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Event:
MMA Hype -64-
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal walks into a stiff left hand from Leighton.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Cabal keeps it at a distance.
Cabal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton cracks Cabal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Cabal has been cut.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabal jabs at Leighton's body.
Leighton ducks right into an uppercut from Cabal. #CUT#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Cabal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Cabal lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabal throws a right and a left that Leighton avoids nicely.
Cabal scores with a jab. Leighton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabal scores with a one two! Leighton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
Cabal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighton swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
It looked like Cabal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leighton misses with a straight right.
Leighton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabal takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Leighton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabal.
Leighton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Cabal is rocked!#T1#
Leighton circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Cabal tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leighton wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morgan Leighton!
Our winner, Morgan Leighton, 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:
MMA Hype -56-
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Cabal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cooke backs up against the cage.
Cabal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabal to the mat! Cabal manages to get full guard.
Cabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabal is looking to stand up but Cooke isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooke cracks Cabal with a solid left hand.
Cooke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabal's head.
Cooke throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Cabal wants to sweep here but Cooke controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cooke lands a couple of elbows.
Cooke throws a strike but Cabal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cabal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabal is looking to stand up but Cooke won't let him.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet but Cabal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cabal trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cabal tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Cooke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cabal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooke wants to stand up but Cabal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Cooke shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabal's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabal has wrist control.
Cooke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooke throwing strikes but missing.
Cabal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cooke advances position into side control!
Cooke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cooke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cabal tries to bench press Cooke off him but Cooke keeps the position.
An elbow from Cooke crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Cabal is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Cooke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cooke working the body and head with strikes.
Cabal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cooke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cabal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cooke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke lands a strong strike to the head of Cabal. That's dazed him! Cooke looking to finish here. Cabal is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cooke lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). August Cooke!
August Cooke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
Buffs misses with a wild body shot.
Cabal lands a two punch combo.
Buffs throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Buffs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cabal counter with a right hand. #ROC#Buffs is rocked!
Buffs lands with a nice combination. Cabal backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Cabal has been cut.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Cabal catches Buffs right on the button with a cross.
Buffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabal finish him?
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Buffs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buffs seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Buffs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabal to the mat! Cabal manages to get full guard.
Cabal is looking to stand back up but Buffs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cabal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Buffs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabal tries to get out of the position.
Cabal wants to get back to his feet.
Cabal wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cabal wants to control but Buffs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buffs thows a huge punch but Cabal dodges it nicely.
Cabal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buffs. #SUB2#
Buffs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buffs.
Buffs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buffs trying to control the action but Cabal is working from the bottom. #T2#
Buffs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buffs content to control rather than advance.
Cabal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buffs. #SUB2#
Buffs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabal sees it coming and defends easily.
Buffs throwing shots but Cabal is blocking nicely. #T3#
Buffs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cabal is trying to stand.
Buffs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buffs.
Buffs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buffs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buffs.
Buffs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buffs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cabal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buffs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buffs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabal, which made it look bad.
Luca Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.#T4#
Cabal stalks Buffs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buffs's face. Buffs staggers backwards, shaken.
Cabal lands a jab to Buffs's midsection.
Buffs takes one to the side of the head.
Luca Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Luca Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buffs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buffs lands with a cross.
Cabal cracks Buffs with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buffs misses with a double jab.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Buffs should have avoided that one.
Cabal misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buffs with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Buffs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Cabal is rocked!
Cabal get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Cabal stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Buffs runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cartier Buffs! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal tests Momochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Momochi misses with the body kick
and Cabal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Momochi thinking.
Momochi throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Cabal lands with a hook. Momochi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Momochi.
Good leg kick by Momochi.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Momochi misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Momochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabal.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabal.
Luca Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Cabal scores with a nice right hand.
Cabal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Momochi moved out of range nicely.
Cabal works the jab nicely.#ROC#Momochi is rocked!
Cabal flashes Momochi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Momochi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Momochi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cabal punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luca Cabal! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Cabal scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been hearing reports that Kent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Kent backpedaling.
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Cabal pushes him off.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kent throws a low kick, looking for Cabal's leg but Cabal calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabal! But no joy.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Cabal.
Kent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabal swivels and escapes.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kent's head.
Cabal lands with a hook. Kent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cabal has knocked Kent down with a huge combo! Cabal steps away and waves a wobbly Kent back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kent is rocked!
Cabal is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Cabal shuts the power down on Kent. Lights out, game over! Cabal is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Cabal! |
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