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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cardenas throws a nice looking combination but Yoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Yoo scores with a takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Yoo 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 trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Cardenas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cardenas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoo escapes and throws Cardenas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Yoo stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cardenas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cardenas working Yoo over with strikes.
Cardenas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardenas really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Yoo is trying to maintain the position but Cardenas is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardenas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.#SUB#
Cardenas is trying to work for a kimura but Yoo is defending well.
Cardenas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cardenas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Yoo taking some punishment here, with Cardenas in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Cardenas there.
Cardenas is thwarting Yoo's attempts to control the position.
Cardenas thows a huge punch but Yoo dodges it nicely.
Cardenas is keen to just control but Yoo is a slippery customer.
Cardenas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yoo is trying to stand up here but Cardenas is controlling him well.
Cardenas wants to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Cardenas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yoo is refusing to be controlled, as Cardenas sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yoo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardenas tries for a takedown but Yoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cardenas gets caught flat footed, as Yoo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Yoo won't allow Cardenas to sweep him here.
Cardenas keeping moving, preventing Yoo from controlling successfully.
Cardenas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoo's guard. #REVR#
Yoo looks winded!
Yoo keeping moving, preventing Cardenas from controlling successfully.
Cardenas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardenas.
Cardenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas tries to stand but Yoo is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardenas really is a fat lump.
Yoo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cardenas has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Cardenas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yoo lands with a slapping head kick.
Cardenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoo can do to turn this around?
Cardenas looks for a takedown but Yoo sprawls well.
Cardenas shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Yoo clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cardenas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardenas is defending well for now.
Cardenas stalls.
Cardenas prevents Yoo from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Yoo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cardenas is staying active underneath Yoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cardenas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardenas moves into full guard.
Cardenas wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardenas trying to strike off his back.
Yoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardenas pulls Yoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Yoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yoo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yoo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Yoo wants to pass the guard but Cardenas is keeping the position.
Yoo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardenas is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Yoo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cardenas kicks off Yoo and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chang Sang Yoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Yoo tries to clinch but Cardenas moves out of range. #TD#
Cardenas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoo was covering up waiting for the punch and Cardenas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cardenas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoo working a defensive guard but Cardenas passes into half guard.
Cardenas trying to control the action but Yoo is working from the bottom.
Cardenas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cardenas slips a nice elbow through Yoo's hands, connecting with Yoo's forehead.#T4#
Cardenas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardenas.
Cardenas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yoo has hold of Cardenas's hands but Cardenas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardenas connects with a nice short shot to Yoo's temple.
It looks like Cardenas is going to stand back up.
Cardenas is thwarting Yoo's attempts to control the position.
Cardenas tries to stand and escape but Yoo is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo taking some punishment here, with Cardenas in his half guard.
Cardenas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Cardenas 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!
#R3##TD2#
Yoo dives in and scores a takedown into Cardenas's guard.#ES#
Cardenas kicks Yoo off and gets to his feet.
Yoo misses with a body kick.
It looked like Cardenas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cardenas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoo is fending him off so far but Cardenas persists. Nope, Yoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardenas circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cardenas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yoo on his heels. He'll look to pass Yoo's guard now, I'm sure.
Yoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Yoo keeping moving, preventing Cardenas from controlling successfully.
Cardenas wants to stand but Yoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cardenas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Yoo looking for subs off his back but Cardenas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cardenas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #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.
Nice strikes from Cardenas there.
Cardenas drops an elbow to the side of Yoo's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cardenas lands a nice short elbow.
Cardenas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoo keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Cardenas is going to stand back up.
Cardenas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cardenas lands with a punch from half guard.
Cardenas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cardenas lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Cardenas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardenas connects with a nice short shot to Yoo's temple.
Cardenas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cardenas is thwarting Yoo's attempts to control the position.
Cardenas trying to control from half guard but Yoo is working away.
Cardenas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardenas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cardenas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yoo wants to control but Cardenas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardenas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Cardenas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yoo taking some punishment here, with Cardenas in his half guard.
Cardenas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardenas wants to get back to his feet.
Cardenas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoo keeps working.
Cardenas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas working Yoo over with strikes.
Cardenas is trying to control. Yoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chang Sang Yoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernie Cardenas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardenas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Cardenas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
O Raghallaigh tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Cardenas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cardenas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Raghallaigh is looking to get back to is feet but Cardenas passes into side control.
Cardenas happy to just control the position for now.
O Raghallaigh is pushing Cardenas's head away, looking to escape. Cardenas manages to hold on to the position though.
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 in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cardenas working the ground and pound.
O Raghallaigh is trying to escape the position but Cardenas is controlling the position.
O Raghallaigh 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 really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Raghallaigh taking a bit of punishment here - Cardenas scoring with strikes.
O Raghallaigh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
O Raghallaigh being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardenas'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.
Cardenas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Raghallaigh is trying to get back to his feet.
O Raghallaigh is looking to get back to his feet here but Cardenas is keeping cool and he's managed to take O Raghallaigh's back.
O Raghallaigh grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand back up.
Cardenas cracks O Raghallaigh with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing O Raghallaigh from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cardenas is riding his opponent, not letting O Raghallaigh buck him off. #T2#
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand back up.
O Raghallaigh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cardenas.
O Raghallaigh is trying to get back to his feet but Cardenas has full control of the position and if anything, O Raghallaigh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
O Raghallaigh is trapped and Cardenas is scoring with shots to the head and body.
O Raghallaigh trying to get back to his feet but Cardenas is in full control for now.
Cardenas lands shots from the back.
Cardenas punches O Raghallaigh on the ear.
O Raghallaigh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cardenas is punishing O Raghallaigh with some ground and pound.
Cardenas lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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 slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand back up.
Cardenas really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T3#
Cardenas lands punches and elbows.
O Raghallaigh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas biding his time, controlling O Raghallaigh.
O Raghallaigh trying to get back to his feet but Cardenas is in full control for now.
Cardenas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Raghallaigh doesn't escape.
Cardenas lands strikes to the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
O Raghallaigh trying to get back to his feet but Cardenas is in full control for now. #T4#
Cardenas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand back up.
Cardenas controlling from the back.
Cardenas landing with strikes.
Cardenas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
O Raghallaigh wants to get back to his feet.
Cardenas lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can O Raghallaigh hold on?!
Cardenas lands punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardenas scores with punches and elbows.
O Raghallaigh wants to get back to his feet.
Cardenas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Cardenas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from O Raghallaigh is predictable there #TD#
and Cardenas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O Raghallaigh's guard.
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardenas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cardenas postures up in O Raghallaigh's guard and throws a big left but O Raghallaigh blocks it.
O Raghallaigh wants to get back to his feet but Cardenas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cardenas throwing strikes from guard but O Raghallaigh blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas lands a couple of elbows.
Ernie Cardenas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardenas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Raghallaigh is looking to stand up but Cardenas isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cardenas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Raghallaigh wants to stand and escape but Cardenas is having none of it.
O Raghallaigh is looking to stand back up but Cardenas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by O Raghallaigh.
O Raghallaigh is trying to stand back up but Cardenas is controlling him
Well, if Cardenas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O Raghallaigh taking some punishment here, with Cardenas in his half guard.
Cardenas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Raghallaigh can do to turn this around?#SU#
Cardenas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for O Raghallaigh to stand up.
O Raghallaigh thows a leg kick but Cardenas checks it #TD#
and Cardenas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Raghallaigh!
O Raghallaigh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cardenas asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Cardenas tries for a kimura but O Raghallaigh is defending well.
Cardenas working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Cardenas lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Cardenas crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here.
O Raghallaigh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
O Raghallaigh tries to escape but Cardenas is in control.
Cardenas cracks O Raghallaigh with a big right hand but O Raghallaigh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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#
Cardenas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Raghallaigh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cardenas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Cardenas stands up and beckons O Raghallaigh to his feet.
O Raghallaigh moves in looking to clinch but Cardenas pushes him off.
O Raghallaigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernie Cardenas has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Raghallaigh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A low kick from O Raghallaigh is predictable there #CL#
and Cardenas counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Cardenas breaks from the clinch.
O Raghallaigh misses with a looping left.
Cardenas moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardenas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Raghallaigh.
O Raghallaigh throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Cardenas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cardenas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cardenas keeps control of O Raghallaigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cardenas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BOOM! O Raghallaigh lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cardenas. Cardenas tries to recover but O Raghallaigh is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cardenas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eoin O Raghallaigh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Zuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Cardenas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Cardenas looking for a guillotine here but Zuki defends easily.
#SUB#
Cardenas working for a triangle but Zuki defends it easily.
Cardenas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zuki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardenas is trying to keep Zuki in close.
Zuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardenas holds on and takes a little breather.
Zuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cardenas really is a fat lump.
Cardenas wants to sweep here but Zuki controlling him for the moment.
Cardenas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zuki has passed into side control.
Cardenas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardenas is working hard here to advance position.
Zuki controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardenas is defending well. #T2#
Cardenas wants to control but Zuki postures up.
Zuki trying to control the action but Cardenas is working from the bottom.
Zuki moves into full mount!
Cardenas really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cardenas working to try and regain half guard.
Zuki with good strikes from the mount here!
Zuki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zuki raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Zuki wants to finish this one by submission but Cardenas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zuki.
Cardenas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Zuki working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cardenas looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zuki! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takizama Zuki!
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