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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samba de Janeiro. Renato Cardoso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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170 cm
38
168 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso slips under a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Cardoso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Andriamboavonjy lands.
Cardoso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andriamboavonjy. Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Cardoso has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a nice right hand.
Andriamboavonjy throws a one two combo.
Andriamboavonjy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cardoso circles away.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a nice strike.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso tries to score with a low kick but Andriamboavonjy moves his leg out of the way.
Cardoso moves out of range as Andriamboavonjy strikes.
Cardoso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cardoso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andriamboavonjy's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardoso moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andriamboavonjy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick nicely.
Andriamboavonjy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardoso.
Danga de danga de dang - Andriamboavonjy scores with a four punch combination!
Andriamboavonjy lands a jab.
Cardoso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a straight left.
Andriamboavonjy staying out of range there.
Cardoso moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardoso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardoso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andriamboavonjy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardoso tries to avoid it but Andriamboavonjy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardoso to the ground. Cardoso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Andriamboavonjy misses its target.
Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardoso slips under a jab from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy cracks a nice hook into Cardoso's ribs.
Andriamboavonjy throws a looping overhand right but Cardoso ducks down to avoid it.
Andriamboavonjy with a hook.
Cardoso scores with a shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardoso lands a nice looking body shot.
Andriamboavonjy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardoso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andriamboavonjy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy throws a body punch but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andriamboavonjy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cardoso sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Cardoso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardoso misses with a head kick.
Cardoso moves out of range as Andriamboavonjy strikes.
Andriamboavonjy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cardoso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andriamboavonjy is in Cardoso's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andriamboavonjy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andriamboavonjy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andriamboavonjy postures up in Cardoso's guard and throws a big left but Cardoso blocks it.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Cardoso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andriamboavonjy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andriamboavonjy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardoso has his foot on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andriamboavonjy works his way back into a safe position though.
Andriamboavonjy with a nice head shot there.
Andriamboavonjy is working Cardoso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is keeping the position.
Andriamboavonjy works over Cardoso with some ground and pound from guard.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Cardoso with a solid left hand.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andriamboavonjy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy lands a couple of elbows.
Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardoso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Andriamboavonjy throws out a loose jab but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardoso lands a right hook to the body.
Cardoso shoots in but no luck this time.
Andriamboavonjy looking to score a takedown here. Cardoso is defending well but Andriamboavonjy drives through and ends up in Cardoso's guard.
Andriamboavonjy is in close to Cardoso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardoso has his foot on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andriamboavonjy works his way back into a safe position though.
Andriamboavonjy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardoso is retaining full guard.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Cardoso with a solid left hand.
Andriamboavonjy with a nice head shot there.
Andriamboavonjy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Cardoso looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardoso, not yet.
Cardoso has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Andriamboavonjy doesn't defend quickly enough and Cardoso has managed to lock this one up! Can Andriamboavonjy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cardoso on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Cardoso!
After the fight, Renato Cardoso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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