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Event:
C372: Khabib vs Blaydes
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1# Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Novak tries to clinch up.#CL2# Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cabral tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Novak tries for a takedown but Cabral manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Cabral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Novak gets a double leg takedown into Cabral's guard. Novak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Novak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabral works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Novak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cabral keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Novak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Novak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Novak wants to pass the guard but Cabral is keeping the position. Novak wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Novak wants to pass the guard but Cabral is keeping the position. Novak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabral works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Novak with a flurry of punches that miss. Novak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabral swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cabral controlling the position. Cabral working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Novak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A big right from Cabral misses. Novak jabs at Cabral's body. Novak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabral is fending him off so far but Novak persists. Nope, Cabral circles away and we're back to standing. Cabral swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Novak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cabral quickly recovers to half guard. Cabral trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Novak there. Cabral regains full guard. Nicely done. Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabral has wrist control.#T3# Novak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cabral trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Novak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Novak throws a big elbow that misses. Novak wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving. Novak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Novak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Novak works over Cabral with some ground and pound from guard. Novak postures up.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# Novak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Novak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Novak is working Cabral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Novak is stalling in the full guard. Novak throws a big right hand that misses. Novak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Novak throws a strike but Cabral rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Novak is looking to sweep but instead, Cabral has passed into half guard.
Cabral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Novak's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cabral is looking to advance position but Novak won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Novak is pressing down on Cabral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round. 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# Cabral 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. Novak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Novak scores with a jab to the head.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabral motions for Novak to come forward. Cabral throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Novak darts in and clinches Cabral up against the cage. Cabral misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Novak.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Cabral missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabral connects with a solid leg kick. Novak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabral defends well and Novak ends up having to push Cabral into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Novak throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Novak lands with a good body shot. Cabral goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak connects with the punch. Nice shot by Novak.#T1##CL2# Novak has managed to clinch.
Novak wants a takedown.
Novak tries a knee to the head but Cabral blocks it.
#BC# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Novak fails in his attempt to clinch. Novak has a takedown stuffed. Emberson Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonz Novak. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it. Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Cabral sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Novak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD# Cabral drops Novak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Novak looks back up at him and smiles so Cabral waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Alfonz Novak has been cut. 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! Nice takedown defense from Cabral. No joy for Novak on that attempt. Cabral throws a counter high kick but Novak was just alert enough to avoid it. Cabral with the inside leg kick. Novak throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Novak tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Cabral looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabral. Novak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabral tried to counter with a leg kick but Novak avoided it. Novak blocks a jab. Cabral misses with a head kick.
Emberson Cabral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Novak shoots in and drives through. Cabral sprawls well. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral moves forwards but Novak connects with a nice, crisp jab. Novak tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Cabral swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Novak jabs Cabral to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice defenses there by Novak.#CL2# Novak instigates a clinch. #TD2# Novak turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Novak manages to end up in side control. Novak lands an elbow. Novak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Alfonz Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Novak throws an elbow but Cabral slips to the side and avoids it well. You can see the frustration on Cabral's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cabral tries to bench press Novak off him but Novak keeps the position. Novak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
What's Cabral going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Novak grinds an elbow into Cabral's temple. Cabral managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Novak.
Cabral struggling a bit here. Cabral is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4# Novak advances nicely into full mount. Novak with the ground and pound from mount. Novak looking to ground and pound but Cabral is blocking nicely. Cabral is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Cabral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cabral tries to hold on but Novak postures up. Novak working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#It looks like Emberson Cabral has been cut. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Novak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cabral tries to hold on but Novak postures up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Novak is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Cabral is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfonz Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Novak moves into the clinch.#TD2# Novak gets a trip takedown into half guard. Novak drops an elbow to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral keeps control of the position for the meantime. Novak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabral's head. Cabral wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Novak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Novak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Cabral trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Novak wants to take a breather but Cabral is having none of it. #T1# Novak not landing any meaningful shots this time. Novak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Novak working Cabral over with strikes. Novak thows a huge punch but Cabral dodges it nicely.
Novak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Cabral wants to improve his position but Novak is controlling well.
Cabral blocking the ground and pound attempt from Novak. Novak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Novak thows a huge punch but Cabral dodges it nicely.
Novak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cabral tries to get to full guard but Novak has control of the leg. #T2# Cabral controlling the position for now. Novak prevents Cabral from improving his position. Emberson Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Novak winds up and cracks Cabral with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Cabral's temple. Novak working over Cabral with some ground and pound. Cabral looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nice strikes from Novak there. Cabral has his hands clasped together around Novak's back. He's all about the action. Cabral trying to control but Novak postures up.
#T3# Novak is nestled in close to Cabral, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Cabral is not content to let Novak control the position. Cabral regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Novak. Cabral looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Novak wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving. Cabral looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Novak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Novak thows a huge punch but Cabral dodges it nicely.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Cabral avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Novak. Novak winds up and cracks Cabral with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cabral is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Novak winds up and cracks Cabral with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Novak wants to take a breather but Cabral is having none of it. Novak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Novak throwing shots but Cabral is blocking nicely. Novak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabral's head. Cabral keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cabral is looking to control Novak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabral avoid being mounted? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Novak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Novak slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfonz Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Novak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak! |
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Event:
C365: Fadda vs Dorado II
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral drops his hands momentarily and Trumpinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD# Cabral lands a big head kick that sends Trumpinov tumbling to the mat! Cabral takes a step backwards and waves Trumpinov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Donovan Trumpinov has been cut. Trumpinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice straight punches there by Trumpinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trumpinov. Cabral walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Trumpinov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cabral swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Trumpinov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
C352: Khabib vs Rome
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabral circles away quickly and effectively. Lang lands with a shot to the body. Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lang looks to land a combination but Cabral avoids it well. Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabral counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Cabral looks at the referee who does nothing so Cabral lands a crushing right that sends Lang to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
BE 17: Final Event
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1# Chenevert wants to clinch up but Cabral keeps it at a distance. Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabral finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cabral connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chenevert's hands. Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Cabral looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chenevert wants to clinch. Cabral steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral. Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Cabral sees coming a mile off. Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick from Cabral.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabral throws a body kick that misses. A shot to the liver by Cabral. Beautiful body shot. Chenevert misses with a body punch
and Cabral counters with a right hand to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert.
Cabral throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1# Donk. Chenevert catches Cabral right on the button with a cross. Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabral is able to avoid easily. Chenevert punishes Cabral's body with a nice straight punch. Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Donk. Chenevert catches Cabral right on the button with a cross.#CL# Cabral tries to keep at a distance but Chenevert has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch.
Cabral misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cabral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert lands a nice uppercut. Cabral unloads a knee to the mid-section. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Cabral breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabral looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range. Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabral just manages to avoid it. Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Cabral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That kick from Cabral tenderised Chenevert's leg. Chenevert is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabral lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head. Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabral is just out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot. Cabral scores with a shot to the body.
Cabral takes one on the button. Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert. Cabral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Cabral moves away and avoids it. Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral lands a front kick.#T3# Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Cabral is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chenevert with a body shot. A jab from Cabral misses. Cabral thows a body kick. Chenevert tries to catch it but that hurt him. Cabral cracks Chenevert with an open hand slap. Cabral misses with a body kick. Chenevert motions for Cabral to come forward. Chenevert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cabral misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming. A low kick from Chenevert is predictable there and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Chenevert lands a shot to the body. Cabral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes. #T4# Chenevert has Cabral pressed against the ropes, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nice body punch from Cabral. Cabral blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chenevert throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Chenevert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral. #CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut. Cabral tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Cabral back against the ropes. Cabral tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body. Cabral lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenevert blocks it with crossed arms. Cabral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenevert avoids it. Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cabral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral tries to work over Chenevert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cabral throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it. Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick. Cabral blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Cabral walks into a jab. Chenevert slips a straight right by Cabral. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick. Cabral misses with a body shot.
Emberson Cabral seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chenevert thuds a left hand into Cabral's body. Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range. Chenevert lands a jab to Cabral's midsection. Cabral takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses. Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection. Chenevert throws a lazy body kick enabling Cabral to counter with a crisp jab. Chenevert is looking to wear down Cabral with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Cabral fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chenevert on the side of the head. Cabral throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily. Cabral looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range. Chenevert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. Cabral throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral.
A low kick lands for Cabral.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chenevert blocks a head kick by Cabral.
It looked like Chenevert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cabral. Chenevert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chenevert with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chenevert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabral doesn't seem bothered though. Cabral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Cabral misses with a straight left. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt and Cabral counters with a straight right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Cabral. A leg kick checked by Cabral. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet. Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cabral fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range. A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cabral misses with a hook. Cabral avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cabral avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Cabral moved out of range nicely. Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabral can pounce on him.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Chenevert. Cabral throws a right hand that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chenevert moves out of range as Cabral strikes. Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabral throws out the jab. Cabral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral. Cabral doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chenevert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabral's head backwards. Cabral pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range. Cabral takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cabral works the jab nicely. Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side. Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert. A swing and a miss from Cabral. As Cabral looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Cabral just gets out of the way. Cabral misses with an uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Cabral throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Cabral. Cabral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheneverts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cabral doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabral punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch. Chenevert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chenevert duly obliges. Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Cabral moves away and avoids it. Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes. Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side. Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter. Cabral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cabral swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Cabral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chenevert 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Chenevert throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral delivers a nice body kick. Cabral tries to land a front kick but Chenevert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A bone on bone clash there as Chenevert blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabral misses with a looping right. Chenevert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cabral moves out of range as Chenevert throws a body kick.
A solid body kick from Chenevert. Chenevert blocks the body kick.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chenevert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert. Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Chenevert closes the distance looking to clinch and Cabral counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Cabral misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabral throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chenevert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabral looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL# Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cabral throws an elbow that misses.
Cabral is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabral missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body. Chenevert digs a right hand into Cabral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabral's gas tank. Chenevert tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
A short uppercut from Chenevert. A short right from Chenevert. Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Cabral takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Cabral. Cabral tries to break free but Chenevert pushes him back against the ropes. A frustrated look appears on Cabral's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chenevert lands with a light punch inside. Cabral's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Chenevert. Cabral misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chenevert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head. Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabral's efforts to push away. Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert lands a jab to Cabral's midsection. Cabral looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away. Chenevert digs a good hook to Cabral's body.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabral's head backwards. A solid body kick from Cabral. Chenevert is looking to clinch. Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chenevert. Cabral shrugs it off though. Cabral misses the jab. Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral lands a lovely overhand right. Chenevert misses with a head kick.
Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem. Cabral fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well. Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4# Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral. Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral. Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side. And Chenevert counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabral blocks it. Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabral under the eye. Some bone on bone action there as Cabral checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target. Cabral blocks a jab. Cabral misses with a leg kick and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body. A cross from Chenevert lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target. Cabral throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range. Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cabral throws a head kick that misses. Cabral takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cabral throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a stiff right hand. Cabral on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cabral has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert throws a hook but Cabral avoids it easily. Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem. Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow. A big left from Cabral misses. Cabral misses with a looping right. Cabral looks to throw a body kick and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Chenevert lands a right hook to the body.
Chenevert lands with a cross. Chenevert cracks a nice hook into Cabral's ribs. A lazy body kick from Cabral and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert thuds his shin into the meat of Cabral's side. Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral. Cabral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chenevert. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chenevert is looking to clinch. Cabral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chenevert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabral scrambles back to his feet. Cabral throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it. A nice leg kick from Chenevert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert tries to bum rush Cabral with a series of wild strikes but Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cabral feints a counter leg kick. Cabral lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Chenevert lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral defending well as Chenevert loads up on a big left hand. Chenevert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
Cabral fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well. Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target. Cabral keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cabral throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Cabral off balance momentarily. Chenevert throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range. Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral.
#T3# Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert. Cabral fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range. Cabral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick. Chenevert misses with a low kick. Chenevert scores with a head kick. Cabral tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert. Crunch! Chenevert slams his shin into Cabral's torso. Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Cabral saw that one coming. Cabral throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabral 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 Chenevert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chenevert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# Nice cross by Cabral. Chenevert lands a jab to the nose. Cabral connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chenevert's hands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Cabral misses with a wild body shot. Cabral takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabral has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Chenevert ducks right into an uppercut from Cabral. Nice shot by Chenevert. Chenevert catches Cabral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cabral takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses. Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Cabral sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Chenevert takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Chenevert throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cabral blocks a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Chenevert.
#CL# Chenevert rushes Cabral and presses him up against the ropes. Cabral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Cabral. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chenevert's brow. Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert avoiding damage as Cabral throws knees to the body.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it.#T1# Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cabral is looking to land body kicks. Cabral throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chenevert with the inside leg kick. Cabral throws a leg kick and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body. Cabral needs to keep his hands up - Chenevert had a free shot at his head there. A head kick misses from Cabral. Chenevert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabral counters with a straight right hand. Chenevert slips under a jab from Cabral. Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Cabral manages to avoid it. Chenevert is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Chenevert is looking to score with low kicks. Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Chenevert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Chenevert with a nice cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick from Cabral.
Cabral misses with a straight left. Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral connects with a solid leg kick. Cabral just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert. #CL# Cabral tries to keep at a distance but Chenevert has taken the fight into the clinch. Cabral lands a nice shot to the body. Chenevert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud.
#T3# A short body shot lands from Chenevert as the two fighters clinch.
Chenevert landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cabral is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert. Chenevert keeps control of Cabral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. Chenevert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chenevert takes an elbow to the forehead. Cabral creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chenevert's defenses. Chenevert is leaning against Cabral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cabral avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Cabral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenevert blocks it with crossed arms. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cabral lands a body punch. #T4# Cabral lands a nice knee to the body. Chenevert misses with some punches.
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! Cabral tries a body shot but Chenevert blocks it.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Cabral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Chenevert lands a body punch. Cabral is trying to break free.#BC2# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabral.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Cabral off balance momentarily. Cabral has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert. A cross from Cabral lands. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabral on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chenevert lands a jab.
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 Nazaire Chenevert. I think Chenevert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight as a draw! Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert! Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert wins by majority decision! Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title! Our winner, Nazaire Chenevert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BE 16
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target. Izanagi misses with a low kick as Cabral jumps back. It appears Cabral was looking to counter with a kick there. Izanagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral scores with a kick to the midsection. Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabral ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Izanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fighters circling - Izanagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Izanagi misses with a body kick. Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Izanagi lands a nice shot that snaps Cabral's head back.
Izanagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Izanagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabral. Izanagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabral.#T1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabral is keeping busy. Cabral throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi. Izanagi dodges an elbow strike from Cabral.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Izanagi avoiding damage as Cabral throws knees to the body.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabral. Izanagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cabral in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Cabral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Cabral lands a good knee to the midsection. Izanagi won't want to take too many of those. Izanagi tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Izanagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Izanagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cabral digs a right hand into Izanagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Izanagi's gas tank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Izanagi taking a breather. Izanagi prevents a body shot from Cabral. #BC# Cabral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Izanagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Cabral lands an elbow just above Izanagi 's eye. Izanagi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cabral seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izanagi can turn it around. Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
Izanagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Izanagi working aggressively here.
#T3# Izanagi misses with a punch to the body.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Izanagi tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cabral lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izanagi. Izanagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Cabral is blocking nicely.
Cabral with a knee to the head.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jab by Izanagi. Izanagi lands with a cross. Cabral lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabral scores with a kick to the midsection. Izanagi looks winded!#T4# Izanagi throws a big shot that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabral punishes Izanagi's body with a nice straight punch. A shot to the liver by Cabral. Beautiful body shot. Cabral bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Izanagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cabral to counter with a crisp jab. Cabral catches Izanagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Izanagi misses with a straight right. #CL# Cabral closes the distance and clinches. Izanagi lands a right hand. Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cabral trying to land knees to the body.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral tries to break the clinch but Izanagi is controlling the position. 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 Emberson Cabral will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Cabral tries to clinch up. Izanagi is looking to clinch. Cabral uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izanagi has time to react. Izanagi thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabral throws a quick counter kick to the body but Izanagi avoids it. Izanagi throws a body shot but no joy. Izanagi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabral in his tracks. Cabral tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabral keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emberson Cabral is winning the standup battle so far. Cabral tries to clinch there but Izanagi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Izanagi lands with a hook. Cabral tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cabral throws a lazy right hand but Izanagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Izanagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izanagi.
#T1# Izanagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cabral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izanagi throws out the jab. Cabral checks a leg kick nicely. Cabral scores with a nice head shot. Izanagi misses with an uppercut. Cabral saw that one coming. Cabral avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cabral checks the leg kick. Cabral scores with a spinning back kick! Cabral tries to clinch up but Izanagi circles away and keeps his distance. Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cabral lands with a slapping head kick. Cabral delivers a nice body kick. Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Izanagi is breathing heavily. Cabral fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izanagi on the side of the head.#T2# 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! Izanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral connects with a solid leg kick. Izanagi punishes Cabral's body with a nice straight punch. A solid body kick from Cabral. Cabral chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izanagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Cabral forces Izanagi back against the ropes and clinches. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral lands an elbow inside that Izanagi shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sora Izanagi has been cut. Cabral lands an elbow inside. Izanagi takes an elbow to the forehead. Izanagi misses with some punches.
#T3# A right hand to the body from Cabral.
Izanagi prevents a body shot from Cabral. Cabral tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Izanagi lands a knee to the body.
Izanagi misses with a knee to the head. Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
#BC# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Izanagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cabral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izanagi can do to turn this around? Cabral fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Cabral clinches up with Izanagi and pushes him back against the ropes. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabral. Nice elbow from Cabral. Cabral lands a nice elbow. #T4# Cabral misses with an elbow over the top. Izanagi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cabral. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Izanagi. Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top. Cabral lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards. Cabral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabral lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabral. Cabral misses with a body punch.
#BC# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral cracks Izanagi with a good jab. Cabral connects with a solid leg kick. Cabral slips a straight right by Izanagi. Cabral lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sora Izanagi'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Cabral closes the distance and clinches. Izanagi gets through Cabral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cabral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Izanagi has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Knees to the body from Cabral.
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. Cabral tries to work over Izanagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Izanagi working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Cabral. Cabral stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Cabral blocks a body shot from Izanagi. Izanagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Cabral breaks the clinch.
Izanagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabral scores with the left hand. Izanagi knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Cabral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Izanagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Izanagi throws an off balance right hand
and Cabral counters with a straight right hand. Cabral lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Izanagi crumples to the floor! Cabral milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
BE FN 2: Alyoshin vs Kuzmin
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Schrute. Cabral lands a body shot.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses. Schrute throws a hook but Cabral blocks it. Schrute misses with a hook
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target. Schrute ducks right into an uppercut from Cabral. Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cabral slips a straight right by Schrute. A slapping leg kick lands for Cabral.
Schrute misses with an uppercut. Cabral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabral defending well as Schrute loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy. Cabral fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Schrute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Schrute misses with an uppercut. Cabral dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schrute. That did some damage! Schrute takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD2# A big head kick from Cabral and Schrute is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Schrute is rocked!#T1# Cabral working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schrute's head. Oh Schrute is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Schrute preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Schrute seems to have got his legs back now. Cabral scoring with some ground and pound. Cabral throwing strikes from guard but Schrute blocks nicely. Schrute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabral. Cabral stands and throws Schrute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cabral landing strikes. #CUT2#Dwight Schrute's cut is getting worse. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Cabral lands a big left to the face of Schrute, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Cabral and another - Schrute is out! Cabral stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
BE 12: Antony vs Juniorss
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Cabral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy. Cabral is looking to counter with head kicks. Cabral fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Immanuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cabral connects with an inside leg kick. Cabral moves out of range of the body kick. Cabral scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Immanuel doesn't seem bothered though. Immanuel looks winded!#KD# Cabral drops his shoulder and cracks Immanuel with a huge uppercut! Immanuel goes down! Can Cabral finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Yeshua Immanuel has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabral postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cabral landing with the ground and pound. Cabral throws a big elbow that misses. Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cabral postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cabral throwing strikes but missing. Cabral throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Cabral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cabral connects with a couple of short punches. Cabral stands up over Immanuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cabral connects with a couple of short punches. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Immanuel can do anything to dispel that myth. Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Immanuel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cabral looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Immanuel can't hide his disappointment, as Cabral celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral! Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '. |
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Event:
BE 10: Night of Champions
Date: Jun 06, 2024 |
#R1# Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Strand works the jab nicely. Strand throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabral throws a body punch but Strand moves out of range. Cabral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strand was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabral. Cabral walks into a left hand. Cabral fails in his attempt to clinch. A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Strand throws a lazy right hand but Cabral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Strand throws a lazy right hand but Cabral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cabral fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strand just manages to avoid it. Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Cabral looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strand throws a chopping leg kick but Cabral manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cabral was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center. Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cabral lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cabral staying out of range there. Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Cabral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabral's head. Strand misses the jab. Cabral moves out of range as Strand strikes. Cabral defending well as Strand loads up on a big left hand. Cabral moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cabral throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Cabral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Strand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabral on the side of the head. Cabral on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Emberson Cabral has been cut. Cabral pushes Strand away with a front kick. Strand takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses. Cabral chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jab by Strand. Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strand. That's going to slow Cabral down. #T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabral checks a leg kick. Strand throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Cabral moves into the clinch. Cabral working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cabral keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strand's efforts to push away. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cabral takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabral lands a leg kick that knocks Strand off balance momentarily. Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabral. Strand feints and then cracks Cabral's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabral down. A low kick lands for Strand.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabral. Cabral throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strand 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 Cabral has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabral and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3# Strand throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Strand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside. Strand throws a shot from downtown. Cabral moves away and avoids it. Cabral swings away with a leg kick that misses. Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand tries to bum rush Cabral with a series of wild strikes but Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Strand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cabral looks for the body kick but Strand saw that one coming. Strand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabral. Strand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabral scoring well with a low kick there.
Strand is looking to score with low kicks. Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice shot lands for Strand.#T4# A bone on bone clash there as Strand blocks the leg kick.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Strand has knocked Cabral down with a huge combo! Strand steps away and waves a wobbly Cabral back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Cabral is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Strand cracks Cabral with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cabral looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strand finish him?
Oh Cabral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That kick from Strand tenderised Cabral's leg. Cabral is trying to keep his angry face on. Some wild striking there from Strand.
Cabral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strand walks into a stiff left hand from Cabral. Cabral wants to clinch but Strand slips to the side and Strand counters with a huge right that knocks Cabral out cold! Strand is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Strand! Victor Strand thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BE 8: Chenevert vs Cabral
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral misses with a leg kick and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand. Chenevert throws a sloppy head kick and Cabral moves out of range easily. Cabral looks for the body kick but Chenevert saw that one coming. We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cabral blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Chenevert clinches with his opponent.
Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it. Chenevert blocking some punches.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert. A short left from Cabral. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Chenevert. Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Cabral manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert slips a jab from Cabral. Cabral throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Cabral only half commits. As Cabral looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Cabral just gets out of the way. Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral. Cabral misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming. Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.#T1# A swing and a miss from Chenevert. Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body. Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral. Cabral throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice leg kick. Cabral throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Cabral only half commits. Chenevert avoids the body shot from Cabral.
Chenevert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cabral takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabral. Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabral. Cabral shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chenevert misses with a hook. Cabral ducked under it nicely. Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.#CL# Chenevert closes the distance and clinches. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Cabral blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Cabral dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Chenevert. #T2# Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.#BC2# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chenevert cracks Cabral with an open hand slap. Chenevert throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Cabral misses. Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Cabral's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabral tries to avoid it. Cabral is looking to slow Chenevert down with leg kicks. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Chenevert misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabral misses the jab. Chenevert misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Cabral is predictable there and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chenevert throws a hook but Cabral avoids it easily.#T3# Chenevert tried to score with a low kick but Cabral checks it. Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem. A big right from Cabral misses. Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cabral - that will leave a mark!
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Cabral.
Cabral connects with a high kick. Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabral throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a thumping low kick. Cabral misses with a low kick. Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cabral avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A telegraphed right hand from Chenevert misses the target. Cabral thinks about the counter body kick. Chenevert blocks a leg kick. Chenevert lands a nice hook to Cabral's body. Cabral takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chenevert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cabral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabral scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chenevert defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chenevert. Cabral shrugs it off though. Cabral looks for the body kick but Chenevert saw that one coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Chenevert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Chenevert throws a body kick that misses and Cabral counters with a big head kick but Chenevert shrugs it off. Chenevert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabral counters with a thumping low kick. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cabral explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Chenevert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chenevert doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Chenevert takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cabral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert slips under a jab. Chenevert is looking for a counter combo.#T5# Cabral throws a leg kick but Chenevert moved away. Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chenevert lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Cabral and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand. Cabral lands with a good body shot. Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabral now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jab by Chenevert. Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Cabral. Cabral is looking to slow Chenevert down with leg kicks. A telegraphed right hand from Cabral misses the target. Cabral throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chenevert tests Cabral's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabral misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Chenevert clinches with his opponent.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T6# Chenevert blocking some punches.
Chenevert working aggressively here.
Cabral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chenevert lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Chenevert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Chenevert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabral's efforts to push away. Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabral.
Cabral is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabral is defending well for now.#BC2# Cabral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Chenevert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cabral tries a head kick but it misses.
Chenevert tries to move into range but Cabral moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cabral misses with a jab to the body
and Chenevert counters with a stiff right hand. Cabral throws a leg kick which misses Chenevert's front leg but catches the back leg as Chenevert tries to avoid it. Cabral misses with a body kick. #T7# Cabral with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chenevert to score with a decent uppercut. Chenevert tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabral manages to avoid it.#CL# Cabral gets tackled into the ropes by Chenevert. Chenevert maintains the clinch. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabral is defending well for now. Cabral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabral slips a straight right by Chenevert. Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Cabral misses and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chenevert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabral throws a leg kick and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cabral moves out of range as Chenevert throws a body kick.
Cabral just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Chenevert. Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T8# Cabral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chenevert lands a front kick. Chenevert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabral on the side of the head. Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Chenevert rushes Cabral and presses him up against the ropes. Chenevert has Cabral pressed against the ropes, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabral.
Cabral blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.#CL# Chenevert drives through and clinches with Cabral against the ropes.
Cabral lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Chenevert.
#T9# Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Chenevert keeps control of Cabral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cabral wants to stall.
Chenevert lands a right hand. Chenevert blocks the elbow strike.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top. Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes. Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Nice elbow from Cabral. #CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut. A shot in the inside from Chenevert. Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Cabral blocks it.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body. Cabral's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2# Cabral breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut. That's time! Chenevert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabral in his tracks. Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chenevert throws a leg kick and Cabral counters with an inside leg kick. Cabral takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chenevert lands a jab to Cabral's midsection. Cabral slips a straight right by Chenevert. Cabral connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chenevert. Chenevert circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Chenevert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big left from Chenevert misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy.#CL# Chenevert gets a clinch. Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. 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! Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. Cabral is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Cabral looking to stall.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabral.
#T1# Chenevert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cabral.
Cabral looking to stall.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head. Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Cabral throws a head punch that misses. Cabral softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it. Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Cabral scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Chenevert keeps him there for the moment. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabral trying to stall but Chenevert improves his position.
Cabral is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Chenevert in his tracks for a moment. Chenevert takes an elbow to the forehead. Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Cabral misses with a shot to the body and Cabral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Donk. Chenevert catches Cabral right on the button with a cross. A bone on bone clash there as Chenevert blocks the leg kick.
Chenevert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabral on the side of the head. Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Chenevert. #T3# Chenevert slips a jab from Cabral. A cross from Chenevert lands. Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chenevert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Chenevert checks a leg kick nicely. Cabral tries to land a front kick but Chenevert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Cabral back into the ropes. Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cabral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabral can do to turn this around?#BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cabral's sensitive parts. Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Chenevert throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range. Cabral scores with a head kick. Chenevert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet. Chenevert tried to score with a low kick but Cabral checks it. A little jabbing left from Cabral on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral. Cabral throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cabral throws a leg kick but Chenevert sees it coming and moves out of range. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.#CL# Chenevert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabral, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2# Cabral breaks from the clinch.
Chenevert cracks Cabral with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabral takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chenevert lands a front kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Chenevert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5# Cabral misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chenevert punishes Cabral's body with a nice straight punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabral. Chenevert moves out of range as Cabral strikes. Cabral defending well as Chenevert loads up on a big left hand. Cabral misses the jab. Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Cabral's shoulder, as Cabral tries to avoid the shot. Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral. A clash of legs there as Chenevert blocks the low kick. Cabral lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chenevert's sensitive parts. Cabral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chenevert. Cabral shapes to counter with a head kick. Cabral throws a head kick but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T6# Cabral takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chenevert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabral plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Cabral is breathing heavily. Cabral misses with a straight right. Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cabral. Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabral.#CL# Chenevert drives through and clinches with Cabral against the ropes.
Chenevert blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Chenevert has Cabral pressed against the ropes, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cabral lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Nazaire Chenevert's cut is getting worse. Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Chenevert blocks the elbow strike.
Chenevert avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral. A right hook to the body lands for Chenevert.
Cabral looking to slow down the pace here.#T7# Cabral swings wildly with an uppercut but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it. Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cabral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabral's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cabral throws an elbow that misses.
Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert dodges an elbow strike from Cabral.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Chenevert. #BC2# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chenevert!
#T8# Cabral walks into a left hand. Chenevert blocks a head kick by Cabral.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Cabral avoided it. Chenevert lands with a straight right. Cabral didn't see that one coming. Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chenevert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabral throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cabral throws a wild body kick that Chenevert sees coming a mile off. Cabral throws a body kick that misses and Chenevert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cabral's knee momentarily. Chenevert fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabral tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabral is just out of range. Cabral misses the body punch and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Chenevert lands with a hook. Cabral tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T9# Cabral looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Crunch! Chenevert slams his shin into Cabral's torso.#CL# Chenevert pushes Cabral up against the ropes in a clinch. Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Chenevert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Cabral is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Chenevert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chenevert blocks an elbow strike. Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral wants to stall.
Chenevert is leaning against Cabral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chenevert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert'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.#R3# Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert checks the leg kick. Cabral will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Cabral ducked under it nicely. Cabral misses with an uppercut. Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
A low kick from Cabral misses and Cabral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cabral throws a low kick, looking for Chenevert's leg but Chenevert calmly moves out of range. A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target. Cabral has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert. Cabral throws a lazy body kick enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabral circles away quickly and effectively. Cabral just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Chenevert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabral's head. Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabrals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabral. Cabral throws a lazy head kick and Chenevert counters with a nice leg kick. Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chenevert scores with a decent looking hook. Cabral misses with a wild body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Chenevert blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A head kick misses from Cabral. Cabral takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head kick misses from Cabral. Cabral misses with a body shot.
Cabral misses with the body kick and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Cabral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chenevert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabral scrambles back to his feet. Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick. Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chenevert moves out of range as Cabral throws a body kick.
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter. Cabral pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chenevert avoids a kick to the body.
Cabral gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chenevert. Chenevert misses with a double jab.
Cabral swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a slapping leg kick. Cabral checks the leg kick. Chenevert feints and then cracks Cabral's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabral down. Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Cabral tries a head kick but it misses.
Chenevert moves in looking to clinch but Cabral pushes him off. Cabral tries to land a leg kick but Chenevert saw it coming and moves away.
Cabral throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body. Cabral takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cabral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chenevert 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 Cabral has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabral and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Cabral in the body. Chenevert lands with a cross. Chenevert is looking to slow Cabral down with leg kicks. Cabral missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cabral throws a head kick that misses. Cabral blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cabral feints and then cracks Chenevert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chenevert down. Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chenevert throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabral throws a leg kick but Chenevert sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cabral throws a big shot that misses. Cabral tries to land a front kick but Chenevert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Chenevert scores with a jab to the head.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Cabral ducked under it nicely. Chenevert misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cabral. Chenevert shrugs it off though. Chenevert with a nice calf kick.#CL# Chenevert has Cabral up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T5# With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Chenevert lands a body shot. Cabral tries to break free but Chenevert pushes him back against the ropes. Cabral lands an elbow inside. Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut. Cabral looking to slow down the pace here. Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body. Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabral is defending well for now. Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert. Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T6# Chenevert lands a right hand. Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabral throws a lazy head kick and Chenevert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. 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! Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabral. Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chenevert digs a good hook to Cabral's body.
Chenevert attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cabral throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chenevert staying out of range there. Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T7# Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chenevert. Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chenevert lands a nice looking body kick. Cabral lands with a good body shot. Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabral. Cabral takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabral misses with a looping left. Chenevert scores with a jab. Cabral acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cabral tries to land a leg kick but Chenevert saw it coming and moves away.
Cabral connects with a solid leg kick. Cabral throws a leg kick and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chenevert doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the head.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabral in his tracks. #T8# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabral throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Chenevert clinches up with Cabral and pushes him back against the ropes. Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Cabral lands a damaging elbow. Chenevert blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
#BC2# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Cabral misses with a right hand and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chenevert throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
And Cabral responds with a good body kick, but Chenevert manages to step out the way in time. Nice shot by Cabral. Cabral lands with a shot to the body. Cabral looks for the body kick but Chenevert saw that one coming. Chenevert with a nice cross.#T9# A low kick from Cabral misses and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut. Chenevert throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral throws a head kick but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily. Cabral throws a nice head kick!
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Cabral seems unphased.
Cabral connects with an inside leg kick. Chenevert fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabral jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chenevert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabral throws a fast counter high kick but Chenevert manages to duck under it in time. Chenevert throws a low kick but Cabral avoids it. Cabral misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert'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.#R4# Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabral throws a body kick that misses and Chenevert counters with a body kick. Cabral throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chenevert misses the target. Cabral feints and then cracks Chenevert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chenevert down. Chenevert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cabral slips under a jab. Cabral steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chenevert. Cabral motions for Chenevert to come forward. Cabral throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert throws a head kick that misses. Chenevert with a jab. A jab lands there for Chenevert. Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Chenevert blocking some punches.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cabral blocks a body shot from Chenevert. Cabral misses with the head strike.
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a body punch in the clinch. Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch.
Cabral throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cabral misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chenevert tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cabral counters with a head kick. Cabral throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chenevert misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Cabral looks to throw a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chenevert scores with a push kick. Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL# Chenevert clinches up against the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Cabral moves out of range easily. Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick. Cabral buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabral throws a big shot that misses. Cabral scoring well with a low kick there.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral. A slapping body kick lands there for Cabral. Chenevert misses with the body kick and Cabral counters with a thumping low kick. #T3# Chenevert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cabral. Chenevert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabral on the side of the head. Cabral misses the shot to the body. Chenevert is looking to clinch. Cabral ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral. Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Cabral misses. Cabral throws a head kick that misses. An inside leg kick from Cabral misses. Cabral throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chenevert misses with a low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy. That kick from Chenevert tenderised Cabral's leg. Cabral is trying to keep his angry face on. Chenevert defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Chenevert misses with a low kick.#T4# Chenevert throws a leg kick and Cabral counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chenevert slips a straight right by Cabral. Chenevert misses with a body kick.#CL# Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him. Cabral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes. Cabral prevents a body shot from Chenevert. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabral is looking to score with low kicks. Chenevert digs a good body shot into Cabral's ribs. Cabral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabral. An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target. Chenevert misses with the body kick and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral. Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Cabral misses with a head kick.
Chenevert checks a low kick from Cabral. Chenevert with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T5# A jab from Chenevert finds it's way through Cabral's defenses. Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Cabral misses with a wild body shot. Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert tries to work over Cabral's front leg with a kick but Cabral checks it. Chenevert fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabral tests Chenevert's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chenevert is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL# Chenevert moves into the clinch. Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Chenevert. #BC2# Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6# Cabral misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Cabral. Cabral darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabral's head. Chenevert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cabral scores with a spinning back kick! Jab by Cabral.#CL# Chenevert has closed the distance and engaged Cabral in a clinch.
Cabral lands an elbow inside. Cabral misses with some punches.
Chenevert dodges an elbow strike from Cabral.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert takes an elbow to the forehead. #T7# A head punch on the inside from Cabral fails to land. Cabral displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chenevert up against the ropes. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Cabral blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Cabral breaks from the clinch.
Chenevert thuds a left hand into Cabral's body. Cabral throws a head kick that Chenevert semi-blocks.
Cabral scores with a leg kick.
Chenevert defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chenevert misses with a hook
and Cabral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab by Chenevert. Chenevert connects with a leg kick. Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw. Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T8# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Cabral avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Cabral lands a lovely overhand right. Chenevert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabral. Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Cabral takes one on the button. Cabral throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it. Cabral misses with a head kick.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cabral turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL# Chenevert closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabral. Cabral is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Chenevert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cabral's face.
#CUT#It looks like Emberson Cabral has been cut. Chenevert misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chenevert.
Cabral is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T9# Chenevert blocks the elbow strike.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabral swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes. Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabral.
Chenevert with a jab. Chenevert looks to clinch and Cabral counters with a leg kick. Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Cabral moved out of range nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chenevert. Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# Chenevert drives through and clinches with Cabral against the ropes.
Chenevert blocks the elbow strike.
Chenevert lands a nice knee to the body. Cabral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5# Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabral takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chenevert blocks a head kick by Cabral.
Cabral misses with a hook. Chenevert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Chenevert. Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chenevert slips a straight right by Cabral. Cabral on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chenevert. Chenevert obviously looking to wear him down.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chenevert lands with a nice body punch. Chenevert lands a jab to the nose. Cabral tries to work over Chenevert's front leg with a kick but Chenevert checks it. Cabral misses with the body kick and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand. Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Chenevert lands the left hand. Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Chenevert. Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick. Cabral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chenevert misses with a head kick.
Cabral throws a big counter head kick but Chenevert avoids it with no problem. Chenevert tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target. #CL# Chenevert has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chenevert checks a leg kick. Chenevert is looking to score with low kicks. Cabral with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chenevert to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Chenevert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Chenevert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks. Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert. Cabral looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range. Chenevert checks a low kick from Cabral. Chenevert misses with a low kick. Nice body punch from Chenevert. A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Cabral does a little dance to reset his feet. Cabral swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert is looking to clinch. Cabral flicks out a counter leg kick but Chenevert steps away. Cabral swings away with a leg kick that misses. Chenevert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch. Good shot there by Chenevert.#T3# Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabral is just out of range. Cabral cracks Chenevert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Donk. Cabral catches Chenevert right on the button with a cross. A low kick from Cabral misses and Cabral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cabral lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabral throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabral misses with a leg kick. Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Chenevert closes the distance and clinches. Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms. Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Cabral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Cabral breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Cabral throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert. Cabral throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chenevert 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. Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick. Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Chenevert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabral, pushing him back against the ropes. Cabral taking a breather. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chenevert. Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A short right from Chenevert on the inside. Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cabral takes a step back to recover. Cabral tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.#CL# Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T5# Chenevert avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chenevert's brow. #BC2# Cabral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Chenevert finds it's way through Cabral's defenses. Chenevert punishes Cabral's body with a nice straight punch. Chenevert throws a big shot that misses. Cabral tries a head kick but it misses.
Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral scores with a spinning back kick! Chenevert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cabral. Cabral circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cabral misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely. Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabral on the side of the head. Cabral misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cabral misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming. An inside leg kick lands from Cabral. #T6# Cabral throws a head kick that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabral lands with a good body shot. Cabral pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick misses from Chenevert. Cabral throws a head kick that misses. A clash of legs there as Chenevert blocks the low kick. Cabral lands with a nice body kick. Chenevert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chenevert. Cabral throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick. Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenevert takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses. Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it. Chenevert feints and then cracks Cabral's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabral down. Cabral scores with a shot to the body.
#T7# Cabral works Chenevert's body with a nice hook. Cabral looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabral connects with the punch. Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chenevert doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
The crowd cheers as Cabral lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chenevert doesn't seem phased though. Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cabral has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chenevert. Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabral moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Cabral there.#CL# Chenevert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabral lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chenevert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
#T8# Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cabral is defending well for now. Cabral avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
#BC2# Cabral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chenevert cracks Cabral with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert. Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cabral scores with a nice right hand.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cabral misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Cabral. Emberson Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chenevert blocks a head kick by Cabral.
Cabral is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Cabral throws a body shot but no joy. Chenevert stuns Cabral with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chenevert digs a good body shot into Cabral's ribs.#T9# Cabral walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sloppy strikes from Chenevert. Those never looked like landing. Cabral throws a fast counter high kick but Chenevert manages to duck under it in time. Nice body punch from Chenevert. Cabral jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabral just manages to avoid it. Cabral misses with a looping right. Cabral just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral is looking to chop away at Chenevert's legs. Chenevert tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Cabral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabral misses with the body kick and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Chenevert clinches. Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral. #CUT2#Nazaire Chenevert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
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 Nazaire Chenevert. Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert! Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert! Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision! Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Cabral closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike. Cabral lands with a right to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up. Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral wants to stall.
Knuckles pushes Cabral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabral. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Knuckles misses with the head strike.
#T1# Cabral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabral. Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knuckles misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cabral - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabral looking to stall.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top. Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
#T2# Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral. With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Knuckles tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
Cabral scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cabral looking to slow down the pace here. Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles. Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles is working Cabral over against the ropes. Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. #T3# Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral. Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses. Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral misses with an elbow over the top. Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather. Cabral lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment. #T4# Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cabral or not. Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. Cabral stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knuckles. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Knuckles presses Cabral against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral pushes Knuckles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5# Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment. A short right from Cabral on the inside. Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral looking to stall.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T6# Knuckles lands with a right to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up. Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral takes a shot to the head. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T7# Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head. With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath Cabral's ribcage. Cabral let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cabral lands a nice uppercut. Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up. Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short left from Knuckles. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
#T8# Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles cracks Cabral with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy. Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position. Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabral working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cabral lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T9# Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cabral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabral. Cabral looking to slow down the pace here. Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles. Cabral lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles'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# Knuckles thumps Cabral with a low kick. Knuckles throws a solid leg kick but Cabral takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knuckles. Emberson Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabral scores with a hook. Cabral connects with a jab. Cabral with a jab. Cabral wants to clinch. Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Cabral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at Cabral's knee but Cabral avoids it well. Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away. Knuckles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabral. Cabral fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Knuckles defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Cabral tries to clinch up. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knuckles! But no joy. Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabral moves away. Cabral looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away. Cabral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Cabral connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Knuckles misses. It looked like Cabral was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knuckles. Knuckles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabral is able to avoid easily. Cabral lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cabral tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Knuckles throws a body kick that misses. Knuckles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL# Cabral gets a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cabral takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike from Cabral.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Knuckles lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Cabral.
Cabral takes a shot to the head. Knuckles misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Cabral takes a shot to the head. Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles. Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Come on Cabral - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Cabral is looking to control Knuckles's arms but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the ropes. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cabral gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple. A battle for position here, against the ropes. A short left from Cabral. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Cabral. #T5# Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cabral.
Cabral is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Knuckles. Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles. Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Cabral's head. Cabral lands a damaging elbow. Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral is trying to stall.
Cabral content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T6# Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice elbow from Cabral. Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Cabral lands a damaging elbow. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Cabral lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head. Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T7# Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cabral tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral. Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Cabral scores with a shoulder strike. Cabral trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabral into the ropes. Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Cabral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
#T8# Still in the clinch, Cabral scores with a nice short uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up. Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow. Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes. Knuckles avoids a wild elbow strike from Cabral. Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes. Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Cabral looking to stall.
Cabral is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T9# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral effectively controlling the action here. Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Knuckles dodges an elbow strike from Cabral.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks an elbow strike. Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral prevents a body shot from Knuckles. Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Cabral throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles. Cabral lands a body shot.
Cabral tests Knuckles's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabral lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand. Cabral throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cabral lands with an overhand left. Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Cabral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Cabral lands a jab. Cabral moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off. Cabral throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Cabral wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance. Cabral with a nice cross. Emberson Cabral is winning the standup battle so far. Cabral misses with a body kick. Knuckles feints a counter leg kick. Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Cabral clinches up against the ropes. Cabral lands a damaging elbow. Cabral just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather. Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head. #T2# Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside. Cabral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Cabral tries to tie him up. Cabral stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Knuckles in his tracks for a moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Cabral lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knuckles misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow. Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cabral lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses. Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but Cabral is controlling him. Cabral lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cabral's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cabral looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. #T5# Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles lands a body shot. Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cabral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters up against the ropes, Cabral throws an elbow but misses. Cabral lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Knuckles's cut even more. Cabral has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Cabral blocking some punches.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral. Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T6# Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. 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! Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Knuckles. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabral trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cabral blocking some punches.
Cabral is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckles gets an underhook and turns Cabral into the ropes. Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead. Cabral scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Knuckles is rocked! Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. #T7# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cabral. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the ropes. Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabral backwards. A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Cabral pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabral finish him?#CUT#The cut above Bobby Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Knuckles blocks an elbow strike. Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cabral blocks an uppercut.
#T8# Knuckles working hard to break the clinch. Cabral is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knuckles is keeping busy. Nice elbow from Cabral. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow. Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Cabral throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabral leaning his opponent against the ropes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabral creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9# Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses. Knuckles scores with a shoulder strike. Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles lands an uppercut. Cabral tries to stall but Knuckles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cabral is pushing Knuckles up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles. Knuckles avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Emberson Cabral showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cabral 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Emberson Cabral! Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Emberson Cabral! Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Emberson Cabral!
Emberson Cabral wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral lands with a cross. #KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Cabral and Kim goes tumbling to the canvas! Cabral follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Kim is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Kim actively working from the bottom here. Cabral knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.#SUB2# Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cabral throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely. Cabral controlling the action here. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies! Cabral has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cabral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head. #SUB2# Kim actively working from the bottom here. Cabral wants to stand up but Kim has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2# Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cabral looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Cabral throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Kim looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cabral passes into side control! Cabral throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Cabral in side control, throwing shots but Kim defends. Kim is looking for a sweep. Kim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabral's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU# Cabral postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kim to stand up. #KD# Cabral throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kim tumbling to the canvas! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Cabral stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kim looks for a takedown but Cabral sprawls well. An attempted straight right counter from Cabral misses the target.#T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Cabral. Kim looks winded! Cabral finds Kim's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kim flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Cabral lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kim will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1# Cabral tests Frieberg's chin there with a solid looking shot. Frieberg tries to move into range but Cabral moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Frieberg wants to stay close but Cabral steps back to make room for something. Frieberg seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cabral and Frieberg drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
BE 1: Violent Nights
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Cabral.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cabral throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Kuzmin counters with a single leg into guard. Cabral didn't expect that. Cabral wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it. Kuzmin scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kuzmin lands a couple of digs. Kuzmin postures up.
Kuzmin prevents Cabral from getting back to his feet. Cabral is trying to control the position but Kuzmin postures up. Cabral is looking to stand up but Kuzmin isn't so interested in that idea. Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabral works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kuzmin postures up in Cabral's guard and throws a big left but Cabral blocks it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabral can do anything to dispel that myth. Cabral looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound. Kuzmin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kuzmin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kuzmin is in close to Cabral's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kuzmin is working Cabral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cabral has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kuzmin with a flurry of punches that miss. Cabral is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuzmin is controlling him. Cabral is trying to control the position but Kuzmin postures up. Cabral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuzmin is one step ahead there. Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuzmin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cabral trying to control the position.
Kuzmin stands up over Cabral, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kuzmin is in close to Cabral's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kuzmin lands a couple of digs. Kuzmin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabral's head.#ROC#Cabral is rocked!#T2# Kuzmin loads up on a big left hand. Cabral felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kuzmin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cabral can't hide his disappointment, as Kuzmin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin! Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1# Cabral throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side. Jay throws out a counter right but Cabral avoids it with no problem. Cabral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cabral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jay throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range. Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cabral falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jay lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Cabral closes the distance and clinches. Cabral tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay. Cabral tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jay working Cabral over with knees to the body. Cabral is breathing heavily. Jay looking to throw knees to the head but Cabral is blocking nicely.
Jay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A right hand to the body from Jay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1# Cabral letting Jay take a breather here. Jay misses with a knee to the head. Jay gets through Cabral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cabral misses with a hook from the clinch. Cabral tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Cabral back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Jay.
Jay scores a nice knee to the body.
Jay landing knees to the body.
Jay crunches a lovely knee into Cabral's ribcage. Jay crunches a lovely knee into Cabral's ribcage. Jay pushes Cabral back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jay leaning his opponent against the cage. Jay lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jay. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jay lands a nice uppercut. Jay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jay lands a body shot. Jay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jay landing knees to the body.
Jay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jay working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cabral lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cabral's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A left hand lands to the body for Jay.
#T3# Jay lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cabral up against the cage. Jay tries a knee to the head but Cabral blocks it.
Cabral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Jay. Jay pushes Cabral back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jay. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay working Cabral over with knees to the body. Jay crunches a lovely knee into Cabral's ribcage. Jay lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Jay working Cabral over with knees to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Jay.
#KD2# Jay drops Cabral onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cabral is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Cabral is rocked! Jay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Cabral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jay taking a breather. A nice left hand lands by Jay.
Jay pushes Cabral back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The referee calls for Jay to work.
Jay landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jay lands a nice uppercut. Jay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Jay misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Jay dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jay digs a good body shot into Cabral's ribs. Cabral seems to have got his legs back now. Jay with the inside leg kick. Cabral tries to clinch and Jay counters with a straight right hand. Jay drops Cabral with a big left hand! Cabral is injured, injured bad! Jay jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Jay! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1# Cabral lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Left hook, right uppercut from Cabral. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Cabral lands a head shot. Uso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from Cabral misses the target. Cabral bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uso's head. Left hook, right uppercut from Cabral. Cabral scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Uso tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Cabral slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cabral looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Uso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uso. A punch lands to the side of Uso 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cabral fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Uso moves forwards but Cabral connects with a nice, crisp jab. A punch combination from Cabral misses. Cabral stuns Uso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabral scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uso doesn't seem bothered though. Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimmy Uso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Uso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Cabral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Usos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Uso closes the distance looking to clinch and Cabral counters with a three punch combo that has Uso backing up. Uso nods at Cabral to acknowledge the strikes. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Uso is looking to clinch. Cabral is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Uso tries to clinch up. Cabral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabral listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral sizes up Uso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Cabral wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice cross by Cabral. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab from Cabral. Uso wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Cabral misses the target.#T2# Uso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Uso has managed to clinch.
#BC# Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral works over Uso's head and body with a nice combination. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. A jab from Cabral finds it's way through Uso's defenses. Cabral connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uso momentarily.
Uso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabral scores with a one two! Uso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabral misses the target. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Uso takes one to the chin there. Cabral is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral lands with a right hand. #T3# Uso walks into a stiff left hand from Cabral. Cabral jabs at Uso's body. Cabral lands a nice shot to the body.
Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Cabral is working the combinations to good effect here. Uso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Uso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Cabral wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cabral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso.#T4# Uso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Uso is looking to clinch. Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Cabral lands a nice shot that snaps Uso's head back.
Uso wants to clinch but Cabral slips to the side and Cabral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Uso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabral throws out a powerful jab. A lazy left from Cabral finds it's target. Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral connects with a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Cabral cracks Uso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Uso slips a jab and a cross from Cabral.
Cabral bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Uso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabral pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uso back to the cage. Cabral follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cabral connects with a single shot there. Uso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Uso moves to clinch but Cabral breaks away and Cabral counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uso thinking. Nice body punch from Cabral. Cabral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uso can do to turn this around? 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! Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Uso is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral is having none of it. Uso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Cabral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cabral digs a good hook to Uso's body.
Uso is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabral connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uso momentarily.
#CL2# Uso takes the fight into the clinch. Uso misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Cabral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
Uso moves in looking to clinch but Cabral pushes him off. Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Cabral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uso. Uso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cabral's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uso under the eye. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabral digs a good hook to Uso's body.
Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. A punch combination from Cabral misses. #T2# Cabral scores with the left hand. Uso knows he should have avoided that one. Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Cabral lands with a nice combination. Uso backs away looking to recover. Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral punishes Uso's body with a nice straight punch. Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Uso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Cabral was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A nice combination there by Cabral.
Cabral lands a nice looking body shot.
Emberson Cabral is winning the standup battle so far. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral is having none of it. Uso is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Uso tries to clinch up.#T3# Uso wants to clinch. A jab from Cabral finds it's way through Uso's defenses. Uso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cabral. Uso closes the distance looking to clinch and Cabral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabral throws a series of punches but Uso avoids them all with ease. Uso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Uso takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cabral throws a series of punches but Uso moves out of range. #CL2# Uso clinches up with Cabral and pushes him back against the cage. Uso misses with the head strike.
#BC# Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Uso tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Cabral throwing a counter right hand but Uso manages to avoid it. Cabral scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabral works the jab nicely.#T4# Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Uso is looking to clinch. Uso wants to clinch and Cabral counters with a stiff right hand. Uso is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Uso is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Uso tries to clinch but Cabral is having none of it. Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabral circles away.
Cabral is looking for a counter combo. Cabral's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uso under the eye. Cabral lands with a nice body punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Cabral. Cabral lands a right hook to the body.
Cabral jabs Uso to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cabral scores with a jab. Uso acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Uso moves in looking to clinch but Cabral pushes him off. Uso tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabral lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabral scores with a hook to the body. Uso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Uso wants to clinch. Cabral throwing a counter right hand but Uso manages to avoid it. Uso looks to clinch and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabral scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Cabral works the jab nicely. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. #T1# Uso tries to clinch up. Uso is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Uso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
Cabral lands a head shot. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. It looked like Cabral was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside. Cabral stuns Uso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. Cabral appears to be looking for a big counter. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabral lands with a good body shot. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabral lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uso circles away quickly and effectively. Uso looks to clinch and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut. Cabral bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2# Uso is looking to clinch. Cabral throws a series of strikes that have Uso backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action! Uso tries to clinch but Cabral is having none of it. Cabral with a jab. Uso is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabral looks to score with a jab to the body but Uso is just out of range. Uso is looking to clinch. Uso tries to clinch up and Cabral counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
Uso wants to clinch but Cabral slips to the side enabling Cabral to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabral is looking to counter punch. Uso wants to clinch. Cabral is looking to counter punch. Uso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Decent striking displayed by Cabral there. Uso wants to clinch up but Cabral keeps it at a distance. Cabral lands a jab-cross combination. Uso wants to clinch but Cabral slips to the side and Cabral counters with a one-two to the body. Uso tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance. Uso tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cabral paws at him with a jab and circles away. Uso moves in looking to clinch but Cabral pushes him off. Cabral swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cabral!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cabral stuns Uso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso. The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice shot lands for Cabral. Cabral cracks Uso with a good jab. Cabral scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral is having none of it. A little feinted left hand from Cabral on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabral is looking to counter punch. Uso tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Uso does a little dance to reset his feet. Emberson Cabral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cabral scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Emberson Cabral showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabral, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emberson Cabral! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1# Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabral tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabral manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cabral misses with a looping left. Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cabral throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely. Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Couture moves into the clinch. Couture tries for a takedown but Cabral manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Couture is looking to take this one to the mat. Couture is breathing heavily. Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment. Cabral working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Couture keeps control of Cabral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cabral cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A nice combination there by Cabral.
Emberson Cabral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Couture tries to clinch but Cabral moves out of range. Cabral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cabral connects with a body shot. Couture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cabral throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cabral scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Couture defending well as Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Couture shoots in for a takedown but Cabral shows good takedown defense. Cabral is looking for the big counter here. Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. As Cabral tries to get set, Couture tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabral manages to avoid the attempt. Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cabral scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cabral throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Cabral shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cabral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture moves forwards but Cabral connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cabral thows a left - swing and a miss! A right-left combo lands from Cabral. Cabral is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A combination from Cabral does no damage. Couture appears to be looking for a big counter. Cabral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabral. As Cabral tries to get set, Couture tries to push him back and clinch up but Cabral manages to avoid the attempt. Cabral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice sprawl there from Cabral as Couture shoots in. Cabral misses with a looping right. Couture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# Couture ducks under a wild hook from Cabral. Cabral misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Cabral is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cabral has his back to the cage. Cabral is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cabral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage. Couture has Cabral pressed against the cage, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabral shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Couture lands an elbow just above Cabral 's eye. Cabral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabral stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture has Cabral pressed against the cage, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment. Cabral trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. #T4##BC# Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cabral misses with a looping right. Cabral scores with a three punch combo!
Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Emberson Cabral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cabral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabral throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cabral stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet. Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cabral scores with a nice strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emberson Cabral dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture. The fighters circling - Cabral throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabral but Cabral pushes him off and we're back to square one. Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cabral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cabral to the ground. Couture is now in Cabral's guard. Couture prevents Cabral from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couture's guard. #REVB# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Cabral throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely. Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabral won't allow Couture to sweep him here. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Couture manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Cabral misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him. Cabral is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. #T2# Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabral is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cabral tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position. Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Couture turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Cabral is looking to reverse the position. Cabral is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cabral is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Cabral is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though. Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cabral is trying to buck Couture off. Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cabral is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cabral sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cabral tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it. Cabral is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabral keeps trying to improve his position. Cabral is not content to let Couture control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cabral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabral throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it. Cabral lands with a shot to the body. 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 Charles Couture will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Cabral rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Couture moves into the clinch. Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cabral is defending well. Couture is working for takedown but Cabral is calmly controlling the position for now. Couture jumps guard but Cabral turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cabral tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position. #TD# Couture is trying to trip Cabral. He has hold of a leg but Cabral is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Cabral trying to control the position.
Cabral looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabral, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabral looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Couture puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Cabral is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2# Cabral manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Couture keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Cabral looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him. Cabral misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Couture blocks an uppercut.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Couture manages to pull guard.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cabral wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cabral wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. Cabral wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cabral postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it. Cabral is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Charles Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cabral displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture. A countering left hand to the body from Cabral misses. Cabral fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture takes one to the side of the head.
Cabral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture slips a jab from Cabral.#T3# Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot. Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Cabral throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A punch combination from Cabral misses. Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Couture shoots in but Cabral avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cabral fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The fighters circle momentarily. Cabral darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cabral lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabral. Cabral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cabral throws a body shot but no joy. Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral. Couture darts in looking for a takedown but Cabral gets double underhooks and turns Couture into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Cabral's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cabral is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him. Couture taking a breather. Cabral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabral wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabral has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cabral lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Emberson Cabral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cabral has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emberson Cabral! |
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