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Event:
CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Fister swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control.
Fister is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cabral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cabral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fister, who protects the arm well.
Cabral is breathing heavily.
Fister is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral is staying tight to Fister's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Cabral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fister has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Fister is looking to regain half guard here but Cabral keeps moving and retains side control.
Fister looking for a sweep but Cabral has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cabral controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Cabral with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cabral controlling the position easily from mount.
Fister tries to hold on but Cabral postures up.#T3#
Fister manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabral pulls his head out easily.
Fister is in trouble now - Cabral has advanced to mount!
Cabral takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Cabral looking to secure an arm triangle but Fister defends it well.
Fister tries to lock up and control but Cabral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fister working to try and regain half guard.
Fister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabral looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fister working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Cabral dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cabral ducks under a wild hook from Fister.
Fister throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fister!
You can see the frustration on Fister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cabral has an Americana. Fister didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cabral is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cabral hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Waters has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Cabral manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral looks winded!
Waters sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cabral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabral is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabral trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waters tries to clinch up but Cabral circles away and keeps his distance.
Waters tries to clinch there but Cabral circles away.
#CL#
Waters rushes Cabral and presses him up against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but Cabral holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Cabral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waters jumps guard but Cabral stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Cabral jumps guard.
Cabral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Waters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Cabral has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Waters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cabral.
Waters staying calm.#T3#
Cabral tries to bench press Waters off him but Waters keeps the position.
Waters controls the position from side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabral struggling a bit here.
Waters has control of an arm but Cabral manages to advance to Waters's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Waters right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernardo Cabral will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernardo Cabral's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Waters wants to clinch.#TD2#
Cabral feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters wants to sweep here but Cabral controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters pulls Cabral in to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Waters has his feet on Cabral's thighs here. He's pushed Cabral off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cabral screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). River Waters! |
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Event:
CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Faroshev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabral half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faroshev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faroshev throws out a counter right but Cabral avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral shoots in but Faroshev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Faroshev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cabral shoots for a takedown but Faroshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabral fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faroshev avoids it really well and circles away.
Faroshev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabral changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faroshev tries to avoid it but Cabral manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faroshev to the ground. Faroshev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown but Faroshev shows good takedown defense.
Faroshev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faroshev throws an overhand right that lands on Cabral's shoulder, as Cabral tries to avoid the shot.
Faroshev catches Cabral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Bernardo Cabral has been cut.
Cabral tries to clinch up
and Faroshev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Cabral shoots in looking for a takedown. Faroshev tries to sprawl out of it but Cabral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faroshev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faroshev! But no joy.
Cabral shoots in looking for a takedown but Faroshev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cabral's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Cabral with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faroshev counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faroshev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabral wants to clinch#KD2#
and Faroshev counters with a nice right hand that sends Cabral toppling to the canvas! Cabral scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Faroshev finish him?!#ROC2#Cabral is rocked!
Cabral is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Daroshev Faroshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Faroshev misses the target.
Faroshev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cabral or perhaps it was just good defense by Faroshev, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faroshev cracks Cabral with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cabral tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Faroshev pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cabral is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daroshev Faroshev! |
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Event:
CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabral jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Cabral gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cabral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Cabral counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
Cabral pushing down on Reynolds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabral trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Cabral stalling.
Cabral uses his free foot to push down on Reynolds's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Cabral working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Cabral is working for a guillotine from mount but Reynolds frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Cabral is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reynolds can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Cabral is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reynolds can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reynolds swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Reynolds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cabral looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Reynolds is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cabral locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Reynolds is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Doomwood cracks Cabral with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doomwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabral. #TD#
Cabral looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doomwood!
Cabral tries to move to mount but Doomwood blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doomwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doomwood is trying to improve his position.
Cabral trying to control the action but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
Cabral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Cabral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cabral has hold of Doomwood's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Doomwood seems comfortable defending it but Cabral has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Doomwood is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Doomwood is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cabral couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernardo Cabral!
Tarquin Doomwood spoke after the fight, saying 'Big No!'. |
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Event:
CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabral.
Cabral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabral slips under a jab from Antukis.
Cabral half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Antukis throws a head kick that misses.
Cabral with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Antukis to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabral fails with the takedown
and Antukis counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antukis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Cabral shoots and misses #KD2#
and Antukis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cabral! Antukis lets Cabral back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bernardo Cabral has been cut.#TD#
Cabral shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cabral was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antukis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antukis tries to reverse the position but Cabral maintains control.
Cabral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Antukis wants to control but Cabral is having none of it.#SUB#
Cabral is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cabral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cabral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliviera is trying to defend but Cabral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cabral wants to take a breather but Oliviera is having none of it.
Cabral tries to pass to full mount but Oliviera defends it.
Oliviera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliviera.
Cabral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliviera is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliviera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cabral frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliviera has switched to an armbar! Cabral is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
A very excited looking Santino Oliviera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Cabral has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cabral pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cabral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cabral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cabral controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Cabral pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Cabral is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter won't allow Cabral to sweep him here.
Cabral lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cabral slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Hunter trying to hold on to Cabral's head to control him but Cabral postures up.
#SUB#
Cabral seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Cabral works his way into full mount!
Cabral controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Cabral working for a submission but Hunter is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cabral working for a submission but Hunter is keeping him at bay.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Cabral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.
Cabral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabral takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cabral wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cabral is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Cabral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabral tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabral to the ground. Cabral escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hunter gets caught napping as Cabral dives in and scores a takedown. Hunter manages to retain guard.
Cabral wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Cabral controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #T1#
Cabral slips nicely into half guard.
Cabral is stalling here. Hunter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cabral seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cabral is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Cabral can't do much from the bottom here.
Cabral is looking for a sweep.
Cabral tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hunter easily slips into full mount!
Cabral is trying to reverse the position but instead Hunter has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Cabral wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Hunter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cabral manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Cabral.
Cabral wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Cabral wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. #T4#
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cabral's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cabral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunter postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cabral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabral controlling Hunter's posture.
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 Bernardo Cabral will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cabral's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cabral goes for a double leg but Hunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunter continues to drive forward.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cabral just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Cabral gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabral will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Cabral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cabral is keeping the position.#T1#
Cabral looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cabral makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabral.#SUB#
Cabral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter won't allow Cabral to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabral is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabral wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Cabral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Cabral trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Cabral wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter controls Cabral momentarily but Cabral frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cabral is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Cabral sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernardo Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hunter.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Cabral, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Cabral against the cage but Cabral circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabral shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabral.
Gordon Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Cabral drives through with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cabral looking to pass the guard.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Gordon Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Cabral with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hussin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Cabral is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hussin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cabral to the mat. Cabral regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving.
Hussin preventing the sweep.
Cabral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabral might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hussin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hussin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cabral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hussin is looking to defend but Cabral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hussin! Cabral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hussin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Torso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabral has time to react.
Cabral wants to clinch up but Torso keeps it at a distance.
Cabral takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torso throws a hook but Cabral avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torso throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Cabral counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Torso pushes Cabral off but Cabral dives into side control.
#T1#
Torso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torso tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cabral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cabral tries for a kimura but Torso is defending well.
Cabral wants to control but Torso is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Cabral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torso, who protects the arm well.
Cabral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Torso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabral wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cabral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torso stops Cabral from passing to mount. #T3#
Cabral controlling from side mount.
Torso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cabral on the ground.#SUB2#
Cabral has hold of Torso's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Torso seems comfortable defending it but Cabral has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Torso is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Torso is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cabral couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Kieliszkowski with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kieliszkowski!
Cabral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kieliszkowski keeps working.
Kieliszkowski tries to buck Cabral off but Cabral is having none of it.
Kieliszkowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cabral wants to control but Kieliszkowski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabral defends it well.
Kieliszkowski is thwarting Cabral's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Cabral is controlling Kieliszkowski's trapped leg to prevent Kieliszkowski from advancing to side control.
Kieliszkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kieliszkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabral is trying to maintain the position but Kieliszkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabral tries to roll over but Kieliszkowski keeps him under control.
Kieliszkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabral's head.
Cabral has hold of Kieliszkowski's hands but Kieliszkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kieliszkowski moves into full mount! Cabral won't be happy about that!
Kieliszkowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Kieliszkowski prevents Cabral from getting the reversal.
Cabral sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cabral trying to hold on to Kieliszkowski's head to control him but Kieliszkowski postures up.
Cabral works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabral trying to control the position.
Cabral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kieliszkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cabral looking for a guillotine here but Kieliszkowski defends easily.
Kieliszkowski passes Cabral's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kieliszkowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cabral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski drops an elbow to the side of Cabral's head. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Cabral is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabral trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kieliszkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabral was covering up waiting for the punch and Kieliszkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kieliszkowski works over Cabral with some ground and pound from guard.
Kieliszkowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Cabral is working from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski postures up in Cabral's guard and throws a big left but Cabral blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral working a defensive guard here.
Kieliszkowski 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.#T1#
Kieliszkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kieliszkowski is fighting to break Cabral's control of his arms but Cabral is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabral trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cabral has his foot on Kieliszkowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kieliszkowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabral controls Kieliszkowski momentarily but Kieliszkowski frees himself.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kieliszkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabral.
Cabral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabral wants it to stay on the feet.
Kieliszkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kieliszkowski somewhat.
Kieliszkowski goes for a double leg but Cabral avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabral continues to drive forward.
Bernardo Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Kieliszkowski.#T3#
Kieliszkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabral manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kieliszkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kieliszkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabral sprawls well. He's pushed Kieliszkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Cabral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kieliszkowski did well to prevent Cabral getting side control.
Kieliszkowski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cabral manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral controlling from mount. #SUB#
Cabral looking for a guillotine from mount but Kieliszkowski is having none of it.
Kieliszkowski regains half guard.
Cabral is looking to advance position but Kieliszkowski won't allow it.
Cabral prevents Kieliszkowski from improving his position.#T4#
Kieliszkowski is not content to let Cabral control the position.
Kieliszkowski is controlling Cabral's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kieliszkowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Kieliszkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kieliszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Cabral defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kieliszkowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateusz Kieliszkowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Cabral gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernardo Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabral tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kieliszkowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabral tries to pull guard but Kieliszkowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kieliszkowski wants the takedown. Cabral is fighting it off but Kieliszkowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cabral's guard against the cage.
Cabral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabral is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cabral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kieliszkowski has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kieliszkowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kieliszkowski's back!#T1#
Cabral controls the action.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position but Cabral manages to sink in the hooks.
Kieliszkowski tries to escape the position.
Kieliszkowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kieliszkowski is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Cabral working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cabral's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2##SUB#
Cabral is looking for the choke from the back position but Kieliszkowski is controlling his hands well.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position but Cabral manages to sink in the hooks.
Kieliszkowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabral haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kieliszkowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cabral is staying active.#SUB#
Kieliszkowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cabral gets his way!
Cabral is trying to stick to Kieliszkowski's back but Kieliszkowski is turning into Cabral. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cabral's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kieliszkowski.#SUB#
Kieliszkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Kieliszkowski throws a strike but Cabral rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kieliszkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kieliszkowski striking off his back but it's not causing Cabral any problems.
Cabral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kieliszkowski is keeping the position for now.
Kieliszkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position.
Cabral trying to control but Kieliszkowski is working from the bottom.
Cabral advances to half guard.
Cabral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kieliszkowski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kieliszkowski gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cabral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kieliszkowski trying to hold on to Cabral's head to control him but Cabral postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Cabral showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kieliszkowski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateusz Kieliszkowski! |
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Event:
CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Cabral to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichols can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabral sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cabral drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Cabral off! Cabral jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cabral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cabral is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cabral seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Cabral seems to be working for a kimura but Nichols defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cabral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Cabral is controlling the pace.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabral seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cabral moves into full mount! Nichols won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Cabral is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nichols is surviving well by controlling Cabral's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabral content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cabral throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nichols has his hands clasped together but Cabral breaks the hold and Nichols is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cabral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Cabral! |
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Event:
CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Faolin clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cabral successfully pulls guard.
Faolin wants to get up but he can't break Cabral's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Faolin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Faolin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cabral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Faolin is looking to defend but Cabral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Faolin! Cabral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Faolin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bernardo Cabral!
The defeated Sean Faolin had this to say: 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'. |
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