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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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148 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardenas drives through and clinches with Newcastle against the cage.
Cardenas prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardenas lands a shot to the body.
Cardenas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newcastle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cardenas is defending well.
Zachary Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardenas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown.
Cardenas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newcastle has him pressed against the cage.
Newcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardenas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Cardenas moves out of range.
Cardenas gets tackled into the cage by Newcastle. Newcastle maintains the clinch.
Cardenas misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardenas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardenas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardenas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas is leaning against Newcastle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cardenas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newcastle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardenas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardenas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cardenas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cardenas lands a body shot.
Newcastle looks winded!
Newcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardenas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardenas.
Cardenas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle has Cardenas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cardenas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cardenas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Cardenas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardenas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardenas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Cardenas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newcastle wants a takedown.
Cardenas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cardenas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardenas throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardenas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardenas throws a right hand that Newcastle ducks under and follows up with a left that Newcastle also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Cardenas's head coaches at Fokai Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardenas wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cardenas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Newcastle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zachary Cardenas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardenas clinches up with Newcastle and pushes him back against the cage.
Newcastle is trying to drag Cardenas to the mat but Cardenas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newcastle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardenas.
Newcastle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardenas's elbow.
Cardenas lands a left hand.
Cardenas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Cardenas.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cardenas.
Newcastle scores with a shot to the side of Cardenas's head.
Cardenas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cardenas regains guard immediately.
Cardenas wants to stand and escape but Newcastle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle 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.
Cardenas wants to stand and escape but Newcastle is having none of it.
Newcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Cardenas is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardenas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newcastle is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardenas swats away the attempt to clinch by Newcastle.
Cardenas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newcastle, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newcastle lands with a right to the head.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown.
Cardenas misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardenas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Cardenas.
Cardenas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle has clasped his hands together around Cardenas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cardenas pushes Newcastle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newcastle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cardenas stops Newcastle from passing to mount.
Cardenas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Newcastle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Cardenas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cardenas looks to land a combination but Newcastle avoids it well.
Cardenas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cardenas has Newcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardenas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardenas prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardenas swings wildly with an uppercut but Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle lands a takedown into guard.
Newcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardenas's guard.
Newcastle prevents Cardenas from standing back up.
Newcastle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardenas wants to get back to his feet.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but Cardenas defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newcastle wants to take a breather but Cardenas is having none of it.
Newcastle trying to mount his opponent but Cardenas defends it.
Cardenas is trying to stand back up but Newcastle is controlling him
Newcastle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardenas pushes Newcastle off looking to stand but Newcastle dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newcastle has closed the distance and engaged Cardenas in a clinch.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown.
Cardenas stops a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Zachary Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Cardenas struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas stops a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Cardenas lands with a short shot to the head.
Newcastle lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardenas backwards.
Newcastle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cardenas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newcastle is breathing heavily.
Cardenas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newcastle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardenas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Newcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardenas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Cardenas slips the punch.
Cardenas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cardenas rushes Newcastle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newcastle has Cardenas pressed against the cage, preventing Cardenas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cardenas misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardenas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardenas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newcastle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardenas moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardenas breaks the clinch.
Cardenas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardenas misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy.
Zachary Cardenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardenas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Cardenas.
Nice shot by Cardenas.
Cardenas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Newcastle. That snapped Cardenas's head back.
Newcastle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Newcastle. Those never looked like landing.
Cardenas throws a big counter combination but Newcastle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cardenas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardenas.
A combination from Cardenas does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cardenas does no damage.
Cardenas sets himself, and Newcastle steps forward looking for the clinch! Cardenas avoids it this time.
A combination from Cardenas does no damage.
Newcastle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cardenas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cardenas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?
Newcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardenas keeps working.
Newcastle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cardenas prevents Newcastle from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Cardenas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cardenas throws a one two combo.
Nice cross by Newcastle.
Cardenas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newcastle counters by moving into the clinch.
Newcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cardenas regains guard.
Newcastle prevents Cardenas from getting back to his feet.
Cardenas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Newcastle stands and throws Cardenas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cardenas is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
Cardenas is pushing Newcastle's head away, looking to escape. Newcastle manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardenas is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Newcastle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardenas, who protects the arm well.
Newcastle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardenas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Cardenas blocks the move with his legs.
Newcastle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Cardenas blocks the move with his legs.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cardenas is trying to get back to his feet.
Cardenas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Newcastle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newcastle connects with a right hand. Cardenas shakes it off.
Newcastle looks to land a left hand but Cardenas moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardenas misses its target.
Newcastle clinches up with Cardenas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardenas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Newcastle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardenas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardenas gets underhooks to prevent Newcastle's takedown attempt.
Cardenas tries a body shot but Newcastle blocks it.
Cardenas lands a right hand.
Cardenas scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Cardenas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newcastle or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zachary Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Cardenas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cardenas lands with a short shot to the head.
Zachary Cardenas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardenas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newcastle looking for a takedown.
Cardenas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cardenas keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle prevents Cardenas from getting back to his feet.
Newcastle throwing strikes from guard but Cardenas blocks nicely.
Newcastle throwing strikes from guard but Cardenas blocks nicely.
Cardenas wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardenas closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Cardenas.
Cardenas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle can't get the takedown.
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!
Cardenas lands a body punch.
Cardenas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardenas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardenas digs a right hand into Newcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newcastle's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardenas.
Cardenas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardenas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Cardenas.
Cardenas struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardenas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Cardenas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardenas, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Cardenas!
A very excited looking Zachary Cardenas 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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