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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Correia tries to clinch but Cardenas moves out of range.
Correia tries to clinch there but Cardenas circles away.
Correia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardenas swivels and escapes.
Correia goes for a double leg but Cardenas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardenas continues to drive forward.
Correia shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikel Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuno Correia.#TD#
Cardenas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Correia to the mat! Correia manages to get full guard.
Cardenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardenas stands up over Correia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Correia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardenas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardenas postures up in Correia's guard and throws a big left but Correia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas is looking to work some ground and pound but Correia has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Correia holds on and takes a little breather.
Cardenas postures up.
Cardenas won't allow Correia to sweep him here.
Cardenas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cardenas postures up and lands a big shot to Correia's brow.
Cardenas throws an elbow that misses. Correia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cardenas's guard. Nice move by Correia!#REVB#
Correia wants to control from the top but Cardenas keeps moving.
Cardenas has a closed guard, preventing Correia from standing up.
Correia looking to sit in guard and control but Cardenas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cardenas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Cardenas cracks Correia with a solid left hand.
Cardenas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardenas postures up in Correia's guard and throws a big left but Correia blocks it.
Cardenas 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.
Cardenas connects with a couple of short punches.
Correia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Correia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardenas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardenas scoring with some ground and pound.
Correia looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardenas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Correia's head.
Cardenas chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardenas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Correia's head.
Correia looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cardenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Cardenas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Correia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Correia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cardenas working some strikes from top position.
Cardenas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardenas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardenas landing some decent shots from guard.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cardenas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardenas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardenas throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Cardenas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Correia throws a leg kick but Cardenas moved away.
Cardenas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cardenas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Correia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardenas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardenas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Correia as he avoids it easily.
Cardenas throws a head kick that misses.
Cardenas throws a body punch but Correia moves out of range.
Correia dives in for a single leg takedown but Cardenas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cardenas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cardenas wants to work for an arm triangle but Correia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardenas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Cardenas dominated that round.
That's time! Cardenas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cardenas goes for a double leg but Correia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Correia continues to drive forward.
Cardenas throws a leg kick
and Correia counters with a three punch combo that has Cardenas backing up. Cardenas nods at Correia to acknowledge the strikes.
Correia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Correia shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardenas tries to sprawl out of it but Correia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardenas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Correia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Cardenas drives through and clinches with Correia against the cage.
Cardenas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Correia tries to pull guard but Cardenas holds him up against the cage and eventually Correia drops back down to his feet.
Mikel Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuno Correia.#TD#
Cardenas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Correia can't fight it off and eventually Cardenas manages to take the fight to the floor. Correia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Correia wants to get back to his feet but Cardenas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Correia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardenas.
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Correia's head.
Cardenas stands up over Correia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardenas cracks Correia with a solid left hand.
Cardenas stands up over Correia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardenas throws an elbow that misses. Correia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cardenas's guard. Nice move by Correia!#REVB##T2#
Cardenas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cardenas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Correia frees his head nicely. Oh but Cardenas has switched to an armbar! Correia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mikel Cardenas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cardenas shoots in and bounces Perez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardenas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cardenas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas works over Perez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cardenas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cardenas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardenas lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardenas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardenas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardenas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cardenas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardenas 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.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cardenas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Cardenas lands a couple of digs.
Cardenas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perez's head.
Cardenas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Cardenas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perez is still in real trouble! Can Cardenas finish him?
Cardenas is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardenas landing some decent shots from guard.
Cardenas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cardenas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardenas cracks Perez with a solid left hand.
Cardenas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound.
Cardenas distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Cardenas slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Perez has momentary wrist control but Cardenas slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cardenas distracts Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cardenas arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Perez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikel Cardenas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hansen leaves Cardenas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Cardenas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cardenas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen wants to stand but Cardenas is controlling the position.
Cardenas is in close to Hansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardenas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardenas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardenas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardenas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hansen has control of Cardenas's left arm, preventing Cardenas from doing any damage.
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Cardenas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardenas chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardenas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Cardenas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardenas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansen's head.#T2#
Cardenas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardenas is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardenas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardenas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cardenas lands a couple of elbows.
Cardenas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardenas landing some decent shots from guard.
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen looks winded!
Cardenas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!#ES2#
Hansen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Hansen breaks the clinch.
Hansen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Cardenas misses with an uppercut
and Hansen counters with a low kick, right behind Cardenas 's knee.
Hansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardenas.
Despite the aggression on Hansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cardenas is looking to clinch.
Hansen is looking for the big counter here.
Cardenas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardenas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Cardenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cardenas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
Cardenas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hansen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cardenas's knee momentarily.
Cardenas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hansen as he avoids it easily.
Hansen unleashes a big counter combination but Cardenas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardenas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. Cardenas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cardenas throws a sloppy head kick
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. Cardenas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Cardenas backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Cardenas manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Cardenas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cardenas throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
Cardenas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansen as he jumps to the side.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardenas throws a lazy head kick
and Hansen counters with a left and a right that stings Cardenas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hansen defends well and Cardenas ends up having to push Hansen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cardenas shoots in but no luck this time.
As Cardenas backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Cardenas manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Cardenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cardenas scores with a jab.
Oluf Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardenas darts in looking for a takedown but Hansen gets double underhooks and turns Cardenas into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Hansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oluf Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardenas.
Hansen unleashes a big counter combination but Cardenas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardenas fails with the takedown
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardenas misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Cardenas throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Oluf Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardenas. Cardenas gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cardenas throws an off balance right hand
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Cardenas is rocked!
Cardenas misses with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Cardenas badly! He tries to strike back but Hansen puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Cardenas out cold! Oh man, Cardenas will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oluf Hansen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cardenas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veloce is looking to control Cardenas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veloce avoid being mounted?
Veloce has his hands clasped together around Cardenas's back. He's all about the action.
Cardenas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Cardenas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veloce sees it coming and defends easily.
Veloce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Veloce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardenas is aware though and is defending well.
Veloce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Veloce is trying to keep Cardenas in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardenas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloce pulls Cardenas in to control the position.
Cardenas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cardenas working some strikes from top position.
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Veloce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Veloce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veloce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veloce pulls Cardenas in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardenas from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas won't allow Veloce to sweep him here.
Cardenas 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.
Cardenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cardenas won't allow Veloce to get back to his feet.
Cardenas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardenas is working Veloce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardenas lands a couple of digs.
Veloce looking to control.
Veloce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Veloce trying to control but Cardenas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Veloce lands a couple of elbows.
Veloce trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veloce looking to sit in guard and control but Cardenas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Veloce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardenas distracts Veloce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cardenas preventing the sweep.
Cardenas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Veloce looks winded!#T3#
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veloce's head.
Cardenas throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardenas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cardenas throwing strikes from guard but Veloce blocks nicely.
Cardenas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veloce lands a decent punch to the body there.
Cardenas scoring with some ground and pound.
Veloce manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardenas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cardenas has a closed guard, preventing Veloce from standing up.
Veloce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Cardenas wants to sweep but no luck.
Veloce throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Veloce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardenas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veloce has managed to get both his arms back between Cardenas's legs - danger averted.
Veloce lands a couple of digs.
Veloce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cardenas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veloce has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Cardenas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Veloce tries for a takedown but Cardenas circles away easily
and Cardenas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Cardenas misses its intended target.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veloce moves out of range as Cardenas strikes.
Veloce tries to counter with a clinch but Cardenas shakes him off and moves away.
Cardenas connects with a body shot.
Veloce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tommaso Veloce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veloce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardenas keeps the fight on the outside.
Veloce shoots and misses
and Cardenas counters with a big head kick but Veloce shrugs it off. #T1#
Cardenas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veloce sprawls well. Veloce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardenas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardenas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veloce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Cardenas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Veloce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cardenas is trying to defend but Veloce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veloce is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Veloce looking to control and managing it successfully.
Veloce trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Veloce landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cardenas is looking to get to half guard.
Cardenas taking shots to the head. #T3#
Cardenas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardenas prevents Veloce from taking his back.
Mikel Cardenas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardenas is bucking up trying to escape but Veloce cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Veloce manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardenas to take his back!
Cardenas is trying to remain composed but Veloce is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cardenas breaks Veloce's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Veloce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veloce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Veloce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veloce is adopting a defensive guard.
Cardenas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardenas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veloce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cardenas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.
Cardenas postures up in Veloce's guard and throws a big left but Veloce blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Veloce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardenas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardenas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikel Cardenas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Veloce looks for a takedown but Cardenas sprawls well.
Veloce scores with a hook to the body. Cardenas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veloce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cardenas avoids it really well and circles away.
Veloce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veloce wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloce shoots in for a double leg but Cardenas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikel Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommaso Veloce.
Veloce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veloce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardenas wants to land a leg kick but Veloce is out of range. #T1#
Cardenas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardenas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veloce blocks a head kick by Cardenas.
#TD2#
Veloce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cardenas on his heels. He'll look to pass Cardenas's guard now, I'm sure.
Veloce is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardenas has wrist control.
Veloce 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.
Cardenas keeping moving, preventing Veloce from controlling successfully. #T2#
Veloce sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Veloce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cardenas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cardenas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cardenas stands up over Veloce, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Veloce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardenas.
Cardenas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardenas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veloce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Veloce working for a triangle but Cardenas defends it easily.
Veloce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veloce looking for a sweep. Not yet Veloce, not yet. #SUB2#
Veloce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardenas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardenas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Veloce wants to stand up but Cardenas is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Veloce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardenas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cardenas throwing strikes but missing.
Cardenas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.
Veloce wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardenas working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.
Tommaso Veloce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikel Cardenas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veloce can do to turn this around?
Cardenas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikel Cardenas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardenas 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Cardenas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardenas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardenas is looking to counter punch.
Slater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardenas pinned against the cage. Cardenas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Slater.
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardenas is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Cardenas circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cardenas sprawls well. Cardenas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardenas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikel Cardenas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a head kick that Cardenas semi-blocks.
Slater lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardenas off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Cardenas lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Slater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown.
Slater jumps guard but Cardenas stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Cardenas breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cardenas closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Slater should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cardenas walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardenas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Slater misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Cardenas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard.
Cardenas postures up and lands a big shot to Slater's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardenas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardenas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardenas postures up and lands a big shot to Slater's brow.
Cardenas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater looks winded!
Cardenas works over Slater with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardenas postures up and lands a big shot to Slater's brow.
Cardenas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slater's head.
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.
Cardenas is in close to Slater's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Slater is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound.
Slater is still in real trouble! Can Cardenas finish him?
Cardenas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cardenas 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardenas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Slater has momentary wrist control but Cardenas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cardenas distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slater controls Cardenas momentarily but Cardenas frees himself.
Cardenas landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardenas connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardenas lands a couple of digs.
Cardenas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slater's head.
Cardenas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cardenas works over Slater with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Cardenas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cardenas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Cardenas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cardenas loads up on a big left hand. Slater felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cardenas looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Slater can't hide his disappointment, as Cardenas celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikel Cardenas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cardenas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cardenas circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardenas is defended easily by Potter.
Potter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potter wants it to stay on the feet.
Cardenas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Cardenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardenas shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Potter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cardenas lands with a slapping head kick.
Potter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardenas closes the distance and clinches up with Potter, looking for a takedown. Cardenas pushes Potter against the cage but Potter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter scores with a jab. Cardenas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCardenas.
Cardenas misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Potter fails to land with a series of punches.
Potter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCardenas.
Potter lands a body shot.
Potter connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter slips a straight right by Cardenas.
Cardenas throws a head kick that misses
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Potter scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Potter lands a really nice looking cross but Cardenas seems unphased.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter lands with a cross.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Potter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Potter duly obliges.
Potter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Cardenas is rocked!
Potter rushes Cardenas with punches - Cardenas moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cardenas goes down! Potter follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
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