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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 23 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardona.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gracie pulls Cardona into guard.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardona has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Cardona is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Cardona
Gracie fails to advance to Cardona's back.
Gracie trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Cardona tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cardona defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cardona is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cardona is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reinaldo Gracie!
A victorious Reinaldo Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Diesel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Diesel 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T2#
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Cardona looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Cardona is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel controls the action.
Cardona is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Cardona looks winded!
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Cardona tries to break free.
Good control from Diesel.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diesel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Cardona tries to buck him off.
Cardona tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
#T5#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Cardona#T6#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (16) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (19) vs (0) Cardona#T7#
Good control from Diesel.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel is trying to stick to Cardona's back but Cardona is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardona. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to control but Cardona is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for submissions but instead, Diesel has regained full guard.
Diesel pulls Cardona in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardona from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Cardona#T9##SUB2#
Cardona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Cardona looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Cardona
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (27) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
What can Cardona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cardona rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardona's body.
Diesel has the hooks in. Cardona is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
#T13#
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cardona is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardona for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 27 to 2.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burroughs gets to mount! Cardona was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Cardona#T2#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T4#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Cardona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cardona with the active half guard here but Burroughs passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs just content to control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face as Burroughs controls the position. #T7#
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Cardona is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Cardona is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
#SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (17) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A victorious Joshua Burroughs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna misses with a takedown attempt - Cardona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cardona but Cardona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fiachna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cardona counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardona.
Fiachna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardona has Fiachna pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fiachna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fiachna tightens his grip and picks Cardona up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardona manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Cardona
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Cardona is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Cardona seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardona for as long as he can get away with.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard. #T5#
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cardona has locked up a guillotine! Cardona's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fiachna is holding on here and Cardona must be using up a lot of energy. Fiachna has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cardona gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Calixto Cardona!
An out of breath Calixto Cardona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardona desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cardona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Cardona won't allow it. #T2#
Cardona is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Cardona is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to stall in half guard but Cardona is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mesquita taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Grimes gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes .
#SUB2#
Grimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes . #SUB2#
Grimes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grimes is working for a kimura here but Cardona manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grimes 's guard.
#SUB2#
Grimes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.
Cardona is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Grimes working for submissions but it's allowed Cardona to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Grimes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Cardona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cardona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona is taking a breather. Grimes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grimes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Grimes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardona is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Grimes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Grimes is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #SUB2#
Grimes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grimes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cardona is trying to escape and Grimes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cardona is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grimes ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 20 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Vernon
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Vernon
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Vernon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cardona (0) vs (7) Vernon
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Vernon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cardona (0) vs (10) Vernon
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Vernon has the hooks in. Cardona is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vernon passes his arm under Cardona's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cardona taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Helenius#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Helenius
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona is letting Helenius control him for a moment.
Cardona tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position. #T1#
Helenius taking a breather here.
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardona being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cardona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Cardona being controlled for a moment.
Cardona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Cardona is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Helenius! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cardona has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
A victorious Rupert Helenius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Okoye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (0) vs (4) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardona (4) vs (4) Okoye
Cardona is trying to stick to Okoye's back but Okoye is turning into Cardona. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cardona's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okoye. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (4) vs (6) Okoye#SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye passes Cardona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoye prevents Cardona from improving his position.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
Cardona works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Okoye 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. #SUB2#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Cardona's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye 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. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Okoye forces his way into half guard.
Cardona tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Okoye seems to have locked his on tight now - Cardona screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Okoye, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and bounces Cardona off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Cardona won't allow it.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cardona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cardona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burroughs has picked Cardona up and slammed him! Cardona can't keep hold of the triangle and Burroughs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burroughs tries to move to mount but Cardona blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cardona gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Cardona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#T2#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardona manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Cardona#T3#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (13) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs content just to control the position here. #T4#
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardona is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg. #T6#
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (16) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Cardona gets back to half guard.
Burroughs prevents Cardona from improving his position.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (19) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs happy to just control the position for now.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs gets to mount! Cardona was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (21) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it. #T8#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Burroughs looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Burroughs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.#T11#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. #T12##SUB#
Burroughs is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
Cardona gets back to half guard.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.
Cardona is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Cardona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardona.#T13#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona's guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura here.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well. #T14#
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (24) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Okoye dives in and scores a takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
Okoye pushing down on Cardona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoye prevents Cardona from improving his position.
Cardona works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cardona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Okoye rolls with it to try and escape but Cardona cranks on the arm and Okoye is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cardona frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Cardona is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dorado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorado is in Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dorado escapes and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Cardona
Dorado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dorado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (8) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dorado controlling from mount.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorado.
Dorado mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Dorado wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T2#
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Cardona is keeping him at bay.
Dorado takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (11) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Cardona has hold of Dorado's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dorado lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Cardona is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dorado throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
A victorious Elrey Dorado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Okoye darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Okoye
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Cardona is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Okoye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cardona could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Okoye has cracked it and Cardona is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dorado moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Cardona works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Dorado
Dorado trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dorado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (2) Dorado#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Cardona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorado is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dorado defends it easily.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Dorado stays in close to Cardona's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cardona pushes a forearm under Dorado's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dorado is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fiachna avoids it really well and circles away.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fiachna as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Fiachna drives through with a takedown into Cardona's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiachna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Cardona is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is pressing down on Cardona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardona is holding on for now.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Cardona is a slippery customer.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to Cardona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Fiachna has taken his back! Fiachna has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fiachna pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Lynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Cardona manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynn's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Lynn
Our spies down at at Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform us that Lynn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona 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. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for a triangle here. Cardona is fighting it but it looks tight! Lynn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cardona is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Lynn!
After winning the bout, Jack Lynn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ji Woo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Cardona scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) Cardona
Ji Woo moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ji Woo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ji Woo has picked Cardona up and slammed him! Cardona can't keep hold of the triangle and Ji Woo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Cardona is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ji Woo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ji Woo (7) vs (2) Cardona
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ji Woo.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1##SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Ji Woo has taken his back! Ji Woo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ji Woo pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bong Ji Woo!
After winning the bout, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cardona shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnarsson is just riding it out for now. Cardona eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunnarsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardona gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardona has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona has gone for a leg lock! Gunnarsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (2) Cardona
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cardona working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Cardona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gunnarsson has picked Cardona up and slammed him! Cardona can't keep hold of the triangle and Gunnarsson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunnarsson (7) vs (2) Cardona
Gunnarsson fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cardona to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cardona shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunnarsson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cardona has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gunnarsson (10) vs (2) Cardona#T3##SUB#
Cardona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gunnarsson. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cardona defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cardona can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Cardona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cardona tries to roll but Gunnarsson sticks to his back.
#T4#
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cardona has hold of Gunnarsson's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gunnarsson lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Cardona is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gunnarsson throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Helenius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Helenius
Cardona keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Helenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well.
Helenius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Helenius#T1#
Cardona has given up his back here. Will Helenius look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cardona (0) vs (8) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Helenius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Helenius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rupert Helenius!
A very excited looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lisko defends well and Cardona ends up having to push Lisko into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cardona is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lisko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardona is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calixto Cardona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardona goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lisko prevents it.
#TD2#
Lisko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Lisko#SUB#
Lisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lisko has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.
Lisko passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
Cardona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lisko is pushing down on Cardona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardona is fighting to maintain full guard but Lisko has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisko passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Lisko
Cardona is looking to regain half guard here but Lisko keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Lisko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lisko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lisko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cardona is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lisko!
After winning the bout, Jordan Lisko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Titus gets a double leg takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Titus#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.#SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Titus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Titus tries to pass to full mount but Cardona defends it. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Titus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Titus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Titus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Titus is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Titus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Titus
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
Titus tries to control but Cardona wriggling away.
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (8) Titus#T2#
Cardona gets back to half guard.
Titus is keen to just control but Cardona is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Titus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Titus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (11) Titus
Titus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Titus has control of Cardona's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cardona regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Titus looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Titus working for a submission but Cardona is keeping him at bay.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Titus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus. #T4##SUB2#
Titus wants to finish this one by submission but Cardona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Titus.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cardona is working hard here to advance position.
Titus looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Titus wants to finish this one by submission but Cardona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Titus.
Titus prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Titus has control of Cardona's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cardona regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Titus prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.#T5##SUB2#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Cardona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Titus is trying to control. Cardona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (14) Titus
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Cardona is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Titus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Titus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cardona working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Titus working for a submission but Cardona is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Cardona working to try and regain half guard.
Titus looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Titus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Titus throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cardona has his hands clasped together but Titus breaks the hold and Cardona is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Titus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helenius slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cardona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardona looks for a takedown but Helenius sprawls well.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helenius but Helenius pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Helenius clinches with his opponent.
Cardona tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Cardona tries to score a body lock takedown but Helenius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Helenius is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helenius looking for a takedown.
Cardona wants a takedown but no success here.
Cardona is trying to drag Helenius to the mat but Helenius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardona.
Cardona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helenius after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD#
Helenius has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Cardona
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius controlling the pace.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helenius prevents Cardona from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Helenius is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Cardona eventually gives up the hold.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Helenius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helenius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helenius has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Well, if Helenius 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.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Helenius has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Helenius prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Helenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Cardona is having none of it.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Cardona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helenius is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Helenius passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (13) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (13) vs (4) Cardona#T7##SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardona maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Helenius could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cardona has cracked it and Helenius is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cardona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardona feints and as Leifsson raises his hands in defense, Cardona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardona advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Cardona
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cardona. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cardona goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Cardona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardona defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardona. #TD#
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardona to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) King#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.#SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into King's guard.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (2) King
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King is posturing up here but Cardona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Cardona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cardona gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #T1##SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Cardona
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Cardona seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.#SUB2#
Cardona 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. #SUB2#
Cardona 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. #T5##SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Cardona defends easily.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB#
Cardona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardona has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Orion's guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Orion has his feet on Cardona's thighs here. He's pushed Cardona off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cardona screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cardona looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okoye! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (4) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Cardona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt.
Cardona prevents Okoye from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is trying to maintain the position but Cardona is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardona is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cardona has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (4) vs (2) Okoye
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okoye stands and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (4) vs (5) Okoye
Cardona regains half guard.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardona keeps working. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye uses his free foot to push down on Cardona's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (4) vs (8) Okoye
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Okoye has taken his back! Okoye has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Okoye pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Cardona darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Cardona into the ropes.
Cardona is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calixto Cardona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Cardona is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
King lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) King
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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.
Cardona wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #T1##SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King 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. #T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#T4#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King 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. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T6##SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #T7##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King 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. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Cardona is breathing heavily.#T8#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King passes into half guard. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cardona attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Cardona shows good takedown defense.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieskiego is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well. He's pushed Cardona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Cardona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cardona continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sobieskiego gets caught napping as Cardona dives in and scores a takedown. Sobieskiego manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Sobieskiego looks winded!#SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona has hold of Sobieskiego's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sobieskiego seems comfortable defending it but Cardona has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sobieskiego is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sobieskiego is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cardona couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cardona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (4) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Cardona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura here.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cardona has his hands clasped together but Leifsson extends and breaks Cardona's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt - Fiachna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cardona gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardona is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cardona 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. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cardona stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Cardona pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cardona! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke.
Cardona is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cardona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Cardona is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4##SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
#T5##SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cardona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Cardona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Cardona
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (12) vs (4) Cardona
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cardona keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cardona working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Cardona
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Cardona doesn't allow it.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Cardona#SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms. #T8##SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
Cardona manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Cardona.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (6) Cardona
Cardona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (25) vs (6) Cardona#T9#
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (8) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona 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.
Cardona looks winded!
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (30) vs (8) Cardona
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fiachna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (8) Cardona
Fiachna is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cardona is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (36) vs (8) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fiachna has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Fiachna gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Fiachna wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardona as he avoids it easily.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion. #TD2#
Cardona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Orion is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
An out of breath Calixto Cardona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad. #TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diesel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Cardona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardona is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardona has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (9) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel has isolated one of Cardona's arms. Cardona looking to fight him off but Diesel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardona. Cardona gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardona swivels and escapes.
Cardona feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Cardona manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sobieskiego on his heels. He'll look to pass Sobieskiego's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Sobieskiego tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.#SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego tries to bench press Cardona off him but Cardona keeps the position. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardona's best efforts.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #T7##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona is breathing heavily.#T9#
Sobieskiego wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cardona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.#SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona 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. #T11##SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard.
Cardona stands and throws Sobieskiego's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (8) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobieskiego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Sobieskiego sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardona prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobieskiego defends it well. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardona prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Sobieskiego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardona takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Inday seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cardona shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Inday is backing up but Cardona catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Inday covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cardona Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Laguera as Cardona shoots in.
Laguera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Laguera moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Laguera. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Laguera misses.
Laguera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Laguera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Laguera's head but Laguera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laguera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laguera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laguera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cardona, as that shot connected.
Cardona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laguera tries to avoid it but Cardona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laguera to the ground. Laguera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laguera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Laguera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Laguera avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Nice takedown defense from Laguera. No joy for Cardona on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calixto Cardona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laguera throws a good cross that connects.
Cardona connects with a body shot that sends Laguera's belly button to the back.
Cardona darts in looking for a takedown but Laguera gets double underhooks and turns Cardona into the cage.
Laguera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Laguera working aggressively here.
#T1#
Laguera lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona is trying to push Laguera away but Laguera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laguera lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Laguera fails to land.
Cardona is trying to break free.
Cardona wants to break free but Laguera has control.
Laguera has Cardona pressed against the cage, preventing Cardona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laguera gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laguera scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Cardona is rocked!
Laguera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera leaves Cardona with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laguera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laguera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Oh Cardona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laguera cracks Cardona with a hook to the temple - Cardona is on wobbly legs here! Laguera swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cardona falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Laguera wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alejandro Laguera! |
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Event:
C162: Veainu vs Finlayson III
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gebhardt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Cardona feints and as Gebhardt raises his hands in defense, Cardona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gebhardt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardona has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Gebhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona with a poor takedown
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.#TD2#
Cardona shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gebhardt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
Cardona is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Gebhardt is not content to let Cardona control the position.
Gebhardt's coaches at Certiď¬ed Cave Gang have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gebhardt regains half guard.
Gebhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Gebhardt trying to control here.
Gebhardt is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Gebhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardona wants to free his trapped foot but Gebhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Cardona wants to advance to full mount but Gebhardt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gebhardt keeping full guard, as Cardona tries to pass.
Gebhardt seems keen to control Cardona's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Cardona jabs Gebhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona scores with a sloppy right hand. Gebhardt should have avoided that one. #T4#
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cardona catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardona connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Cardona misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona with a poor takedown
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona looks to land a body kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Gebhardt thows a body kick. Cardona tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
And Gebhardt counters with a quick kick to the body but Cardona blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardona.
An attempted straight right counter from Gebhardt misses the target.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona.
Gebhardt misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Cardona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Gebhardt!
Our winner, Colby Gebhardt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Gro Ulfimph's leg but Gro Ulfimph calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardona's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Cardona clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Nice shot lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the head.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona catches Gro Ulfimph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona connects with a high kick.
Gro Ulfimph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Cardona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Cardona tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph jabs at Cardona's body.
Cardona tries to clinch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Cardona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
Gro Ulfimph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Cardona lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona scores with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph throws a good cross that connects.
Gro Ulfimph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardona doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Cardona with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gro Ulfimph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph jabs at Cardona's body.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a low kick, right behind Cardona 's knee.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gro Ulfimph under the eye.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona misses with a hook
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Cardona scores with a nice body kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gro Ulfimph on the side of the head.
Cardona slips a straight right by Gro Ulfimph.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cardona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona tries a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is wise to it.
Cardona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cardona checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Gro Ulfimph connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.#T1#
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardona.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Cardona wants to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph with a jab.
A head kick from Cardona lands but Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gro Ulfimphs head.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. #T4#
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gro Ulfimph 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from One is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
One dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#CL#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cardona, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as One controls his hands.
One looking to throw knees to the head but Cardona is blocking nicely.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardona prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona lands a left hand.
One is working for takedown but Cardona is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
One jumps guard but Cardona stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
One drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
One looking for a takedown.
One blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by One.
One fails to pull guard.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Cardona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona throws a hook but One blocks it.
One gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardona.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
One on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Cardona throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardona defends it nicely.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cardona rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona is leaning against One and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cardona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cardona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Cardona.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardona stuffs the takedown.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardona cracks One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona cracks One with an open hand slap.#ROC2#One is rocked!
Cardona misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
One closes the distance and clinches up with Cardona, looking for a takedown. One pushes Cardona against the cage but Cardona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
One avoids the body shot from Cardona.
One has his takedown stuffed
and Cardona counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
One seems to have got his legs back now.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Cardona gets caught flat footed, as One shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
One prevents Cardona from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Cardona has his feet on One's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
One on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
One shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cardona's guard.
One keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardona's head.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cardona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
One misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cardona to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cardona, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
One jumps guard but Cardona stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
One drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardona.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardona manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
One prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by One.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
One is working for takedown but Cardona is calmly controlling the position for now.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cardona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as One controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
#T2#
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cardona.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona tries a body shot but One blocks it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by One.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
One looking for a takedown.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona stops a takedown attempt from One.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
One pulls guard effortlessly.
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
One keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cardona postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
One keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
Cardona tries to stand but One is controlling from the bottom.
Cardona wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardona's guard. #REVR#
One won't allow Cardona to get back to his feet.
One loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.
One takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
One takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
One shoots in for a takedown but Cardona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
One wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
One dives in for a single leg takedown but Cardona sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as One tries to tie him up.
Cardona tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.
One fails with the takedown.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardona pinned against the cage. Cardona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.
Cardona lands a front kick.#CL2#
Cardona forces One back against the cage and clinches.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cardona walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardona defends it nicely.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles One. One circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
One is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardona is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles One. One circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses One's front leg but catches the back leg as One tries to avoid it.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
One avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Jab by Cardona.
No luck with that takedown attempt from One. #CL2#
Cardona has One up against the cage in a clinch.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One blocks a body shot from Cardona.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One fails to pull guard.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cardona walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
#TD#
One has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cardona regains guard immediately.
Cardona is looking to stand up but One isn't so interested in that idea.
Cardona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Cardona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One keeping full guard, as Cardona tries to pass.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#SUB#
One has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardona is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for One.
An elbow from Cardona crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. One knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
One is not content to let Cardona control the position.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardona postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
One sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardona is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
One is staying active underneath Cardona, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona not doing much here.
One wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Cardona connects with a crisp jab.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Cardona clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Gavin is working Cardona over against the cage.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gavin.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Cardona. #T1#
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Cardona didn't see that one coming.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gavin misses its target.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona checks a low kick from Gavin.
Cardona steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
Cardona lands a two punch combo.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gavin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a combination
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gavin moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Cardona throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin lands an overhand right.#T3#
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cardona cracks Gavin with a good jab.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Cardona looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
A swing and a miss from Gavin.
A nice side step and Cardona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Cardona.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cardona misses.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.#T4#
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!
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cardona feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a good low kick that Cardona was not able to check.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona blocks a low kick nicely.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Cardona connects with a high kick.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona wants to counter the offense by Gavin and move into the clinch position.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin looks to land a body kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona scores with a jab.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gavin as he connects with a hook.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Cardona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gavin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin looks to land a body kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Cardona walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
#T2#
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Gavin cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Cardona with an uppercut!
A cross from Cardona lands.
Gavin tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona slips under a jab from Gavin.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Gavin scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cardona, as that shot connected.
Gavin looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Cardona - just one landing.
Cardona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
Gavin with a nice calf kick.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cardona tries to work over Gavin's front leg with a kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin 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#
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin blocks the body kick.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cardona thinking.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Gavin defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Gavin.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice leg kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Gavin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Gavin.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Gavin.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Gavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a thumping low kick.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with an inside leg kick.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Cardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Cardona misses
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Cardona dips to his left and cracks Gavin with an uppercut!
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Gavin feints and then cracks Cardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cardona down.
Cardona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Cardona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cardona tries to work over Gavin's front leg with a kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Gavin scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but Cardona avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gavin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Grandis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Grandis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grandis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grandis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grandis. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grandis slips under a jab.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Grandis wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Grandis misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Grandis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Grandis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Grandis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Grandis moves out of range easily.
Cardona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Cardona throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Cardona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grandis. Grandis obviously looking to wear him down.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cardona throws a solid leg kick but Grandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cardona.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grandis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Grandis throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Grandis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
Cardona with a hook.
Grandis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.
Cardona swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Cardona throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grandis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardona tries to clinch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grandis misses with a head kick.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grandis lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona misses with a hook. Grandis ducked under it nicely.
Grandis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardona scores with the left hand. Grandis knows he should have avoided that one.
Grandis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Grandis lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardona's head.#T3#
Grandis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Grandis is looking to counter punch.
Grandis with the inside leg kick.
Cardona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cardona misses
and Grandis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
Grandis misses with a jab to the body
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grandis's elbow.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Grandis manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Grandis slips the punch.
Grandis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grandis is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Grandis throws a front kick that sends Cardona stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis tries a head kick but it misses.
Grandis lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Grandis wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Grandis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grandis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Grandis misses.
Grandis with a nice calf kick.
Grandis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grandis walks into a left hand.
Cardona moves out of range as Grandis strikes.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grandis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Grandis lands a jab.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis throws a leg kick
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
Robert Grandis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona blocks a low kick nicely.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grandis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandis looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Cardona steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grandis.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona scores with a sloppy right hand. Grandis should have avoided that one.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Grandis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grandis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Cardona. Cardona maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Cardona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grandis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grandis punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grandis.
Nice body kick from Cardona.
Grandis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis scores with a leg kick.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a jab when Grandis was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grandis.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
Grandis avoids the body shot from Cardona.
#T2#
Grandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cardona lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grandis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grandis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grandis punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Grandis lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cardona finds it's way through Grandis's defenses.
Grandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Grandis moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
Grandis misses with a head kick.
Grandis blocks a jab.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis with the inside leg kick.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Grandis throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Grandis only half commits. #T3#
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis blocks a jab.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona thinks about the counter body kick.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grandis blocks a jab.
Grandis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grandis lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Grandis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Grandis's head.
Cardona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grandis. Grandis obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Grandis.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Grandis slips a straight right by Cardona.
Grandis scoring well with a low kick there.
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Cardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Grandis cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis blocks the body kick.
Cardona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cardona checks a low kick from Grandis.
Cardona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandis lands with a cross.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandis lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grandis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Grandis lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Grandis digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandis as he connects with a hook.
Cardona takes one to the chin there.
Grandis thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Grandis tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Grandis misses.
Cardona misses with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Grandis.
Grandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cardona can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Grandis throws a big shot that misses.
Grandis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
Cardona throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
Grandis sets himself, and Cardona steps forward looking for the clinch! Grandis avoids it this time.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grandis is out of range.
A big right from Grandis misses.
Nice jab there from Grandis.
Grandis throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Cardona.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Grandis with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cardona pushes Grandis up against the cage in a clinch.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Grandis lands with a right to the head.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Grandis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona avoids the head kick by Grandis.
Grandis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grandis slips a straight right by Cardona.
Grandis blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grandis lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Grandis.
Grandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grandis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona throws a leg kick but Grandis checks it.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona lands a leg kick that knocks Grandis off balance momentarily.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona works Grandis's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Cardona takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Grandis circles away.
Cardona throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Grandis throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Grandis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grandis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grandis blocks a leg kick.
Grandis moves forwards but Cardona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Grandis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grandis throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Danga de danga de dang - Cardona scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Grandis lands.#T4#
Grandis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Cardona misses.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Grandis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grandis lands an overhand right.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Grandis stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
That kick from Grandis tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Grandis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grandis, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
An out of breath Robert Grandis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River sizes up Cardona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
River throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona blocks the body kick.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River jabs at Cardona's body.
River throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
River tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
River needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
River blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona blocks a body shot from River. #TD2#
River jumps guard and drags Cardona to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardona wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Cardona is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cardona wants to stand but River has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Cardona misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. River does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
Cardona throws a hook but River blocks it.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River misses with a few strikes there.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Cardona's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona slips a jab from River.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Cardona slips a straight right by River.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cardona tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona connects with a solid leg kick.
River misses with a hook.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona fakes the leg kick and cracks River in the body.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.#CL2#
Cardona gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
#T1#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Cardona throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River thows a body kick. Cardona tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River throws a low kick, looking for Cardona's leg but Cardona calmly moves out of range.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.#TD2#
Cardona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows River to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardona is looking to stand back up but River counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cardona. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
River thows a huge punch but Cardona dodges it nicely.
Cardona has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Cardona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Cardona back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
River misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Cardona is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
River thuds his shin into the meat of Cardona's side.
River throws a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
River scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River blocks a jab.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cardona throws a hook but River blocks it.
Cardona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardona misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Cardona avoids the body shot from River.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona takes one on the button.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardona backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
River tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River slips a straight right by Cardona.
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!
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
River throws a head kick that half lands.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardona. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by River there.
River checks a low kick from Cardona.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
River connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and River settles back down.
River ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
River takes one on the button.
Cardona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cardona throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
River throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
Cardona blocks a jab.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A big left from River misses.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
River throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from River tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bert River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
River throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.#CL#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
River blocking some punches.
River jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cardona walks away with a smile on his face. River gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardona wants it to stay on the feet.
River throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
River shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but River keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert River.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardona as he avoids it easily.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
River throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardona, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C115: Murhaa vs. Owens
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kitjakarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good low kick that Cardona was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitjakarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Kitjakarn.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitjakarn. Kitjakarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Cardona misses.
Kitjakarn throws a counter combo.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Cardona.
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!
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range.
Kitjakarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Kitjakarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Cardona lands a right hook to the body.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Cardona. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona digs a right hand underneath Kitjakarn's ribcage. Kitjakarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitjakarn is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kitjakarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Kitjakarn as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kitjakarn - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Cardona tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Kitjakarn lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kitjakarn on the inside.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitjakarn.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow. #T3#
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head. #BC2#
Kitjakarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Kitjakarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kitjakarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitjakarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kitjakarn in his tracks.
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.
Cardona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#Cardona is rocked!
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Cardona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cardona throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn moved away.
Kitjakarn throws a counter combo.
Kitjakarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitjakarn defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn with a nice calf kick.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cardona is aggressively charging in as Kitjakarn backs up avoiding any damage. Kitjakarn tosses out a jab and Cardona runs right into it face first! Cardona is out cold! Kitjakarn dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cardona's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biabas Kitjakarn!
An out of breath Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skystalker staying out of range there.#CL#
Cardona takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Cardona cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Skystalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a right hand.
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Skystalker tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardona is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Cardona circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Skystalker pushes Cardona away with a front kick.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardona is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Cardona circles away and we're back to standing.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Cardona misses with a wild combination.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skystalker. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skystalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker unleashes a big counter combination but Cardona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardona misses with the body kick
and Skystalker counters with a thumping low kick.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skystalker throws a shot to the body.
Skystalker connects with a looping right hand.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker. #TD2#
Skystalker gets control of Cardona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skystalker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Cardona controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cardona has passed into half guard!
Cardona with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardona tries to stand and escape but Skystalker actually recovers to full guard.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cardona 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.
Cardona controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardona postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Skystalker as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cardona misses the jab.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker tries to stall but Cardona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Skystalker manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.#SUB2#
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cardona 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona continues to stall.
Cardona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skystalker is proving hard to escape from.
Skystalker looking to control.
Skystalker is looking to stand up but Cardona isn't so interested in that idea.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardona trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cardona showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Cardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skystalker is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skystalker's head backwards.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Skystalker instigates a clinch.
A short left from Skystalker.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Cardona stops a takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skystalker's elbow.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Skystalker pulls guard.
Cardona content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Cardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
Cardona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cardona has passed into half guard!
Cardona is controlling the pace.
Cardona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skystalker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardona did well to prevent Skystalker getting side control.
Cardona makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Skystalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Cardona won't allow it.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Skystalker avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker. #T1#
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona. #BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Skystalker's body.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Skystalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona is trying to buck Skystalker off.#SUB2#
Skystalker is working to tighten his grip on Cardona's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cardona has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Skystalker is really squeezing tight and eventually Cardona passes out! Skystalker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Siam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Siam misses.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
Siam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cardona sprawls well. Cardona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Siam back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Siam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siam jumps guard but Cardona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Siam drags the fight down to the ground.
Cardona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cardona throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Siam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Siam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Siam looking for submissions off his back.
Cardona blocks the strikes from Siam.
Siam is holding on to half guard well.
Cardona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Siam actively working from the bottom here.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cardona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cardona wants to free his trapped foot but Siam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardona takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam moves into full guard.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Cardona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siam.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL#
Siam rushes Cardona and presses him up against the cage.
Siam is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Siam blocking some punches.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Siam.
A short right from Siam on the inside. #TD#
Siam pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam controlling the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona throws a strike but Siam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Siam wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Siam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cardona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cardona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cardona! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona moves out of range as Siam strikes.
Siam slips under a jab from Cardona.
A left lands for Siam.
Siam throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Siam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona throws a hook but Siam avoids it easily.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Siam's shoulder, as Siam tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Siam. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cardona slips under a jab from Siam.
Cardona slips under a jab from Siam.
Cardona defending well as Siam loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Siam.#T1#
Cardona lands a head kick. Siam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Cardona jabs at Siam's body.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
A jab from Cardona does it's job there.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Siam coming out on top.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siam throws out the jab.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cardona duly obliges.
Cardona stuns Siam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam tries to counter by clinching up but Cardona breaks away and moves out of range.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siam.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Siam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siam shoots in but Cardona avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Siam has his takedown stuffed
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Cardona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Siam counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Siam lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam tries to pull guard but Cardona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Siam blocks a body shot from Cardona. #T3#
Siam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Siam throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Siam pulls guard successfully.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardona is now in half guard.
Siam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardona.
Cardona seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Siam gets full guard.#T4#
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siam! #REVR#
Sloppy strikes there by Siam.
Siam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cardona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Siam trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siam is defended easily by Cardona.#CL#
Siam clinches up against the cage.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siam blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Siam's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Siam tries to tie him up.
Cardona tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Siam tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siam blocks an uppercut.
Cardona avoids a wild elbow strike from Siam.
Siam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Siam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Siam controls the action.
Cardona presses Siam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardona up against the cage.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Siam effectively controlling the action here.
Cardona digs a right hand into Siam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siam's gas tank. #T2#
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Siam controls his hands.
I was talking to Siam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siam throws a big shot that misses.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siam lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Siam in a clinch.
Cardona lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siam is looking to counter punch.
Siam throws a body shot but no joy.
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona misses the jab.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siam.
Siam wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
Chan Siam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Siam cracks Cardona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona jabs Siam right on the nose. Siam blinks but takes it well.
Siam throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Siam avoids it with no problem.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Siam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard.
Siam trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Siam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siam.
Siam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Siam chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Cardona wants to stand up but Siam is controlling him.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Siam circles away.
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!
Siam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Siam lands a head shot.
Cardona blocks a jab.
A big left from Siam misses.
Cardona counters with a body kick.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Siam throws a big counter combination but Cardona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Siam keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
After winning the bout, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Tzien feints a counter leg kick.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tzien circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Tzien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tzien.
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
Tzien misses with a double jab.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Tzien seems unphased.
Tzien throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Tzien does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tzien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Tzien misses.
Tzien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Tzien misses. #T1#
Tzien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Tzien's head.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tzien. That one must have hurt.
Cardona slips under a jab from Tzien.
Cardona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tzien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tzien works Cardona's body with a nice hook.
Tzien lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cardona takes a step back to recover.
Tzien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cardona instigates a clinch.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tzien wants to get back to striking at distance but Cardona won't allow it.
Tzien lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien lands a body punch. #T2#
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tzien or not.
Tzien blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tzien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien scores with a nice right hand.
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Tzien moves into the clinch successfully.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Tzien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Tzien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona pushes Tzien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tzien gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
Tzien has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cardona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tzien can turn it around.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tzien.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Tzien pulls guard.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving. #SU#
Cardona stands up and waves to Tzien to follow him.
Cardona throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien misses with a straight left.
Tzien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tzien on the side of the head.#T4#
Cardona throws a right hand that misses
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona lands a jab to the head.
Tzien misses with a body kick.
Tzien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardona throws a quick counter head kick but Tzien was just out of range.
Cardona checks a low kick from Tzien.
Cardona misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cardona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Tzien on the inside.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Tzien.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tzien scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tzien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzien throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
A cross from Cardona lands.
Cardona throws a combination that misses
and Tzien counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Tzien shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Cardona lands but Tzien takes it in his stride.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Tzien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Cardona misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tzien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona scores with a push kick.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Tzien defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Tzien lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tzien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cardona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tzien if he has to take too many more of those.
Cardona checks a low kick from Tzien.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Tzien's shoulder, as Tzien tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona throws a sloppy body shot
and Tzien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Tzien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tzien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Tzien back into the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
#BC#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Tzien ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona checks a low kick from Tzien.
Cardona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tzien counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzien controls his hands.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Cardona lands a left hand.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Tzien decides to pull guard.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzien controls Cardona momentarily but Cardona frees himself.
Tzien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tzien managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Tzien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.
Tzien keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully. #T4##SU#
Cardona stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tzien avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Tzien feints and then cracks Cardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cardona down.
Cardona is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Tzien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Tzien tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
Tzien throws a head kick that misses
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tzien thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tzien pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Tzien settles back down.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tzien lands a front kick.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tzien.
Cardona moves out of range as Tzien strikes.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona backing away here, and Tzien unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cardona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tzien counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Tzien moves out of range.
#T1#
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
A leg kick checked by Cardona.
Cardona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cardona there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tzien scores with a leg kick.
Tzien slips a jab from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tzien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cardona.
Cardona scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tzien wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tzien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardona digs a good hook to Tzien's body.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Tzien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a hook to the body
and Tzien counters with a three punch combo that has Cardona backing up. Cardona nods at Tzien to acknowledge the strikes.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tzien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona tries to work over Tzien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona digs a right hand into Tzien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tzien's gas tank.
Tzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Tzien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Tzien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tzien defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona digs a good body shot into Tzien's ribs.
Tzien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Cardona takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Tzien on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tzien walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Tzien misses with a body shot
and Cardona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Tzien lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardona's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Cardona slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Cardona.#T4#
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Tzien counters with a good low kick that Cardona was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
A nice leg kick from Tzien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tzien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Cardona clinches.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Tzien controls the action.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tzien as the two fighters clinch.
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardona, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Time attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Time shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cardona stuns Time with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Time tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Time tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Time lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Time moved away.
Time appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Time gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Time closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Time goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Cardona
and Time counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Time was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Time wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Time lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Time is out of range.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Time lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cardona throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Time scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Time finds it's way through Cardona's defenses. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cardona got wobbled bad by a big combination! Time presses forward with punches and knees until Cardona stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cardona closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
In his post fight interview, My Time started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona cracks Liu with a good jab.
Cardona slips under a jab from Liu.
Cardona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
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!
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu staying out of range there.#T1#
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Cardona backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Liu is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cardona flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cardona is out cold! Liu holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight SF
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimms is just out of range.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Dimms half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Dimms's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cardona slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimms.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Cardona clinches up with Dimms and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dimms manages to break the clinch.
Cardona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cardona there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona connects with a jab.
Cardona works Dimms's body with a nice hook.
Dimms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimms avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dimms finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dimms looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Cardona feints a counter leg kick.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Jab by Dimms.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Dimms sets himself, and Cardona steps forward looking for the clinch! Dimms avoids it this time.
Cardona scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona thows a body kick. Dimms tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona swinging wildly here.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Dimms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Dimms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Dimms.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Cardona.
A counter left hand to the body from Dimms misses its target.
Dimms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Dimms slips a jab from Cardona.
Dimms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardona on the side of the head.
Cardona slips a straight right by Dimms.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dimms misses with a hook.
Dimms misses with a right hand
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimms wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Dimms wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Dimms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cardona under the eye.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dimms.
A low kick lands for Dimms.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Cardona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Dimms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dimms connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Dimms shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Dimms is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dimms. Beautiful body shot.
Cardona throws out a leg kick but Dimms moves out of range and Cardona only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona is looking to score with low kicks.
Dimms takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Dimms connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimms. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Cardona throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms throws out a powerful jab.
Cardona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Dimms was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimms misses with a looping left.
Cardona lands a jab-cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dimms.
Cardona connects with a high kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Dimms moved out of range.
Dimms throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Dimms.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Dimms's head back.
Dimms swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
Cardona jabs at Dimms's body.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Cardona catches Dimms with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimms lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cardona walks into a jab.
Cardona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimms at a distance.
Dimms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Dimms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Dimms keeps it at a distance.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Cardona throws out a counter right but Dimms avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Jab by Dimms.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Dimms coming out on top.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left lands for Dimms.
Dimms misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dimms throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Dimms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardona's sensitive parts.
Jab from Dimms.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimms.
Dimms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Dimms misses.
Cardona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schmedgar Dimms is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona wants to clinch up but Dimms keeps it at a distance.
Cardona misses the jab.
Cardona throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimms.
Cardona fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Cardona throws a head kick that Dimms semi-blocks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dimms as he connects with a hook.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dimms looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Dimms finds it's target.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona lands with an overhand left.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Dimms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Dimms blocks the low kick.#T3#
Dimms throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardona on the side of the head.
Cardona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Jab, jab by Cardona - just one landing.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimms lands with a cross.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms connects with a single shot there.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cardona in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dimms misses with a hook to the body
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws a low kick but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms walks into a left hand. #T4#
Dimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
Dimms is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
As Cardona backs away, Dimms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimms momentarily.
A cross from Dimms lands.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Dimms lands a head kick!
Cardona throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Dimms lunges at Cardona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardona's hand.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Dimms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dimms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schmedgar Dimms dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Dimms.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimms throws out a powerful jab.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
Dimms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Dimms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms scores with a nice body kick.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona lands a front kick.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Dimms.#T1#
Dimms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Dimms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Cardona steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimms misses with a leg kick.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimms blocks a jab.
Dimms misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cardona counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimms slips a jab from Cardona.
Good standup being displayed there by Dimms as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Dimms misses.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Dimms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Dimms.
Cardona throws a chopping leg kick but Dimms manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
A jab from Cardona misses.
Dimms misses with a straight left.
Dimms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Dimms appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cardona thuds his shin into the meat of Dimms's side.
Cardona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimms scores with a nice head shot.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Dimms is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Dimms.
Dimms thuds his shin into the meat of Cardona's side.
Cardona throws a head kick that Dimms semi-blocks.
Dimms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Dimms settles back down.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Dimms throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona tries to land a leg kick but Dimms saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms with a nice cross.
Dimms misses with a kick to the body.
Dimms misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Dimms finds it's target.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimms takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona tries to score with a low kick but Dimms moves his leg out of the way.
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dimms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dimms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimms takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
Dimms blocks a head kick by Cardona.
#T4#
Dimms looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimms is just out of range.
Dimms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cardona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cardona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimms blocks the body kick.
Dimms lands with an overhand left.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Cardona wants to land a leg kick but Dimms is out of range.
Dimms scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dimms. Dimms obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardona misses the jab.
Dimms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona digs a good hook to Dimms's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardona on the side of the head.
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona lands a jab to Dimms's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimms has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!
Schmedgar Dimms wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight QF
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Axius back into the cage.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Axius prevents a body shot from Cardona. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona misses with a body punch
and Axius counters with a stiff right hand.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cardona with a jab.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target.
Cardona lands with an uppercut that bounces Axius off the cage and back into range.
A nice combination there by Axius.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Axius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Axius misses with a looping right.#T1#
Axius defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Axius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Axius settles back down.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Axius's head backwards.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Axius misses with the body kick
and Cardona counters with an outside leg kick.
Axius lands with a nice body punch.
Axius is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Cardona keeps Axius at a distance using the push kick.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Axius connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius lands with a right hand.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Axius's shoulder, as Axius tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cardona digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axius throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Cardona. #CL#
Axius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. #T3#
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Axius digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius lands a right hand.
Axius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.#BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Axius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Axius throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axius. Axius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.#T4#
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axius doesn't seem bothered though.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona lands with an overhand left.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Axius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axius moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Axius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardona throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Axius misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Axius misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cardona tests Axius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axius is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Cardona throws a right hand that Axius ducks under and follows up with a left that Axius also avoids with ease.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axius looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Axius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Axius moves out of range.
Cardona stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona is working Axius over against the cage.
Axius prevents a body shot from Cardona.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Axius manages to break the clinch.
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius blocks a head kick by Cardona.
#CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius lands a right hand.
Axius misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Axius slips under a jab.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axius.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Axius forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona works on Axius's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a shot to the body.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Axius has time to react.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.
Axius swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Axius's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axius tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.
That kick from Cardona tenderised Axius's leg. Axius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axius cracks Cardona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axius takes one to the side of the head.
Axius scoring well with a low kick there.
Axius moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Axius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axius throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axius's hands.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Axius staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Axius on the side of the head.
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into Axius's ribs.
Cardona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axius's sensitive parts.
Axius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardona lands with an uppercut that bounces Axius off the cage and back into range.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Axius lands a body shot.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Axius.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Axius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axius. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Cardona as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axius.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Axius wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Axius keeps it at a distance.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Axius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
Axius throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Axius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cardona throws the kick towards the body but Axius avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Axius.#CL#
Axius clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Axius.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Axius backwards. #T3#
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Axius breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Axius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range. #T4#
Cardona cracks Axius with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona moves away from the strike by Axius.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axius.
Axius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Cardona tries to keep at a distance but Axius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Axius tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Axius.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
C92: Steve vs. Chellios
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Corassa slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona looks to land a body kick but Corassa moved away.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Corassa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona cracks Corassa with a good jab.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona checks a low kick from Corassa.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corassa.
Cardona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona tries a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Corassa lands with a straight right. Cardona didn't see that one coming.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Corassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Corassa with a nice calf kick.
Corassa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
As Cardona backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corassa blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Corassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.#T3#
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa keeps the fight on the outside.
Corassa throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Corassa scores with a jab to the head.
Cardona needs to keep his hands up - Corassa had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Corassa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Cardona pushes Corassa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corassa presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa lands with a light punch inside.
Corassa scores with a hook to the body.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corassa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Corassa blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Cardona drives through and clinches with Corassa against the cage.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corassa's elbow.
Cardona working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Corassa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardona.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Corassa has him pressed against the cage.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Cardona working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corassa.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Corassa.
Cardona tries to circle away but Corassa has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Corassa misses with the head strike.
Corassa lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Corassa.
Corassa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Eduardo Corassa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corassa.
Cardona is breathing heavily.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Corassa lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona pushes Corassa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Corassa.
Corassa lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Corassa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Corassa.
Corassa lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona is trying to force a seperation but Corassa has the dominant position.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Corassa has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?
Corassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Corassa throws a big uppercut that drops Cardona! More strikes from Corassa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cardona lies dazed against the cage as Corassa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Cardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Cardona drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Cardona blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses the jab.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Cardona is quick to defend against it.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Dixon shakes it off.#CL2#
Cardona rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Cardona wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Dixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dixon manages to end up in side control.
Cardona explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona lands a jab-cross combination.
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!#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Dixon cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Dixon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cardona still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cardona has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
Dixon has one of Cardona's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Cardona keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardona tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cardona lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Dixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon misses the jab.#CL2#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD#
Dixon has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Dixon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Dixon passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cardona tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dixon manages to move to mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T2#
Cardona is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dixon has control of Cardona's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cardona regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cardona tries to buck Dixon off but he can't manage it.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon is looking to work his way around to Cardona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon won't let Cardona get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardona squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Dixon won't let Cardona get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon takes Cardona's back.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Dixon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cardona is in a bad position with Dixon working for a choke. Cardona manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon working a defensive guard but Cardona manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Dixon is being controlled here.
Dixon wants to control but Cardona postures up.
Dixon tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona takes a little break here. Dixon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Cardona working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Dixon tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardona lands a left hand.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Dixon digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Cardona up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardona manages to land in guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon trying to move into half guard but instead Cardona has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cardona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardona looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardona wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Cardona is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Cardona prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Dixon tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona is working Dixon over against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tzien.
A lazy left from Tzien finds it's target.
Cardona clobbers Tzien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardona with a nice cross.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzien throws out the jab.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Cardona lunges at Tzien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tzien's hand.
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Tzien pushes Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. #T1##BC#
Tzien breaks from the clinch.
Tzien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tzien connects with an inside leg kick.
Tzien scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cardona has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Tzien lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona tries to work over Tzien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Tzien successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Cardona is stalling in the full guard.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Cardona postures up in Tzien's guard and throws a big left but Tzien blocks it.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzien wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tzien is trying to control the position but Cardona postures up.
Tzien is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tzien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cardona sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Tzien is looking for a triangle here but Cardona uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tzien is trying to get back to half guard.
Tzien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardona's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cardona trying to control from half guard but Tzien is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tzien trying to hold on to Cardona's head to control him but Cardona postures up.
Cardona trying to mount his opponent but Tzien defends it. #SUB2#
Tzien is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
Tzien trying to control but Cardona postures up.
Cardona slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardona is looking to take a break and control but Tzien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Tzien slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Tzien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tzien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tzien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Tzien tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tzien tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzien has time to react.#CL#
Tzien closes the distance and pushes Cardona back into the cage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzien controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Tzien struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Tzien's head. #BC#
Tzien manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Tzien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick.
Cardona takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien tried to counter with a leg kick but Cardona avoided it.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona slips under a jab.
Tzien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks. #T2#
Cardona lands a body shot.
Tzien is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
A big left from Cardona misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tzien.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Tzien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Cardona misses with a jab to the body
and Tzien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tzien lands with a cross.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tzien defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Cardona throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Tzien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Cardona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tzien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzien throws a low kick but Cardona moves out of range easily.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona slips a jab and a cross from Tzien.
Cardona takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Cardona lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Cardona throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
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!
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tzien.
Crunch! Cardona slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Cardona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tzien moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Tzien walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Tzien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tzien steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cardona. That one must have hurt.
Tzien lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardona on the side of the head.
Tzien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tzien wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Tzien ducks down to avoid it.
As Cardona looks to move away, Tzien throws a big counter combo but Cardona just gets out of the way.
Cardona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Cardona stuns Tzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien throws a good cross that connects.
Tzien connects with a body shot.
Tzien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Jab from Cardona.
Cardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Cardona attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Tzien pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Tzien settles back down.
Tzien blocks a jab.
It looked like Tzien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardona.
Cardona lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cardona has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Tzien is working Cardona over against the cage.
A short left from Cardona.
A short right from Cardona.
Tzien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tzien misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A hook to the body from Cardona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Tzien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cardona to keep the fight standing.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tzien.
Tzien is looking to break free of the clinch but Cardona has double underhooks.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Tzien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzien.
Tzien working aggressively here.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cardona. #T4#
Tzien tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Tzien lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hratch Tzien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien. #BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws the kick towards the body but Tzien avoids it.
Tzien tries to clinch up.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Tzien moves out of range easily.
Tzien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tzien throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tzien under the eye.
Tzien throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzien throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Tzien only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
During a confident post fight interview, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Cardona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastard looking for a takedown.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Bastard goes for a takedown attempt but Cardona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bastard slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Bastard lands with a hook. Cardona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body. Cardona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
Cardona tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Bastard tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Bastard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardona cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona lands with a cross.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona takes one on the button.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses the jab.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona scores with a push kick.#T3#
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Cardona counters with a nice body kick.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Bastard feints the counter takedown.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard lunges at Cardona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardona's hand.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bastard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bastard is controlling him.
Bastard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardona is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bastard dives into side control.
Bastard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a big right hand but Cardona just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cardona sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bastard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cardona defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastard walks into a jab.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastard.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Bastard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Bastard is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Bastard moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Cardona throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Cardona clobbers Bastard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Bastard scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Cardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab. #T2#
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Bastard lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Cardona misses.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastard circles away.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona misses with the body kick
and Bastard counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.#T3#
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Bastard wants the takedown. Cardona is fighting it off but Bastard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardona's guard against the cage.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Bastard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving. #T4#
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard stops Cardona from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.#TD2#
Bastard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Bastard circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastard. That did some damage!
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range. #T1#
Cardona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bastard tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardona pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard lands an uppercut.#T2#
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!
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastard takes a shot to the head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Bastard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona presses Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona stops a takedown attempt from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard misses with some punches.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Bastard tries to tie him up.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Bastard's head.
Cardona digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagasaki lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cardona scores with a push kick.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Cardona.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Nagasaki's head back.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Nagasaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cardona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2##CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Nagasaki can't break the clinch.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot.
Cardona lands with a kick to the temple. Nagasaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Cardona is looking to slow Nagasaki down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardona in his tracks.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagasaki lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cardona is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nagasaki dives into side control.
#REVR#
Nagasaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but Cardona is defending the strikes.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cardona is not content to let Nagasaki control the position. #T4#
Cardona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki landing a few strikes.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Nagasaki crashes against the mat.
Nagasaki throws an elbow but Cardona slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cardona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Nagasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cardona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cardona has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nagasaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona working aggressively here.
#T1#
Cardona tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
A shot in the inside from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Nagasaki has Cardona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cardona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Nagasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki. #T2#
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Nagasaki avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a looping right hand.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target. #T3#
Cardona misses with an uppercut
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Cardona is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki cracks Cardona with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cardona falls to his knees and Nagasaki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuro Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Yuro Nagasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona looks to clinch
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Cardona thuds his right hand into Kitjakarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
Kitjakarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitjakarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardona is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
Kitjakarn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Kitjakarn.#CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Kitjakarn controls the action.
#T1#
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn lands a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kitjakarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
Cardona lands a head kick!
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Cardona tried to score with a low kick but Kitjakarn checks it.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Kitjakarn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike.
Kitjakarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Kitjakarn avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cardona forces Kitjakarn back against the cage and clinches.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Kitjakarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitjakarns head.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitjakarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kitjakarn manages to break the clinch.
Kitjakarn throws a front kick that sends Cardona stumbling back into the cage.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardona throws a leg kick
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
Cardona with a jab.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kitjakarn will feel that in the morning.
Kitjakarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Kitjakarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cardona lands with a hook. Kitjakarn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona tries to work over Kitjakarn's front leg with a kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Kitjakarn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kitjakarn tries to keep at a distance but Cardona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kitjakarn fails to land.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn slowing the pace effectively.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the cage.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kitjakarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Kitjakarn wants to counter with a clinch but Cardona pushes him away.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitjakarn can do to turn this around?#T2#
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona wants to clinch.
It seemed like Kitjakarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitjakarn walks into a left hand.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Kitjakarn moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Kitjakarn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona scores with a nice head shot.
Kitjakarn connects with a jab.#T3#
Kitjakarn scores with a jab.
Kitjakarn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Kitjakarn drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona throws a lazy head kick
and Kitjakarn counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Cardona takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Cardona instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Kitjakarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Kitjakarn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kitjakarn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cardona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Kitjakarn flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Cardona.
Cardona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Cardona.
A little jabbing left from Kitjakarn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitjakarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona misses with a body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn. #T1#
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kitjakarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Kitjakarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cardona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Kitjakarn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitjakarn.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Cardona working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a body punch.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitjakarn can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
#BC2#
Kitjakarn breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Cardona scores with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Kitjakarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardona digs a good hook to Kitjakarn's body.
Cardona scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitjakarn should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kitjakarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitjakarn thumps Cardona with a low kick.#CL#
Cardona has Kitjakarn up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kitjakarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitjakarn throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cardona connects with a solid leg kick.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Cardona.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calixto Cardona.
Well Cardona 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Our winner, Calixto Cardona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Cardona needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Demenok punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Demenok sees coming a mile off.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Cardona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok misses with the combination.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range. #T3#
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A short right from Demenok.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demenok or not.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Demenok to work.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land. #T1#
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demenok or not.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
#T2#
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Demenok cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Demenok cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Demenok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona presses Demenok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardona lands an uppercut.#T3#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona scores with a spinning back kick!
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Demenok fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Demenok digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Cardona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
#CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Demenok.
Cardona being controlled against the cage.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Demenok pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Demenok's head.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Demenok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardona doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardona. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Demenok slips under a jab from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into Demenok's ribs.
Demenok throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Demenok keeps the fight on the outside.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Demenok's body. Demenok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona throws a one two combo.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Cardona - just one landing.
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Cardona cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Demenok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demenok.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Demenok moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Demenok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona wants to clinch.#T2#
Demenok is looking to clinch.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Cardona's head back.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok slips under a jab.#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Demenok digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Cardona gets through Demenok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a knee strike.
Demenok is working Cardona over against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Cardona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Demenok.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
#BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Cardona wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona with a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cardona!
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Cardona lands.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demenok swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Demenok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
Demenok throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range. #T2#
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok blocks the body kick.
Cardona backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Demenok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok blocking some punches.
#T3#
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona letting Demenok take a breather here.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona can't break the clinch.
Cardona digs a right hand underneath Demenok's ribcage. Demenok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cardona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demenok has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardona.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona 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#
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Demenok misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cardona rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
#T1#
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Cardona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Demenok back into the cage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona. #T3#
Cardona lands a left hand.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Cardona tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Demenok tries to tie him up.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
#T4#
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cardona.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Funaki drives through and clinches with Cardona against the cage.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Cardona.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Funaki.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Funaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Funaki into the cage.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Funaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cardona cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Funaki on the inside. #T1#
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
#CL2#
Funaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cardona works on Funaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Funaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cardona is keeping busy.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Cardona. #T2#
Cardona misses with some punches.
Funaki just leaning against Cardona, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Cardona.
#BC#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Funaki scores with a shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardona.
Funaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardona throws a hook but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Funaki lands a knee to the body.
Funaki crunches a lovely knee into Cardona's ribcage.
Funaki is stalling here.
Funaki taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Funaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funaki stalling against the cage.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cardona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki taking a breather.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike from Funaki.
Funaki is looking to control Cardona's arms but Cardona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Funaki has his back to the cage.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Funaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funaki.
Funaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Funaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Cardona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funaki tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funaki's sensitive parts.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funaki tries to clinch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona misses with a hook. Funaki ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Funaki slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Funaki connects with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Funaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funaki looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Funaki blocks the body kick.
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Cardona thinks about countering with a head kick.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Cardona.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Funaki.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
An inside leg kick from Cardona misses.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Funaki blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Funaki tries to keep at a distance but Cardona has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funaki or not.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Funaki just leaning against Cardona, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Cardona avoiding damage as Funaki throws knees to the body.
Funaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Funaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Funaki wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the leg kick from Funaki.
Cardona throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardona misses with a hook. Funaki ducked under it nicely.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.
Cardona throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Funaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cardona is looking to score with low kicks.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Cardona shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki lands a front kick.#CL2#
Funaki moves into the clinch.
Funaki slows down the pace here.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Cardona in his tracks for a moment.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Calixto Cardona has been cut.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Cardona working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cardona takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki blocking some punches.
Funaki presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Cardona in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Cardona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Funaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Funaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Funaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Funaki wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona checks a low kick from Funaki.
Funaki looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Cardona feints a jab promting Funaki to slip. Cardona then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona slips under a jab from Funaki.
Cardona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Funaki misses with a low kick as Cardona jumps back.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Funaki needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funaki can pounce on him.
Funaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
letting Funaki counter with a right hand.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Cardona has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Funaki fails to land.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardona is defending well for now.
Cardona tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki is working Cardona over against the cage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Funaki.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funaki.
Funaki tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cardona.
Funaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Funaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calixto Cardona.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calixto Cardona!
Our winner, Calixto Cardona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzien blocks a jab.#CL2#
Tzien closes the distance and clinches.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tzien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tzien lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tzien misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Tzien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Tzien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Cardona tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Tzien scores with a hook to the body.
Tzien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzien. #T1##BC2#
Tzien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Tzien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tzien.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Cardona closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a low kick but Tzien moves out of range easily.
Cardona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tzien connects with a jab.
Tzien misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tzien connects with a single shot there.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into Tzien's ribs.
Cardona misses with the combination.
Cardona lands an overhand right.
Cardona scores with a nice strike.
Tzien tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Tzien pushes him off.
Tzien walks into a left hand.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Tzien's body. Tzien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Cardona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tzien lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
A jab from Tzien misses.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Both fighters circling a little - Tzien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Tzien back into the cage.#BC2#
Tzien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzien drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Tzien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Tzien lands with a right to the head.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzien backwards. #T4#
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tzien pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cardona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardona has managed to get both his arms back between Tzien's legs - danger averted.
Cardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien is pulling down on Cardona's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Tzien lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cardona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tzien throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona throws a combination that misses
and Tzien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Tzien.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Tzien's body. Tzien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tziens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
Tzien thinks about the counter body kick.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cardona dips to his left and cracks Tzien with an uppercut!#T1##CL2#
Tzien instigates a clinch.
Tzien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Tzien.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tzien scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tzien pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardona tries to work over Tzien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Tzien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tzien.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzien controls his hands.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzien controls his hands.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzien can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Tzien throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
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!
Tzien misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Cardona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tzien makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cardona really felt that one!
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tzien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tzien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tzien throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona swinging wildly here.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Tzien's knee but Tzien avoids it well.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Tzien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tzien swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
As Tzien backs away, Cardona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tzien walks into a jab.
Tzien lands with a slapping head kick.
Tzien just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#T3#
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tzien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tzien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Tzien keeps it at a distance.
Tzien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tzien throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Tzien's head back.
Nice shot lands for Tzien.
Cardona tries to score with a low kick but Tzien moves his leg out of the way.
Tzien only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tzien throws a sloppy head kick and Cardona moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Tzien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Tzien pushes Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tzien.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cardona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tzien can turn it around.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tzien scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Tzien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tzien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tziens head.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tzien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardona smiles and moves away.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Cardona - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tzien prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Tzien controls the action.
Tzien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien blocking some punches.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
Tzien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tzien pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tzien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tzien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Tzien can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Tzien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Cardona wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tzien is keeping the position for now.
Tzien wants to sweep here but Cardona controlling him for the moment.
Cardona trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien trying to control the position.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardona controlling from the top position.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzien controls Cardona momentarily but Cardona frees himself.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Tzien moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tzien throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Cardona throws a shot to the body.
Cardona is looking to slow Tzien down with leg kicks.
Cardona lands a high kick!
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses Tzien's front leg but catches the back leg as Tzien tries to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tzien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Tzien misses.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tzien lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tzien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
A shot to the liver by Cardona. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tries to clinch up but Tzien circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona lands with a hook. Tzien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Cardona.
Tzien takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona cracks Tzien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Tzien.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but Tzien manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
A cross from Cardona lands.
Cardona throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tzien throws a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Tzien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tzien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tzien tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardona, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
During a confident post fight interview, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C62: Dinu vs. Lee
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jacquard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cardona scores with a nice strike.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacquard lands with a straight right. Cardona didn't see that one coming.
Cardona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Jacquard up against the cage.
Cardona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacquard's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Jacquard looks winded!
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona lands a left hand.
A short left from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Jacquard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacquard moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
letting Cardona counter with a right hand.
Cardona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacquard.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
A frustrated look appears on Jacquard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch but Cardona keeps him there for the moment.
Cardona has Jacquard pressed against the cage, preventing Jacquard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona keeps control of Jacquard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacquard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard with a nice calf kick.
Jacquard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacquard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacquard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Cardona scores with a jab.#T2#
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Jacquard circles away.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Jacquard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacquard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Cardona.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Nice shot by Cardona.
Cardona throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona with a nice cross.#ROC#Jacquard is rocked!
Jacquard lands with a right hand.
Jacquard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Jacquard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacquard seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Cardona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacquard checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacquard misses with a hook
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Jacquard tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona cracks Jacquard with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona scores with a jab.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona slips a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Jacquard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard lands with a right hand.
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
Jacquard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Cardona cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Jacquard blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Jacquard stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacquard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardona on the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacquard lands with a straight right. Cardona didn't see that one coming.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jacquard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardona.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cardona. Jacquard shrugs it off though.
Jacquard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Jacquard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Good leg kick by Cardona.
Jacquard lands the left hand.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacquard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Jacquard's knee but Jacquard avoids it well.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Jacquard - just one landing.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacquard with a hook.
Cardona tried to score with a low kick but Jacquard checks it.
Cardona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacquard is able to avoid easily.
Jacquard ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot.
Jacquard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacquard lands with a cross.
Cardona throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacquard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
Good leg kick by Jacquard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Cardona slips a jab from Jacquard.
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona slips a jab from Jacquard.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquard can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target. #T2#
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacquard connects with the punch.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Jacquard backs away, Cardona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard lands with a straight right. Cardona didn't see that one coming.
Cardona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacquard checks it well.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacquard lands with a nice body kick.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona connects with a crisp jab.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacquard's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Jacquard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Jacquard scores with a one two! Cardona had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Jacquard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips a jab from Cardona.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Cardona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
Cardona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cardona lands with a straight right. Jacquard didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Cardona moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Cardona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Jacquard keeps it at a distance.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona lands a leg kick that knocks Jacquard off balance momentarily.
Jacquard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Jacquard.
Cardona moves out of range as Jacquard throws a body kick.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Nice shot lands for Jacquard.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacquard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard throws a low kick but Cardona avoids it.#T1#
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquard's head.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cardona cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona lunges at Jacquard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacquard's hand.
Jacquard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cardona misses the jab.
Cardona tests Jacquard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacquard throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch but Jacquard is having none of it. #T2#
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
Jacquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard connects with a jab.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Jacquard throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacquard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardona tests Jacquard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jacquard lands with a cross.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Jacquard.
Cardona digs a good hook to Jacquard's body.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Cardona moves out of range.
Jacquard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Cardona tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Cardona slips under a jab from Jacquard.#CL2#
Jacquard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cardona, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
#T4#
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cardona.
Cardona tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacquard is trying to break the clinch but Cardona is controlling him.
Cardona keeps control of Jacquard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Cardona. #BC2#
Jacquard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Remy Jacquard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Jacquard as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona sizes up Jacquard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacquard avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Jacquard checks a low kick from Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Jacquard moved out of range nicely.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calixto Cardona.
Well Cardona 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Bastard's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bastard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bastard is able to avoid easily.
Bastard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.#T1#
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a body punch
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
#TD2#
Cardona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard 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.
Bastard prevents Cardona from getting back to his feet.
Bastard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bastard is trying to ground and pound but Cardona uses the momentary lack of control by Bastard to regain half guard.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bastard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bastard drops an elbow to the side of Cardona's head.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bastard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cardona to regain full guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bastard forces his way into half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Cardona is working away.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cardona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Cardona is trying to stand.
Bastard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardona's head.
Bastard stops Cardona from getting back to his feet.
Bastard content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Cardona is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Cardona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardona tries to kick Bastard off but Bastard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardona doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cardona staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Cardona counters with an outside leg kick.
Bastard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cardona can pounce on him.
Cardona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastard takes one on the button.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
#T2#
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona misses the jab.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bastard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bastard dives in and scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard throws a strike but Cardona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
Bastard pulls Cardona in close to prevent any damage.
Bastard trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bastard has control of Cardona's left arm, preventing Cardona from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bastard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardona looking to sit in guard and control but Bastard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardona wants to stand up but Bastard is controlling him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a solid left hand.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard jabs at Cardona's body.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Bastard takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Cardona tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Bastard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bastard is looking for a kimura here.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Cardona tries to kick Bastard off but Bastard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Bastard throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely.
Bastard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardona is trying to stand.
#ES#
Cardona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bastard is on him like a limpet, forcing Cardona back against the cage.#T3#
Bastard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bastard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bastard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardona is looking to escape.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bastard throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.#CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardona prevents it.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard lands with an overhand left.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona misses with a right hand
and Bastard counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Cardona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona jabs at Noriega's body.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Cardona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Noriega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Noriega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardona blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Noriega.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Noriega misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Noriega looks winded!
Noriega tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega works Cardona's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?#T1#
Noriega looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Cardona. Cardona maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Cardona jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Noriega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noriega checks it well.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Noriega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Noriega throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
A cross from Cardona lands.#T4#
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona slips a jab from Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardona takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Noriega slips a jab from Cardona.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Cardona misses.
Noriega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Cardona throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
#CL#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries to work over Noriega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega lands a right hand.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Cardona manages to step out the way in time.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Noriega throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
Noriega motions for Cardona to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona with a jab.#T4##CL#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona works on Noriega's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'. |
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Event:
C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cardona to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perez misses with a head kick.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Cardona takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Perez avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Perez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Cardona misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Perez looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
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!
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Cardona tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez taking a breather.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Cardona shrugs off.
Cardona tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perez will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cardona to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Perez lands a nice looking body kick.
Perez is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Perez moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Cardona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardona throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Perez tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardona is wise to it.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona checks a low kick from Perez.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a combination
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a body punch.
Cardona is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Cardona with a jab.
Perez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona throws a series of strikes that have Perez backpedaling.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona dodges an elbow strike from Perez.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cardona tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Cardona improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
A good leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Cardona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#T3#
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perez with a hook.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Cardona throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez avoids the head kick by Cardona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Perez taking a breather.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Perez is trying to stall.
Perez blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Cardona is blocking nicely.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Cardona works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cardona lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.#T1#
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perez can pounce on him.
Perez slips under a jab.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Perez misses.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Cardona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Perez there.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Perez shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez throws a series of punches but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Perez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cardona lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardona misses the jab.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Cardona lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Cardona moves out of range easily.
A big right from Perez misses.
Perez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona works the jab nicely.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Cardona tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cardona. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a head kick that half lands.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Cardona throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Manny Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona slips under a jab.
Cardona lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Our winner, Calixto Cardona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Manny Perez spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'. |
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Event:
C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona blocks a jab.#TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardona wants to stand and escape but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Bastard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardona wants it to stay on the feet.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Bastard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cardona's waist but Cardona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastard off to one side.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardona swivels and escapes.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Bastard.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Cardona throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Bastard lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cardona scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard misses with a leg kick
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Bastard gets the takedown into side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastard scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastard checks a leg kick.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
#T1#
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Cardona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bastard lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
A jab from Cardona misses.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Bastard tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cardona throws a push kick but Bastard slaps the foot to one side.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.#T3#
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Cardona thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bastard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard.
Bastard stops Cardona from standing up.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Bastard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cardona trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardona wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
Cardona is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bastard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Cardona throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Bastard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard works his way into side control.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Bastard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bastard prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #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.
Bastard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bastard trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Bastard misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cardona after a bit of a struggle.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bastard has clasped his hands together around Cardona's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bastard asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bastard cracks Cardona with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bastard has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bastard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cardona can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cardona wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bastard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga jumps guard but Cardona stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Matsunaga gets control of Cardona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsunaga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsunaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.#T1#
Cardona wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Cardona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardona content to stall in guard here.
Cardona throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardona postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardona has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Matsunaga to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cardona is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Matsunaga pulls down on the head and he's put Cardona to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Khadzhimurad's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khadzhimurad connects with an inside leg kick.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadzhimurad misses with a looping left.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Khadzhimurad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khadzhimurad is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Khadzhimurad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks.
Cardona scores with the left hand. Khadzhimurad knows he should have avoided that one.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Khadzhimurad misses the shot to the body.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Khadzhimurad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cardona really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch successfully.
Khadzhimurad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Cardona wants to get back to striking at distance but Khadzhimurad won't allow it.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
#BC2#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land. #T3#
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona cracks Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot.
Khadzhimurad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. #T4#
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Khadzhimurad takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a hook but Khadzhimurad avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cardona scores with a jab to the head.
Cardona slips a straight right by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khadzhimurad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khadzhimurad scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona tries to work over Khadzhimurad's front leg with a kick but Khadzhimurad checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Nice uppercut there from Cardona.#T1#
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khadzhimurad. Khadzhimurad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khadzhimurad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.
Khadzhimurad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Khadzhimurad backs off Cardona throws a huge counter combo but Khadzhimurad manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Khadzhimurad slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khadzhimurad scores with the left hand. Cardona knows he should have avoided that one.
Cardona throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadzhimurad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khadzhimurad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadzhimurad throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Khadzhimurad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Cardona.
Khadzhimurad scores with the left hand. Cardona knows he should have avoided that one.
Khadzhimurad connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khadzhimurad on the side of the head.
Cardona is looking to chop away at Khadzhimurad's legs. #T3#
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona cracks Khadzhimurad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Cardona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khadzhimurads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khadzhimurad's hands.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Cardona works Khadzhimurad's body with a nice hook.
Khadzhimurad walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khadzhimurad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch.#T4#
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona gets through Khadzhimurad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Khadzhimurad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadzhimurad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Khadzhimurad finds it's target.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
Khadzhimurad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khadzhimurad, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Cardona tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Cardona.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khadzhimurad throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Cardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khadzhimurad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khadzhimurad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Khadzhimurad slips the punch.
Cardona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Cardona gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Khadzhimurad.#T2#
Khadzhimurad ducks right into an uppercut from Cardona.
Khadzhimurad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
A jab from Khadzhimurad finds it's way through Cardona's defenses.
Khadzhimurad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardona.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khadzhimurad just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona digs a good body shot into Khadzhimurad's ribs.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick as Cardona jumps back.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khadzhimurad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadzhimurad missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadzhimurad throws a lazy body kick
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khadzhimurad on the side of the head.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadzhimurad throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Cardona appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cardona clobbers Khadzhimurad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona presses Khadzhimurad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Cardona.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage. #BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khadzhimurad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Khadzhimurad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardona. That's going to slow Khadzhimurad down.
Khadzhimurad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Khadzhimurad blocks a leg kick.
Khadzhimurad avoids the head kick by Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona digs a right hand into Khadzhimurad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khadzhimurad's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona digs a right hand into Khadzhimurad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khadzhimurad's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cardona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadzhimurad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range nicely.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the body kick.
Khadzhimurad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khadzhimurad in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona misses with a hook
and Khadzhimurad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Cardona.
#T1#
Cardona swings for the body but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Khadzhimurad darts in trying to clinch
and Cardona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Cardona.
A shot in the inside from Khadzhimurad. #BC2#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cardona catches Khadzhimurad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and Khadzhimurad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardona stuns Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona defending well as Khadzhimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khadzhimurad wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cardona!
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khadzhimurad lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
A lazy left from Cardona finds it's target.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona throws a body punch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Khadzhimurad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardona throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona looks to land a combination. Khadzhimurad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch successfully.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
#T4#
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Khadzhimurad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona wants to get back to striking at distance but Khadzhimurad won't allow it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cardona.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Khadzhimurad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Cardona delivers a nice body kick.
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Khadzhimurad throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona tries to move into range but Khadzhimurad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona tries to bum rush Khadzhimurad with a series of wild strikes but Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Cardona has Khadzhimurad up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
A short left from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khadzhimurad.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad is working Cardona over against the cage.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Khadzhimurad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona digs a right hand into Khadzhimurad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khadzhimurad's gas tank.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Cardona tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
#T4#
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona is working Khadzhimurad over against the cage.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cardona has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Calixto Cardona started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch successfully.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Noriega - that landed with a thud.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona thuds his shin into the meat of Noriega's side.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Cardona misses with a looping right.#T1#
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Cardona misses the body punch
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardona's hands.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega slips a straight right by Cardona.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Noriega lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Cardona misses. #T2#
Jab by Noriega.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona catches Noriega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Noriega scores with a head kick. Cardona tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Noriega defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cardona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Cardona lands a head shot.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cardona.
Noriega misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cardona is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega thumps Cardona with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Cardona settles back down.
Cardona lands an overhand right.#T4#
Noriega throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Noriega up against the cage.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Noriega putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardona in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cardona dodges an elbow strike from Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Cardona. #BC2#
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardona is wise to it.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega feints and then cracks Cardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cardona down.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.#CL#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noriega, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Cardona. #T1#
Cardona avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona takes an elbow to the temple.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Noriega avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Noriega throws a series of punches but Cardona avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Noriega.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noriega is working Cardona over against the cage.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Cardona digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardona lands a lovely overhand right.
Cardona with a hook.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
#T3#
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cardona takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noriega, as that shot connected.
Cardona slips under a jab.#T4#
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cardona misses.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
As Noriega backs away, Cardona returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cardona connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Noriega tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Cardona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardona misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona is working Noriega over against the cage.
Noriega lands an elbow inside that Cardona shrugs off.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noriega tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Noriega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Noriega landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noriega.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Noriega controls the action.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage. #BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'. |
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Event:
PANDA 81
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona misses with a hook.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Cardona throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cardona backs off Noriega throws a huge counter combo but Cardona manages to avoid it all.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Cardona saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Cardona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cardona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noriega lands a nice looking body kick.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Noriega.
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!
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega throws a head kick that Cardona semi-blocks.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Cardona counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega pushes Cardona away with a front kick.
A jab from Cardona does it's job there.
Cardona digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Cardona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cardona misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Cardona throws a counter high kick but Noriega was just alert enough to avoid it.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Noriega's leg but Noriega calmly moves out of range.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cardona.#T4#
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
Noriega slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Noriega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardona doesn't seem phased though.
Cardona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Good shot there by Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Cardona.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Cardona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Cardona down.
Cardona throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Cardona knows he should have avoided that one.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Cardona scores with a hook.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Cardona's torso.
Cardona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Cardona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cardona scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noriega!
Noriega tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Cardona in the body.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega with a jab.
Jab from Cardona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona lands a body punch. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a counter combo.
Noriega lands a body shot.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardona.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Jab by Noriega.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cardona cracks Noriega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Cardona moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cardona's leg. Cardona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Cardona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Cardona rushes Noriega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noriega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona lands a right hand. #BC2#
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega stared into the camera and said 'I Want The Winner Between DeMario Valdez Vs Ramon Escobar Chavez. Mexican Or Cuban Doesn’t Matter Let’s Go To War Ese '. |
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Event:
PANDA 70
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Drawers's shoulder, as Drawers tries to avoid the shot.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Drawers is just out of range.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Cardona's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardona defends it well.
Cardona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drawers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Drawers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cardona!
Cardona gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cardona stops Drawers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Drawers quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Drawers but it's paid off an Cardona is forced to tap! Nice work by Drawers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers is the new featherweight champion!
Chester Drawers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Liu is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardona walks into a left hand. #T1#
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Cardona blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Liu connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.
Liu takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Liu.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Liu digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Liu.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
Liu blocking some punches.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cardona throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Cardona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Cardona looks to throw a body kick
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Cardona jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona lands with an overhand left.
Cardona punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cardona under the eye.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
A left lands for Liu.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cardona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Cardona throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Cardona tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Cardona forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Liu blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Liu works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Cardona forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Cardona lands a body punch.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Liu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardona.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Liu lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Cardona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu blocks a jab.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Cardona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardona.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Liu cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Liu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Cardona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Cardona punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu cracks Cardona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu slips under a jab.#CL#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liu blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Liu. #T3#
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu cracks Cardona with an open hand slap.
Liu with a hook.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardona is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Liu lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cardona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Balagot Liu just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Cardona.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu moves forwards but Cardona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cardona - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cardona. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Cardona.
Cardona throws a counter high kick but Liu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T1#
Good exchange - Cardona coming out on top.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Cardona moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Cardona swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a head kick that misses
and Liu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Liu thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Liu has Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Liu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Liu lands a shot to the body.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cardona.
Cardona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liu digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu trying to land knees to the body.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Liu working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona presses Liu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Cardona.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a wild combination.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Cardona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Cardona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
Cardona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu cracks Cardona with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardona misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu lands a jab.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Liu with a jab.
Liu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardona cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range. #CL2#
Liu forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #T4#
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona retains his featherweight title!
Calixto Cardona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick
and Wai Ping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Wai Ping looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wai Ping eats them both and turns towards Cardona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona walks into a jab.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cardona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wai Ping throws a lazy head kick
and Cardona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wai Ping to counter with a crisp jab.
Cardona tries to land a leg kick but Wai Ping saw it coming and moves away.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.#T1#
Wai Ping cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Wai Ping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wai Ping throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Cardona forces Wai Ping back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Wai Ping lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wai Ping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wai Ping misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Cardona throws a chopping leg kick but Wai Ping manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a body punch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the body from Cardona misses
and Wai Ping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wai Ping rather than just go for the knockout.
Wai Ping misses with a hook.
Cardona replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wai Ping blocks it well.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Wai Ping ducks down to avoid it.
Wai Ping is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wai Ping misses with a wild combination.
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
Cardona throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Cardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Cardona jumps back.#T3#
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wai Ping does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cardona keeps Wai Ping at a distance using the push kick.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Wai Ping scores with a push kick.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wai Ping keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Wai Ping throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wai Ping tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cardona swings for the body but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
Cardona is looking to score with low kicks.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Wai Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona throws out a counter right but Wai Ping avoids it with no problem.
Cardona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wai Ping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardona.
Wai Ping thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wai Ping throws a push kick but Cardona slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wai Ping misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.
Cardona checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai Ping moves away.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wai Ping. That did some damage!
Wai Ping seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wai Ping jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wai Ping uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Wai Ping walks into a stiff left hand from Cardona.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wai Ping!
Cardona takes a swing at Wai Ping's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cardona!
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping avoids the body shot from Cardona.
An inside leg kick from Wai Ping misses.
Cardona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Cardona moves out of range.
Wai Ping looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Wai Ping.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a lazy head kick
and Cardona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardona.
Wai Ping feints and then cracks Cardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cardona down.
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Cardona.
Wai Ping connects with a crisp jab.
Cardona misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Cardona takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Cardona avoids a wild elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Cardona avoiding damage as Wai Ping throws knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands a left hand.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona gets through Wai Ping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Wai Ping throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wai Ping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wai Ping getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Wai Ping scores with a hook.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Wai Ping's shoulder, as Wai Ping tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Wai Ping's body.
Wai Ping wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardona steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wai Ping plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cardona lands with a hook. Wai Ping tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cardona throws a lazy head kick
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
Wai Ping misses with a straight right.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wai Ping. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Wai Ping throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Cardona misses with a body punch
and Wai Ping counters with an inside leg kick.
Cardona is looking to land body kicks.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a body kick that stops Cardona in his tracks momentarily.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Wai Ping tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws a hook but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
Cardona misses with an uppercut
and Wai Ping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardona misses with a hook.#T1#
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Wai Ping's shoulder, as Wai Ping tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping checks the leg kick.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Wai Ping steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cardona dodges the punch combination from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping thows a leg kick but Cardona checks it
and Cardona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardona checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
#T2#
Wai Ping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wai Ping clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wai Ping.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Cardona.
Cardona cracks Wai Ping with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A big left from Cardona misses.
Wai Ping moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona feints and then cracks Wai Ping's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wai Ping down.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Wai Ping.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona misses with the combination.
It looked like Wai Ping was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wai Ping looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Wai Ping throws the kick towards the body but Cardona avoids it.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Wai Ping misses with a hook.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Wai Ping on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Wai Ping fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wai Ping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cardona looks to land a combination but Wai Ping avoids it well.
Wai Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Cardona misses.
Wai Ping cracks Cardona with an open hand slap.
Wai Ping takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Wai Ping swings widly with a right hand
and Cardona counters with a nice body kick.
Wai Ping looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wai Ping doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Wai Ping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wai Ping tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Calixto Cardona just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wai Ping walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cardona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cardona!
Cardona blocks a head kick by Wai Ping.
Cardona scores with a nice strike.
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Wai Ping.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wai Ping's sensitive parts.
Wai Ping is looking to slow Cardona down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick
and Wai Ping counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cardona misses with a body kick.#T1#
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Cardona jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
As Cardona backs away, Wai Ping returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cardona has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wai Ping tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
Wai Ping keeps Cardona at a distance using the push kick.
Cardona has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping's corner calls for a 1-2. Wai Ping obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wai Ping takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Cardona lands a high kick!
Wai Ping thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wai Ping catches Cardona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wai Ping steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Cardona throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Wai Ping explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick nicely.
Wai Ping moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Wai Ping scores with a jab.#T3#
Cardona lands a high kick!
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Cardona.
Wai Ping throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Cardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wai Ping throws a good cross that connects.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Cardona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wai Ping presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wai Ping lands with a left to the head.
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Wai Ping.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Wai Ping controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike.
Wai Ping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona dodges an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##CL2#
Cardona clinches up with Wai Ping and pushes him back against the cage.
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wai Ping prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Wai Ping scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona gets through Wai Ping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cardona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cardona tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wai Ping's elbow.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Wai Ping works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cardona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wai Ping lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Wai Ping lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Wai Ping misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Wai Ping tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardona avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wai Ping's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardona works on Wai Ping's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Wai Ping controls the action.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wai Ping softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Wai Ping lands with a left to the head.
Wai Ping misses with some punches.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Wai Ping scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Wai Ping misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona works on Wai Ping's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Wai Ping misses
and Cardona counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardona tests Wai Ping's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wai Ping tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.
Cardona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Cardona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona looks to land a combination but Wai Ping avoids it well.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona feints and then cracks Wai Ping's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wai Ping down.
A shot to the body from Cardona misses
and Wai Ping counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Cardona throws a fast counter high kick but Wai Ping manages to duck under it in time.
Cardona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Cardona throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wai Ping.
A swing and a miss from Wai Ping.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Wai Ping wants to slow Cardona down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardona scores with a hook.
Wai Ping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Cardona moves out of range easily.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cardona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardona scores with a spinning back kick!
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Cardona wants to clinch
and Wai Ping counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cardona has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lu Wai Ping spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '. |
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Event:
PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
daBell lands with a shot to the body.
Cardona tries to clinch but daBell moves out of range.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. daBell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
daBell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but daBell slips the punch.
daBell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cardona scores with a nice body kick.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
daBell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from daBell.
daBell stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
daBell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. daBell doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
daBell throws a series of punches but Cardona moves out of range. #T1#
Cardona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
daBell moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
daBell looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
daBell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cardona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - daBell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. daBell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona takes one to the chin there.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on daBell's shoulder, as daBell tries to avoid the shot.
daBell misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
daBell missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and daBell moves out of range easily.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
daBell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts daBell, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a leg kick but daBell checks it.
daBell swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
A decent looking cross lands there for daBell.
daBell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardona jabs at daBell's body.
daBell misses with a looping right.
daBell jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cardona gets a clinch.
daBell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona. #BC2#
daBell breaks from the clinch.
Cardona cracks daBell with a good jab.
daBell swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
daBell looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but daBell is out of range.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and daBell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
daBell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! daBell scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
daBell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a nice uppercut.
daBell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but daBell slips the punch.
daBell is looking for the big counter here.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
daBell throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and daBell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from daBell.#T4#
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by daBell.
Cardona avoids the head kick by daBell.
daBell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
daBell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. daBell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but daBell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
daBell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
daBell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
daBell loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona slips a jab and a cross from daBell.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
daBell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but daBell manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by daBell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ringz daBell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from daBell misses.
Ringz daBell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
daBell connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.
daBell jabs at Cardona's body.
daBell swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Cardona moves into the clinch.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
daBell misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
daBell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Cardona. Beautiful body shot.
Cardona avoids the body shot from daBell.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses daBell's front leg but catches the back leg as daBell tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cardona drives through and clinches with daBell against the cage.
daBell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
daBell is trying to break the clinch but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for daBell.
daBell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
daBell misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by daBell.
Cardona stuns daBell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
daBell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona throws a series of punches but daBell moves out of range.
Cardona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
daBell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
daBell slips under a jab from Cardona.
daBell throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
daBell slips a jab from Cardona.
daBell stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
daBell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardona at a distance.
daBell blocks a leg kick.
daBell throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for daBell.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
daBell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona throws a head kick but daBell moves out of range.
daBell thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
daBell looks to land a body kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
daBell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
daBell connects with the punch.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
daBell misses with a straight left.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. daBell doesn't seem bothered though.
daBell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
daBell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cardona misses with a body kick.
daBell ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona scores with a sloppy right hand. daBell should have avoided that one. #T4#
daBell misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardona counters with a nice low kick that buckles daBell's knee momentarily.
daBell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cardona.
Cardona with a hook.#CL#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
daBell has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona jumps guard but daBell stands there with Cardona around his waist. Cardona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
daBell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from daBell! But no joy.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. daBell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
daBell misses with a few strikes there.
daBell misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cardona moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
daBell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
daBell blocks a head kick by Cardona.
daBell slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses the jab.
daBell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
daBell defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from daBell.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and daBell moves out of range easily.
daBell misses with a hook.
It looked like Cardona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
daBell throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws a nice looking combination but daBell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
daBell lands a head shot.
daBell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardona misses with the body kick
and daBell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
daBell thuds a left hand into Cardona's body.#T1#
Cardona takes a swing at daBell's ribcage but misses.
daBell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona digs a good hook to daBell's body.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by daBell.
daBell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardona throws a counter high kick but daBell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but daBell pushes him off.
daBell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
daBell thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Cardona blocks a body shot from daBell.
daBell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
daBell misses with a short punch on the inside.
daBell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cardona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if daBell can turn it around.#BC2#
daBell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
daBell cracks Cardona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Cardona both land. Nice combination.
daBell misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
daBell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
daBell swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from daBell.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#daBell is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
daBell is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Sloppy strikes from daBell. Those never looked like landing.
daBell seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck daBell on the side of the head.
Cardona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
daBell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. daBell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
daBell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
daBell lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt daBell.
daBell gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cardona gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
After winning the bout, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Goromaru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Cardona has his hands on Goromaru's head, controlling the position.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goromaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardona pushes Goromaru off looking to stand but Goromaru dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goromaru to get the leverage.
Cardona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goromaru is looking to stall here but Cardona recovers full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru passes Cardona's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Cardona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goromaru is working away from the top position though.
Cardona is not content to let Goromaru control the position.#SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Goromaru.
Cardona is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cardona swats away the attempt to clinch by Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardona. #CL#
Cardona rushes Goromaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goromaru is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Goromaru tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Goromaru back against the cage.
Cardona pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
#TD2#
Goromaru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardona wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Cardona finds it's way through Goromaru's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardona.
Goromaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Goromaru moved out of range nicely.
Goromaru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Goromaru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Goromaru drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona wants to get up but he can't break Goromaru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.
Cardona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at LA Vale Tudo inform us that Goromaru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goromaru is proving hard to escape from.
Cardona sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Cardona misses #TD2#
so Goromaru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goromaru is pushing down on Cardona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardona is fighting to maintain full guard but Goromaru has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goromaru.
Cardona is pressing down on Goromaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona is looking to stand up but Goromaru isn't so interested in that idea.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardona wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru stands and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cardona is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Goromaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Goromaru tries for a kimura but Cardona is defending well. #SUB2#
Goromaru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goromaru slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Goromaru moves out of range easily.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goromaru tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goromaru slips under a jab from Cardona.
Goromaru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cardona as he jumps to the side.
Cardona tests Goromaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona scores with a kick to the body.
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goromaru.
Goromaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goromaru.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cardona gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
During a confident post fight interview, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cardona cracks Filch with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch misses with a double jab.
Cardona swinging wildly here.
Filch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona thinks about the counter body kick.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Filch.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filch.
Filch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Filch misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Filch clinches.
Filch misses with the head strike.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filch working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch goes for a takedown attempt but Cardona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cardona cracks Filch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a right and a left that Filch avoids nicely.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
Cardona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
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!#CL2#
Cardona drives through and clinches with Filch against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona misses with a knee to the head.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Filch misses with some punches.
Filch tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Filch misses with an elbow strike.
Cardona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Filch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cardona can turn it around.
A short right from Filch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch lands a left hand.
Filch blocks an elbow strike.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filch takes a shot to the head.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Filch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch missing with knees to the body.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Filch blocking some punches.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
Cardona throws an elbow but it misses.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Filch gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filch blocks the elbow strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Filch throws a head punch that misses.
Filch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardona just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Filch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona tries a knee to the head but Filch blocks it.
Filch misses with some punches.
Filch pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Cardona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch blocking some punches.
Filch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cardona is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that 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.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cardona as he connects with a hook.
Filch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona thinks about the counter body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cardona - the referee stops the clock and Filch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cardona. Filch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Filch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona thows a leg kick but Filch checks it
and Filch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Filch checks a leg kick nicely.
Filch tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Filch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Cardona moves out of range as Filch strikes.
Filch slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Filch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cardona avoids it.#CL#
Filch closes the distance and clinches.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Filch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona misses with an elbow strike.
Filch misses with a punch on the inside.
Filch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardona smiles and moves away.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Filch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cardona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Filch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Filch misses with the ground and pound.
Filch cracks Cardona with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cardona is pushing Filch's head away, looking to escape. Filch manages to hold on to the position though.
Cardona is trying to control Filch's posture but Filch avoids it.
Cardona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Filch.
Filch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cardona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filch connects with a decent elbow.
Filch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cardona is avoiding damage well.
Filch working the strikes but Cardona uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Filch. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Filch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cardona is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch scores with a big shot! Cardona's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cardona! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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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Event:
PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Norris pushes Cardona up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Norris is trying to break free.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Cardona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
We've been informed that Norris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Cardona moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris tries to bum rush Cardona with a series of wild strikes but Cardona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Cardona 's knee.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Norris finds it's target.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Cardona instigates a clinch.
A short right from Cardona. #BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Cardona throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Norris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardona delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Cardona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris on the side of the head.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cardona lands a jab to the head.
Cardona tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris. #BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Cardona. Cardona maintains the clinch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardona. That's going to slow Norris down.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Will Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Cardona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Cardona.
Cardona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cardona wants to clinch.
Cardona misses with a head kick.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Cardona both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Norris.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is trying to push Cardona away but Cardona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Norris wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Cardona misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Cardona is controlling the position.
Cardona digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardona has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
Norris blocks a jab.
That kick from Cardona tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona misses with a kick to the body.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Cardona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris is looking for the big counter here.
Cardona throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Cardona tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona feints with a jab and clips Norris right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Norris is sent crashing into the canvas and Cardona leaps in for the kill! Norris tries to get to his feet but Cardona is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Norris is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
A victorious Calixto Cardona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seok's hands.
Cardona misses with a hook. Seok ducked under it nicely.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Seok back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Seok is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lee Sang Seok has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Seok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Seok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Seok.
A swing and a miss from Seok.
Cardona jabs Seok right on the nose. Seok blinks but takes it well.
Seok throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Seok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seok scores with a jab. Cardona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seok scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Seok seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cardona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Seok fails to land the takedown.
Cardona tried to counter with a leg kick but Seok avoided it.
Seok tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but Seok manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seok. That did some damage!
Seok throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona connects with a nice looking jab.
Seok moves away from the strike by Cardona.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Seok lands.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seok shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Seok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Seok.
Nice defenses there by Seok.
A punch lands to the side of Cardona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Seok cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Seok catches Cardona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##KD#
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Seok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Seok scores with a nice strike.
Seok throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Seok to the canvas! Cardona follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Huhrera moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Huhrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huhrera feints the counter takedown.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huhrera staying out of range there.#TD2#
Huhrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Huhrera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cardona defend it? Huhrera steps over the head and cranks it - Cardona is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huhrera !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Cardona thows a leg kick but Mayer checks it #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown. Cardona fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Cardona.
Mayer stands up over Cardona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardona is trying to stand back up but Mayer is controlling him
Mayer works his way into full mount!
Mayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.
Cardona taking shots to the head.
Mayer tries to control but Cardona wriggling away. #SUB2#
Mayer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mayer trying to control but Cardona is having none of it. #T2#
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayer controlling his opponent.
Cardona tries to lock up and control but Mayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Mayer has taken his back! Mayer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mayer pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damen Mayer!
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Event:
PF4 Weight v Rigano
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lennon lands with a kick to the temple. Cardona shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Lennon misses.
A low kick from Lennon is predictable there
and Cardona finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennon.
Cardona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennon manages to avoid it.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
and Lennon counters with a solid body kick.
A punch combination from Cardona misses.
Lennon tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona lands a head shot.
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!
Cardona throws a head kick that misses
letting Lennon counter with a right hand.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
Lennon misses with a looping left.
Lennon scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Lennon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lennon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Cardona scores with the left hand. Lennon knows he should have avoided that one.
Cardona slips under a jab from Lennon.
Lennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardona throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Lennon misses with a hook
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Lennon.
Cardona throws a hook but Lennon blocks it.
It seemed like Lennon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Cardona misses.
A good leg kick by Lennon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Cardona misses
and Lennon counters with a body kick that stops Cardona in his tracks momentarily.
Lennon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Lennon throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
A jab from Cardona misses.
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lennon momentarily.
Lennon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lennon cracks a nice hook into Cardona's ribs.
Lennon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cardona lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lennon. Cardona pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Cardona misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Cardona lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Welch Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cardona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.#KD2#
Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is aggressively charging in as Cardona backs up avoiding any damage. Cardona tosses out a jab and Jackson runs right into it face first! Jackson is out cold! Cardona dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jackson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Event:
Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King
Date: Jan 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardona's head.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
Nice cross by Cardona.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Cardona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
Cardona feints the counter takedown.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziskie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
A cross from Ziskie lands.#T1#
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ziskie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Ziskie coming out on top.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona walks into a jab.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie scores with a three punch combo!
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziskie. #BC#
Ziskie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Cardona circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!#T3#
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Ziskie avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Ziskie rushes Cardona and presses him up against the cage.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona can't break the clinch.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling him.
Ziskie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Ziskie both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!#T4##CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Ziskie. Those never looked like landing.
Ziskie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Ziskie clinches with his opponent.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cardona ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardona also avoids with ease.
Cardona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ziskie forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziskie scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Cardona misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Ziskie counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Ziskie stands up from Cardona's guard - Ziskie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ziskie connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Philip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes Cardona back into the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Ziskie is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona blocking some punches.
#BC#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardona can do to turn this around?
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona takes one to the chin there.
Cardona throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Cardona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ziskie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardona stacks Ziskie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cardona!
Ziskie is trying to improve his position.
Ziskie wants to control but Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ziskie - just one landing.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Ziskie shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ziskie breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.#T1#
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziskie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with some punches.
A short left from Cardona. #BC2#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziskie. Cardona shrugs it off though.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cardona slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ziskie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona is looking for the big counter here.
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for Cardona's leg but Cardona calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cardona counter with a right hand.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Ziskie drives through and clinches with Cardona against the cage.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Ziskie.
#BC#
Ziskie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cardona.#CUT2#
Philip Ziskie's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ziskie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziskie, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Joteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joteel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Joteel in a clinch.
Joteel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A short right from Joteel.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Joteel.
#BC#
Joteel breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Joteel scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Joteel presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joteel.
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!
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage. #BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joteel scores with a leg kick.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Joteel keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Cardona tries to clinch but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.#CL2#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Joteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Joteel works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel. #BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Cardona has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Cardona forces Joteel back against the cage and clinches.
Joteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Joteel lands with a light punch inside.
Joteel blocking some punches.
#BC#
Joteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona closes the distance but Joteel moves to the side
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joteel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Joteel is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike from Joteel.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel looking to slow down the pace here.
Joteel blocking some punches.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Joteel.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Joteel looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Cardona misses with some punches.
#BC#
Joteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Joteel in a clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joteel misses with some punches.
#T3#
Joteel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Joteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joteel misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Joteel.
#BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch.
Joteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Joteel circles away.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joteel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardona tries to clinch up
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Joteel keeps it at a distance.
Cardona blocks a low kick nicely.
Cardona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Joteel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cardona tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Joteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Joteel counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Cardona is rocked!
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Joteel closes the distance and clinches.
Joteel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land. #BC#
Joteel breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Joteel tries to keep at a distance but Cardona has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel.
Still in the clinch, Joteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona is still on wobbly legs! Can Joteel finish him?
Joteel creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cardona's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cardona drops to his knees and Joteel pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cardona forces Gusmao back against the cage and clinches.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Cardona has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. #T2#
Cardona working aggressively here.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Cardona pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gusmao.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gusmao connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.#CL2#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusmao, pushing him back against the cage.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Gusmao pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gusmao - that landed with a thud.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards. #ROC#
Cardona is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao works on Cardona's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
Gusmao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona is breathing heavily.
Gusmao throws a big uppercut that drops Cardona! More strikes from Gusmao and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cardona lies dazed against the cage as Gusmao celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RISE 100 Hantei v SuperHW
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Yonic.
A short left from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yonic.
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Yonic cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Yonic tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Yonic back against the cage.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic working aggressively here.
Yonic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yonic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Yonic tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yonic lands with a right to the head.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Yonic.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Yonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yonic misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Yonic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yonic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Cardona pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Cardona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Cardona throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely.
Cardona throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardona throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic has his hands on Cardona's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardona throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cardona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardona is looking to work some ground and pound but Yonic has wrist control.
Yonic controls Cardona momentarily but Cardona frees himself.
Cardona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yonic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardona won't allow Yonic to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yonic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.
Cardona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Yonic looking to control.
Cardona 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.
Cardona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cardona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardona throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardona postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Cardona postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Cardona throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardona with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yonic lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Yonic.
Yonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Yonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yonic.
Yonic tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Yonic misses with some punches.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Yonic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Yonic controls Cardona momentarily but Cardona frees himself. #T1#
Cardona throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardona postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it. #SUB2#
Yonic looking for a guillotine here but Cardona defends easily.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardona throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely.
Yonic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calixto Cardona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Cardona tries to pass.
Cardona throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Cardona postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cardona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yonic looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonic, not yet. #SUB2#
Yonic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardona throwing strikes but missing.
Cardona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cardona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardona is looking to work some ground and pound but Yonic has wrist control.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic controls Cardona momentarily but Cardona frees himself.
Yonic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cardona chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Cardona throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardona postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Cardona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardona throws a big elbow that misses.
Yonic pulls Cardona in close to prevent any damage.
Cardona throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Yonic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardona's guard. #REVB##T4#
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cardona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardona is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Yonic working for a triangle but Cardona defends it easily.
Cardona throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Cardona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardona throws a strike but Yonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Yonic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Yonic pulls Cardona into guard.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Yonic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardona throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardona connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cardona throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely.
Cardona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yonic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardona manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cardona throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardona throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cardona trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cardona throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yonic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardona throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cardona working a defensive guard here.
Cardona pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage.
Cardona has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona trying to keep a closed guard but Yonic is proving a slippery customer.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Cardona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Cardona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Cardona working a defensive guard here.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Chad Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic postures up.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass.
Cardona wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yonic is in close to Cardona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardona pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardona's head.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Cardona.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardona has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.
Cardona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
A victorious Calixto Cardona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cardona instigates a clinch.
Cunningham lands with a right to the head.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cunningham on the inside.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cunningham blocking some punches.
Cunningham blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham .
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. #BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham .
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham .
Cunningham blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham .
Cunningham tries to stall but Cardona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cunningham blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham .
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham .
Cunningham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona. #BC2#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunningham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardona is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!#CL#
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham , pushing him back against the ropes.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cunningham taking a breather.
We've been informed that Cunningham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cunningham 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A short left from Cardona. #BC2#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the ropes.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cunningham .
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham .
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham .
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham misses with the head strike.
Cunningham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunningham throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
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!
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cunningham ! But no joy.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cardona pushes Cunningham back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham . #BC2#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
Cardona slips a straight right by Cunningham .
A cross from Cunningham lands.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Cardona tries to clinch but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cunningham swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.#T5#
Cardona wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Cunningham .
Cunningham blocks an uppercut.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6#
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham .
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cunningham controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cunningham lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cunningham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T7#
A nice left hand lands by Cunningham .
Cardona misses with some punches.
Cunningham misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Cunningham lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Nice body punch from Cunningham .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham .
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham lands a left hand.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham .
Cunningham misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham .
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T8#
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunningham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona moves to clinch but Cunningham breaks away
and Cardona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cunningham misses with a hook.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunningham with a nice cross.
Cunningham swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Cunningham keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Cardona rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Cardona tries to clinch but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it. #T9#
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cunningham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Cunningham misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona is looking to counter punch.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cardona darts in trying to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cardona's knee momentarily.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardona.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Cunningham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardona tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Cardona is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cardona under the eye.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cardona instigates a clinch.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Cardona improves position.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham 's head.
Cunningham lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cunningham is looking to control Cardona's arms but Cardona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cunningham has his back to the ropes.
Cunningham is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Cunningham .
Cunningham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cunningham tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cunningham .
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cunningham with a big uppercut! Cunningham tries to clinch up but Cardona pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Cunningham to the mat! Cunningham covers up and Cardona unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 78: Hill vs. Coleman
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Cardona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larkin lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
#CL#
Cardona darts in and clinches Larkin up against the ropes.
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Larkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin blocking some punches.
Cardona is trying to pull guard but Larkin has him pressed against the ropes.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Larkin.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards. #TD2#
Larkin lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Larkin postures up.
#T1#
Larkin passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB2#
Larkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Cardona won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larkin forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cardona trying to hold on to Larkin's head to control him but Larkin postures up.
Larkin slips a nice elbow through Cardona's hands, connecting with Cardona's forehead.
Cardona wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Cardona is trying to maintain the position but Larkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardona's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larkin working Cardona over with strikes.
Cardona trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Larkin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona has hold of Larkin's hands but Larkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Larkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardona!
Larkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cardona can't escape the position.
Larkin scoring with strikes but Cardona is staying in there.
Cardona tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.
Larkin raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Cardona is rocked!
Larkin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cardona wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Larkin celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty Larkin!
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Event:
BFF 76: Nti vs. Lesnar
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cardona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Cardona throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cardona's calf.
Nice body kick there by King.#T1#
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Cardona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardona's sensitive parts.
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!
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
King misses with a leg kick
and Cardona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King connects with a leg kick. Cardona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Cardona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
King misses with a straight right.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Cardona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
King moves out of range as Cardona strikes.#T3#
King misses with a leg kick
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cardona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardona throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
#KD#
Cardona lands a head kick that stumbles King and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
King is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is still in real trouble! Can Cardona finish him?
Cardona works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King is not content to let Cardona control the position.
Cardona works his foot free and advances to mount.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardona avoids the attempt from King to control.#T4##SUB#
Cardona jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… King is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by King and Cardona has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
King is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cardona swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cardona's guard.
Cardona trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Cardona has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Cardona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cardona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Cardona sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well. #SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#T6#
King controlling the action here.
Cardona is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Cardona has both hooks in and is working for a choke. King is in real trouble here. Cardona gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, King is tapping out! Cardona wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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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Event:
BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Golovkin punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona scores with a jab.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Cardona's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Golovkin does no damage.
Golovkin digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Cardona misses with a double jab.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin sets himself, and Cardona steps forward looking for the clinch! Golovkin avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Cardona finds it's target.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin lunges at Cardona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardona's hand.
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!
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin lunges at Cardona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardona's hand.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Cardona pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona misses with a hook.#T3#
Cardona slips a jab from Golovkin.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Golovkin cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Golovkin misses with a hook
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Golovkin jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cardona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.#T5#
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardona doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin works over Cardona's head and body with a nice combination.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardona counters with a three punch combo that has Golovkin backing up. Golovkin nods at Cardona to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Cardona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cardona eats them both and turns towards Golovkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T6#
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Cardona staying out of range there.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Cardona throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Golovkin. Beautiful body shot.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin.#T7#
Cardona cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golovkin digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Golovkin.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
#T8#
Golovkin misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Golovkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardona's head.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Cardona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardona dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona unleashes a big counter combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Golovkin lands a jab to the nose.#T9#
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Golovkin shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Golovkin sets himself, and Cardona steps forward looking for the clinch! Golovkin avoids it this time.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Cardona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golovkin with a jab.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Cardona tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
Cardona slips a straight right by Golovkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Cardona looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Cardona is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body.
Cardona misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Cardona avoids nicely.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Cardona.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardona at a distance.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona wants to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch position.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Cardona misses. #T2#
Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardona wants to counter with a clinch but Golovkin pushes him away.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Cardona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Cardona slips a jab from Golovkin.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Golovkin shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golovkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Golovkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardona counters with a good low kick that Golovkin was not able to check.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cardona might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Golovkin has got the better of the exchanges.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin misses with a hook
and Cardona counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Golovkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Cardona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardona can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Cardona knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Cardona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T5#
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cardona closes the distance but Golovkin moves to the side
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
A little jabbing left from Cardona on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Golovkin misses. #T6#
Cardona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Cardona counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
#TD2#
Cardona jumps guard.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Cardona looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Golovkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cardona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golovkin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golovkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Golovkin wants to stand but Cardona has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cardona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golovkin stays in close to Cardona's body and controls the position.
Cardona is trying to hold Golovkin in close to prevent damage but Golovkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Golovkin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Golovkin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona.#T9#
Cardona regains half guard.
Golovkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardona keeps working.
Golovkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cardona misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona misses with a shot to the body
and Cardona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Golovkin throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Golovkin punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardona scores with a hook.#T3#
Golovkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Cardona misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Cardona avoids them all with ease.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Cardona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Cardona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Cardona there.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Cardona walks into a left hand.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Golovkin tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cardona misses with the combination.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Cardona's shoulder, as Cardona tries to avoid the shot. #T5#
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the ropes.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Golovkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Cardona lands with a right to the head. #T6#
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cardona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cardona drops back down to his feet.
Cardona jumps guard but Golovkin stands there with Cardona around his waist. Cardona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Golovkin.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Cardona tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
#T7#
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Vadim Golovkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin lands a right hand. #ROC#
Cardona is rocked!
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Cardona is trying to pull guard but Golovkin has him pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cardona. #BC#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Cardona misses. #T8#
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the head.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Cardona. Beautiful body shot.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardona throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin works the jab nicely.#T9#
Golovkin lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Golovkin 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin wins by unanimous decision!
Vadim Golovkin retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BFF 67: Inuzuka vs. Nti
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larkin on the side of the head.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Larkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cardona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Cardona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larkin advances to half guard.
Larkin is thwarting Cardona's attempts to control the position.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardona's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larkin throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Larkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cardona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Larkin.
Cardona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
Cardona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardona's head.
Larkin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Can Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage. #T2#
Cardona won't allow Larkin to pass to mount.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardona trying to control here.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larkin looks to land a strike but Cardona avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cardona trying to control the position here.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Larkin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larkin tries to pass to full mount but Cardona defends it. #T3#
Cardona has hold of Larkin's hands but Larkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Larkin.
Larkin throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Cardona dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Larkin seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Cardona is working away.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Cardona dodges it nicely.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardona wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T5#
Larkin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Larkin working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is in no mood to give up.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin looking to control but Cardona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardona blocking the ground and pound.
Cardona tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin tries to control but Cardona wriggling away. #T6##SUB2#
Larkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cardona is surviving well by controlling Larkin's body position as best he can.
Cardona holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Larkin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Larkin is stalling here but it's allowed Cardona to get half guard.
Cardona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Larkin seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Larkin is trying to control. Cardona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larkin moves into full mount! Cardona won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Larkin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cardona turns into him and now he's in Larkin's guard.
#SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cardona passes into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Larkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Larkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cardona uses it to pass to side control.
Cardona wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy. #T9#
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona tries to move into full mount but can't pass Larkin's legs.
Larkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larkin struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Larkin misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Larkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cardona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Larkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larkin stands up over Cardona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Larkin landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Larkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larkin advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well.
Larkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larkin winds up and cracks Cardona with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Larkin.
Larkin throws a strike but Cardona avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larkin passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardona keeps working.
Larkin throws a strike but Cardona avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Larkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patty Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Cardona stuffs the takedown.
Cardona cracks the inside of Larkin's front leg.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Cardona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Larkin's head and hops out.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty Larkin.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy. #T7#
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Cardona quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Larkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cardona tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
Larkin misses with a hook.#TD2#
Larkin dives in and scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.#SUB#
Larkin throws a sloppy strike and Cardona has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Larkin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cardona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Cardona walks into a jab.
A jab from Cardona misses. #TD#
Kid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cardona is trying to defend but Kid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kid is trying to control. Cardona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardona trying to control here.
Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid trying to mount his opponent but Cardona defends it. #T1#
Kid is looking to stall here but Cardona recovers full guard.
Cardona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Cardona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kid lands a head shot.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona lands with a good body shot.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kid.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
Kid lands with a cross.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kid moves forwards but Cardona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kid working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cardona's thigh. Cardona counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Kid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardona keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kid 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.#T4#
Kid stalling.
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. Kid connects with a nice short shot to Cardona's temple.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardona keeps working. #SUB#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kid stalling away here and it's allowed Cardona to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Kid is looking to pass into half guard but Cardona pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cardona is in guard.#REVB#
Cardona being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kid has his foot on Cardona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kid has his foot on Cardona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardona works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kid working for submissions but it's allowed Cardona to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Kid trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardona is working away from the top position though.
Cardona is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Kid is trying to control but Cardona passes into side control!
Kid regains half guard.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardona's back!#SUB#
Kid is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kid working for the choke. #SUB#
Kid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cardona defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8##SUB#
Kid goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Cardona escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kid wants to control the action here but instead Cardona manages to pass to full mount!
Cardona tries to control but Kid wriggling away.
Kid wants to hold on but Cardona pushes him away.#T9#
Kid is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardona avoids the attempt from Kid to control.
Kid regains half guard.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Kid is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardona performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Disco Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cardona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calixto Cardona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Kid throws a shot to the body.
Kid shoots for a takedown but Cardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kid throws out a loose jab but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
Kid slips under a jab from Cardona.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Kid shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kid connects with a body shot that sends Cardona's belly button to the back.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Cardona tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Cardona gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
#T3#
Cardona lands a right hand.
Kid wants a takedown but no success here.
Kid tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid wants a takedown.
Cardona gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
Kid lands a left hand.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Cardona tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Cardona gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Kid looking for a takedown.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cardona pushes Kid back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cardona is defending well.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Kid wants a takedown.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cardona tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T5#
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona cracks Kid with a nice body shot.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona pushes Kid back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardona tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
A short right from Cardona.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Kid is rocked!
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kid or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kid seems to have got his legs back now.
Cardona works on Kid's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards. #T6#
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kid is looking for a takedown.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Kid.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona pushes Kid back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T7#
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kid with a big uppercut! Kid tries to clinch up but Cardona pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Kid to the mat! Kid covers up and Cardona unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calixto Cardona!
After winning the bout, Calixto Cardona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Cardona has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from King lands but Cardona takes it in his stride.
Cardona thumps King with a low kick.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands a head kick. Cardona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.#T1#
King looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
King tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
King tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Cardona shrugs it off though.
Cardona lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
King takes one on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Cardona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Cardona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Cardona defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Cardona misses
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardona wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King moves away from the strike by Cardona.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cardona slips under a jab.#T3#
Cardona looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cardona lands a jab.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King works Cardona's body with a nice hook.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King thows a leg kick but Cardona checks it
and Cardona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target. #T4#
King tries to land a body kick
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King cracks the inside of Cardona's front leg.
Cardona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Cardona.
Cardona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by King.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target. #T5#
Cardona misses with a combination
letting King counter with a right hand.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
King scores with a leg kick.
Cardona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
King connects with a leg kick. Cardona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King avoids the head kick by Cardona.
A cross from Cardona lands.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T6#
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardona's head.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cardona's calf.
A big left from Cardona misses.
A head kick from King lands but Cardona takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Cardona is rocked!
King drops Cardona with a big left hand! Cardona is injured, injured bad! King jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
In his post fight interview, Dwayne King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BFF 57: Inuzuka vs. Boone
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cardona counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wallace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wallace.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the ropes.
Wallace lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cardona avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallace.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Cardona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Cardona gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Cardona is working Wallace over against the ropes.
Cardona gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cardona.
Wallace looks winded!
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Good body shot from Cardona.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Henry Wallace has been cut.
Cardona pushes Wallace against the ropes. Cardona is working some dirty boxing. Cardona pushes off with a quick right hook! Wallace goes down! Wallace tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cardona moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
A victorious Calixto Cardona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Muto throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muto misses with a hook.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
Muto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muto lands a nice shot to the body.
Muto throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Muto ducks down to avoid it.
Muto lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Muto.
Muto misses the shot to the body.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muto.
As Muto tries to get set, Cardona tries to push him back and clinch up but Muto manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muto throws a lazy uppercut
and Muto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muto throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muto thinking. #CL#
Cardona clinches up against the ropes.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cardona cracks Muto with a nice body shot.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Muto.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muto backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muto throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona presses Muto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muto working aggressively here.
Cardona pushes Muto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muto blocks a body shot from Cardona.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
A head punch on the inside from Muto fails to land.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cardona.
Muto looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Muto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Cardona. #T2#
Muto misses with some punches.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muto backwards.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Muto is rocked!
Cardona has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Muto fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Muto is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Cardona lands a body shot.
Muto seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona gets through Muto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muto has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona works on Muto's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardona is working Muto over against the ropes.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muto backwards. #T3#
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
Cardona presses Muto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona digs a right hand into Muto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muto's gas tank.
Muto misses with some punches.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muto backwards.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutos head.
Cardona pushes Muto back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Cardona digs a right hand into Muto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muto's gas tank.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona pushes Muto against the ropes. Cardona is working some dirty boxing. Cardona pushes off with a quick right hook! Muto goes down! Muto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cardona moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 26
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Tiv avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona digs a good hook to Tiv's body.
We've been told by Cardona's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiv moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiv closes the distance and clinches up with Cardona, looking for a takedown. Tiv pushes Cardona against the cage but Cardona circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cardona pinned against the cage. Cardona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiv jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cardona. Tiv shrugs it off though.
Tiv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laxa Tiv.
Cardona cracks Tiv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Tiv is rocked!
Tiv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiv is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardona finish him?
Tiv with a poor takedown
and Cardona counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Calixto Cardona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Cardona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schlong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Schlong throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Schlong only half commits.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Schlong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cardona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schlong checks a leg kick.#CL#
Schlong closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Cardona.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlong controls his hands.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schlong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Schlong fails to land.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Schlong.
Schlong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schlong lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Schlong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cardona can't fight it off and eventually Schlong manages to take the fight to the floor. Cardona looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schlong trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona has control of Schlong's left arm, preventing Schlong from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong throwing strikes from guard but Cardona blocks nicely.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Cardona managing to control the position.
Cardona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong looking to sit in guard and control but Cardona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardona won't allow Schlong to sweep him here.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Schlong pulls Cardona in close to prevent any damage.
Cardona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
Schlong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardona is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schlong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardona is working away from the top position though.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Cardona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlong is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlong counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schlong momentarily.
Schlong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardona drops his hands momentarily and Schlong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Schlong is just out of range.
Schlong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Schlong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cardona was covering up waiting for the punch and Schlong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Schlong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Long Schlong has been cut.
Schlong leaves his chin hanging out and Cardona seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Schlong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona is the new featherweight champion!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cardona lands a jab.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Cardona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardona wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardona. Cardona obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morgan 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. #SUB#
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cardona tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Cardona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #SUB#
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardona has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Cardona.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardona controls the position from side control.#T2#
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardona content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morgan tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.#T3#
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardona defends well.#SUB#
Morgan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cardona should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morgan has tightened it up now! Cardona should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jared Morgan!
A victorious Jared Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Seven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dacey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Seven moves into the clinch successfully.
Seven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daceys head.
Seven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seven stalling.
Dacey blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Seven - that landed with a thud.
Seven stalling against the cage.
Seven has a couple of punches blocked by Dacey.
Dacey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dacey presses Seven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dacey misses with some punches.
Dacey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seven or not.
Seven looks winded!
Dacey prevents a body shot from Seven.
Dacey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dacey is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dacey.
Dacey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dacey working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacey scores with a shot to the side of Seven's head.
A head punch on the inside from Seven fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacey.
A head punch on the inside from Seven fails to land. #T1#
Dacey looking to stall.
Seven misses with a body punch.
Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dacey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dacey wants to break free but Seven has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Seven.
A head punch on the inside from Seven fails to land.
Seven throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacey.
Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dacey is working Seven over against the cage.
Dacey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seven.
Seven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seven.
Seven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seven throws a head punch that misses.
Seven lands a right hand.
Dacey misses with the head strike.
Dacey lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacey. #T2#
Seven has a couple of punches blocked by Dacey.
Seven tries to throw a body punch but Dacey avoids it by throwing Seven back against the cage.
Dacey swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dacey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dacey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dacey working aggressively here.
Seven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seven has a couple of punches blocked by Dacey.
A head punch on the inside from Dacey fails to land.
Seven pushes Dacey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dacey looking to stall.
Seven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daceys head.
Dacey misses with the head strike.
Seven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dacey backwards.
Seven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Seven lands a body shot.
Seven blocking some punches.
Dacey scores with a shot to the side of Seven's head.
Dacey tries to throw a body punch but Seven avoids it by throwing Dacey back against the cage.
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Dacey controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seven.
Seven lands a nice shot to the body.
Seven looking to stall.
Seven lands a left hand.
Seven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dacey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacey.
Seven displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dacey up against the cage.
Dacey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Dacey controls the action.
Seven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacey effectively controlling the action here.
Dacey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Seven.
Seven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacey's elbow.
Dacey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dacey is leaning against Seven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dacey has a couple of punches blocked by Seven.
Seven tries to work over Dacey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dacey is looking to control Seven's arms but Seven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dacey has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dacey.
Seven pushes Dacey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dacey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Seven dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dacey keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Seven has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dacey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dacey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dacey misses the shot to the body.
Dacey misses with a looping left.
Seven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seven moves away from the strike by Dacey.
Seven slips a jab from Dacey.
Dacey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacey lands with a shot to the body.
Dacey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dacey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dacey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Seven misses with a body shot
and Dacey counters with a nice uppercut.
Dacey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seven.
Dacey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seven.
Seven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dacey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seven scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seven.
Dacey connects with a single shot there.
Dacey lands with a straight right. Seven didn't see that one coming.
Dacey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seven has time to react.#ROC#
Seven is rocked!
Dacey looks to score with a jab to the body but Seven is just out of range.
Dacey misses with a hook.
Seven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dacey throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seven throws the left hand but Dacey avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Seven catches Dacey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Dacey does it's job there.
Seven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dacey throws a body punch but Seven moves out of range.
Dacey slips under a jab.
Seven throws a looping overhand right but Dacey ducks down to avoid it.
Dacey slips a jab and a cross from Seven.
Dacey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seven throws an off balance right hand
and Dacey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seven tests Dacey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dacey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dacey throws a body shot but no joy.
Seven is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Seven dips to his left and cracks Dacey with an uppercut!
Seven tries to clinch but Dacey moves out of range.
Seven misses the jab.
Seven throws a series of punches but Dacey avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Seven misses its intended target.
Seven just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Dacey misses its target.
Dacey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dacey throws a looping overhand right but Seven ducks down to avoid it.
Dacey misses with an uppercut.
Dacey swings widly with a right hand
and Seven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dacey in his tracks.
Seven ducks under a wild hook from Dacey.#CL2#
Seven has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Dacey blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Dacey controls the action.
Seven struggles to land a body shot inside as Dacey controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dacey.
Dacey has had enough of the clinch but Seven keeps him there for the moment.
Seven keeps control of Dacey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dacey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seven blocking some punches.
Dacey digs a right hand underneath Seven's ribcage. Seven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seven is breathing heavily.
Seven scores with a hook to the body.
Dacey trying to stall but Seven improves his position.
Seven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Test Seven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seven is leaning against Dacey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seven pushes Dacey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dacey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seven working aggressively here.
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 Kewoa Dacey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dacey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seven throws out the jab.
Seven moves away from the strike by Dacey.
Seven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dacey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seven jabs Dacey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dacey swats away the attempt to clinch by Seven.
It looked like Dacey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seven throws a sloppy body shot
and Dacey counters with a three punch combo that has Seven backing up. Seven nods at Dacey to acknowledge the strikes.
Dacey with a jab.
Dacey throws a jab when Seven was well out of range.
Kewoa Dacey is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven looks to throw the jab but Dacey is out of range.
Dacey misses the jab.
Seven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Dacey counters with a crisp one two that drops Seven! Dacey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Seven to his feet! Seven is in big trouble!
Seven is still on wobbly legs! Can Dacey finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacey throws an overhand right that lands on Seven's shoulder, as Seven tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Seven misses with a wild body shot.
Dacey fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Seven square on the jaw! Damn, Seven is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kewoa Dacey!
Our winner, Kewoa Dacey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraken takes one on the button.
Dacey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dacey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dacey.
Kraken lunges at Dacey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dacey's hand.
Dacey takes a swing at Kraken's ribcage but misses.
Dacey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kraken with a jab.
Dacey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dacey misses with a looping right.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Dacey.
Kewoa Dacey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraken throws out a loose jab but Dacey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Dacey off the cage and back into range.
Dacey scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraken should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dacey lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraken misses the target.
Dacey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dacey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dacey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraken is just out of range.
A jab from Kraken misses.
Kraken misses with a looping left.
Donk. Dacey catches Kraken right on the button with a cross.
Kraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dacey sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dacey lands with an uppercut that bounces Kraken off the cage and back into range.
Dacey looks to land a right hand but Kraken moved out of range.
It looked like Kraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraken slips under a jab from Dacey.
Kraken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dacey lands a really nice looking cross but Kraken seems unphased.
Kraken staying out of range there.
Dacey blocks a jab.
Kraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kraken looks to throw the jab but Dacey is out of range.
Kraken looks to land a left hand but Dacey moved out of range nicely.
Dacey ducks under a wild hook from Kraken.
Dacey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dacey tries to bum rush Kraken with a series of wild strikes but Kraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraken. Dacey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraken takes a swing at Dacey's ribcage but misses.
Kraken throws a looping overhand right but Dacey ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Dacey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dacey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraken.
Kraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Kraken.
Kraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Dacey.
Kraken takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Kraken cracks a nice hook into Dacey's ribs.
Dacey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kraken.
Dacey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kraken with a body shot.
Dacey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dacey!
Kraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dacey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kraken throws an overhand right that lands on Dacey's shoulder, as Dacey tries to avoid the shot.
Kraken moves forwards but Dacey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dacey staying out of range there.
Dacey misses with a straight left.
Kraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacey.
Kraken tests Dacey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dacey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kraken with a body shot.
Kraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kraken takes a swing at Dacey's ribcage but misses.
Dacey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dacey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kraken.
Kraken avoids the body shot from Dacey.
Dacey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacey.
Kraken misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Dacey swings for the body but Kraken moves out of range.
Dacey digs a good hook to Kraken's body.
Dacey lands a slapping body shot.
Dacey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraken throws the left hand but Dacey avoids the punch easily.
Dacey swings for the body but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken misses the jab.
Kraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dacey.
Kraken throws a body punch but Dacey moves out of range.
Kraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Dacey closes the distance and clinches.
Dacey blocks an uppercut.
Kraken is trying to break the clinch but Dacey is controlling him.
Dacey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dacey managing to block the knees to the body from Kraken.
Kraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kraken misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dacey lands a body shot.
Dacey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kraken is breathing heavily.
Dacey lands a left hand.
#T4#
Dacey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kraken misses with the head strike.
Dacey lands with a light punch inside.
Dacey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dacey lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dacey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dacey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Dacey.
Dacey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dacey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraken backwards.
Dacey blocks an uppercut.
Dacey lands a body punch.
Dacey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Kraken is rocked!
Dacey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kraken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Dacey.
Dacey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraken or not.
Dacey scores with a shot to the side of Kraken's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Dacey.
A short right from Dacey.
Dacey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dacey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dacey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraken backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kewoa Dacey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dacey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kraken to the canvas! Kraken doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dacey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kewoa Dacey!
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