) vs (2) Cabrera Octavio controlling from the full mount. #T14# Cabrera is trying to reverse the position but instead Octavio has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (22) vs (2) Cabrera You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Octavio has good solid back control here. Cabrera trying to control the position but Octavio manages to sink in the hooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! What can Cabrera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight! Octavio takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. Pablo Octavio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kopecki tries to kick Cabrera off in order to stand up. Cabrera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Kopecki prevents Cabrera from moving into mount. Kopecki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat. Kopecki is being controlled 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.#SUB# Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kopecki, who protects the arm well. Kopecki is trying to buck Cabrera off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kopecki can't do much from the bottom here. Kopecki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cabrera is controlling him well. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Cabrera trying to control the action but Kopecki is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kopecki throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL# Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Cabrera works on Kopecki's body with a couple of short punches. Cabrera has Kopecki pressed against the cage, preventing Kopecki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Kopecki lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Kopecki blocks a body shot from Cabrera. #BC2# Kopecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Kopecki throws a fast counter high kick but Cabrera manages to duck under it in time. Kopecki throws a nice outside leg kick. Kopecki avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera backing away here, and Kopecki unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Kopecki counters with a right hand to the body. Kopecki throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kopecki lands a leg kick that knocks Cabrera off balance momentarily. Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kopecki counters with a right hand to the body. A head kick misses from Kopecki. Cabrera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Cabrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cabrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kopecki. Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Cabrera slips a straight right by Kopecki. Kopecki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopecki wants it to stay on the feet. Kopecki swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kopecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andy Kopecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kopecki misses with the combination.
Kopecki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Kopecki lands with a shot to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Kopecki's head back.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopecki throws out the jab. Kopecki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kopecki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kopecki. Kopecki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera shoots in and drives through. Kopecki sprawls well. Kopecki throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.#T4# A big right from Kopecki misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Kopecki as Cabrera shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kopecki. Kopecki lands a body shot.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
A jab from Cabrera misses. Kopecki stuns Cabrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kopecki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kopecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kopecki misses the jab.#TD# Cabrera drives through with a takedown into Kopecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. Kopecki pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kopecki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kopecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
A swing and a miss from Kopecki. Hendrix Cabrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kopecki throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Kopecki avoids it well. Kopecki takes a kick to the side of the head. Cabrera lands a head kick. Kopecki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kopecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# Cabrera gets the takedown into side control. Kopecki is looking to get back to his feet here but Cabrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kopecki's back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera avoiding Kopecki 's attempts to control his hands. Will Cabrera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T1# Kopecki turns into Cabrera and is now in his guard.
#SUB# Cabrera looking for subs off his back but Kopecki has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopecki pulls his head out easily. Kopecki controlling the action here. Cabrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopecki. Kopecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Kopecki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2# Kopecki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cabrera to get to his feet. Andy Kopecki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
#T3# Kopecki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kopecki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kopecki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabrera rather than just go for the knockout. Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD# Cabrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabrera lands in his opponent's guard. Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopecki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Cabrera wants to control from the top but Kopecki keeps moving. Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kopecki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Cabrera tries to roll over but Kopecki keeps him under control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Cabrera stuns Kopecki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook. Cabrera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It seemed like Kopecki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kopecki lands a jab to the head.
Kopecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD# Cabrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cabrera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kopecki reverses the position - he's now on top in Cabrera's guard. Kopecki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB# Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kopecki sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cabrera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cabrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cabrera is trying to keep Kopecki in close.
#SU2# Kopecki gets to his feet - Cabrera follows without any prompting. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Kopecki counters by clinching up. #BC2# Kopecki breaks from the clinch.
Kopecki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kopecki looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range. #TD# Cabrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kopecki on his heels. He'll look to pass Kopecki's guard now, I'm sure. Kopecki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cabrera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Kopecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kopecki can pounce on him.
Kopecki misses with a body kick. Kopecki jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kopecki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cabrera tries to clinch but Kopecki moves out of range. It seemed like Kopecki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kopecki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kopecki looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Kopecki feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. #T3# Cabrera takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kopecki blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera slips under a jab. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kopecki. Kopecki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick by Cabrera misses and Kopecki counters with a slapping leg kick. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kopecki.
Kopecki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kopecki swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kopecki. Kopecki 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.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses. Kopecki tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Kopecki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kopecki throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it. Kopecki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick. Cabrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kopecki! But no joy. Kopecki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kopecki is looking to score with low kicks. Kopecki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera. Cabrera moves to clinch but Kopecki breaks away and Kopecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses #CL2# and Kopecki counters by clinching up. #BC2# Kopecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kopecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cabrera with a lazy takedown attempt and Kopecki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Andy Kopecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kopecki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kopecki! A very excited looking Andy Kopecki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1# Cabrera catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A good leg kick by Cabrera. #CL2# Cabrera instigates a clinch. Torres stops a takedown attempt from Cabrera.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Cabrera presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cabrera gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabrera, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera. A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Torres gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch. #T1# Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. Cabrera fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Torres. Cabrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike. Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Torres throws a head punch that misses. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike. Torres blocking some punches.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Torres blocks a body shot from Cabrera. Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabrera. A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabrera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cabrera shoots and misses and Torres counters with a left to the body. Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Torres throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera. Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cabrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch. Torres scores with a nice hook to the head. Cabrera is looking for a takedown. Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head. Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Torres misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Torres breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Cabrera is looking to clinch. #T4# Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Torres. Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Cabrera clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage. Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards. Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards. Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage. A short uppercut from Cabrera. Torres misses with the head strike.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A big left from Torres misses. Torres blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target. Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera. Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cabrera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1# Torres misses with a left hand and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily. A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range. Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head. Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand. Cabrera looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well. Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more. Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cabrera wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance. A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Cabrera scores with a push kick. Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres. Torres walks into a left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Cabrera has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC# Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrera misses with a kick to the body and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. Cabrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Torres counters with a nice uppercut. Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Torres defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Cabrera. A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabrera doesn't succeed with the takedown and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4# Cabrera misses with a body kick. Torres throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera misses with a leg kick letting Torres counter with a right hand. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera throws a leg kick and Torres scores with a counter punch that sends Cabrera to the canvas! Torres smells blood - he's punishing Cabrera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cabrera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres! |
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Event:
DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut. Vrjalya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown. Vrjalya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes. Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Vrjalya's head back.
#KD2# Cabrera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vrjalya sprawling to the canvas! Vrjalya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cabrera finish him?!
#ROC2#Vrjalya is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera cracks Vrjalya with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hendrix Cabrera! During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1# Doomsday misses with a shot to the body and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Doomsday drives through and clinches with Cabrera against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a body punch.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cabrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Doomsday controls his hands.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards. A short right from Cabrera on the inside. Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Doomsday tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Cabrera counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Doomsday is rocked! Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Doomsday clinches. #T1# Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Doomsday lands with a left to the head. #TD2# Cabrera has hold of one of Doomsday's legs. Doomsday is fighting the takedown attempt but Cabrera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Doomsday wants to stand up but Cabrera is controlling him. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Doomsday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Cabrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doomsday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera won't allow Doomsday to get back to his feet. Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Doomsday lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cabrera misses with a shot to the body and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doomsday's guard. Doomsday is pulling down on Cabrera's head to control his posture. Cabrera trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #T3# Doomsday tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrera wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. Doomsday is pulling down on Cabrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Cabrera, at least for the moment. Cabrera wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving. #SUB2# Cabrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabrera paws at him with a jab and circles away. Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #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. Doomsday tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks. Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Doomsday backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Doomsday manages to avoid it all. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Doomsday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cabrera manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Doomsday takes the fight into the clinch. Doomsday leaning his opponent against the cage. Doomsday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cabrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand. Doomsday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range. It looked like Doomsday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Doomsday counters with a straight right hand. Doomsday is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Doomsday shows good takedown defense. Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doomsday on the side of the head. Doomsday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Doomsday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Cabrera misses with a low kick. Doomsday seems to have got his legs back now. A swing and a miss from Doomsday. Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Doomsday checks it. Cabrera avoids the head kick by Doomsday.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup. Doomsday is looking to clinch. Doomsday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more.#T2# Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera moves out of range as Doomsday strikes. Doomsday 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. Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Doomsday has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Cabrera pulls guard effortlessly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doomsday controls from within his opponent's guard. Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Doomsday would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2# Doomsday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera has Doomsday pulled in close to control his posture. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Doomsday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cabrera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doomsday puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Cabrera wants to sweep but Doomsday has passed to side control!#SU# Doomsday stands up and beckons Cabrera to his feet. Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Doomsday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Doomsday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Doomsday wants to clinch but Cabrera slips to the side and Cabrera counters with a left and a right that stings Doomsday. #CL# Cabrera tries to keep at a distance but Doomsday has taken the fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Doomsday drives through and clinches with Cabrera against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doomsday. A knee to the head by Doomsday.
#TD2# Cabrera gets control of Doomsday's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Hendrix Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doomsday defends well.#SUB2# Doomsday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doomsday has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doomsday would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Cabrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doomsday uses it to pass to side control.
Cabrera trying to remain calm as Doomsday controls from the top position.#SUB# Doomsday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cabrera, who protects the arm well. Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Doomsday trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. Doomsday is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Doomsday has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SU# Doomsday is standing up, even though he is in mount. Doomsday tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range. Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doomsday.
#T4# Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside. Cabrera counters with a body kick. A swing and a miss from Doomsday. A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thanos Doomsday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donk. Cabrera catches Doomsday right on the button with a cross. Doomsday looks to clinch and Cabrera counters with a good, hard body kick but Doomsday shrugs it off. Cabrera misses with a straight left. Doomsday is looking to counter punch.#CL# Doomsday clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Doomsday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Thanos Doomsday. I think Doomsday 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thanos Doomsday! After winning the bout, Thanos Doomsday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Cabrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nitro to the mat! Nitro manages to get full guard. Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard. Nitro controlling the position. Cabrera trying to control but Nitro is working from the bottom. Nitro seems keen to control Cabrera's posture. Cabrera passes Nitro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Nitro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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. Nitro wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Nitro keeps control of the position for the meantime. Nitro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1# Nitro tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control. Nitro is trying to control but can't.
Nitro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Cabrera is trying to control. Nitro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nitro tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. Nitro is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nitro throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it. Nitro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses. Nitro misses with a head kick.
Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick. Cabrera throws a body punch but Nitro moves out of range. Cabrera lands a jab to the nose. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nitro swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nitro's guard. Cabrera trying to control but Nitro is working from the bottom. Nitro is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nitro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. 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. #T3# Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard. Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nitro's guard. #SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Nitro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. Cabrera is thwarting Nitro's attempts to control the position. Cabrera trying to control the pace. Cabrera wants to free his trapped foot but Nitro is holding on for dear life with his legs. Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.#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. Nitro wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera is pressing down on Nitro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nitro is holding on for now. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nitro keeps working. Nitro keeps control of the position for the meantime. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Nitro gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A solid body kick from Nitro. Nitro throws a body kick that misses. Cabrera slips a jab from Nitro. Cabrera slips a straight right by Nitro. Nice cross by Nitro.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Nitro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. Nitro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Nitro with a jab. Nitro misses with a kick to the body.
Nitro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nitro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nitro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera lands an overhand right. A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Nitro misses with a shot to the body and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Nitro.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nitro in his tracks. Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Nitro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Nitro down. Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Nitro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nitro misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Nitro was not able to check. Nitro misses with a hook. Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nitro's head. A swing and a miss from Cabrera. Nitro throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it. Nitro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera moves out of range as Nitro throws a body kick.
Cabrera misses with a body kick. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nitro can do to turn this around? Nitro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nitro's head backwards. Nitro scores with a kick to the midsection. Jimmy Nitro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nitro misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nitro misses with a body kick. Nitro throws a lazy head kick and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nitro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2# Nitro checks a low kick from Cabrera. Nitro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nitro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nitro throws a leg kick and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick. Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nitro. Nitro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nitro walks into a left hand. Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Nitro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Nitro as he connects with a hook. Nitro scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nitro. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
#CUT2#Hendrix Cabrera's cut is getting worse. Cabrera lands with an overhand left. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick.#TD# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cabrera trying to control the action but Nitro is working from the bottom. Nitro is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard. Nitro stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Nitro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cabrera! #T4# Nitro tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. Cabrera is trying to escape the mount.
Nitro is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nitro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Nitro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cabrera is holding on tight.
Nitro tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. Nitro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nitro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Nitro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera'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# A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot. Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD# Cabrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nitro!#SUB# Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nitro, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nitro, who protects the arm well. Cabrera working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabrera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nitro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nitro is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. #T1##SUB# Cabrera swings around for an armbar but Nitro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabrera's guard. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Nitro controlling him for the moment. Nitro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cabrera is trying to keep Nitro in close.
Nitro preventing the sweep. Nitro controlling from the top position. #T2# Nitro advances position into side control! Cabrera wants to control but Nitro postures up. Cabrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cabrera is trying to control Nitro's posture but Nitro avoids it. Nitro trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T3# Nitro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Nitro is continuing to stall. Cabrera is trying to improve his position. Cabrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Cabrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Cabrera is thwarting Nitro's attempts to control the position.#T4# Cabrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Nitro keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nitro holds on and takes a little breather. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera advances to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nitro wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#SUB# Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nitro has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cabrera 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Kostov misses the jab. Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily. Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov. Kostov cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kostov connects with a solid leg kick. Kostov connects with a leg kick. Kostov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt. Kostov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kostov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Kostov misses with a straight left. Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range. Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostov circles away. Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Kostov. Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Kostov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard. Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Cabrera wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving. Kostov wants to sweep but no luck. Kostov managing to control the position. Kostov keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. Kostov keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully. Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kostov scores with a head kick. Cabrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kostov connects with a body shot. Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kostov. Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kostov backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Kostov manages to avoid it all. Kostov throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it. Kostov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kostov misses with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kostov throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side. Kostov throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kostov missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kostov misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. Kostov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Kostov. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Good leg kick by Kostov. A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice cross by Kostov.#T1# Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand. Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage! Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around? Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrera! But no joy. Cabrera lands a head shot. Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.#T2# Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostov pinned against the cage. Kostov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A jab from Cabrera misses. Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Kostov swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap. Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kostov misses with a straight right. Kostov slips a jab from Cabrera.#T3# Kostov with a hook. A low kick from Cabrera misses and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kostov jabs at Cabrera's body. Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage! Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range. Kostov throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage. Cabrera blocks a head kick by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it. Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kostov misses with a hook.#T4# Cabrera blocks a leg kick. Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera slips a jab from Kostov. Kostov works Cabrera's body with a nice hook. Kostov thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kostov. Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Kostov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kostov misses with a looping right. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov. Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
A good leg kick by Kostov. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kostov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap. Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt. A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. #T1# Cabrera misses with a body kick. Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kostov lands an overhand right. Nice shot by Kostov. Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabrera misses with a straight right. Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera. Kostov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera staying out of range there. Kostov blocks a jab. Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov. No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt. #T3# Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat. Kostov digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab. Kostov throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Cabrera blocks a jab. Kostov misses with a double jab.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily. Kostov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera. Cabrera takes a kick to the side of the head. Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Kostov moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. Kostov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kostov. Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage! A big left from Cabrera misses. Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight! Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov! During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1# Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabrera. Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cabrera misses. Kicklighter stuffs the takedown. Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee. Cabrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera misses with a right hand and Kicklighter counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter slips under a jab. Kicklighter defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy. Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Vinicius Kicklighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabrera throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter. Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Kicklighter drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kicklighter. That did some damage! Cabrera misses with a kick to the body and Kicklighter counters with a straight right hand. Cabrera connects with a single shot there. The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the midsection. We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
#TD# Kicklighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kicklighter is pulling down on Cabrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Cabrera, at least for the moment. Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicklighter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Kicklighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Kicklighter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Kicklighter wants to stand but Cabrera is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Cabrera wants to hold on but Kicklighter pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Cabrera regains half guard.#SUB# Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing Kicklighter from standing up. #SU2# Kicklighter gets to his feet - Cabrera follows without any prompting. Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kicklighter.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Kicklighter should have avoided that one. #TD# Cabrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kicklighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Cabrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kicklighter is adopting a defensive guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. 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.#R2# Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kicklighter counters with a nice uppercut. Kicklighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter. Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicklighter can do to turn this around? Kicklighter walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera. Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kicklighter sprawls well. Kicklighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy body kick from Cabrera and Kicklighter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Cabrera with the inside leg kick. Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Cabrera. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kicklighter misses with a looping left. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cabrera tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab by Cabrera. Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage! Kicklighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A slapping body kick lands there for Kicklighter.#TD# Cabrera gets the takedown into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera works to advance to full mount. Kicklighter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2# Kicklighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kicklighter is looking to escape. #SUB# Cabrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kicklighter is surviving well by controlling Cabrera's body position as best he can. #SUB# Cabrera jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Cabrera has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3# Kicklighter stops Cabrera from passing to mount. Kicklighter is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it. Kicklighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Cabrera tries for a kimura but Kicklighter is defending well. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. You can see the frustration on Kicklighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Cabrera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kicklighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cabrera's guard! Nice work there by Kicklighter! #SU2# Kicklighter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily. Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back to recover. Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose. Cabrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kicklighter counters with an inside leg kick. Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. Kicklighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter tries to avoid it but Cabrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kicklighter to the ground. Kicklighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A low kick from Cabrera misses and Kicklighter counters with a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Kicklighter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard. Kicklighter wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB# Kicklighter controlling the position well. #SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hendrix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kicklighter is holding on to half guard well. Vinicius Kicklighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kicklighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Kicklighter is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#T3# Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it. Kicklighter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kicklighter won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kicklighter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Cabrera is thwarting Kicklighter's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter. Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Kicklighter off balance momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kicklighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cabrera 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1# Cabrera wants to slow Doomsday down by chopping away at his legs. A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Doomsday down. Cabrera thumps Doomsday with a low kick. Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. A solid body kick from Doomsday. Doomsday lands with a nice body punch. Doomsday with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Doomsday lands a brutal head kick. Cabrera looks out on his feet and Doomsday throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Thanos Doomsday! Thanos Doomsday thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1# Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiryu pinned against the cage. Kiryu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kiryu connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Nice defenses there by Kiryu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Kiryu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1# Kiryu thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kiryu connects with an inside leg kick. Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and Kiryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera tries a low kick but Kiryu avoids it. Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Nice straight punches there by Kiryu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiryu.#T2# Kiryu connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more. Kiryu slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Kiryu thinks about countering with a head kick. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab. Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Cabrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kiryu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cabrera is in Kiryu's guard. Kiryu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kiryu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiryu, not yet. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Kiryu is keeping the position.#T3# Kiryu has control of Cabrera's left arm, preventing Cabrera from doing any damage. Kiryu keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Cabrera has gone for a leg lock! Kiryu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cabrera's guard.#REVR# Kiryu stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#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.#SUB2# Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiryu defends it easily. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Kiryu controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Cabrera working for submissions but it's allowed Kiryu to get to half guard.
Cabrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kiryu looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. Kiryu thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kiryu swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kiryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around? Kiryu throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it. Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here. Crunch! Cabrera slams his shin into Kiryu's torso. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiryu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazuma Kiryu is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera cracks Kiryu with an open hand slap. Kiryu ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera. #T1# Kiryu throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A nice leg kick lands there from Kiryu. Cabrera slips under a jab. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut. Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kiryu defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Cabrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiryu sprawls well initially but Cabrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Kiryu won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kiryu regains full guard. Nicely done. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Kiryu is keeping the position.#SUB2# Cabrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiryu dives on top into guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Kiryu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kiryu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Cabrera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kiryu uses it to pass to side control.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cabrera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Cabrera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Kiryu has control of the leg. Cabrera is still trying to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu. Kiryu throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Kiryu avoids it. Kiryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiryu misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand. Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick from Kiryu is predictable there and Cabrera counters with a three punch combo that has Kiryu backing up. Kiryu nods at Cabrera to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Cabrera walks into a left hand. Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt. Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kiryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Kiryu misses with the body kick enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage. Kiryu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A big left from Kiryu misses. Kiryu throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily. Nice uppercut lands for Kiryu. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Kiryu throws a quick inside leg kick. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiryu. This has been an exciting period of action! Kiryu lands with a nice body punch. #T3# Kiryu tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kiryu lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kiryu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiryu. Cabrera throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily. Kiryu throws a nice outside leg kick. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. #T4# Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Kiryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiryu tries to avoid it. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kiryu. Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kiryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiryu throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws a head kick that Kiryu semi-blocks.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Kazuma Kiryu showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kiryu 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu! Kazuma Kiryu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Raledran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabrera to the ground. Raledran is now in Cabrera's guard. Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raledran's guard. #REVR# Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. Cabrera is pushing down on Raledran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raledran is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through. Cabrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Raledran is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raledran looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1# Raledran tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Cabrera is looking for the choke from the back position but Raledran is controlling his hands well. Raledran tries to roll but Cabrera sticks to his back.
Raledran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Raledran keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Cabrera is persistently looking for the submission but Raledran is defending it well.
Raledran wants to escape the position.
#T2# Raledran breaks Cabrera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raledran defends well. Cabrera looking to control.
#SUB2# Raledran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabrera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabrera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabrera! #REVR##SUB# Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3# Cabrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raledran! Raledran is trying to escape the mount.
Cabrera looking to control but Raledran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Raledran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Raledran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera controlling his opponent. Raledran can't escape the position.
Raledran regains half guard. Cabrera prevents Raledran from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Raledran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cabrera escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cabrera! 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 lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Raledran feints the counter takedown. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Raledran moves away and avoids it. Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cabrera dodges the punch combination from Raledran.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Raledran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Cabrera. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# Cabrera misses with a hook. Raledran ducked under it nicely. Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well. Crunch! Raledran slams his shin into Cabrera's torso. Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there. Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabrera lands a body shot.
Raledran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it. Raledran is looking to score with low kicks. Raledran tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range. Raledran 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.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around? Raledran walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera. A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera lands with a kick to the temple. Raledran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. A low kick from Cabrera misses #CL2# and Raledran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran. Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Cabrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Raledran has double underhooks. Raledran lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage. Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Raledran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle. Raledran lands a right hand. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working hard to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Raledran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Raledran enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Raledran moved out of range nicely. Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Raledran moves to clinch but Cabrera breaks away and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3# Raledran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Raledran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Raledran. Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raledran's hands. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Raledran thuds his shin into the meat of Cabrera's side. Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Raledran does it's job there. Raledran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Raledran blocks a low kick nicely. A jab from Cabrera misses. #TD2# Raledran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Raledran has gone for a leg lock! Cabrera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raledran's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Raledran 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. #T4##SUB2# Raledran has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though. Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Raledran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera thumps Raledran with a low kick. Cabrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raledran on the side of the head. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Raledran ducks down to avoid it. Raledran avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Raledran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raledran. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera looks to land a combination but Raledran avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Raledran clinches up with Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Cabrera. A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Cabrera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Raledran.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.#TD2# Raledran looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Raledran passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Raledran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2# Raledran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabrera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raledran but great work by Cabrera. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Raledran tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working. Raledran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2# Raledran actively working from the bottom here. Raledran regains full guard. Nicely done. Raledran tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabrera trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#SUB2# Raledran working for submissions but it's allowed Cabrera to get to half guard.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Raledran wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#SUB2# Raledran looking for submissions off his back. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raledran keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iner Raledran. I think Cabrera 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! An out of breath Hendrix Cabrera 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:
DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1# Cabrera misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.#TD# Cabrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Cabrera trying to control the position but Parker is working away. Cabrera tries to advance to mount but Parker denies him. #SUB# Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well. Parker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Cabrera staying calm. Cabrera trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there. Parker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB# Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Parker is trying to buck Cabrera off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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! Parker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cabrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Parker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat. Cabrera controlling from side mount. #T2# Parker wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera drags him back down. Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working. Cabrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Parker is pushing Cabrera's head away, looking to escape. Cabrera manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Cabrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well. #SUB# Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Parker is not content to let Cabrera control the position. Parker tries to escape but Cabrera is in control. #T3# Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working. Parker wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Cabrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Parker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Parker stops Cabrera from passing to mount. Cabrera prevents Parker from escaping the position.#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! Parker is trying to get back to his feet.#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. Parker prevents Cabrera from improving position. #ES2# Parker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabrera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. That kick from Parker tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on. An inside leg kick lands from Parker. A shot to the body from Parker misses and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jacob Parker has been cut. Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Parker misses with a looping right. A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target. Cabrera throws a jab when Parker was well out of range. Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jacob Parker's cut. 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.#R2# A jab from Cabrera misses. Jacob Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Parker cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap. Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parker avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parker misses with a body kick. Parker slips a jab from Cabrera. Parker throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Parker sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabrera on the side of the head. A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker. Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Cabrera throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Parker defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera blocks a jab. Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. Crunch! Parker slams his shin into Cabrera's torso. Both fighters circling a little - Parker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Parker moved away. That kick from Parker tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on. Parker feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Parker throws a nice outside leg kick. Cabrera looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.#T2# A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
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! Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely. Parker connects with a solid leg kick. Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Parker blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parker - that will leave a mark!
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab. Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cabrera scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Parker ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Parker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Parker misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back. Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range. Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cabrera misses the jab. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick! Both fighters circling a little - Parker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cabrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.#T4# Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Parker with a hook. Parker avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parker clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera throws a lazy head kick and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body. Parker misses with a low kick. Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Parker works the jab nicely. Parker scores with a spinning back kick! Cabrera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Parker looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. And Cabrera counters with a quick kick to the body but Parker blocks it. Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand. Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side. Parker delivers a nice body kick. Parker checks the leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy. Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks. Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Cabrera in the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Parker thuds his right hand into Cabrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrera's sensitive parts. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Parker scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Parker throws a body kick that misses. Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A cross from Cabrera lands. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range. It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Parker throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it. Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown. Parker lands with a cross. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabrera on the side of the head. Parker throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily. Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD# Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Cabrera is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position.#BC2# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Parker lands a jab. Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice hook. Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Cabrera off balance momentarily. Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Parker. Parker 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.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely. A low kick from Parker is predictable there and Cabrera counters with a flying knee. Nice. Cabrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabrera off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker misses with a body shot.
Cabrera checks a leg kick. Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# A nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Parker throws a nice inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards. Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. Good leg kick by Parker. Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Cabrera lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Parker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker! An out of breath Jacob Parker 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:
DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cabrera keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Johnson tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Cabrera successfully pulls guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #SUB# Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabrera looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson prevents Cabrera from improving his position.#T1# Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cabrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Johnson prevents Cabrera from improving his position.#SUB# Cabrera with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control. Cabrera trying his best to control but Johnson has mounted him. Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cabrera is working hard here to advance position. Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling from mount. Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T3# Cabrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cabrera works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. Cabrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4# Cabrera is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Johnson looking to control but Cabrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Johnson content just to control the position here. Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Johnson throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson. Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head. Johnson moves out of range of the strikes. Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Johnson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off. Cabrera lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1# Cabrera tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily. Cabrera misses with a straight left. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it. Cabrera connects with a single shot there. Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera. A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# Cabrera cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cabrera misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cabrera with a nice calf kick. Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range. Cabrera misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera misses with the combination.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Cabrera misses with a looping left. Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cabrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick. Cabrera scores with a body shot.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses and Johnson counters with a nice body kick. Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away. Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4# Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Johnson staying out of range there. Cabrera throws a lazy body kick and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cabrera wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance. Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick. Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cabrera throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease. Cabrera backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A swing and a miss from Johnson. Cabrera throws a lazy head kick letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Hendrix Cabrera's cut is getting worse. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. As Cabrera backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Cabrera manages to avoid it all. Kareem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrera slips a jab from Johnson. Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Cabrera avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Cabrera misses. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. Cabrera tries to clinch but Johnson moves away enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Cabrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson. #CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Johnson is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson prevents a body shot from Cabrera. #BC2# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way. Cabrera tries to clinch but Johnson moves away #KD2# and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Cabrera! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cabrera to his feet! Cabrera is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cabrera is rocked! Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cabrera to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cabrera looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cabrera taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kareem Johnson! Kareem Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Outback slips under a jab. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2# Cabrera drives through and clinches with Outback against the cage.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Outback working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabrera throws a lazy body kick and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1# Cabrera lands a jab to the nose. Outback swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Outback's head back.
#CL2# Cabrera pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch. Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
#TD2# Cabrera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cabrera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Outback is one step ahead there. Outback is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Outback tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Outback won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Outback stays in close to Cabrera's body and controls the position. Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Outback is proving a slippery customer.
Outback showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Outback stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Cabrera working for a triangle but Outback defends it easily.
Outback preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Outback wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Outback controls the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Outback misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Cabrera clinches up against the cage. Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Nice body punch from Outback. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short uppercut from Cabrera. Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera takes a shot to the head. Outback digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank. #BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Outback misses the jab. Cabrera slips under a jab. Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it. Outback looks for the body kick but Cabrera saw that one coming. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Outback walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabrera.#T1# Outback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Outback on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Cabrera clinches up against the cage. Cabrera is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks. #BC# Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target. Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Outback moved away. Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Cabrera looks to throw a body kick and Outback counters with an inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Outback checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cabrera moves out of range as Outback strikes. Outback walks into a left hand. Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Outback misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cabrera tries to move into range but Outback moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Outback misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrera! But no joy. Outback slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Outback looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range. Cabrera slips a straight right by Outback. Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera. An inside leg kick lands from Outback. #T4# A leg kick checked by Cabrera. Outback connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more. Cabrera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Outback scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Outback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Good leg kick by Outback. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. 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.#R3# Cabrera is looking to clinch but Outback is avoiding it.
Outback appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback. The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Cabrera has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab. #T1# Outback misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera. Cabrera tries to clinch but Outback moves away and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet. Outback scores with a jab. Cabrera throws a leg kick and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.#T2# Outback walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and moves out of range. Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback. 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! Cabrera tries to clinch there but Outback circles away.
Outback lands with a nice body kick. Outback throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Outback slips under a jab from Cabrera.#T3# Outback finds Cabrera's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cabrera flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Outback lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cabrera will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback! Macca Outback retains his middleweight title! In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1# Kaupens blocks a jab. Kaupens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kaupens blocks a jab. Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kaupens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabrera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Cabrera tests Kaupens's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A combination from Kaupens does no damage. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Kaupens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kaupens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKaupens. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Cabrera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Jab from Cabrera. Kaupens looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well. Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch. Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaupens lands a left hand.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaupens. Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it. Kaupens walks into a left hand. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.#CL2# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Kaupens misses with a body punch.
Kaupens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera lands an uppercut. 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! Kaupens wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC# Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera misses with a looping left. A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaupens's head. Kaupens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range. Cabrera cracks Kaupens with a good jab. Kaupens looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range. Cabrera takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses. Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Kaupens connects with a leg kick. Cabrera misses the jab. Cabrera feints and then cracks Kaupens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaupens down. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it. Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kaupens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Kaupens throws a leg kick that is checked and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut. Kaupens throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side. Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick. Cabrera misses with a right hand and Kaupens counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Kaupens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.#CL2# Cabrera clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage. Kaupens lands with a left to the head. Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera wants to clinch but Kaupens slips to the side and Kaupens counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. 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! A swing and a miss from Kaupens. Cabrera lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
#T4# Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Kaupens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cabrera misses the jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaupens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kaupens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cabrera scores with a punch to the head. Cabrera misses with a hook. Cabrera takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses. Kaupens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera just manages to avoid it. Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Cabrera gets a clinch. #BC# Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Kaupens moved away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cabrera tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range. Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination! Kaupens throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off. A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick. Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far. Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot. Kaupens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Kaupens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there. 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! Kaupens misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaupens is out of range. Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target. Cabrera tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it. Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaupens's head. Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kaupens throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kaupens misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Cabrera clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage. Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage. Cabrera jumps guard but Kaupens stands there with Cabrera around his waist. Cabrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kaupens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. 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! Kaupens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cabrera scores with a body shot.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera with the inside leg kick. #T2# Cabrera wants to clinch. Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaupens momentarily.
A head kick misses from Kaupens. Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cabrera slips a jab from Kaupens. Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cabrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaupens. Cabrera scores with a punch to the head. Kaupens is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks. Kaupens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A big left from Cabrera misses. #T3# Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kaupens throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Kaupens throws a leg kick that misses. Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it. Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kaupens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kaupens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cabrera cracks Kaupens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a punch to the head. Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kaupens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Kaupens staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaupens misses with a looping left. Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it. Kaupens is looking for a counter combo. Kaupens feints a jab promting Cabrera to slip. Kaupens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera works the jab nicely. Kaupens lands an overhand right. Kaupens misses with a body kick. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab. Cabrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming. Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cabrera lands with an overhand left. Cabrera lands with a straight right. Kaupens didn't see that one coming. Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaupens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaupens doesn't seem phased though. Kaupens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs. Cabrera tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance. Cabrera lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Cabrera forces Kaupens back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kaupens.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Kaupens checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Kaupens misses the target. Cabrera throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily. Cabrera throws a low kick but Kaupens moves out of range easily. #T1# Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cabrera thumps Kaupens with a low kick. Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kaupens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it. Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely. Kaupens throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaupens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cabrera is looking to clinch. Cabrera connects with a jab. Kaupens misses with the combination.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
#T2# Cabrera avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it. Kaupens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaupens connects with an inside leg kick. Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabrera misses with a low kick as Kaupens jumps back. Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaupens. Kaupens throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more. Kaupens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens. Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaupens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# A swing and a miss from Cabrera. Kaupens tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it. A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination. Cabrera is looking to slow Kaupens down with leg kicks. Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Kaupens's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaupens tries to avoid it. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely. Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera connects with a single shot there.#T4# Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses. Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaupens lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Kaupens's leg. Kaupens is trying to keep his angry face on. Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabrera. Kaupens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Cabrera darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage. Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Kaupens's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Cabrera. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Kaupens misses with a short punch on the inside. Kaupens can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cabrera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! A relieved looking Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1# Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range. Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well. Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Mukunzi's belly button to the back. Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it. #CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Mukunzi misses with some punches.
#BC# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back to recover. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Mukunzi is looking to score with low kicks. Nice body punch from Mukunzi. Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. #T1# Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away. A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick. Good shot there by Mukunzi. A big right from Mukunzi misses. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw. Cabrera misses with a low kick as Mukunzi jumps back. Mukunzi slips a jab from Cabrera. Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mukunzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target. Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.#T2# Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily. Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. 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! Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head. Cabrera is looking to clinch. Mukunzi feints a counter leg kick. Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Cabrera. Cabrera wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance. Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi. Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick. Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks. #T3# Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react. Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera tries to clinch up. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi. Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Mukunzi sees coming a mile off. Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Mukunzi knows he should have avoided that one. Cabrera takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses. A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses. Cabrera misses with a leg kick and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick. Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch combination from Cabrera misses. Nice body kick from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease. Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera misses with a low kick. Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away. Cabrera misses with a leg kick. Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body. Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi moves out of range. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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##CL# Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Mukunzi in a clinch.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera. Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera thuds his right hand into Mukunzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera with a nice cross. Nice jab there from Mukunzi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mukunzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy. Cabrera is looking to land body kicks. Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.#CL# Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mukunzi, pushing him back against the cage. Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily. Cabrera jabs Mukunzi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mukunzi checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Cabrera. A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses. Cabrera connects with a single shot there.#T2# Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely. Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks. Cabrera 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.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around? Cabrera connects with a single shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it. Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily. Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
#T3# Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick. Cabrera throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cabrera misses with a kick to the body and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off. Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease. Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cabrera really felt that one! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Mukunzi had a free shot at his head there.#T4# Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mukunzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mukunzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Mukunzi's head back.
Cabrera tries to clinch enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target. Cabrera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick. A jab from Cabrera misses. Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera. Mukunzi checks a leg kick. Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down. Despite the aggression on Mukunzi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy. Nice body punch from Mukunzi. Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cabrera feints a jab promting Mukunzi to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mukunzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1# Mukunzi misses with a looping right. Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cabrera misses the body punch and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check. Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch. Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Mukunzi misses with a looping right. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mukunzi scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily. Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot. Cabrera checks a low kick from Mukunzi. Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cabrera scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses. A head kick by Cabrera misses and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily. Mukunzi misses with a few strikes there.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy. Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cabrera checks a leg kick. Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi. An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera throws a body kick that misses. #T3# Cabrera tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down. A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a head kick that Mukunzi semi-blocks.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cabrera blocks a jab. Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks. Cabrera lands with a right hand. Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks. Mukunzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T4# A good leg kick by Cabrera. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mukunzi lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cabrera misses with a straight right. Cabrera backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera lands with a cross. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Cabrera is looking to land body kicks. Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks. Cabrera lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Cabrera rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage. Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut. Torres lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cabrera lands with a right to the head. Torres tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage. Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
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! A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres. Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it. Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
A short right from Torres. Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Torres tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Torres misses with some punches.
Torres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera. Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside. Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch. Torres lands with a light punch inside. Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Torres pushes Cabrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera. #T3# Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Torres working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cabrera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torres can turn it around. Torres misses with the head strike.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Torres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Torres breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Torres jabs Cabrera right on the nose. Cabrera blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.#T4# Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. 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! Cabrera scores with a jab. Torres acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Torres misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Torres blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.#CL# Cabrera instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera. Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it. Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.#R2# Torres throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a hook. A big right from Torres misses. Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera misses with a leg kick and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it. Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick. Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1# Torres misses with a looping right. A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Torres down. Cabrera scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it. Cabrera defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand. Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. A short uppercut from Cabrera. Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around? Torres misses with some punches.
#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A cross from Cabrera lands.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torres misses with a looping left. A big left from Torres misses. It appears Cabrera was looking to counter with a kick there. Torres avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Torres walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera. Torres misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination! Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera keeps Torres at a distance using the push kick. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Cabrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Torres throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick. Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Cabrera darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage. Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Torres scores with a nice hook to the head. Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far. 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! Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Torres cracks Cabrera with a nice body shot. Torres lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera. Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside. Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. Torres working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Torres has Cabrera pressed against the cage, preventing Cabrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torres lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
Torres tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Torres dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses. Cabrera slips under a jab from Torres. Cabrera lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Cabrera throws a combination that misses and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Torres throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. Jab from Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw. A jab from Torres misses. Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Torres throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. As Torres backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Torres throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Cabrera drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Cabrera tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Torres misses with the head strike.
#T2# Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Cabrera. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. Torres misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabrera blocks a body shot from Torres. Torres blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres. Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Torres. Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera. #TD# Cabrera jumps into guard, dragging Torres to the mat.
Torres won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. Cabrera trying to control the position.
#SUB# Cabrera has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB# Cabrera actively working from the bottom here. Cabrera tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.#SUB# Cabrera actively working from the bottom here. Cabrera desperately trying to maintain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Still in half guard, Torres seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1# Gutsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gutsu scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut. Cabrera throws a jab when Gutsu was well out of range. Gutsu tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch. Gutsu tries to clinch up. Gee Gutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gutsu punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch. Gutsu wants to clinch. Cabrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gutsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gutsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera with a nice calf kick. Cabrera throws a combination. Gutsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gutsu tries to clinch up but Cabrera circles away and keeps his distance. Gutsu is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
#T1##CL# Gutsu tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch. Gutsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gutsu misses with a double jab.
Cabrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cabrera lands with a straight right. Gutsu didn't see that one coming.#CL# Cabrera clinches up against the cage. Gutsu prevents a body shot from Cabrera. Gutsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cabrera pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cabrera working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Gutsu avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera pushes Gutsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Gutsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu. Cabrera lands with a left to the head. 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! Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cabrera tries a body shot but Gutsu blocks it.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2# Gutsu pulls guard. Gutsu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Cabrera drops back looking for a leg! Gutsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutsu manages to kick Cabrera off! Cabrera jumps back into Gutsu's guard. Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutsu is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Gutsu 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# Gutsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Gutsu lands with a punch from half guard. Gutsu works his way into side control. Gutsu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cabrera some visible discomfort.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position. Gutsu tries to advance position but instead Cabrera slips a leg back in to half guard. Gutsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Gutsu has control of the leg. #T4# Gutsu wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gutsu trying to advance position but Cabrera counters by regaining guard. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Gutsu controlling him for the moment. Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gutsu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Gutsu throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gutsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off. Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Gutsu manages to avoid it. Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gutsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cabrera looks to land a combination but Gutsu avoids it well. Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gutsu just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right-left combo lands from Cabrera. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutsu can do to turn this around?#CL2# Gutsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabrera, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Gutsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
#T1##CL# Cabrera has Gutsu up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Gutsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabrera presses Gutsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Gutsu's head. Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Gutsu's head. #CUT#That has opened up Gee Gutsu's cut even more.#BC# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutsu looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Gutsu closes the distance but Cabrera moves to the side and Gutsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Gutsu. Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Gutsu. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Gutsu.
Gutsu misses with a head kick.
Gutsu tries to clinch but Cabrera moves out of range. #CL# Cabrera clinches. Cabrera stops a takedown attempt from Gutsu.
Gutsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu. Gutsu is trying to break free.#T3# Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body. Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Gutsu throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Gutsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutsu tries to avoid it. Gutsu misses with a takedown attempt and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gutsu is breathing heavily. Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gutsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# Cabrera takes the fight into the clinch. Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. Cabrera stops a takedown attempt from Gutsu.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.#T4# Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body. Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Gee Gutsu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Cabrera lands with a right to the head. Cabrera lands an uppercut. Gutsu can't get the takedown.
#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Gutsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutsu also avoids with ease. A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Gutsu down. Cabrera with the inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu'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# Gutsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Gutsu avoided it. Gutsu tries to clinch and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Gutsu's head back.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gutsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cabrera lands a nice uppercut. Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. Gutsu tries for a takedown but Cabrera manages to get underhooks.
Gutsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabrera is defending well. Gutsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gutsu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.#BC# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera. Gutsu tries to clinch up. Gutsu wants to clinch but Cabrera slips to the side#KD# and Cabrera counters with a head kick that drops Gutsu to the mat! Gutsu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Gutsu is rocked! Cabrera throws a body punch but Gutsu moves out of range. Gutsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him? Gutsu darts in trying to clinch and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Gutsu was not able to check. Gutsu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Gutsu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body. Cabrera punishes Gutsu's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Gutsu.
Cabrera lunges at Gutsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gutsu's hand. Gutsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabrera pinned against the cage. Cabrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cabrera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gutsu.#CL# Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Gutsu.#T3# Gutsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Gutsu instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land. #BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
#CL# Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gutsu, pushing him back against the cage. Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gutsu blocks a body shot from Cabrera. Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Gutsu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Cabrera drives through and clinches with Gutsu against the cage.
#T4# Gutsu looking for a takedown. Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards. #CUT#Gee Gutsu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gutsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike. Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera gets through Gutsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gee Gutsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hendrix Cabrera! After winning the bout, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1# Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease. Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bukowski's sensitive parts. Bukowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it. We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bukowski avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Cabrera counters by moving into the clinch. Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bukowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle. #BC2# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back. Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Bukowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabrera misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely. #T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Bukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabrera, which made it look bad. A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bukowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bukowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow. Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bukowski misses with some punches.
#BC2# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera. Bukowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera. Cabrera tests Bukowski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Cabrera gets caught flat footed, as Bukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bukowski is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bukowski 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. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted. Cabrera keeping full guard, as Bukowski tries to pass. Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4# Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cabrera is pushing down on Bukowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bukowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through. Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a good jab. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cabrera misses. A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice body punch from Bukowski. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bukowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera slips under a jab. Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. As Cabrera looks to move away, Bukowski throws a big counter combo but Cabrera just gets out of the way. Bukowski looks for a takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.#CL2# Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Bukowski blocking some punches.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cabrera lands a body shot. Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him. Bukowski is trying to pull guard but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Bukowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukowski down. #CL2# Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bukowski, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Bukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right from Cabrera on the inside. Cabrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Cabrera. Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Cabrera has Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# Bukowski checks a leg kick. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range. Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Bukowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukowski tries to avoid it. A jab from Cabrera does it's job there. Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bukowski tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Bukowski 's knee. Bukowski shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage! Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily. 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! Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.#T4# A low kick lands for Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time. Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Cabrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cabrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera works over Bukowski's head and body with a nice combination. Cabrera swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target. Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Bukowski's head back.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera lands a body shot.
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
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. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Nice shot by Cabrera. Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski. Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage. #BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage! Bukowski is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bukowski cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera digs a good body shot into Bukowski's ribs. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera lands with a cross. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera works the jab nicely. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left. Cabrera tries to clinch up.#T1# Bukowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukowski scrambles back to his feet. Cabrera with a jab. Cabrera jabs Bukowski right on the nose. Bukowski blinks but takes it well. Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. A low kick from Cabrera misses and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body. Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head. Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski. Bukowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukowski's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
#T2# Cabrera misses with a looping right. Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cabrera with a hook. Cabrera leaves Bukowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bukowski jabs at Cabrera's body. Bukowski swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bukowski blocks a body shot from Cabrera. Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3# Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Cabrera stuffs the takedown. Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Bukowski moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. #TD# Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabrera napping and manages to drive through into side control! Cabrera gets back to half guard. Bukowski prevents Cabrera from improving his position. Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bukowski lands a couple of decent looking shots. Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Cabrera has his hands on Bukowski's head, controlling the position.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera slips a jab from Kuti. Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuti is looking for the big counter here. Cabrera tests Kuti's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight. Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuti is out of range and Cabrera settles back down. Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch. Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera. A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick! The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cabrera tries a low kick but Kuti avoids it. Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.#T1# Kuti walks into a left hand. #ROC#Kuti is rocked! Cabrera circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuti to the canvas! Kuti doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cabrera keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# Porter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cabrera back to the cage. Porter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Porter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Porter thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Porter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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! Porter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Porter.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Porter misses with a double jab
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Porter throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Porter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Cabrera counters by clinching up. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cabrera lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##KD2# Cabrera lands a big head kick that sends Porter tumbling to the mat! Cabrera takes a step backwards and waves Porter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Porter is rocked! Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera lands a jab to Porter's midsection. Oh Porter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cabrera fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Porter to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Porter looks to clinch but Cabrera throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Porter taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera! A victorious Hendrix Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Womack.
Womack throws a head kick that misses. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womack. Womack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Womack slips under a jab from Cabrera. Womack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Womack tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womack darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Womack throws a right and a left that both miss. Womack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack.
#CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Womack working hard to break the clinch. Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera prevents Womack from breaking the clinch. Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut. Womack is trying to break free.#BC2# Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Womack counters with a one-two to the body. Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Cabrera lands a right hand. Womack tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage. Womack tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage. Womack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage. Womack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Womack can't break the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Womack's face as he tries to break the clinch. Womack blocks a body shot from Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Womack's head. Cabrera has Womack pressed against the cage, preventing Womack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC# Womack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera with a nice calf kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD# Oooooh!!! Womack has knocked Cabrera down with a huge combo! Womack steps away and waves a wobbly Cabrera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Womack.
Womack misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera wants to counter the offense by Womack and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Cabrera instigates a clinch. Womack tries to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling the position. Womack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage. Cabrera working aggressively here.
Womack tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Womack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabrera misses with a straight left. #CL2# Cabrera has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC# Womack manages to break the clinch.
Womack wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance. Womack throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Womack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Womack.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Womack checks it well. Womack slips under a jab. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Womack misses with a head kick.
Womack throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Cabrera. #BC# Womack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Womack's efforts to push away.#BC# Womack breaks the clinch.
#T4# Cabrera misses with a body kick. Womack lands a jab-cross combination. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera lands with a cross. Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Womack tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Womack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage. Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womack backwards. Cabrera working aggressively here.
Womack is trying to break free. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. A short right from Cabrera on the inside. #BC# Womack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera lands a jab to Womack's midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Womack misses with a double jab.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Womack's leg. Womack is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Womack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. No joy there for Womack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Womack moves out of range easily. Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Womack sees it coming and checks it nicely. Womack is looking for a counter combo. Mac Womack is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Womack has time to react. Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2# Cabrera darts in and clinches Womack up against the cage. Womack is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position. A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Cabrera. Womack is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Womack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Womack misses with a double jab.
#T1# Womack takes one to the side of the head.
Womack avoids a kick to the body.
Womack looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well. Cabrera tries to clinch but Womack is having none of it. #CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch. Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack's elbow. Womack is trying to break free. Womack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch. Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
Womack is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks. Womack is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cabrera keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike. Womack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Womack.
#T2# Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch. Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Womacks head. Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Womack blocking some punches.
#BC2# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Womack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Womack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabrera misses with a straight right. Mac Womack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch combination from Womack misses. Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick. Womack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch.#BC# Womack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Womack throws a combination that misses and Cabrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Womack thinking. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cabrera connects with a leg kick. #T3# Womack throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Womack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right from Cabrera. A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack. Womack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Womack is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position. Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick. Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Womack blocks the body kick.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Womack misses with a head kick.
#T4# Womack throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Womack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
Cabrera thows a body kick. Womack tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jab from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Womack sees coming a mile off. Nice uppercut there from Cabrera. Womack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick. Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Womack misses with a looping left.#CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Womack breaks from the clinch.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Womack misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Cabrera clinches. 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. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabrera with a nice calf kick. Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Womack. Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Womack can't break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Womack's efforts to push away. Womack has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Womack manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Womack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Cabrera tries to clinch there but Womack circles away.
Womack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks. Womack misses with a double jab.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera dodges the punch combination from Womack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Womacks head. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Womack is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Womack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Cabrera instigates a clinch. Womack takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a body punch. Cabrera digs a right hand into Womack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Womack's gas tank. Cabrera lands a nice uppercut. Womack prevents a body shot from Cabrera. Womack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC# Womack breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Womack semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Womack is rocked! Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Womack momentarily.
Oh Womack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Cabrera clinches up against the cage. Womack takes a shot to the head. Cabrera creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Womack's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Womack drops to his knees and Cabrera pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera! A victorious Hendrix Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 99
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming. Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch. Barbosa tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch. Barbosa connects with a body shot. Barbosa connects with a body shot. Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cabrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barbosa misses the jab. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa. Barbosa jabs at Cabrera's body.#T1##CL2# Cabrera drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut. Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Barbosa throws a head punch that misses. Barbosa blocks a body shot from Cabrera. #BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barbosa moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab. Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away. Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.#CL2# Cabrera moves into the clinch. Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike. Cabrera pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera slips a jab from Barbosa. Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good shot there by Barbosa. Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cabrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout. Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
#CUT#That has opened up Hendrix Cabrera's cut even more. Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera slips under a jab.#T3# Cabrera lands a jab-cross combination. Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa. Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet. Nice cross by Barbosa. A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target. Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabrera takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. Donk. Cabrera catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cabrera scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming. Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks. #CUT#The cut above Hendrix Cabrera's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Cabrera scores with a head kick. Barbosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4# Cabrera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Barbosa moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera connects with a high kick. Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabrera's hands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off. Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A jab from Cabrera does it's job there. Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera misses with a hook. Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera. Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot. Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.#CL2# Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch. Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa. Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa presses Cabrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD# A head kick lands from Barbosa that sends Cabrera to the canvas. Cabrera tries to scramble back to his feet but Barbosa brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Cabrera is rocked!#T1##SUB# Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cabrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Cabrera! Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there. Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.#T3# Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cabrera is stalling in the full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB# Barbosa working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cabrera stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabrera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbosa eats them both and turns towards Cabrera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there. Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Junior Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far. A jab lands there for Barbosa. A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa. Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa. Cabrera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cabrera lands an overhand right. Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera. Barbosa scores with a hook.#CUT#Hendrix Cabrera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming. Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.#T1# Barbosa with a jab. Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily. Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hendrix Cabrera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Barbosa! Junior Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1# Farah throws a body kick that misses. Farah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Farah moved out of range. Farah throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Farah blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
A lazy left from Farah finds it's target. Farah throws a big shot that misses. Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cabrera lands with a shot to the body. Farah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Farah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farah paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely. Cabrera stuns Farah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farah looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. Farah scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Farah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Farah cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Farah in a clinch.
Cabrera lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Farah.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Farah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Farah misses with an uppercut. Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it. Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight. Farah moves away from the strike by Cabrera. Cabrera feints and then cracks Farah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farah down. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farah lands with a good body shot. Cabrera misses with a hook
and Farah counters with a thumping low kick. Farah misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera misses the jab. And Farah responds with a good body kick, but Cabrera manages to step out the way in time.#T2# Farah misses with a wild body shot. Cabrera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farah. A swing and a miss from Cabrera. Farah misses the shot to the body. Farah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabrera rather than just go for the knockout. Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farah throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it. Farah throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it. Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farah. Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Farah tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Farah.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses. A left lands for Cabrera. Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farah. Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Farah. Farah ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera throws the left hand but Farah avoids the punch easily. A nice side step and Farah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot. Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Farah. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farah moves away. Farah flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away. Cabrera misses with a hook. A countering left hand to the body from Farah misses. Farah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick. Cabrera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Farah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Farah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Farah connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off. Farah lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farah misses with a low kick.#T4# A leg kick checked by Farah. Farah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cabrera throws a body kick that misses. Farah thinks about the counter body kick. Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Farah is out of range. Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Farah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Farah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Farah. Nice jab there from Cabrera. Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabrera misses the jab. Farah thumps Cabrera with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Farah misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Farah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Farah on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdo Farah will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Nice defenses there by Farah. Farah throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Farah throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Farah moved away. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Abdo Farah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Farah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Farah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target. Farah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera 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. A big right from Farah misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Farah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Farah dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Farah throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a jab when Farah was well out of range.#T1# Cabrera misses with a hook. Farah ducked under it nicely. Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick. Cabrera slips under a jab from Farah. Cabrera slips under a jab. A bone on bone clash there as Farah blocks the leg kick.
Farah ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Farah slips under a jab. Farah slips a jab from Cabrera. Farah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farah.
Good shot there by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a hook but Farah avoids it easily. Farah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Farah sees it coming and checks it nicely. Farah misses with a straight right. Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farah. Farah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# Farah ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Farah. Farah takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Cabrera moves out of range as Farah strikes. Cabrera throws a hook but Farah blocks it. Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Farah's front leg but catches the back leg as Farah tries to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slow jab from Farah misses its intended target. Farah lands with a good body shot. Farah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Farah blocks a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Farah pushes him off. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Farah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Farah swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
#T3# Farah connects with a leg kick. Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera moves out of range as Farah strikes. Farah missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Farah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw. Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Farah.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good exchange - Farah coming out on top. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera tries to clinch up but Farah circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo. Farah ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Farah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Farah responds with a good body kick, but Cabrera manages to step out the way in time. Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah staying out of range there. Nice cross by Cabrera. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farah. Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick. As Farah tries to get set, Cabrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Farah manages to avoid the attempt. Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Farah counters with a body kick. Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses. Cabrera throws a right and a left that Farah avoids nicely. Farah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Farah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farah. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Farah counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check. Farah moves away from the strike by Cabrera. Farah misses with an uppercut. It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Farah slips a straight right by Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Farah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cabrera blocks it well. Farah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Farah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Farah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farah keeps the fight on the outside. Farah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head. Cabrera blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Farah. Farah scores with a push kick. Farah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Farah slips the punch. Farah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera lands a body shot.
Farah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farah sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Farah moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Farah darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2# Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Farah's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farah cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Farah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farah counters with an inside leg kick. Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Farah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera. Cabrera throws the left hand but Farah avoids the punch easily. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Farah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cabrera misses with a straight left. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Farah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though. Farah tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Farah wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs. Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farah. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. #T3# Farah throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it. Farah moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Farah throws a shot to the body.
Farah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Farah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera tries to bum rush Farah with a series of wild strikes but Farah uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Farah looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera misses with a straight left. Farah is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs. Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Farah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cabrera throws a hook but Farah blocks it. Farah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4# Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Farah moved out of range. Farah avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The fighters circling - Farah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farah slips under a jab. Farah ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Farah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Farah looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cabrera misses with a low kick. Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Farah throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Cabrera is looking to chop away at Farah's legs. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick. Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Farah moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. A countering left hand to the body from Farah misses. Farah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Abdo Farah. I think Farah 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdo Farah! Abdo Farah tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Korpela fails to land the takedown. Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight. Nice defenses there by Korpela. Korpela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Cabrera throws a push kick but Korpela slaps the foot to one side. Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera throws a head kick but Korpela moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Korpela misses its intended target. Cabrera leaves Korpela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cabrera lands with a hook. Korpela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpela. Cabrera clobbers Korpela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cabrera connects with a right hand. Korpela shakes it off. Cabrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Korpela on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Korpela is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera is looking to slow Korpela down with leg kicks. Korpela ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera throws a hook but Korpela avoids it easily. Korpela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Korpela tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it. Korpela ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Korpela moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Korpela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well. Korpela tries to clinch enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. Korpela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Korpela moved away. Cabrera cracks Korpela with an open hand slap. A nice leg kick from Korpela, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with an uppercut. #T2# Korpela ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Korpela moved away. Cabrera misses with a straight right. Nice body kick there by Cabrera. Korpela is looking to clinch. Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Korpela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korpela at a distance.
Cabrera misses with a body kick. Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korpela's head. Korpela throws a leg kick and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Korpela thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Korpela darts in and clinches Cabrera up against the cage. Cabrera digs a right hand into Korpela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korpela's gas tank. Korpela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
#T3# Korpela lands with a short shot to the head. Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabrera misses with a body punch.
#BC# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera throws a push kick but Korpela slaps the foot to one side. Korpela with the counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it easily. Korpela on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cabrera motions for Korpela to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Korpela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Cabrera slips a jab from Korpela. Cabrera is looking to slow Korpela down with leg kicks. Cabrera lands an overhand right. Korpela's coach down at Icon Sport Laboratories was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Korpela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korpela is able to avoid easily. Korpela blocks the body kick.
Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cabrera catches Korpela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Korpela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Korpela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Korpela is looking to clinch. Korpela throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Korpela is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabrera throws a front kick that sends Korpela stumbling back into the cage. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korpela checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2# Korpela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabrera, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera takes a knee to the side of the body. Korpela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpela uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Cabrera. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Korpela. Korpela misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Korpela closes the distance and clinches. Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korpela crunches a lovely knee into Cabrera's ribcage. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korpela can do to turn this around? Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Korpela has him pressed against the cage. Korpela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera pushes Korpela back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Korpela is breathing heavily.#T1# Cabrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. A short left from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korpelas head. Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Korpela avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Cabrera lands a nice uppercut. Cabrera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing. Good work by Cabrera as he checks the leg kick. Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Korpela moved away. Cabrera scores with a nice body kick.
Cabrera cracks Korpela with an open hand slap. Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Korpela on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Korpela is rocked! Cabrera throws a monster overhand right that drops Korpela! Cabrera follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera! A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Mansour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansour scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mansour. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Mansour.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cabrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mansour throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Mansour back into the cage. Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mansour lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cabrera. Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour. Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Mansour's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mansour's gas tank. Mansour lands a shoulder strike. Cabrera lands a right hand. Mansour scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cabrera working aggressively here.
#T1##BC# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Mansour misses with a looping right. Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot. Cabrera misses with a right hand and Mansour counters with a nice body shot. Mansour missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cabrera throws a low kick but Mansour moves out of range easily. Cabrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight. Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Mansour's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansour tries to avoid it. Mansour lands a jab. Mansour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Mansour moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Mansour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Cabrera. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabrera cracks Mansour with a good jab. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera sizes up Mansour with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mansour tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Cabrera digs a right hand underneath Mansour's ribcage. Mansour let out a lung full of air as it connected. A hook to the body from Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to work over Mansour's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cabrera prevents a body shot from Mansour. Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreras head. Cabrera blocking some punches.
Mansour has Cabrera pressed against the cage, preventing Cabrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Mansour blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour. Cabrera pushes Mansour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike. Mansour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Mansour avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansour lands an uppercut.#BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mansour is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Mansour blocks a leg kick. Cabrera throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range. Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Mansour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Mansour throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mansour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.#T4# Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
A jab from Cabrera misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Mansour throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Mansour was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Mansour's defenses. Mansour throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mansour slips under a jab. Mansour avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mansour blocks a jab. Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mansour scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Mansour. Mansour darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch. Mansour appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansour sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot. Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera. Mansour swinging wildly here.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Mansour sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansour can pounce on him.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Mansour is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Cabrera misses and Mansour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansour off the cage and back into range. Mansour throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mansour's hands. Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mansour. Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansour. Mansour ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mansour scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabrera doesn't seem bothered though. Mansour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
letting Mansour counter with a right hand. Mansour misses with a straight right. #T2# Nice body kick from Cabrera. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansour throws out the jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Mansour. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Mansour. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Mansour. Cabrera misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera throws a low kick but Mansour moves out of range easily. Mansour missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mansour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansour. Mansour throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mansour. Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mansour moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Mansour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Mansour scores with a leg kick.
Mansour misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Mansour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mansour! But no joy. Cabrera misses with a straight left. #CL# Cabrera has Mansour up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mansour. Mansour keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabrera's efforts to push away. Mansour prevents a body shot from Cabrera. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mansour lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. Mansour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour. Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cabrera blocking some punches.
Mansour scores with a shot to the side of Cabrera's head. #T4# Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mansour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses. Mansour lands a body punch in the clinch. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range. Cabrera slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Seth Mansour seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cabrera lands with a cross. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansour throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Mansour. Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot. Danga de danga de dang - Mansour scores with a four punch combination! Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mansour has time to react. Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily. Mansour throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Good leg kick by Cabrera. Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera slips a jab from Mansour. Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily. Cabrera throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mansour throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Cabrera misses. Mansour lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand. Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.#T1# Cabrera digs a good body shot into Mansour's ribs. Mansour keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mansour's head. Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Mansour sees coming a mile off. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cabrera cracks Mansour with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Mansour. An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses. Mansour misses the shot to the body. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Mansour takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.#CL# Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Mansour gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Mansour lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour. Mansour lands a body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike. Mansour tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Mansour back against the cage. A short right from Mansour on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land. #BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mansour connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back. Mansour on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3# Mansour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Mansour throws a quick inside leg kick. Mansour slips a jab from Cabrera. Mansour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot. Cabrera thows a leg kick but Mansour checks it letting Mansour counter with a right hand. Cabrera blocks a jab. Cabrera misses with a hook. Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A jab from Mansour does it's job there. Mansour jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mansour misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mansour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera keeps Mansour at a distance using the push kick. A shot to the body from Cabrera misses letting Mansour counter with a right hand. #T4# Mansour checks the leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mansour. Mansour moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour. Cabrera motions for Mansour to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera throws out a powerful jab. Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansour scores with a nice head shot. Cabrera 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.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A shot to the liver by Mansour. Beautiful body shot. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mansour appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Seth Mansour. Well Mansour has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seth Mansour! Seth Mansour decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# A leg kick checked by Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cabrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cabrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera misses with a combination
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabrera sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lang throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabrera tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lang defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cabrera lands with a right hand. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick. Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabrera looks to clinch enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab. Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lang scores with a jab. Lang staying out of range there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lang throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Cabrera lands a jab. Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy. Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang. Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body. A head kick by Cabrera misses and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Lang ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cabrera moves forwards but Lang connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cabrera misses with a looping right. Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Lang moves his leg out of the way.#T3# Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it. Lang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick. Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lang throws a quick inside leg kick. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.#CL# Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head. Lang takes a shot to the head. 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! Lang misses with some punches.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lang.
#T4# Lang scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang. #BC# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cabrera moves forwards but Lang connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut. Cabrera lands the left hand. A punch lands to the side of Cabrera 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Lang's knee but Lang avoids it well. Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lang throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera throws a jab when Lang was well out of range. Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cabrera tries to clinch up. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Lang.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Lang throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease. Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cabrera digs a good hook to Lang's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang. Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabrera throws a counter high kick but Lang was just alert enough to avoid it. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera slips under a jab. Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabrera with a body shot.#T1# Lang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cabrera tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lang doesn't seem phased though. Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily. Cabrera staying out of range there. Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lang throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks. Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range. Cabrera throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
#T2# Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lang misses with a left hand and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Lang misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lang cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head. Lang misses with an uppercut. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Lang. Cabrera slips under a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Lang. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.#T3# A combination from Lang does no damage. Cabrera misses the jab. Lang feints a counter leg kick. Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lang momentarily.
Lang throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Lang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cabrera feints a jab promting Lang to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab. Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera moves out of range as Lang strikes. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.#T4# Lang misses with a straight left. That kick from Lang tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Cabrera cracks Lang with an open hand slap. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang slips under a jab from Cabrera. Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
A big left from Cabrera misses. Lang throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range. As Lang tries to get set, Cabrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt. Cabrera lands with a right hand. Lang throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away. Lang moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off. Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cabrera tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang walks into a left hand. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses. Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Good exchange - Lang coming out on top. No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang. Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye.#T1# Cabrera tries to work over Lang's front leg with a kick but Lang checks it. Lang throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away. A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrera's sensitive parts. Cabrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lang back to the cage. Cabrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab. Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy. Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lang throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lang throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lang looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range. Lang swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy. Jab from Cabrera. Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang misses with a straight right. Cabrera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses the jab. Lang throws a counter combo. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Lang moved away. Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards. Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Lang with an uppercut!#T3# Lang takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Donk. Lang catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross. Cabrera avoids the body shot from Lang.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and checks it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet. Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera misses with a hook. Cabrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee. #CL2# Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabrera is keeping busy. Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. 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! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch. Lang leaning against his opponent.
Lang prevents a body shot from Cabrera. Lang scores with a shoulder strike. Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch. Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera. Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
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 Hendrix 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! A victorious Hendrix Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1# Boma misses with a looping right. Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boma tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it. Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Boma avoided it. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! Boma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabrera on the side of the head. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming. Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Boma. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Boma is predictable there and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Boma throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Cabrera throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boma avoids it. Boma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range. Boma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boma misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma. Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boma connects with a leg kick. Boma lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Boma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera. Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Cabrera feints a jab promting Boma to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boma motions for Cabrera to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Boma with a nice calf kick. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action! Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Cabrera misses. Cabrera slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Boma only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Boma. Cabrera works the jab nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera. Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera misses with a double jab
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back. Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
#T3# Cabrera misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back. Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera. Boma scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boma throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily. Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range. Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Boma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cabrera swings and misses with a shot to the body and Boma counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera with a nice cross. Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boma's head backwards.#T4# Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boma cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Boma 's knee. Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera. Boma staying out of range there. Boma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma. Boma connects with a solid leg kick. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick. As Boma backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy. Boma throws a big shot that misses. Cabrera is looking to counter punch. Boma throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma. Cabrera with the inside leg kick. Cabrera throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily. Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera looks to throw a body kick and Boma counters with a lovely shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range. Boma throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boma misses with a hook. Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Boma connects with a jab.#T1# Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Cabrera checks the leg kick. Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cabrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand. Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Boma swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Boma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cabrera looks for the body kick but Boma saw that one coming. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick. Cabrera misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely. Boma walks into a straight right hand from Cabrera. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boma. Boma obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Boma. Cabrera throws a leg kick but Boma checks it. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs. Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check. Boma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Boma throws a leg kick that misses. Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cabrera misses the jab. Cabrera with a jab. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.#T3# A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target. Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabrera under the eye. Boma misses the shot to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Boma slips a straight right by Cabrera. Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A combination from Cabrera does no damage. Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Boma scores with a jab. Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A left lands for Boma. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma. Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Boma moves out of range as Cabrera throws a body kick.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Boma misses with a wild body shot. Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Boma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range. Boma throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Cabrera lands a head shot. Boma ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Boma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boma. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Boma tries a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera is wise to it. Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Boma will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boma misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there and Boma counters with a nice uppercut. Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Boma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera. Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabrera misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Boma lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boma looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. As Boma looks to move away, Cabrera throws a big counter combo but Boma just gets out of the way. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Boma lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand. Cabrera tries to land a body kick and Boma counters with an inside leg kick. A big left from Boma misses. #T1# A jab from Boma does it's job there. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Boma checks a low kick from Cabrera. Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it. A punch lands to the side of Cabrera 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick. Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Boma off the cage and back into range. Good leg kick by Boma. Cabrera looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well. Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cabrera throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease. Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cabrera throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily. Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the body and Boma counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Boma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boma with a nice calf kick. Nice shot by Boma. Boma lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Boma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Boma with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Boma. Cabrera is looking to land body kicks. Boma checks a low kick from Cabrera. It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Boma counters with a lovely shot to the body. Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Boma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. Boma throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well. No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera tries to land a body kick and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boma throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera looks to throw a body kick letting Boma counter with a right hand. Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it. Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boma motions for Cabrera to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma. Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it. Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks. Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked and Boma counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses. Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick. Cabrera misses with a kick to the body and Boma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage! Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boma misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Boma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot to the body from Cabrera misses and Boma counters with a stiff right hand. Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boma's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Norman Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Boma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1# Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanikov moves away. Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming. A low kick from Cabrera misses and Shanikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands an uppercut. Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Shanikov's head. A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land. Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing. Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Shanikov with an uppercut! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov. Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cabrera tries to clinch there but Shanikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Shanikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cabrera slips a straight right by Shanikov. Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Shanikov is out of range. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shanikov walks into a jab. Shanikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanikov. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shanikov throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shanikov throws a lazy body kick and Cabrera counters with a right hand to the body. Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Cabrera rushes Shanikov and presses him up against the cage. Cabrera works on Shanikov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Shanikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A head kick misses from Shanikov. Shanikov misses with a leg kick. #CL# Cabrera moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera lands a body shot. #TD2# Shanikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cabrera uses from the top position. #SUB2# Shanikov is looking for a triangle here but Cabrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cabrera just content to control the position. Shanikov tries to improve position but can't. Shanikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2# Cabrera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shanikov's arms. Cabrera turns into Shanikov and is now in his guard.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Shanikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Shanikov wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2# Shanikov actively working from the bottom here. Shanikov gets full guard.#SUB2# Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Shanikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Cabrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shanikov's shoulder. That is not cool. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Shanikov as he checks the leg kick. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cabrera with a jab. Shanikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shanikov misses with a body kick. Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shanikov just manages to avoid it. Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around? Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes. Cabrera lands a jab to the nose. Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Shanikov should have avoided that one. Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL# Cabrera clinches up with Shanikov and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera. Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away.
#T1# Cabrera blocks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Shanikov. Shanikov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shanikov. Shanikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera lands an overhand right. Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. Shanikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Shanikov is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov. Cabrera jabs at Shanikov's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Shanikov throws a big counter head kick but Cabrera avoids it with no problem. Shanikov throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.#T2# Shanikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Shanikov throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.#CL# Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it. Shanikov misses with a body punch.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Cabrera. Shanikov misses with some punches.
Shanikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shanikov blocking some punches.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov. Shanikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Shanikov pulls guard. Shanikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabrera controls the pace. Cabrera pushing down on Shanikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2# Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Shanikov is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard. Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Cabrera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hendrix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cabrera is thwarting Shanikov's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Shanikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot. Shanikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming. Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Shanikov seems unphased.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Shanikov moves out of range. Shanikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A jab lands there for Cabrera. Cabrera tries a low kick but Shanikov avoids it. Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shanikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shanikov walks into a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Cabrera with a nice calf kick. Shanikov misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Shanikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Cabrera instigates a clinch. Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shanikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing. Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shanikov. Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
#ROC#Shanikov is rocked! Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him? A right hook to the body lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera pushes Shanikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabrera 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. Cabrera throws a big uppercut that drops Shanikov! More strikes from Cabrera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shanikov lies dazed against the cage as Cabrera celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Kicklighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A big right from Cabrera misses. Cabrera moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes. Kicklighter throws a one two combo.
Kicklighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera. Good shot there by Cabrera. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Kicklighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cabrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kicklighter. Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kicklighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kicklighter misses the shot to the body. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kicklighter. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range. Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jab by Kicklighter.#T1# Cabrera avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it. Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cabrera wants to clinch. Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.#CL2# Cabrera takes the fight into the clinch. Kicklighter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kicklighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow. Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside. Kicklighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicklighter lands a shoulder strike. Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. #BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. Cabrera misses with a looping right. Cabrera staying out of range there.#T2# Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one. Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.#CL2# Cabrera darts in and clinches Kicklighter up against the cage. Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cabrera blocks a body shot from Kicklighter. Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Kicklighter's head. A head punch on the inside from Kicklighter fails to land. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicklighter. Kicklighter lands an uppercut. Kicklighter lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kicklighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL2# Cabrera has Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter. Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. Cabrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. Kicklighter lands a shot to the body. Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Kicklighter on the inside. Kicklighter working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kicklighter working aggressively here.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Kicklighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands a left hand.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kicklighters head. Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses. Cabrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards. Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicklighter. Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cabrera. Kicklighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank. Kicklighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cabrera looks winded! Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Kicklighter scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kicklighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Kicklighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Nice defenses there by Kicklighter. Kicklighter thinks about countering with a body kick. Cabrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vinicius Kicklighter is winning the standup battle so far. Cabrera scores with a one two! Kicklighter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kicklighter lands an overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head. Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera misses with a hook. Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kicklighter lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Kicklighter slips under a jab. Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big right from Kicklighter misses. Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Cabrera clinches. #BC2# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kicklighter lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand. Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Kicklighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kicklighter throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kicklighter lands a jab to the nose. Kicklighter misses with a looping left. Cabrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cabrera defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.#T2# Cabrera slips under a jab from Kicklighter. Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cabrera thuds his right hand into Kicklighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw. Kicklighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kicklighter misses with a hook. Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it. Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cabrera slips under a jab. Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter. Kicklighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kicklighter staying out of range there. Kicklighter scores with a decent looking hook. Cabrera lands a jab. Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3# Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kicklighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Cabrera strikes. Cabrera thuds a left hand into Kicklighter's body. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Kicklighter misses. Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes. Kicklighter slips under a jab from Cabrera. Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabrera tries to clinch but Kicklighter is having none of it. #T4# Good exchange - Kicklighter coming out on top. The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Kicklighter slips under a jab from Cabrera. Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cabrera tries to clinch up. Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. Nice jab there from Kicklighter. Cabrera lands a jab. Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back. Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice jab there from Kicklighter. Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kicklighter walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera. Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cabrera takes one to the chin there. Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kicklighter lands a slapping body shot.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Cabrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kicklighter throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Kicklighter only half commits. Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Kicklighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kicklighter with a body shot. Cabrera slips under a jab from Kicklighter. Cabrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range. Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it. Cabrera blocks a jab. Nice shot by Cabrera. Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away. Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kicklighter slips a straight right by Cabrera. Kicklighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera. Kicklighter connects with a jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Kicklighter. Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range. Nice defenses there by Cabrera. 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! Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kicklighter tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it. Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabrera wants to clinch up but Kicklighter keeps it at a distance. Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kicklighter with the inside leg kick. Kicklighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kicklighter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kicklighter cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Cabrera stuns Kicklighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Kicklighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# Cabrera forces Kicklighter back against the cage and clinches. Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kicklighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter blocking some punches.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Kicklighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kicklighter's gas tank. Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Kicklighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?#BC2# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes. Cabrera misses with a hook. An attempted straight right counter from Kicklighter misses the target. Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it. Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kicklighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera staying out of range there.#T4# Cabrera walks into a left hand. 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! Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. Kicklighter misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. A jab from Kicklighter misses. Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Kicklighter tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera. Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming. Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter clearly takes that round. That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Kicklighter takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Kicklighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch. Kicklighter misses with a right hand enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Cabrera closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera. Cabrera lands with a right to the head. Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicklighter. Kicklighter misses with the head strike.
Kicklighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Kicklighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Kicklighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera. Kicklighter is looking to counter punch. Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera. Kicklighter with a jab. Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it. Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kicklighter works the jab nicely. Kicklighter catches Cabrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away. Kicklighter slips under a jab. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kicklighter throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range. It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera. Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicklighter lands a slapping body shot.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Kicklighter tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter with a nice calf kick. Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabrera checks a low kick from Kicklighter. Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter. Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter. Kicklighter slips under a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kicklighter.#T3# Jab from Kicklighter. Kicklighter throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily. Kicklighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kicklighter throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it. Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it. Jab from Cabrera.#CL2# Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside. Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Cabrera. Kicklighter cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there. Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera. #T4# Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter. Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kicklighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A big right from Kicklighter misses. Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch. Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head. Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Kicklighter appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera. Kicklighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head. Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera slips a jab from Kicklighter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter had his way with Hendrix Cabrera in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react. Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kicklighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cabrera lands a nice hook to Kicklighter's body. Kicklighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kicklighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kicklighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cabrera wants to counter with a clinch but Kicklighter pushes him away. Cabrera throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kicklighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter. Kicklighter digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kicklighter blocks a jab. Kicklighter scores with a leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Cabrera rushes Kicklighter and presses him up against the cage. Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicklighter blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target. Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kicklighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter. Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming. Cabrera throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily. Cabrera moves away from the strike by Kicklighter. Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2# Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cabrera swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Kicklighter circles away.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter. Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kicklighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Cabrera has Kicklighter up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there. Kicklighter keeps the fight on the outside. Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target. #T3# Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicklighter. Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one. Kicklighter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
Kicklighter scores with a hook. Cabrera scores with a jab. Kicklighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kicklighter with a hook. Cabrera slips under a jab. Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Kicklighter tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch. Kicklighter lands with a left to the head. 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! Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards. #BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Kicklighter and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Kicklighter. #T4# A right-left combo lands from Kicklighter. A combination from Kicklighter does no damage. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Kicklighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut. Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. A lazy left from Kicklighter finds it's target. Cabrera misses with a wild body shot. Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range. Kicklighter takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. Cabrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kicklighter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabrera misses with a looping left. Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kicklighter, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45 Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter! Vinicius Kicklighter is the new middleweight champion! A very excited looking Vinicius Kicklighter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Cabrera clobbers Waterfall Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Waterfall Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Waterfall Jr throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range. Cabrera slips a jab from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Waterfall Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr misses with a looping right. Cabrera with a jab. A jab from Cabrera misses. Good standup being displayed there by Waterfall Jr as he connects with a hook. Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Waterfall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabrera misses with a straight right. Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera misses with a straight left. Waterfall Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Waterfall Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards. Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr. Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand. Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Waterfall Jr moved out of range nicely. Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a straight right hand. Waterfall Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera takes one to the chin there. Cabrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Waterfall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Waterfall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Waterfall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Waterfall Jr's belly button to the back.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera throws a series of punches but Waterfall Jr avoids them all with ease. Cabrera lands a nice hook to Waterfall Jr's body. Waterfall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target. Waterfall Jr swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Waterfall Jr pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch. Waterfall Jr blocking some punches.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage. Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Waterfall Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head. Cabrera tries to break the clinch but Waterfall Jr is controlling the position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr pushes Cabrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow. Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Cabrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Waterfall Jr drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Waterfall Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
#T3# Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut. Waterfall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Waterfall Jr avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
#CL# Waterfall Jr takes the fight into the clinch. A short right from Cabrera on the inside. Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Waterfall Jr. #TD# Waterfall Jr pulls guard effortlessly. Waterfall Jr controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself. Waterfall Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waterfall Jr tries to get out of the position. Cabrera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Waterfall Jr is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Waterfall Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB# Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
#SUB# Waterfall Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cabrera controlling from the top position. Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cabrera walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waterfall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Waterfall Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jab by Cabrera. Waterfall Jr slips under a jab. Waterfall Jr is looking to counter punch. Cabrera jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well. Cabrera stalks Waterfall Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waterfall Jr's face. Waterfall Jr staggers backwards, shaken. Cabrera tests Waterfall Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waterfall Jr on the side of the head. A combination from Cabrera does no damage. Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Waterfall Jr moves away and avoids it. Waterfall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera. Waterfall Jr staying out of range there. As Cabrera tries to get set, Waterfall Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabrera manages to avoid the attempt. Waterfall Jr moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.#T1# Cabrera 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.
Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cabrera misses the shot to the body. Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Waterfall Jr misses. Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Waterfall Jr to counter with a crisp jab. Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Waterfall Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet. Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Waterfall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera. Waterfall Jr 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.#T2# Nice jab there from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera sizes up Waterfall Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Cabrera staying out of range there. Nice body punch from Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Waterfall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cabrera throws a hook but Waterfall Jr blocks it. Cabrera thuds a left hand into Waterfall Jr's body. Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Waterfall Jr slips under a jab. Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Waterfall Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Free Waterfall Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Waterfall Jr forces Cabrera back against the cage and clinches. Waterfall Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabrera or not. #T3# Waterfall Jr lands a shoulder strike. Waterfall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land. Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Waterfall Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A jab from Waterfall Jr finds it's way through Cabrera's defenses. Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Waterfall Jr misses the shot to the body. Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabrera takes a swing at Waterfall Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL# Waterfall Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabrera walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Waterfall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Waterfall Jr wants to clinch.#T4# Waterfall Jr moves away from the strike by Cabrera. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Waterfall Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. Waterfall Jr tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it. #CL# Waterfall Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Waterfall Jr jumps guard.
#SUB# Waterfall Jr has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waterfall Jr's guard. Waterfall Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cabrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cabrera's back! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabrera looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Waterfall Jr has the hooks in. Cabrera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Waterfall Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Cabrera is controlling his hands well. 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. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Waterfall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Waterfall Jr rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage. Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. Waterfall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow. #BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Waterfall Jr clinches up with Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage. Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waterfall Jr. A nice left hand lands by Waterfall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Waterfall Jr's head. Waterfall Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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! Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera. Waterfall Jr tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Waterfall Jr tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cabrera blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Waterfall Jr avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage. A short right from Cabrera on the inside. Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards. Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cabrera lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Cabrera. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards. Waterfall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Waterfall Jr. Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut. Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# A short uppercut from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera presses Waterfall Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Waterfall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera. Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera gets through Waterfall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short left from Cabrera. Waterfall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr. A head punch blocked on the inside by Waterfall Jr. Cabrera lands an uppercut. Waterfall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waterfall Jr gets through Cabrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook. Cabrera misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely. Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Waterfall Jr backs up against the cage.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Waterfall Jr looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.#T3# Cabrera lands a head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Waterfall Jr. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet. Waterfall Jr tries to clinch and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Waterfall Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A swing and a miss from Cabrera. A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot. Waterfall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab. A big left from Waterfall Jr misses. Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Waterfall Jr ducks down to avoid it. Waterfall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Waterfall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Waterfall Jr to score with a decent uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target. Waterfall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera. Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Waterfall Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Waterfall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Waterfall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Waterfall Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Waterfall Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2# Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waterfall Jr. Waterfall Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Cabrera throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waterfall Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Waterfall Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Waterfall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waterfall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Waterfall Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Waterfall Jr.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera! Hendrix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Dos Anjos. Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease. Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice jab there from Cabrera. Nice uppercut lands for Dos Anjos. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut. Cabrera tries to clinch up but Dos Anjos circles away and keeps his distance. Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dos Anjos scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one. Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cabrera tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it. Dos Anjos misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cabrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one. Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos. Cabrera takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses. Cabrera with a hook.#ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked! Dos Anjos walks straight into a right hand from Cabrera - that's dropped him! Cabrera jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dos Anjos from any more punishment! Dos Anjos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hendrix Cabrera! After the fight, Hendrix Cabrera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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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