Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Lewis blocks a jab.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera with a hook.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Lewis.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Lewis swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cabrera walks into a left hand. #T2#
Cabrera throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Cabrera throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera. #CL2#
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
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.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Lewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewis tries to avoid it.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabrera is looking to clinch. #T5#
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabrera's waist but Cabrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it #TD#
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrera fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Cabrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T6#
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewis misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lewis's knee momentarily.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.#CL2#
Cabrera forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Lewis stalling against the cage.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T7#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Cabrera. #T8#
Lewis tries for a takedown but Cabrera manages to get underhooks.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Lewis pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Cabrera stands up and waves to Lewis to follow him. #CL2#
Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully. #T9#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cabrera.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera throws a fast counter high kick but Lewis manages to duck under it in time.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check. #CL2#
Cabrera takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis fails with the takedown.#T2#
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily
and Cabrera counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a flying knee that drops Lewis! Cabrera dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Wolford backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Rodney Wolford has been cut.#TD2#
Cabrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolford working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wolford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Wolford distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Cabrera pushes Wolford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Cabrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolford trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wolford won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Wolford working some strikes from top position.
Wolford prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Wolford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cabrera pushes Wolford off looking to stand but Wolford dives back in and keeps control.
Cabrera is staying active underneath Wolford, who seems content to just control the action from this 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 is trying to stand up here but Wolford is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Wolford sits in half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolford keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Wolford 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.
Wolford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Wolford manages to avoid it.
Wolford with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolford missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabrera's waist but Cabrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolford off to one side.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Cabrera defending well as Wolford loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Wolford's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolford, as that shot connected. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Wolford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##ES#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodney Wolford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wolford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolford feints the counter takedown.
Wolford throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target.
Wolford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wolford gets the takedown into side control. #T4##ES#
Cabrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Wolford does it's job there.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Wolford.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolford misses with a straight left.
Wolford looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Wolford misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolford was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.#TD2#
Cabrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolford to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Cabrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wolford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T5#
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfords head.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolford prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolford misses with a punch to the body.
Wolford misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs. #T6#
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!
Wolford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Wolford lands a shot to the body.
Wolford is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera is leaning against Wolford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolford controls the action.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolford backwards. #T7#
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolford backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Wolford blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cabrera.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolford backwards. #TD2#
Wolford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Cabrera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wolford misses its intended target.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Wolford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera wants to stand but Wolford is controlling the position.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Wolford tries to pass.
Wolford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Wolford is having none of it.
Wolford throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera wants to stand but Wolford is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolford misses the jab.
Wolford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Wolford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T9#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolford is defended easily by Cabrera.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolford just manages to avoid it.
Wolford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolford connects with the punch.
Cabrera moves forwards but Wolford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wolford blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera cracks Wolford with an open hand slap.
Wolford gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Wolford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Wolford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wolford'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##CL#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolford tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Wolford back against the cage.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heraclio Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolford.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera gets through Wolford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Rodney Wolford's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolford.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolford wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Wolford 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.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolford checks the leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Wolford ducked under it nicely.
Wolford misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Wolford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Wolford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolford throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolford.
Wolford thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolford moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolford shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera shows good takedown defense.
Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Wolford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cabrera has knocked Wolford down with a huge combo! Cabrera steps away and waves a wobbly Wolford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Wolford is rocked!
Wolford shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
As Wolford looks to move away, Cabrera throws a big counter combo but Wolford just gets out of the way.
Wolford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Wolford is breathing heavily.
Wolford lands with a cross.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Wolford backs away looking to recover.
Wolford is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?#CUT#The cut above Rodney Wolford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolford slips a jab from Cabrera.
Wolford seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wolford misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolford blocks a jab.#CL2#
Wolford closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolford fails to land.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Wolford avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Cabrera lands a body shot. #TD2#
Wolford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolford manages to end up in side control.
Cabrera bucks up and tries to throw Wolford off but instead Wolford has got his back!#T5#
Cabrera trying to get back to his feet but Wolford is in full control for now.
Wolford wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wolford off. It looks like it's working - Wolford slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Cabrera displaying calm under pressure there.
Wolford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolford misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Wolford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T6#
Wolford throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Wolford down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Wolford moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera connects with a jab.
Wolford misses with a jab, cross combination. #T7#
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolford just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolford can do to turn this around?
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Wolford saw that one coming.
Wolford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera takes one on the button.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolford's head.
Wolford dives in and grabs Cabrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes down on Wolford's head and hops out.
Cabrera connects with the punch.#CUT#Rodney Wolford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolford gets slowly back to his feet.#T8#
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Wolford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Wolford wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head. #T9##ES#
Cabrera pushes Wolford off and gets back to his feet.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Cabrera jabs at Wolford's body.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolford with the counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands a high kick!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Wolford's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heraclio Cabrera!
Heraclio Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Gibbons gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibbons throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Gibbons trying to stall but Cabrera improves his position.
Gibbons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gibbons's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gibbons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Cabrera pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Gibbons defends easily.
Gibbons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Gibbons tries to pass. #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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Cabrera stands up and beckons Gibbons to join him on the feet.
Gibbons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut.
Gibbons throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Gibbons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Gibbons moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibbons wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbons's efforts to push away.#T3#
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Gibbons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gibbons wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gibbons lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons won't allow it. #T4#
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Gibbons 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 Heraclio Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gibbons wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Cabrera gets control of Gibbons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Gibbons pushes his legs off easily.
Gibbons wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbons 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Gibbons trying to control the position.
Gibbons keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cabrera drops back looking for a leg! Gibbons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gibbons manages to kick Cabrera off! Cabrera jumps back into Gibbons's guard. #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. #T6#
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.#SU#
Gibbons is working an open guard so Cabrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibbons avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Gibbons.
Gibbons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gibbons checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Gibbons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Gibbons moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera slips a jab from Gibbons.#T7#
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Gibbons's leg. Gibbons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Gibbons tries to keep at a distance but Cabrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbons smiles and moves away.
Gibbons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibbons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.#T8#
Cabrera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibbons walks away with a smile on his face. Cabrera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Gibbons throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Gibbons misses the shot to the body.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.#T9##CL#
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Gibbons is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabrera gets an underhook and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land. #BC2#
Gibbons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Gibbons against the cage. #BC2#
Gibbons manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibbons.
Gibbons swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice body shot.
Gibbons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbons counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio 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.#R2#
Gibbons throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to slow Gibbons down by chopping away at his legs.
Gibbons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibbons takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Cabrera catches Gibbons right on the button with a cross.
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.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a lazy body kick
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand.
Roydell Gibbons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Gibbons had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbons can do to turn this around?
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
Gibbons scores with a nice strike.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gibbons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gibbons just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Gibbons throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Gibbons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Gibbons fails to land.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gibbons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Cabrera jumps guard.
Gibbons 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#
Cabrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabrera passes Gibbons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura here.
Gibbons wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gibbons still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gibbons has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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.#SU2#
Gibbons has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Cabrera swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Gibbons does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbons throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely. #T5#
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Gibbons moves away and avoids it.
Gibbons throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Cabrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gibbons has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Gibbons struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands. #TD#
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. #SUB#
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibbons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gibbons is now in half guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Gibbons is controlling him well. #T6#
Gibbons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Heraclio Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cabrera has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gibbons escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gibbons!
Gibbons is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Gibbons stands up. #T7#
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera looks for the body kick but Gibbons saw that one coming.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Gibbons tries to work over Cabrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs. #T8#
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Gibbons.
Cabrera pushes Gibbons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera has Gibbons pressed against the cage, preventing Gibbons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Gibbons swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons misses with a body punch. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera. #CUT#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Cabrera prevents Gibbons from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heraclio Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that second round.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gibbons.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons sizes up Cabrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gibbons is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera tries to clinch
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gibbons is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Gibbons fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Gibbons.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a good jab.
Gibbons cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Gibbons.#T2#
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Gibbons takes a kick 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!
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Gibbons tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gibbons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes. Cabrera will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#Heraclio Cabrera's cut is getting worse.
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gibbons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbons connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Gibbons avoids a kick to the body.
Gibbons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Gibbons against the cage.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Cabrera cracks Gibbons with a nice body shot.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gibbons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Gibbons blocking some punches.
Gibbons lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Gibbons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbons looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
Cabrera keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Cabrera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Gibbons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Roydell Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gibbons misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Gibbons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gibbons looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Gibbons's leg but Gibbons calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibbons's hands.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Gibbons slaps the foot to one side.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Gibbons.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gibbons blocks an uppercut. #T6#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera takes a shot to the head.
Gibbons can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cabrera successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Gibbons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbons trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gibbons postures up. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbons defends well.#T9#
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Gibbons passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there!
Cabrera is squirming around, avoiding Gibbons's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Gibbons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SU2#
Gibbons is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gibbons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibbons misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Donk. Novak catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novak throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Novak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novak lands with a good body shot.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
We've been hearing reports that Novak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Novak clinches.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Cabrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 a head kick but it misses.
Novak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Novak fails with the takedown.#TD#
Novak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cabrera did well to prevent Novak getting side control.
Novak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak 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. #ES2#
Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Novak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Novak is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak'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!
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabrera circles away. #CL#
Novak has managed to clinch. #T2#
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head.
Novak is working for takedown but Cabrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cabrera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera gets underhooks to prevent Novak's takedown attempt.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novak wants to stall.
Novak prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabrera gets through Novak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Novak lands a takedown into guard.
Novak 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 is looking to stand up but Novak isn't so interested in that idea.
Cabrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Novak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novak shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Novak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Novak.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Novak blocks the leg kick.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Novak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T5#
Novak 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. #ES2#
Cabrera has one foot on Novak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cabrera!
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cabrera. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Novak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T6#
Novak trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Novak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cabrera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Novak looking to control but Cabrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Novak lands a big shot there that rocks Cabrera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Novak.
You get the feeling that Cabrera really doesn't like being in this position too much. #ES2#
Cabrera bucks up and throws Novak to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T7#
Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Novak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novak.#CL#
Cabrera tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Novak thows a huge punch but Cabrera dodges it nicely. #T8#
Cabrera is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Cabrera kicks Novak off and gets back to his feet.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Novak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Cabrera tries to sprawl but Novak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Novak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cabrera pushes Novak off looking to stand but Novak dives back in and keeps control.
Novak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head.
Cabrera is not content to let Novak control the position.
Novak throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well. #ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.#T9#
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Novak 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.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novak tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Novak throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Novak fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Novak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Novak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabrera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
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##TD#
Novak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Novak chips away with some ground and pound.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera pushes Novak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Novak misses with a jab to the body
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Novak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Novak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak prevents Cabrera from standing back up.
Novak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
Nice strikes from Novak there.
Novak stops Cabrera from getting back to his feet.
Novak trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it. #T2#
Novak prevents Cabrera from standing back up.
Cabrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Cabrera kicks off Novak and gets to his feet.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Novak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cabrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Cabrera's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Novak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Cabrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novak 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.#TD#
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Cabrera has his feet on Novak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3##TD#
Novak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cabrera's half guard.

Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Good work by Novak as he checks the leg kick.
Novak tries to counter with a takedown but Cabrera is quick to defend against it.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Novak is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabrera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head. #T4#
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Novak is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Novak is working for takedown but Cabrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Novak stalling in the clinch but Cabrera improves position.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Novak.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T5#
Cabrera misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Cabrera cracks Novak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novak is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Novak lands a body shot.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Cabrera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Novak attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Novak pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.#T6#
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Novak is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Novak swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.
Novak shoots and misses
and Novak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Novak moves out of range easily.
Cabrera connects with a jab.#T7#
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there #TD#
and Novak counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Cabrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Cabrera's guard.#ES2#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up.
Novak wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it. #T8#
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
A telegraphed right hand from Novak misses the target.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses. #TD#
Novak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Novak showed some decent athleticism there. #T9#
Cabrera is trying to stand. #ES2#
Cabrera has one foot on Novak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Novak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cabrera has his feet on Novak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg 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.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Novak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabrera defends well and Novak ends up having to push Cabrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera stops a takedown attempt from Novak. #BC2#
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Novak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Novak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cabrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Novak is controlling him.
Novak 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.
Novak stops Cabrera from standing up.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Novak postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Novak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick #TD#
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Novak wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Novak prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera pushes Novak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Novak or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabrera, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonz Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Novak misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Novak checks a leg kick nicely.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.#T3#
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak checks the leg kick.
Novak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak is nestled in close to Cabrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Novak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Cabrera prevents Novak from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Cabrera.
Novak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but Cabrera is blocking nicely.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novak's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Novak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novak tries a knee to the head but Cabrera blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cabrera.
Novak goes for a takedown attempt but Cabrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T5#
Donk. Cabrera catches Novak right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Novak is rocked!
Novak 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 lands a brutal head kick. Novak looks out on his feet and Cabrera throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Bekzod 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 let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bekzod with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Bekzod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bekzod gets a clinch.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Bekzod holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabrera on the side of the head.#T1#
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Bekzod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick.
Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.#CL#
Bekzod clinches.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bekzod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heraclio Cabrera.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Bekzod's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Bekzod misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bekzod lands a nice shot that snaps Cabrera's head back.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Bekzod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bekzod lands a jab.#CL#
Bekzod moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cabrera pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Cabrera pushes Bekzod off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Bekzod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Bekzod was not able to check.
Cabrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bekzod throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Bekzod avoids it with no problem.
Bekzod misses with a body kick.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cabrera tests Bekzod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bekzod throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range. #T4#
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Bekzod throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod lands a jab.
Bekzod throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod misses with a straight left.
Bekzod wants to clinch.
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 Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bekzod.
Cabrera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bekzod lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bekzod moves in looking to clinch but Cabrera pushes him off.
Bekzod blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Bekzod wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
Bekzod defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Cabrera lands but Bekzod takes it in his stride.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Bekzod down.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bekzod.#T2#
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Bekzod throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Bekzod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
Bekzod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bekzod throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Cabrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bekzod rushes Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Cabrera. #T3#
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bekzod moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Bekzod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Bekzod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bekzod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azad Bekzod is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
Cabrera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera thumps Bekzod with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bekzod wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bekzod throws a big shot that misses.
As Bekzod backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Bekzod manages to avoid it all.
Heraclio Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws a hook but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod scores with a body shot. #CL#
Bekzod drives through and clinches with Cabrera against the cage.
Bekzod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod working aggressively here. #TD2#
Cabrera drags the fight down to the ground.
Bekzod showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bekzod prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cabrera has his foot on Bekzod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bekzod works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bekzod stops Cabrera from standing up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle here but Bekzod uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cabrera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bekzod is controlling him well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bekzod avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cabrera.
Cabrera is pushing Bekzod's head away, looking to escape. Bekzod manages to hold on to the position though.
Cabrera trying to remain calm as Bekzod controls from the top position.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Bekzod's head.
A shot to the liver by Bekzod. Beautiful body shot.
Bekzod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera. #T3#
Bekzod wants to clinch but Cabrera slips to the side
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bekzod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Bekzod misses its target.
Bekzod slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bekzod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabrera on the side of the head.
Bekzod lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Bekzod - just one landing.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bekzod 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.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bekzod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
A little feinted left hand from Bekzod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Bekzod.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azad Bekzod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bekzod, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod!
A relieved looking Azad Bekzod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 597
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to slow Ilmarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Ilmarinen is looking to counter punch.
Ilmarinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabrera won't be happy with that.
Cabrera tries to escape but Ilmarinen is in control.
Cabrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position. #ES2#
Cabrera sneaks out the side door and pushes Ilmarinen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cabrera swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range. #T1#
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ilmarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
A lazy left from Ilmarinen finds it's target.
Cabrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Cabrera.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera scores with a counter punch that sends Ilmarinen to the canvas! Cabrera smells blood - he's punishing Ilmarinen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ilmarinen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclio Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Heraclio Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Cabrera scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Cabrera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Cabrera thumps Rivers with a low kick.#CL2#
Cabrera pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera fails to pull guard.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Rivers throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera pushes Rivers away with a front kick.
Rivers 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.#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Cabrera. Cabrera maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands a right hand.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Rivers misses with a body punch. #BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
It looked like Rivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cabrera.
A head kick misses from Cabrera. #CL2#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers cracks Cabrera with a nice body shot.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.#T3#
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a front kick that sends Rivers stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cabrera - that will leave a mark!
Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cabrera throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers checks the leg kick.#T4#
Rivers 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera misses with the body kick
and Rivers counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Rivers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio 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#
Rivers throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rivers if he has to take too many more of those.
Good shot there by Rivers.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Cabrera flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivers steps away.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers 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.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Rivers misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabrera.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Cabrera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Rivers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Rivers's knee but Rivers avoids it well.
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Rivers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera. #T3#
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rivers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cabrera tries to work over Rivers's front leg with a kick but Rivers checks it.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Rivers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivers down.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.#T4#
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Rivers.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivers steps away.
Rivers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivers's head.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Rivers.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rivers throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.#CL2#
Cabrera drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Rivers holds him up against the cage and eventually Cabrera drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Cabrera defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers moves out of range as Cabrera throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Rivers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabrera.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
A leg kick checked by Rivers.#T1#
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivers.
Rivers punishes Cabrera's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Rivers down.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera misses with a body kick.#T2#
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera tries to land a front kick but Rivers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera tries to land a leg kick but Rivers saw it coming and moves away.
Rivers throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Cabrera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivers blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.#T4#
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Rivers avoids it.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
Rivers tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivers wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
Heraclio Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Jovanovic moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
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.
Jovanovic throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jovanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Jovanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Jovanovic tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cabrera misses. #T1#
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jovanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there #TD2#
and Jovanovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jovanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cabrera defending against the ground and pound.
Cabrera is trying to buck Jovanovic off.#ES#
Cabrera sneaks out the side door and pushes Jovanovic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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.
Jovanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head. #T2##TD2#
Jovanovic dives in and scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stops Cabrera from standing up.
Jovanovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jovanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Jovanovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Jovanovic postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Jovanovic works over Cabrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jovanovic throwing strikes from guard but Cabrera blocks nicely.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Jovanovic is having none of it. #T3##ES#
Cabrera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jovanovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Jovanovic fails to land the takedown.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jovanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T4#
Jovanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic just manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Jovanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera motions for Jovanovic to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
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 throws a push kick but Jovanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.
Jovanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jovanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.#TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cabrera kicks off Jovanovic and gets to his feet.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera keeps Jovanovic at a distance using the push kick.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Jovanovic's leg but Jovanovic calmly moves out of range.
Jovanovic works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
A leg kick checked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.#T1#
A combination from Jovanovic does no damage.
Jovanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Jovanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Jovanovic tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovanovic 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Jovanovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cabrera has one foot on Jovanovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Jovanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jovanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jovanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovanovic's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Jovanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jovanovic to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cabrera is trying to defend but Jovanovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cabrera kicks off Jovanovic and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Jovanovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jovanovic's sensitive parts.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic scores with a jab.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
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 Heraclio 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic 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 throws a leg kick which misses Jovanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jovanovic tries to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Jovanovic's head back. #TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cabrera pushes Jovanovic off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jovanovic! But no joy.
Jovanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera cracks Jovanovic with an open hand slap.
Jovanovic connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Jovanovic's knee but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovanovic.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jovanovic is defended easily by Cabrera.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavrilo Jovanovic.
Jovanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Jovanovic blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Jovanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Cabrera throws a one two combo.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabrera scores with a three punch combo!
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jovanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a head kick.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jovanovic darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Jovanovic into the cage.
Cabrera jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
Jovanovic works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jovanovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jovanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Cabrera lands a jab.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cabrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jovanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jovanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
Our winner, Heraclio 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.

Event: CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Tremendous Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabrera's sensitive parts.
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tremendous Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tremendous Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabrera moves out of range as Tremendous Jr strikes.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cabrera. Tremendous Jr shrugs it off though.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Tremendous Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Tremendous Jr tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Tremendous Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tremendous Jr connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tremendous Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Tremendous Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tremendous Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tremendous Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tremendous Jr. #T1#
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Tremendous Jr throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tremendous Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Tremendous Jr avoids it.
Tremendous Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tremendous Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tremendous Jr is out of range.
Cabrera thows a body kick. Tremendous Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Cabrera shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera. #T2#
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Tremendous Jr's leg but Tremendous Jr calmly moves out of range.
Tremendous Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tremendous Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Tremendous Jr backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Tremendous Jr is out of range.
Tremendous Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tremendous Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Tremendous Jr counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Tremendous Jr.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Cabrera drags the fight down to the ground.
Tremendous Jr wanted to stand there but Cabrera had control of the position.
Tremendous Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tremendous Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cabrera is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Cabrera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tremendous Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Cabrera off balance momentarily.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Tremendous Jr avoids it.
Tremendous Jr misses the jab.
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremendous Jr manages to avoid it.
Tremendous Jr avoids the head kick by Cabrera. #CL2#
Tremendous Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tremendous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Tremendous Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tremendous Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera. #BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tremendous Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tremendous Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tremendous Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tremendous Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Tremendous Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tremendous Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tremendous Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Tremendous Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremendous Jr can do to turn this around?
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera works Tremendous Jr's body with a nice hook.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the head.
Tremendous Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Tremendous Jr's shoulder, as Tremendous Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tremendous Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
A quick step to the side and Cabrera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tremendous Jr does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Tremendous Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Tremendous Jr tries to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
letting Tremendous Jr counter with a right hand.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Tremendous Jr wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tremendous Jr.
A clash of legs there as Tremendous Jr blocks the low kick.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Tremendous Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tremendous Jr down.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Tremendous Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tremendous Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tremendous Jr. That did some damage!
Tremendous Jr throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tremendous Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Tremendous Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tremendous Jr throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tremendous Jr tries to clinch up.
Tremendous Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tremendous Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tremendous Jr is looking to clinch.
That kick from Tremendous Jr tenderised Cabrera's leg. Cabrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tremendous Jr moves to clinch but Cabrera breaks away
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Tremendous Jr blocks the low kick.
Tremendous Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cabrera sets himself, and Tremendous Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Cabrera avoids it this time.
Tremendous Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tremendous Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tremendous Jr throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Tremendous Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Tremendous Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Tremendous Jr's knee but Tremendous Jr avoids it well.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Tremendous Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tremendous Jr misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera takes a swing at Tremendous Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tremendous Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tremendous Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Tremendous Jr's head.
Tremendous Jr clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Tremendous Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tremendous Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tremendous Jr tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Tremendous Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Tremendous Jr misses.
Tremendous Jr misses with a looping left.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tremendous Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Tremendous Jr misses
and Cabrera counters with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Tremendous Jr moves out of range easily.
Tremendous Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tremendous Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tremendous Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tremendous Jr is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Tremendous Jr lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Tremendous Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Tremendous Jr's leg. Tremendous Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tremendous Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tremendous Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Tremendous Jr's head.
Cabrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera thumps Tremendous Jr with a low kick.
Tremendous Jr with a nice calf kick.
Tremendous Jr throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tremendous Jr just manages to avoid it.
Tremendous Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tremendous Jr needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tremendous Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tremendous Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Tremendous Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cabrera checks it.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tremendous Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tremendous Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Tremendous Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 lands a leg kick that knocks Tremendous Jr off balance momentarily.
Tremendous Jr slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tremendous Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex Tremendous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tremendous Jr missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tremendous Jr tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tremendous Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cabrera - the referee stops the clock and Tremendous Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cabrera. Tremendous Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good work by Tremendous Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Tremendous Jr moves out of range easily.
Tremendous Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tremendous Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tremendous Jr is out of range.
Tremendous Jr throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tremendous Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tremendous Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera swings for the body but Tremendous Jr moves out of range.
Cabrera with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cabrera throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tremendous Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cabrera - that will leave a mark!
Tremendous Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tremendous Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tremendous Jr 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.
Tremendous Jr misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Tremendous Jr manages to avoid it.
Tremendous Jr throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tremendous Jr is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Tremendous Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tremendous Jr 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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tremendous Jr is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Tremendous Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Tremendous Jr cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Tremendous Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
A low kick from Tremendous Jr is predictable there
and Cabrera counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
An out of breath Heraclio Cabrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 390k Testie 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Haakon Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heraclio Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heraclio Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Heraclio Cabrera tries to land a leg kick but Haakon Cabrera saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Haakon Cabrera. That's going to slow Heraclio Cabrera down.
Haakon Cabrera avoids the head kick by Heraclio Cabrera.
Heraclio Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Heraclio Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haakon Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Heraclio Cabrera off balance momentarily.
Haakon Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Heraclio Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Haakon Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Haakon Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Heraclio Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

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 Haakon Cabrera.
Well Haakon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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