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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CL Syntax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CL Syntax has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chester Cardenas's chin.
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chester Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CL Syntax!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Syntax.
Syntax is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardenas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Cardenas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardenas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Syntax is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is having none of it.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Cardenas tries to lock up and control but Syntax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Syntax cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syntax is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardenas is in a horrible position here. Syntax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas can't escape the position.
Syntax working the ground and pound effectively.
Cardenas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Syntax. What's that going to do exactly?
Cardenas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cardenas is breathing heavily.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syntax controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syntax controlling from mount.
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Cardenas is in a horrible position here. Syntax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syntax content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CL Syntax dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Syntax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Syntax lands in his opponent's guard.
Syntax wants to pass the guard but Cardenas is keeping the position.
Syntax wants to control from the top but Cardenas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syntax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardenas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Syntax has managed to get both his arms back between Cardenas's legs - danger averted.
Cardenas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas keeping moving, preventing Syntax from controlling successfully.
Syntax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cardenas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Syntax closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cardenas trying to control here.
Cardenas is controlling Syntax's trapped leg to prevent Syntax from advancing to side control.
Cardenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Syntax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Syntax postures up.
Syntax trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardenas keeping full guard, as Syntax tries to pass.
Syntax preventing the sweep.
Cardenas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Syntax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Syntax misses with a two punch combination.
Cardenas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Syntax misses with a few strikes there.
Syntax dives in and scores a takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syntax engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Syntax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardenas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syntax trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syntax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Syntax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardenas wants to sweep here but Syntax controlling him for the moment.
Cardenas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Syntax off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Syntax closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Syntax content to control rather than advance.
Cardenas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cardenas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardenas looking to control but Syntax passes into half guard.
Cardenas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Syntax has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CL Syntax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Syntax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cardenas has one foot on Syntax's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Syntax 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.
Syntax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syntax is keen to just control but Cardenas is a slippery customer.
Cardenas missing with punches from the bottom.
Cardenas landing small, sideways elbows.
Cardenas wants to control but Syntax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardenas is concentrating on defense, preventing Syntax from advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syntax passes into side control, despite Cardenas's attempt to control the position.
Cardenas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Syntax looking to control but Cardenas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Syntax tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax postures up.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax pushes him away.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cardenas tries to lock up and control but Syntax gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Syntax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cardenas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cardenas tries to hold on but Syntax postures up.
Cardenas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Syntax wants to control the pace but Cardenas is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas is trying to escape the mount.
Syntax trying to control but Cardenas is having none of it.
Cardenas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Syntax avoids the attempt from Cardenas to control.
Syntax tries to control but Cardenas wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Cardenas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Syntax sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardenas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syntax wants to control the pace but Cardenas is squirming around nicely.
Syntax blocks Cardenas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Syntax trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Syntax might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardenas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chester Cardenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CL Syntax is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Syntax trying to control but Cardenas is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
CL Syntax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syntax has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CL Syntax!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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