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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Ellsworth III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Cardinal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Ellsworth III!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellsworth III clinches with his opponent.
Ellsworth III lands a damaging elbow.
Cardinal looking to throw knees to the head but Ellsworth III is blocking nicely.
Cardinal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cardinal lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ellsworth III throws an elbow but misses.
Ellsworth III blocks an elbow strike.
Ellsworth III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellsworth III lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cardinal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellsworth III lands an elbow that stopped Cardinal in his tracks for a moment.
Ellsworth III content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ellsworth III tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardinal avoids the damage to the body.
Ellsworth III has Cardinal pushed against the cage.
Cardinal lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ellsworth III scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellsworth III working Cardinal over with knees to the body.
Cardinal trying to stall but Ellsworth III improves his position.
Cardinal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cardinal avoids a wild elbow strike from Ellsworth III.
A shot in the inside from Cardinal.
Ellsworth III holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellsworth III just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cardinal's brow.
Ellsworth III letting Cardinal take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth III lands an elbow inside that Cardinal shrugs off.
Cardinal lands an elbow that stopped Ellsworth III in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ellsworth III.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III lands a body shot.
Ellsworth III blocks an elbow strike from Cardinal.
Cardinal tries to score a body lock takedown but Ellsworth III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellsworth III lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellsworth III lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ellsworth III working aggressively here.
Ellsworth III blocks an elbow strike from Cardinal.
Ellsworth III lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cardinal looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardinal avoids a wild elbow strike from Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III lands an elbow that stopped Cardinal in his tracks for a moment.
Cardinal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardinal taking a breather.
Ellsworth III gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cardinal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellsworth III blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardinal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ellsworth III using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cardinal is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellsworth III takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellsworth III.
Cardinal is trying to stall.
Ellsworth III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardinal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ellsworth III lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardinal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ellsworth III slows down the pace here.
Ellsworth III has Cardinal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ellsworth III pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cardinal tumbling to the mat - Ellsworth III dives into Cardinal's guard.
Cardinal wants to sweep here but Ellsworth III controlling him for the moment.
Ellsworth III seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth III trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellsworth III trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellsworth III is stalling in the full guard.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellsworth III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellsworth III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth III is stalling in the full guard.
Cardinal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ellsworth III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardinal trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Ellsworth III dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ellsworth III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardinal.
Ellsworth III fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellsworth III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellsworth III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellsworth III doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardinal circles away.
Ellsworth III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardinal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellsworth III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardinal lands with a nice combination. Ellsworth III backs away looking to recover.
Cardinal clinches up against the cage.
Ellsworth III lands an uppercut.
Cardinal working aggressively here.
Cardinal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellsworth III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardinal blocks an elbow strike from Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardinal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellsworth III is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ellsworth III has Cardinal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cardinal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reggie Cardinal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth III is looking to control Cardinal's arms but Cardinal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellsworth III has his back to the cage.
Cardinal is trying to stall.
Cardinal is trying to drag Ellsworth III to the mat but Ellsworth III just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardinal trying to control the position but instead, Ellsworth III has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cardinal into the cage.
Ellsworth III looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardinal.
Samuel Ellsworth III seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellsworth III avoids a wild elbow strike from Cardinal.
Cardinal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellsworth III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardinal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardinal lands an uppercut.
Ellsworth III lands an elbow that stopped Cardinal in his tracks for a moment.
Cardinal wants to stall.
Ellsworth III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellsworth III tries to throw a body punch but Cardinal avoids it by throwing Ellsworth III back against the cage.
Cardinal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardinal blocks an elbow strike from Ellsworth III.
Ellsworth III lands a left hand.
Cardinal stalling against the cage.
Cardinal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellsworth III fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellsworth III falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cardinal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellsworth III swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardinal.
Cardinal lands a jab-cross combination.
Cardinal misses with a body kick.
Cardinal throws a one two combo.
Cardinal misses with the combination.
Ellsworth III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardinal.
Cardinal defending well as Ellsworth III loads up on a big left hand.
Cardinal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal tries to clinch up but Ellsworth III circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardinal lands with a good body shot.
Cardinal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cardinal doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellsworth III circles away.
Ellsworth III misses with a body kick.
Cardinal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ellsworth III throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cardinal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellsworth III thinking.
Samuel Ellsworth III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellsworth III swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardinal.
Cardinal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cardinal duly obliges.
Cardinal tries to clinch but Ellsworth III is having none of it.
Cardinal scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Ellsworth III as Cardinal shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Cardinal or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellsworth III which made him look bad.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellsworth III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cardinal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reggie Cardinal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Cardinal both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardinal throws a one two combo.
Cardinal throws a one two combo.
Ellsworth III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardinal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ellsworth III at a distance.
Cardinal closes the distance and pushes Ellsworth III back into the cage.
Cardinal fails to pull guard.
Cardinal jumps guard but Ellsworth III stands there with Cardinal around his waist. Cardinal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cardinal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ellsworth III's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellsworth III lands with a left to the head.
Ellsworth III stalling.
Ellsworth III avoiding damage as Cardinal throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ellsworth III has clasped his hands together around Cardinal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Cardinal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardinal is looking to clinch.
Cardinal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellsworth III misses with a double jab
enabling Cardinal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardinal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cardinal duly obliges.
Ellsworth III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardinal defends it nicely.
Cardinal throws a push kick but Ellsworth III slaps the foot to one side.
Reggie Cardinal is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardinal darts in trying to clinch
and Ellsworth III counters with a leg kick.
Ellsworth III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardinal gets a clinch.
Ellsworth III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellsworth III looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ellsworth III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardinal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardinal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth III blocking some punches.
Cardinal throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Cardinal.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardinal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardinal lands a right hand.
Cardinal misses with an elbow over the top.
Cardinal misses with an elbow strike.
Ellsworth III is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ellsworth III being controlled against the cage.
Ellsworth III slows down the pace here.
Cardinal is trying to stall.
Cardinal prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardinal trying to stall but Ellsworth III improves his position.
Ellsworth III turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ellsworth III manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardinal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ellsworth III's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ellsworth III wants to take a breather but Cardinal is having none of it.
Cardinal is pressing down on Ellsworth III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardinal wants to sweep here but Ellsworth III controlling him for the moment.
Cardinal is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ellsworth III frees his head nicely. Oh but Cardinal has switched to an armbar! Ellsworth III is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reggie Cardinal!
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energy
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RATING
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