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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ardan Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ardan Chulainn had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ardan Chulainn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ardan Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Chulainn has been working on his balance at Bad Pluto!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cabrera.
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
and Chulainn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cabrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chulainn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabrera down to the mat. Cabrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn drives through with a takedown into Cabrera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera is controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Chulainn passes Cabrera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chulainn blocks the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cabrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chulainn is aware though and is defending well.
Chulainn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chulainn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabrera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chulainn has passed into half guard!
Chulainn tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chulainn tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
Chulainn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chulainn trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Chulainn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chulainn stalling away here and it's allowed Cabrera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Cabrera has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position.
Cabrera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chulainn has picked Cabrera up and slammed him! Cabrera can't keep hold of the triangle and Chulainn manages to pass to side control!
Chulainn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn tries to advance to mount but Cabrera denies him.
Chulainn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chulainn working for a submission but Cabrera is keeping him at bay.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera wants to control but Chulainn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ardan Chulainn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Chulainn saw that one coming.
Cabrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chulainn defends well and Cabrera ends up having to push Chulainn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Chulainn avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Chulainn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulainn.
Chulainn has Cabrera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cabrera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chulainn is trying to drag Cabrera to the mat but Cabrera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn can't get the takedown.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Chulainn blocks it.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera gets underhooks to prevent Chulainn's takedown attempt.
Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Cabrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chulainn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Chulainn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Chulainn tries to pass.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chulainn looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chulainn stacks Cabrera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chulainn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chulainn trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulainn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Chulainn looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chulainn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Chulainn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Cabrera trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chulainn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ardan Chulainn 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!
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chulainn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulainn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chulainn.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cabrera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cabrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Chulainn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabrera scores with a four punch combination!
Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Chulainn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chulainn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chulainn's back!
Cabrera is looking to control Chulainn but Chulainn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chulainn trying to control the position but Cabrera manages to sink in the hooks.
Chulainn covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cabrera gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cabrera landing with strikes.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chulainn is trying to remain composed but Cabrera is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A lull in the action here.
Cabrera throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chulainn!
Lucas Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chulainn!
Chulainn tries to escape but Cabrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lucas Cabrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulainn is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Cabrera off. It looks like it's working - Cabrera slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Chulainn displaying calm under pressure there.
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabrera pinned against the cage. Cabrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardan Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chulainn defends well.
Chulainn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
Cabrera has his foot on Chulainn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chulainn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulainn trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chulainn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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