Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kardi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.#BC#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Kardi's head back.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Robertson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robertson continues to drive forward.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Kardi distracts Robertson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Robertson's guard. #T1#
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robertson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kardi but great work by Robertson.#SU#
Robertson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Kardi's belly button to the back.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Kardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kardi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson wanted to stand there but Kardi had control of the position.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson won't allow Kardi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kardi moves away from the strike by Robertson. #TD2#
Robertson tries to sprawl but Kardi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Robertson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robertson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kardi 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.
Robertson pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
Kardi blocks the strikes from Robertson. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Kardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robertson defending well though.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Kardi is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Robertson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ameen Robertson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kardi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robertson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robertson connects with a body shot.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Robertson avoids it easily.
A cross from Robertson lands.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Kardi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ameen Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.

Robertson kicks Kardi off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Kardi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.#T3#
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Robertson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Kardi's head but Kardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson sets himself, and Kardi steps forward looking for the clinch! Robertson avoids it this time.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Rudi Kardi's cut even more.
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
And Kardi tries to counter it with a takedown but Robertson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameen Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson is looking to wear down Kardi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Kardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Kardi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kardi there.
Kardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well. #T1#
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kardi stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson tries to buck Kardi off but Kardi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Robertson wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Robertson has recovered full guard.
Kardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Kardi lands a couple of elbows.
Kardi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Robertson pushes Kardi off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Kardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kardi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKardi.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ameen Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameen Robertson!

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kardi gets tackled into the cage by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kardi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahai lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Kardi drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kardi working for a triangle but Ahai defends it easily.
Kardi 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.#SUB2#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahai has passed into half guard!
Ahai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ahai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ahai!
Kardi is trying to strike from the bottom but Ahai has passed into full mount.
Kardi can't escape the position. #T1#
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kardi 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.
Kardi trying to get back to full guard but Ahai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kardi working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ahai get's back to his feet.
Ahai lands a head kick. Kardi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.#T2#
Kardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahai circles away.
Ahai catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kardi darts in looking for a takedown but Ahai gets double underhooks and turns Kardi into the cage.
Ahai tries to clinch up.
Kardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.
Kardi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
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!
Kardi blocks a head kick by Ahai. #CL#
Ahai pushes Kardi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardi fails to pull guard.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardi blocks a body shot from Ahai.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Kardi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Ahai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kardi goes for a takedown attempt but Ahai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Kardi tries to keep at a distance but Ahai has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ahai. #TD2#
Kardi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Ahai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahai controlling the position for now.
Ahai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kardi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi thowing shots but they're missing.
Kardi mounts Ahai! Really nice guard pass there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's time! Ahai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azor Ahai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahai moves into the clinch.
Kardi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahai is defending well.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Kardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kardi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahai can't fight it off and eventually Kardi manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kardi won't allow Ahai to get back to his feet.
Kardi throws an elbow that misses. Ahai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kardi's guard. Nice move by Ahai!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Ahai to get to half guard.
Ahai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahai wants to take a breather but Kardi is having none of it.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahai in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SU#
Ahai stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Ahai's guard.

Ahai has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kardi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ahai misses.
Ahai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kardi.
Ahai scores with the left hand. Kardi knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Rudi Kardi's cut even more.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi. #T3#
Ahai throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahai.
Kardi dives in and grabs Ahai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahai pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
Ahai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardi is out of range.
Ahai takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Ahai throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ahai is trying to control the position but Kardi postures up. #T4#
Ahai looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahai, not yet.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahai is retaining full guard.
Kardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kardi postures up in Ahai's guard and throws a big left but Ahai blocks it. #ES#
Ahai pushes Kardi off and gets back to his feet.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahai sprawls well. Ahai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Kardi moved out of range.
Kardi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kardi blocks a head kick by Ahai.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai moves in looking to clinch but Kardi pushes him off.
Kardi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Ahai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahai counters with a left to the body.
Kardi keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##TD2#
Ahai gets caught flat footed, as Kardi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Ahai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.#REVR#
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Ahai defends easily.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kardi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Ahai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahai has passed into half guard! #T2##SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahai trying to control the pace.
Ahai wants to get back to his feet.
Kardi trying to get back to full guard but Ahai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kardi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ahai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kardi controls his leg. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahai pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Ahai decides to stand and escape the position.
Kardi walks into a left hand.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Ahai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Ahai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ahai has closed the distance and engaged Kardi in a clinch.
Ahai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ahai.
Kardi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahai smiles and moves away.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Ahai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahai continues to drive forward.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Ahai manages to get underhooks.
Kardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Ahai.
Rudi Kardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahai 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Farquharson lands a slapping body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kardi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kardi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kardi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Farquharson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kardi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Farquharson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kardi! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudi Kardi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kardi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Kardi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warner is trying to control Kardi's posture but Kardi avoids it.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Warner tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position.
Kardi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kardi is putting a hurting on Warner here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kardi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warner some visible discomfort.
Kardi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!#SUB#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Warner is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Warner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#T4#
Warner wants to control from the top but Kardi keeps moving. #SUB#
Warner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kardi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Warner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kardi pulls down on the head and he's put Warner to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudi Kardi!

Event: CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kardi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kardi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kardi's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kardi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai 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 Kardi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kardi is trying to improve his position.
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kardi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kardi gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Kardi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom but Chai uses the opportunity to take his back.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.#REVB#
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kardi working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomahawk Chai will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Kardi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai feints and then cracks Kardi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kardi down.
Kardi avoids the body shot from Chai.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Chai throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai cracks Kardi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.#T1#
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai misses with a straight right.
Kardi avoids the head kick by Chai.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardi's head backwards.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai throws a right and a left that Kardi avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kardi checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Kardi avoids it easily.#T2#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardi moves away.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Kardi shoots in.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardi is out of range.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kardi drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Chai won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Kardi to sweep him here.
Kardi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kardi is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kardi trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Kardi has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Kardi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kardi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kardi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai takes Kardi's back.
Tomahawk Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomahawk Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Chai lands.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai looks to land a combination but Kardi avoids it well.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Kardi misses with a takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kardi.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.#T3#
Kardi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kardi saw that one coming.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Rudi Kardi's cut is getting worse.
Kardi shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Kardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kardi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomahawk Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomahawk Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tomahawk Chai!

Tomahawk Chai wins by unanimous decision!
Tomahawk Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Kardi avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
A low kick from Weismuller misses #TD#
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kardi preventing the sweep.
Kardi advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weismuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kardi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weismuller's legs.
Weismuller wants to control but Kardi postures up.#SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Weismuller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weismuller pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Weismuller gets full guard.#T2#
Kardi working some strikes from top position.
Weismuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Weismuller is retaining full guard.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Weismuller has wrist control.
Kardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weismuller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weismuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weismuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Weismuller, not yet. #SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Weismuller tries to kick Kardi off but Kardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Weismuller is defending it quite comfortably.
Kardi stops Weismuller from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Weismuller defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kardi prevents Weismuller from standing back up.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weismuller's head.
Weismuller moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weismuller defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kardi's guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kardi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Weismuller is quick to defend against it.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Kardi blocks the low kick.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kardi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kardi cracks Weismuller with a big elbow. #T1##SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Weismuller is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#SUB#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weismuller has passed into half guard!
Weismuller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kardi controls his leg.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
Kardi is refusing to be controlled, as Weismuller sits in half guard.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Weismuller has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Weismuller decides to return to a standing position.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kardi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weismuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardi rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Weismuller lands a jab.
Weismuller catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.
Kardi looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller lands a two punch combo.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Weismuller tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weismuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Weismuller punishes Kardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Kardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weismuller sprawls well. Weismuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardi moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Kardi moved away.
Kardi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Kardi checks the leg kick.#TD#
Kardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Weismuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weismuller manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Weismuller's guard.
Weismuller controls Kardi momentarily but Kardi frees himself.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weismuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weismuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Weismuller defends easily. #SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weismuller is aware though and is defending well.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Weismuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weismuller has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi won't let him. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi keeping moving, preventing Weismuller from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Weismuller gets to his feet. Kardi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller feints a jab promting Kardi to slip. Weismuller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kardi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a low kick, looking for Kardi's leg but Kardi calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardi slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Weismuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Weismuller.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up with Weismuller, looking for a takedown. Kardi pushes Weismuller against the cage but Weismuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weismuller 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
A very excited looking Tommy Weismuller 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.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Spicoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Spicoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spicoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kardi passes to full mount!
Kardi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kardi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Kardi working for a guillotine from mount but Spicoli is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Spicoli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kardi.
Kardi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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!
Kardi lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicoli 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.#T1#
Spicoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spicoli is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spicoli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi wants to pass to mount but Spicoli is defending the position.
Spicoli gets back to full guard.
Spicoli can't keep his opponent in guard - Kardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spicoli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spicoli wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spicoli gets full guard.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicoli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kardi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spicoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kardi, into his guard. #REVR#
Spicoli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kardi wants to hit a sweep here but Spicoli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kardi there!
Kardi is looking to get to half guard.
Spicoli wants to control the pace but Kardi is squirming around nicely.
Spicoli looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi tries to reverse the position but Spicoli maintains control.
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kardi is looking to escape.
Kardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kardi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spicoli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spicoli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kardi is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudi Kardi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kardi avoids the head kick by Spicoli.
Kardi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spicoli defends it well.
Kardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spicoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spicoli connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Spicoli misses with a looping right.
Spicoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli stuffs the takedown.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spicoli but Spicoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.#T1#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Spicoli throwing a counter right hand but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Spicoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Spicoli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kardi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kardi lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli tries to strike from the bottom.
Spicoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spicoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kardi is one step ahead there.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kardi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spicoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spicoli is trying to keep Kardi in close.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spicoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi postures up.
Kardi wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.#ES#
Spicoli scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spicoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kardi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spicoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Kardi darts in looking for a takedown but Spicoli gets double underhooks and turns Kardi into the cage.
Spicoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spicoli wants it to stay on the feet.
Kardi moves to clinch but Spicoli breaks away
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Kardi shoots for a takedown but Spicoli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spicoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spicoli. That's going to slow Kardi down. #T4#
Spicoli throws a hook but Kardi blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spicoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spicoli tries to land a leg kick but Kardi saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Spicoli.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spicoli scores with a punch to the head.
Spicoli connects with a crisp jab.
Spicoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli leaves Kardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kardi dives in for a single leg takedown but Spicoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spicoli throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spicoli crunches a lovely knee into Kardi's ribcage.
Spicoli scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Kardi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spicoli wants to get back to full guard.
Spicoli wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spicoli defends it well.
Spicoli is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Kardi 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. #SUB2#
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Spicoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Spicoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Spicoli gets full guard.
Spicoli is pulling down on Kardi's head to control his posture.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Spicoli.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicoli trying to control the position.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.
Kardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spicoli trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spicoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi. #T3##SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spicoli regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES#
Spicoli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kardi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Spicoli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kardi has Spicoli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spicoli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Spicoli breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spicoli napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Spicoli throws Kardi to one side and escapes!
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Spicoli tries to keep at a distance but Kardi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spicoli lands an uppercut.
Kardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Spicoli is trying to break free.
Kardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Spicoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spicoli 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
An out of breath Jeff Spicoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Kardi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kardi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! River is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kardi, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Kardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into River 's guard.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
Kardi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
River kicks Kardi off and gets back to his feet.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
River throws a leg kick but Kardi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Kardi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kardi.
Kardi with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kardi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
Kardi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but River is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi tries to improve his position but instead River has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard. #ES2#
River has his feet on Kardi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clint River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kardi avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kardi.
River takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Kardi shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Kardi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. 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.
River lands with a good body shot.
Kardi avoids the body shot from River .
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.#T1#
Kardi tries for a takedown but River sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kardi blocks a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardi moves away.
River throws a jab when Kardi was well out of range.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kardi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
River tries to kick Kardi off but Kardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
River pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
River pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
River blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardi.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kardi passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.
Kardi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kardi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Kardi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kardi tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi gets back to half guard.#SU2#
River stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Kardi shrugs it off.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardi rather than just go for the knockout.
River looks to land a right hand but Kardi moved out of range.
As River tries to get set, Kardi tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from River .
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kardi moves away and avoids it.
Kardi feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
River feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kardi sprawling to the canvas! Kardi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can River finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! River lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kardi. Kardi tries to recover but River is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kardi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Duran throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Duran trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up. #SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duran sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi is pressing down on Duran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duran is holding on for now.
Kardi with the ground and pound but Duran uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kardi has Duran in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duran has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and Duran manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kardi keeps working.
Kardi is trying to improve his position.
Kardi prevents Duran from moving into mount.
Duran is looking to take a break and control but Kardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kardi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kardi looking for a sweep but Duran has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Kardi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kardi is trying to get back to full guard.
Duran content to control rather than advance.
Kardi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for subs from the bottom but Duran mounts him!
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kardi tries to improve his position but instead Duran has taken his back!
Kardi is in bad spot here.
Kardi staying busy and making it hard for Duran to control.
Kardi tries to escape the position.
Duran doesn't have the hooks in and Kardi manages to turn into his guard.
Duran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Duran pulls Kardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Kardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kardi throwing strikes but missing.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duran dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kardi wants to hit a sweep here but Duran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kardi there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Kardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran lands a jab to Kardi's midsection.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Duran is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardi.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Duran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardi.
Kardi drops an elbow to the side of Duran's head. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Duran is defending it quite comfortably.
Kardi tries to pass to full mount but Duran defends it.
Kardi thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely. #T2#
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.
Duran manages to get to full guard.
Duran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kardi wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kardi being controlled here momentarily.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck.
Kardi throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kardi's guard. Nice move by Duran!#REVR##T3#
Kardi wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duran defends it easily.
Duran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duran uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kardi tries to bench press Duran off him but Duran keeps the position.
Kardi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duran pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudi Kardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Duran takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duran misses with a straight left.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran takes a swing at Kardi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran works Kardi's body with a nice hook.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A big right from Duran misses.
Kardi tries a quick counter leg kick but Duran is wise to it.
Kardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Kardi. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Duran pushes down on Kardi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kardi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Duran pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duran advances to half guard.
Kardi is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kardi is looking to get back to full guard here but Duran has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kardi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
Kardi is being controlled here.
Kardi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duran not doing much here. #T4##SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duran is taking a breather. Kardi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Duran has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Duran leaves Kardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kardi moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kardi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Good leg kick by Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran misses with a hook. Kardi ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kardi or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran, which made it look bad. #T1#
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Kardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duran is positioning himself well to prevent Kardi advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duran defends it well. #SUB2#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Duran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duran holds on and takes a little breather.
Duran continues to stall.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Duran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Kardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kardi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kardi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Duran is defending well. #SUB2#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Duran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duran has picked Kardi up and slammed him! Kardi can't keep hold of the triangle and Duran manages to pass to side control!
Kardi looking for a sweep but Duran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Duran has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Duran misses with a double jab.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardi moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran sets himself, and Kardi steps forward looking for the clinch! Duran avoids it this time.
Duran misses with a body shot.
Kardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duran.
Duran misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kardi avoids it.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense.
Duran misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Kardi tries to pull guard but Duran won't allow it. #BC#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duran defends it nicely.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi wants to counter the offense by Duran and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran throws a hook but Kardi blocks it.
Kardi misses with a takedown
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Duran darts in and clinches Kardi up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Kardi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duran is defending well.
Kardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Duran lands with a right to the head.
Kardi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kardi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardi backwards.
Duran pushes Kardi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Duran is pressed up against the cage. Kardi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duran down to the mat. Duran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Kardi is out of range.
Kardi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran throws out a loose jab but Kardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Kardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardi with the counter takedown but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kardi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kardi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Chai.#T1#
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Kardi ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Chai.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kardi fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kardi shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kardi dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kardi.
Kardi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kardi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chai was covering up waiting for the punch and Kardi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Kardi is looking to get back to full guard here but Chai has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai prevents Kardi from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kardi.
Chai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kardi saw that one coming.
Chaikka Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Kardi 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. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Chai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kardi 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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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 Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardi wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Kardi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Kardi with that takedown attempt.
Chai misses the jab.#TD2#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Kardi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kardi has Chai in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#T1#
Kardi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Kardi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kardi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kardi keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kardi has his feet on Chai's thighs here. He's pushed Chai 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! Chai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi!

Event: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Vitalik avoids it well and moves away.
Kardi stuffs the takedown attempt from Vitalik. Vitalik gets slowly back to his feet.
Kardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitalik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kardi somewhat.
Vitalik's corner calls for a 1-2. Vitalik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Vitalik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kardi feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Vitalik misses the jab.#TD#
Kardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kardi 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. #SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kardi prevents Vitalik from improving his position.#T2#
Kardi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vitalik is trying to get back to full guard.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vitalik.
Vitalik 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.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vitalik passes Kardi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitalik lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik working over Kardi with some ground and pound. Kardi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vitalik stands and throws Kardi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Vitalik scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Kardi is working away.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vitalik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vitalik passes into half guard.
Vitalik working Kardi over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi has hold of Vitalik's hands but Vitalik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kardi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Kardi wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Vitalik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vitalik misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kardi counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vitalik is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Vitalik is defending well.
Vitalik regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitalik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kardi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vitalik is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudi Kardi!

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kardi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Kardi ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kardi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai connects with a right hand. Kardi shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Kardi shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Chai drops Kardi with a beautiful combination! Kardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai cracks Kardi with a hook to the temple - Kardi is on wobbly legs here! Chai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kardi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
Chaikka Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Kardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Kardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donal to the mat! Donal manages to get full guard.
Kardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kardi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donal wants to get up but he can't break Kardi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Donal defends easily.
Kardi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kardi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Donal has passed into side control.
Kardi is looking to regain half guard here but Donal keeps moving and retains side control.
Kardi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kardi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kardi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Donal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donal wants to free his trapped foot but Kardi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donal pulls his head out easily.
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.
Donal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Donal wants to control but Kardi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donal prevents Kardi from improving his position.
Kardi moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donal is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donal is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
That's time! Kardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kardi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donal's waist but Donal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kardi off to one side.
Donal throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Donal.
Donal is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Donal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rudi Kardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Donal circles away easily
and Donal counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Donal does no damage.
Donal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Donal throws a push kick but Kardi slaps the foot to one side.
Kardi moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kardi tries to close the distance and clinch but Donal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Donal.
Donal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donal digs a good hook to Kardi's body. #T3#
Donal misses with a wild body shot.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Donal is quick to defend against it.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Donal's guard.
Kardi stands and throws Donal's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Donal is defending well.
Donal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Donal is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donal can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elwyn Donal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kardi moves out of range of the body kick from Donal.
Kardi looks for a takedown but Donal sprawls well.
Donal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kardi 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.
Kardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Donal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donal is stalling in the full guard.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donal defends it easily.
Donal stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Donal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kardi has an active guard here but Donal has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donal trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Donal is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Donal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Kardi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Elwyn Donal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
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.#R4#
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Kardi shoots in and drives through. Donal sprawls well.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donal as he jumps to the side.
Donal counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donal but Donal pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donal is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Donal circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elwyn Donal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kardi shoots and misses
and Donal counters with a nice uppercut.
Donal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kardi.
Donal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD#
Donal tries to sprawl but Kardi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardi uses his free foot to push down on Donal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donal. #T3#
Kardi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kardi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kardi. #SUB#
Kardi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Donal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Donal and Kardi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donal, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Donal tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position. #SUB#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kardi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Donal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Donal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kardi but great work by Donal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Elwyn Donal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kardi shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kardi.
Donal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kardi dives in and grabs Donal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donal pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardi shoots in for a double leg but Donal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kardi checks it well.
Donal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Donal avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Kardi has a takedown stuffed.
Donal misses with a wild body shot.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Donal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donal swivels and escapes.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kardi has his takedown stuffed
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Rudi Kardi's cut is getting worse.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Donal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donal continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Donal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kardi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donal avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Donal catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elwyn Donal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kardi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Kardi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donal on his heels. He'll look to pass Donal's guard now, I'm sure.
Donal keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #SUB#
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Donal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Kardi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Donal has his hands clasped together but Kardi extends and breaks Donal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kardi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi!
Rudi Kardi retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: NYF:4
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Kardi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williamson misses the body punch #TD#
and Kardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.#SUB#
Kardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kardi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williamson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Williamson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kardi's body to avoid the submission. Kardi has instead reached around Williamson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kardi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Kardi!
Rudi Kardi is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kardi.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Kardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardi dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kardi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kardi on the side of the head.
Kardi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Kardi postures up.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Kardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kardi on the ground.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up. #SUB2#
Kardi 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. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kardi being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kardi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kardi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kardi seems to have locked his on tight now - Ferguson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kardi, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudi Kardi!

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

180 cm
21 yrs
190 lbs

200 cm
20 yrs
213 lbs

Rules

Kardi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kardi tries to keep at a distance but Rules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rules changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kardi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Rules.
Rules is looking to counter the offense by Kardi and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kardi.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rules (0) vs (4) Kardi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rules is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rules wants to control but Kardi postures up.
Rules is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rules is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rules manages to get back to half guard.
Rules trying to hold on to Kardi's head to control him but Kardi postures up.
Rules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #T2#
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi passes Rules's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rules.#SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi looking to pass the guard.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
Kardi advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (7) Kardi
Rules gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Rules is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kardi 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. #T4#
Rules gets back to full guard.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rules is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rules might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Kardi defends easily. #SUB2#
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rules working for a triangle but Kardi defends it easily.
Rules keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Rules is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rules manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Rules's guard. #SUB#
Rules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6##SUB#
Rules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kardi defends it easily.
Kardi trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (7) Kardi
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.
Rules wants to control from the top but Kardi keeps moving.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.#SUB2#
Kardi has his foot on Rules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rules works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules trying to control but Kardi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Rules controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Kardi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rules uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (7) Kardi
Kardi is not content to let Rules control the position.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.
Kardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rules tries for a kimura but Kardi is defending well.
Kardi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rules working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kardi defends it well.
Rules is trying to control. Kardi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rules maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kardi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rules has cracked it and Kardi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rules!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceasar Rules!

Event: Iron Fist Championship IX
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Kardi pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai throws a quick counter head kick but Kardi was just out of range.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Kardi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
Chai won't allow Kardi to pass to mount.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kardi.
Kardi pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kardi 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. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Kardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kardi on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kardi 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Kardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi checks the leg kick.
Kardi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kardi.
Kardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai tries to bum rush Kardi with a series of wild strikes but Kardi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.#T1#
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Kardi with that takedown attempt.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Kardi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kardi moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kardi staying out of range there.
Chai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kardi's shoulder, as Kardi tries to avoid the shot.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardi.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chaikka Chai.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 19:19
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 19:19
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Iron Fist Nippon Series 09/03
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Kardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Kardi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kardi at a distance. #TD#
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kardi works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #T1#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kardi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kardi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kardi tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kardi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Kardi throws a strike but Petrov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kardi missing with punches from the bottom.
Kardi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Kardi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kardi keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Kardi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrov 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 Kardi.
Petrov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kardi.
Petrov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kardi tries to improve position but can't.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to control the action but Kardi is working from the bottom.
Kardi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
That's time! Kardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
Kardi wants to clinch.
Petrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Kardi's shoulder, as Kardi tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Kardi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kardi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Kardi 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.
Petrov won't allow Kardi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kardi 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.
Kardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivan Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kardi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kardi working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Kardi won't let him.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov wants to stand but Kardi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Kardi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kardi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Petrov.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 19:19
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 19:19
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 20:18

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Innafire does no damage.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Innafire avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Innafire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kardi shoots in and drives through. Innafire sprawls well.
Innafire dives in for a single leg takedown but Kardi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Innafire moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Innafire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Kardi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kardi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Innafire is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudi Kardi!

Event: Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Innafire wants to clinch up but Kardi keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Innafire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi 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.
Innafire trying to keep a closed guard but Kardi is proving a slippery customer.
Kardi pushes down on Innafire's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kardi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Innafire is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudi Kardi!

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