Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Cardozo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardozo throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardozo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cardozo.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Cardozo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
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!#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Cardozo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it.
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kong is looking to control Cardozo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardozo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Cardozo postures up.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardozo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cardozo's body to avoid the submission. Cardozo has instead reached around Kong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cardozo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Douglas Cardozo!
Our winner, Douglas Cardozo, 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.

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardozo on the side of the head. #TD#
Ortega 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.
Cardozo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega cracks Cardozo with a solid left hand.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardozo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cardozo is tightening it up a little... Ortega has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ortega reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ortega taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cardozo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Douglas Cardozo!
After winning the bout, Douglas Cardozo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cardozo's guard.#SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Cardozo blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cardozo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardozo's head.#SUB#
Cardozo working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
Pierre is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cardozo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierre works over Cardozo with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardozo's head.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardozo's head.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Cardozo is rocked!
Pierre distracts Cardozo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Cardozo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Cardozo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Cardozo has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardozo's head.#SUB#
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now.
Pierre stands up over Cardozo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cardozo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Pierre!
A victorious George Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Cardozo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warrior doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Warrior misses.
Cardozo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Cardozo.
A counter left hand to the body from Warrior misses its target.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warrior won't be happy with that.
Cardozo wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet.
Cardozo advances nicely into full mount.
Warrior stops Cardozo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Warrior's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cardozo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Warrior is surviving well by controlling Cardozo's body position as best he can.
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cardozo trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Warrior tries to buck Cardozo off but he can't manage it.
Cardozo throwing strikes here but Warrior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warrior has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Warrior is trying to get back to his feet but Cardozo has full control of the position and if anything, Warrior has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cardozo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Warrior is in real trouble here. Cardozo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Warrior is tapping out! Cardozo wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Cardozo!
Our winner, Douglas Cardozo, 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.

Event: BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
Cardozo misses with a hook. Lafayette ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardozo throws an overhand right that lands on Lafayette's shoulder, as Lafayette tries to avoid the shot.
Cardozo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardozo checks a low kick from Lafayette.
A shot to the liver by Lafayette. Beautiful body shot.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cardozo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Cardozo moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafayette!
Lafayette 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.
Cardozo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lafayette.
It looked like Cardozo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Lafayette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lafayette wants it to stay on the feet.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardozo. That did some damage!
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette thows a leg kick but Cardozo checks it #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lafayette! #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lafayette is defending well. #SUB#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Cardozo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lafayette manages to get back to half guard.
Lafayette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lafayette.
Cardozo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafayette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lafayette reverses the position - he's now on top in Cardozo's guard.
Cardozo 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#
Cardozo looking to control.
Lafayette won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Lafayette is pushing down on Cardozo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardozo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lafayette has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lafayette is pressing down on Cardozo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardozo is holding on for now.
Lafayette is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardozo!
Cardozo working to try and regain half guard.
Lafayette with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lafayette is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Lafayette working for a guillotine from mount but Cardozo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Lafayette moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cardozo has worked his arm free - good work by Cardozo!
Cardozo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lafayette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardozo, who protects the arm well.
Cardozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lafayette wants to stand but Cardozo has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now.
Lafayette is still trying to improve position.
Lafayette is pushing down on Cardozo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardozo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lafayette has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardozo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardozo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lafayette.
Cardozo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lafayette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardozo's hands.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardozo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafayette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lafayette misses with a low kick as Cardozo jumps back.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Cardozo ducks down to avoid it.
Cardozo moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Cardozo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lafayette!
Lafayette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lafayette looks to land a right hand but Cardozo moved out of range.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Cardozo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafayette takes a swing at Cardozo's ribcage but misses.
Cardozo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lafayette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardozo.
Lafayette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Lafayette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lafayette throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lafayette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cardozo will feel that in the morning.
Cardozo throws a looping overhand right but Lafayette ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette moves out of range as Cardozo strikes.
Cardozo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lafayette! But no joy.
Lafayette scores with a leg kick.
Lafayette throws the left hand but Cardozo avoids the punch easily.
Rene Lafayette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Cardozo.
Cardozo ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Lafayette misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lafayette won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cardozo swings around for an armbar but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cardozo's guard.#SUB#
Cardozo looking for a guillotine here but Lafayette defends easily.
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Lafayette controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardozo keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Lafayette preventing the sweep.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafayette being controlled here momentarily.
Lafayette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cardozo has a closed guard, preventing Lafayette from standing up.
Cardozo working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette wants to stand and escape but instead Cardozo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardozo won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Douglas Cardozo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardozo stands and throws Lafayette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Cardozo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardozo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cardozo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cardozo moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Cardozo looking to break Lafayette's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lafayette remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cardozo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lafayette tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Lafayette fending off the submission attempt from Cardozo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
Cardozo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lafayette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cardozo slips under a jab.
Cardozo throwing a counter right hand but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Cardozo lands with a nice body punch.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardozo throws out the jab.
Cardozo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lafayette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lafayette misses with a hook.
A combination from Lafayette does no damage.
Cardozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cardozo in his tracks.
Lafayette misses with a leg kick
and Lafayette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Cardozo is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cardozo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardozo.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Cardozo avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Cardozo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Cardozo misses with a looping left.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardozo moves away.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lafayette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardozos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafayette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardozo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardozo throws a right and a left that Lafayette avoids nicely.
Lafayette throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
Cardozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardozo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cardozo throws a big shot that misses.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette throws out a counter right but Cardozo avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardozo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafayette.
Cardozo moves out of range as Lafayette strikes.
Cardozo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Cardozo throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lafayette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lafayette lands a jab to Cardozo's midsection.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body. Cardozo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardozo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
A low kick from Lafayette misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Lafayette didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardozo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lafayette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lafayette has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardozo is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lafayette slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lafayette passes Cardozo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo tries to get to full guard but Lafayette has control of the leg.
Cardozo manages to get to full guard.
Lafayette is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet. #SUB#
Lafayette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardozo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lafayette has managed to get both his arms back between Cardozo's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Lafayette is looking to stand up but Cardozo won't let him.
Lafayette 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.
Cardozo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafayette wants to get up but he can't break Cardozo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafayette 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
An out of breath Rene Lafayette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Cardozo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cardozo loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Cardozo cracks Fitzgerald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a combination. Cardozo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
Cardozo throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Cardozo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzgerald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Cardozo tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardozo is defended easily by Fitzgerald.
Greg Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.#T1#
Cardozo throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardozo. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardozo throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardozo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Cardozo tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut.
Cardozo ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Cardozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
Cardozo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Cardozo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardozo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald stuns Cardozo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardozo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo misses the shot to the body.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Cardozo throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzgerald but Fitzgerald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Cardozo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to Cardozo's midsection.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardozo.
It looked like Fitzgerald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Cardozo walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
Cardozo has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Cardozo missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Fitzgerald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardozo's hands.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald scores with a three punch combo!
Cardozo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Cardozo throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardozo.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Cardozo avoids it well.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
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#
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardozo cracks Fitzgerald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cardozo goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Fitzgerald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardozo dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Cardozo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cardozo shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Fitzgerald.
Cardozo throws the left hand but Fitzgerald avoids the punch easily.
Cardozo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greg Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Fitzgerald. No joy for Cardozo on that attempt.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Cardozo's body.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Cardozo slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardozo can do to turn this around?
Cardozo lands an overhand right.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardozo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses #TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Cardozo is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but Fitzgerald denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardozo tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardozo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
Fitzgerald has given up his back. Will we see Cardozo going for some submissions?
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardozo on the ground.
Fitzgerald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Cardozo keeps control of the position as Fitzgerald tries to break free. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fitzgerald won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cardozo off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Cardozo!
A relieved looking Douglas Cardozo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Greg Fitzgerald was interviewed post fight and said 'Great job, young babby. You got the best of an old man. Keep training hard & maybe you'll be good enough to beat someone in their prime. '.

Event: BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardozo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cardozo.#TD2#
Cardozo drives through with a takedown into Norling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Norling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cardozo tries to advance to mount but Norling denies him. #SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cardozo's guard! Nice work there by Norling!
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo is trying to keep Norling in close.
Norling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardozo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cardozo working for a triangle but Norling defends it easily.
Norling with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Norling is working Cardozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardozo. #T3#
Cardozo is trying to control. Norling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
Norling won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Norling sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Norling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Norling is defending well. #SUB2#
Norling is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Norling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo 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.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cardozo lands a jab to Norling's midsection.
Cardozo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardozo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardozo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Cardozo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardozo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardozo at a distance.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Cardozo scores with a takedown into Norling's guard.
Cardozo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norling's guard. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo wants to free his trapped foot but Norling is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Norling is trying to stand back up but Cardozo is controlling him
Cardozo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working for a kimura here but Norling manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cardozo's guard. #T2#
Norling throws a strike but Cardozo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cardozo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norling can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Norling defends it.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Norling defends it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norling tries to kick Cardozo off but Cardozo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Norling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Norling makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cardozo misses with a looping right.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with a hook.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardozo misses the jab.
Norling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Cardozo avoids a kick to the body.
Norling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cardozo.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardozo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardozo.
A little jabbing left from Cardozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling tries to clinch up.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo jabs at Norling's body.
Cardozo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Cardozo tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling wants to clinch but Cardozo slips to the side#TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Norling didn't expect that.

Norling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardozo tries to sprawl out of it but Norling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cardozo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling is looking to wear down Cardozo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardozo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardozo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cardozo looking to score a takedown here. Norling is defending well but Cardozo drives through and ends up in Norling's guard.
Cardozo prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Norling is keeping the position.#T1#
Norling keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Norling blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Norling throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.
Norling shoots for a double leg takedown but Cardozo sprawls well. He's pushed Norling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.
Norling takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Norling clinches up against the cage.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.
Norling tries to clinch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Cardozo misses with a straight left.
Norling lunges at Cardozo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardozo's hand.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardozo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardozo or perhaps it was just good defense by Norling, which made it look bad.
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Cardozo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
Norling lands a slapping body shot.
Norling throws a solid leg kick but Cardozo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norling.
Cardozo takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Norling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Norling as Cardozo shoots in.
Norling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cardozo lands a jab to the head.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norling lands a body shot.
Norling misses with a low kick. #CL#
Norling gets a clinch.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling is trying to push Cardozo away but Cardozo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardozo keeps the fight on the outside.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Douglas Cardozo!

Douglas Cardozo wins by split decision!
Douglas Cardozo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nils Norling was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mammadov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cardozo throws a nice looking combination but Mammadov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammadov misses the target.
Mammadov slips a jab from Cardozo.
As Cardozo backs away, Mammadov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardozo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardozo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Mammadov stuns Cardozo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mammadov lands a really nice looking cross but Cardozo seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.#T1##TD2#
Cardozo gets a takedown into half guard.
Mammadov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cardozo jumps into side control!
Mammadov gets back to half guard.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mammadov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mammadov is looking to control Cardozo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mammadov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mammadov is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mammadov defends it well. #SUB#
Mammadov actively working from the bottom here.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Mammadov defends it.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mammadov wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mammadov gets full guard.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Mammadov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is defending well.
Cardozo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Mammadov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mammadov. #T4#
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cardozo postures up.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Mammadov gets to his feet. Cardozo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mammadov works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardozo clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mammadov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Mammadov moved out of range nicely.
Mammadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Cardozo.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cardozo sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardozo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mammadov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Mammadov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Cardozo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardozo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardozo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch. #T2#
Cardozo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mammadov is defending well.
Mammadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Cardozo avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mammadov jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo passes Mammadov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Mammadov kicks off Cardozo and gets to his feet.
Cardozo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Cardozo misses with a body shot
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardozo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardozo throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Cardozo throws an off balance right hand
and Mammadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cardozo thinking.
Cardozo with a nice cross.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mammadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mammadov.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Yusuf Mammadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammadov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardozo counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cardozo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov staying out of range there.#T4#
Cardozo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mammadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Cardozo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cardozo won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mammadov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardozo scores with a jab.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo with the counter takedown but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Cardozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Mammadov clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mammadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cardozo looking for a takedown.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it. #T1##BC#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Cardozo keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch. #T2#
Cardozo takes a shot to the head.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mammadov after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mammadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
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 left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Mammadov jumps guard.
Mammadov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardozo defends well.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back.
Mammadov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!

Yusuf Mammadov wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Yusuf Mammadov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Cardozo.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Cardozo 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.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Cardozo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Exotic is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Exotic has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Exotic defends it well. #T1#
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Exotic is having none of it.
Exotic is trying to stand up here but Cardozo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Exotic is defending well.
Cardozo wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
Cardozo works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardozo trying to control the position but Exotic is working away.
Cardozo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Exotic's legs.
Cardozo in side control, throwing shots but Exotic defends.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well. #T3#
Cardozo tries to score with some ground and pound. Exotic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cardozo scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cardozo wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Exotic'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.
Cardozo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Exotic turns into him and now he's in Cardozo's guard.
Exotic controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardozo should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardozo. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardozo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardozo walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Cardozo moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardozo.
Cardozo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Cardozo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardozo walks into a jab.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg 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!
Cardozo is keen to just control but Exotic is a slippery customer.#T1#
Cardozo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Exotic reverses the position - he's now on top in Cardozo's guard.
Exotic won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cardozo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Exotic defends it easily.
Cardozo is controlling Exotic's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Cardozo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Exotic stacks Cardozo 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 Exotic!
Cardozo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Exotic prevents Cardozo from improving his position.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardozo keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cardozo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Exotic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cardozo is looking to pass into half guard but Exotic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Exotic is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Exotic passes into side control.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cardozo can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo is looking to reverse the position.
Cardozo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardozo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cardozo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Exotic is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Cardozo sees coming a mile off.
Cardozo scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic misses with a hook. Cardozo ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo connects with a single shot there.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Exotic throws a counter high kick but Cardozo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardozo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Cardozo slips the punch.
Cardozo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Exotic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Exotic is not content to let Cardozo control the position. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Exotic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cardozo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well.
Exotic prevents Cardozo from moving into mount.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Cardozo is working to tighten his grip on Exotic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Exotic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cardozo is really squeezing tight and eventually Exotic passes out! Cardozo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douglas Cardozo!
Douglas Cardozo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lafayette clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lafayette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Cardozo blocks it.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
Cardozo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafayette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lafayette, as that shot connected.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Cardozo throws out a powerful jab.
Lafayette thuds a left hand into Cardozo's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Lafayette as Cardozo shoots in.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.#T1#
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cardozo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lafayette walks into a left hand.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Cardozo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette swings for the body but Cardozo moves out of range.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Cardozo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lafayette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardozo is just out of range.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette swings for the body but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lafayette lands with an overhand left.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette with a jab.
Cardozo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cardozo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafayette circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Cardozo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Cardozo moves out of range.
Lafayette is looking to clinch.
Lafayette slips a straight right by Cardozo.
Lafayette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lafayette lands with a hook. Cardozo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette works the jab nicely.#T3#
Lafayette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardozo swings widly with a right hand
and Lafayette counters with a straight right hand.
Lafayette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardozo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lafayette scores with a nice head shot.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Cardozo with that takedown attempt.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lafayette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.#CL#
Lafayette clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away.
It looks like Lafayette has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafayette thuds his right hand into Cardozo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
Cardozo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lafayette under the eye.#T4#
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardozo looks for a takedown but Lafayette sprawls well.
Lafayette connects with the punch.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Cardozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lafayette throws a sloppy body shot
and Cardozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette scores with a jab.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardozo can do to turn this around?
Lafayette swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cardozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lafayette missing with a left hand there. Cardozo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardozo is just out of range.
Lafayette cracks Cardozo with an open hand slap.#CL#
Lafayette instigates a clinch.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lafayette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lafayette tries to throw a body punch but Cardozo avoids it by throwing Lafayette back against the cage.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lafayette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette prevents the takedown attempt.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafayette is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Cardozo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lafayette doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardozo circles away. #CL#
Lafayette gets a clinch. #T1#
Lafayette gets underhooks to prevent Cardozo's takedown attempt.
Lafayette tries to work over Cardozo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Cardozo controls the action.
Cardozo wants a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardozo can't get the takedown.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Cardozo looking for a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafayette gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Cardozo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Lafayette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardozo defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardozo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardozo trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Cardozo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cardozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardozo has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lafayette tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lafayette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardozo stands and throws Lafayette's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cardozo is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardozo's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardozo throws a lazy right hand but Lafayette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardozo misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cardozo 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.
Cardozo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cardozo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lafayette defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette catches Cardozo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardozo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette loads up on a big right hand but Cardozo slips the punch.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cardozo slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Nice defenses there by Lafayette.
Cardozo throws a hook but Lafayette avoids it easily.
Lafayette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cardozo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Lafayette moved out of range nicely.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardozo looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Cardozo throws a shot from downtown. Lafayette moves away and avoids it.
Lafayette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lafayette counters with a nice body shot.
Lafayette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardozo.#T2#
Cardozo misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette moves out of range of the strikes.
Lafayette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Nice defenses there by Cardozo.
A slow jab from Cardozo misses its intended target.
It looked like Lafayette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Lafayette slips under a jab.#TD2#
Cardozo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lafayette's half guard.
Lafayette moves into full guard.
Cardozo is pushing down on Lafayette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lafayette is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafayette is retaining full guard.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo passes Lafayette's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardozo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Lafayette is defending well.
Cardozo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardozo is looking to advance position but Lafayette won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafayette is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Lafayette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage.
Lafayette tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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 Rene Lafayette.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafayette, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CMMA 92 Camara vs Peieira
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Cardozo avoids the body shot from Dallas.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dallas is trying to defend but Cardozo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardozo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardozo is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallas defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dallas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardozo 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. #T1#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardozo is working away from the top position though.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardozo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dallas wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dallas gets full guard.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cardozo passes into half guard.
Dallas gets full guard.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.#SUB2#
Cardozo 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.
Cardozo trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Dallas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardozo.
Cardozo trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas digs a good hook to Cardozo's body. #TD2#
Cardozo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardozo showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cardozo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dallas.
Cardozo misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dallas feints and as Cardozo raises his hands in defense, Dallas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Cardozo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dallas stacks Cardozo 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 Dallas!
Cardozo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dallas cracks Cardozo with a big right hand but Cardozo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cardozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Dallas is defending well. #T1#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
Cardozo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Dallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardozo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dallas is defending well.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas regains half guard.#T2#
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Cardozo wants to control but Dallas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dallas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardozo moves nicely into side control.
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardozo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dallas tries to improve position but can't.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
Dallas tries to hold on but Cardozo postures up.#T3#
Cardozo tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Cardozo isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardozo tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Dallas tries to hold on but Cardozo postures up.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Cardozo isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dallas regains half guard.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Dallas is having none of it.
Cardozo is looking to advance position but Dallas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallas defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dallas or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardozo, which made it look bad.
Cardozo misses with a body shot.
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Dallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cardozo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cardozo manages to get back to half guard.
Cardozo is looking to improve his position.
Cardozo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardozo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. #REVB##T1#
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas looking to control. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardozo is one step ahead there.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardozo defends it easily.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo passes into half guard.
Dallas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dallas.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardozo working some strikes from top position.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dallas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardozo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Cardozo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dallas trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardozo swinging wildly here.
Dallas attempts a counter takedown but Cardozo avoids it well and moves away.
Cardozo sizes up Dallas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardozo slips a straight right by Dallas.
Dallas misses with a body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardozo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dallas on the side of the head. #TD2#
Cardozo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dallas did well to prevent Cardozo getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Cardozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cardozo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo!
A very excited looking Douglas Cardozo 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.

Event: CMMA 81 Torres vs Nycz
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Lobchov throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
Cardozo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Lobchov.
Lobchov scores with a punch to the head.
Lobchov throws an off balance right hand
and Cardozo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardozo.
Cardozo scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lobchov.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardozo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lobchov sprawls and moves away.
Lobchov throws a lazy right hand but Cardozo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardozo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardozo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
It looked like Cardozo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lobchov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardozo. Lobchov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobchov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardozo throws a shot from downtown. Lobchov moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardozo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lobchov misses the body punch
and Cardozo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Vasili Lobchov has been cut.#T1#
Lobchov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lobchov!
Cardozo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lobchov down.
Lobchov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardozo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lobchov struggling a bit here.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Lobchov is working from the bottom.
Cardozo works to advance to full mount. Lobchov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Cardozo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lobchov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lobchov shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cardozo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lobchov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Lobchov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lobchov. #T2#
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardozo'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cardozo working for a triangle but Lobchov defends it easily. #SUB#
Cardozo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobchov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lobchov pushes down on Cardozo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardozo wants to improve his position but Lobchov is controlling well. #T3#
Cardozo moves into full guard.
Lobchov pushing down on Cardozo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lobchov is looking for a kimura here.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep. Lobchov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lobchov 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#
Lobchov looking for a submission but Cardozo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T4#
Lobchov won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cardozo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Lobchov advances position into side control!
Cardozo looks to move to half guard but instead Lobchov has passed into mount! Damn!
Lobchov avoids the attempt from Cardozo to control.
Cardozo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Lobchov's cut.
That's time! Cardozo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Cardozo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Cardozo.
Lobchov lands a head shot.
Douglas Cardozo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Lobchov looks to throw a body kick
and Cardozo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Lobchov misses.
Cardozo lunges at Lobchov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lobchov's hand.
Cardozo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cardozo lands with a cross.
Lobchov wants to clinch up but Cardozo keeps it at a distance.
Lobchov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardozo slips a straight right by Lobchov.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardozo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov. #T1#
Lobchov throws a shot from downtown. Cardozo moves away and avoids it.
Lobchov looks to throw the jab but Cardozo is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cardozo.
Cardozo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lobchov. No joy for Cardozo on that attempt.
Lobchov swings for the body but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo throws a hook but Lobchov blocks it.
Lobchov throws a series of punches but Cardozo avoids them all with ease.
Cardozo looks to throw the jab but Lobchov is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lobchov #TD#
and Cardozo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lobchov's guard.#SUB2#
Lobchov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardozo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Lobchov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardozo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobchov is keeping the position for now.
Cardozo trying to control but Lobchov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lobchov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardozo 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 Lobchov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cardozo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobchov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lobchov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobchov keeps working.
Lobchov is looking to reverse the position.
Lobchov keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardozo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobchov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lobchov is defending well.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Lobchov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lobchov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo with the ground and pound but Lobchov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lobchov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lobchov is refusing to be controlled, as Cardozo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lobchov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Lobchov's cut.
That's time! Cardozo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Cardozo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobchov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lobchov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardozo counters with a nice body shot.
Lobchov scores with the left hand. Cardozo knows he should have avoided that one.
Cardozo 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.
Cardozo avoids the body shot from Lobchov.
Lobchov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Lobchov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardozo stacks Lobchov 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 Cardozo!
Lobchov can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardozo landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo advances to full mount.
Lobchov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Douglas Cardozo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Lobchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardozo has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardozo is trying to control here but Lobchov has managed to regain half guard.
Cardozo trying to control from half guard but Lobchov is working away. #SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cardozo 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.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Lobchov is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lobchov missing with punches from the bottom.
Lobchov is looking to improve his position.
Lobchov 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.
Lobchov manages to get to full guard.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Lobchov keeps moving.
Cardozo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobchov keeps working. #SUB#
Cardozo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobchov, who protects the arm well.
Lobchov tries to bench press Cardozo off him but Cardozo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cardozo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Lobchov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardozo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo trying to mount his opponent but Lobchov defends it.
Lobchov is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardozo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lobchov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardozo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobchov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardozo slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
Cardozo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lobchov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vasili Lobchov's cut.
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.#R4#
Good standup being displayed there by Cardozo as he connects with a hook.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lobchov.
Cardozo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
Lobchov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardozo off the cage and back into range.
Lobchov looks to throw the jab but Cardozo is out of range.
Cardozo feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Lobchov.
Lobchov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardozo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardozo is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Lobchov moves into range and clinches up with Cardozo.
Lobchov lands an elbow inside that Cardozo shrugs off.
Cardozo fails to pull guard.
Cardozo tries to pull guard but Lobchov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lobchov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1##TD#
Cardozo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Lobchov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardozo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobchov has managed to get both his arms back between Cardozo's legs - danger averted.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lobchov wants to stand but Cardozo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cardozo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lobchov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lobchov has his foot on Cardozo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardozo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lobchov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardozo defends it easily.
Lobchov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lobchov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Lobchov wants to improve his position but Cardozo is controlling well.
Cardozo is pressing down on Lobchov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lobchov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lobchov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lobchov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lobchov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardozo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lobchov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Cardozo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lobchov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cardozo jumps into side control!#SUB#
Cardozo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lobchov tries to buck Cardozo off but Cardozo is having none of it.
Cardozo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lobchov is looking for a sweep.
Cardozo advances nicely into full mount.
Cardozo with good strikes from the mount here!
Lobchov wants to control but Cardozo is having none of it.#T4#
Lobchov regains half guard.#SUB#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Lobchov is defending well.
Cardozo controlling the action here.
Lobchov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo wants to control but Lobchov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R5#
Lobchov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobchov fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardozo misses the target.
Cardozo throws a series of punches but Lobchov moves out of range.
Cardozo throws a hook to the side of Lobchov's head but Lobchov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobchov looks to throw the jab but Cardozo is out of range.
Lobchov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardozo throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobchov but Lobchov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
The crowd cheers as Cardozo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lobchov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Cardozo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardozo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lobchov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardozo scrambles back to his feet.
Lobchov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Lobchov.
Lobchov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lobchov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov throws a hook but Cardozo blocks it.
Cardozo moves away from the strike by Lobchov.
Lobchov misses the jab.#CL2#
Lobchov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardozo tries to pull guard but Lobchov won't allow it.
Cardozo jumps guard but Lobchov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Cardozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Lobchov.
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.
Lobchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lobchov presses Cardozo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardozo tries to pull guard but Lobchov won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Lobchov.
Lobchov lands a left 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 left hand lands to the body for Lobchov.
Lobchov lands a damaging elbow.
Lobchov lands with a right to the head.
Lobchov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lobchov lands a damaging elbow.
Lobchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lobchov lands an elbow inside that Cardozo shrugs off. #CUT2#Douglas Cardozo's cut is getting worse.
Lobchov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lobchov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lobchov.
A nice left hand lands by Lobchov. #TD#
Cardozo drags the fight down to the ground.
Lobchov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardozo keeping full guard, as Lobchov tries to pass. #T3#
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Lobchov controlling him for the moment.
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lobchov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardozo is looking to sweep but instead, Lobchov has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Lobchov seems to be looking for submissions.
Cardozo is doing well to control the position and prevent Lobchov from advancing to side control.
Cardozo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobchov is looking to stand up but Cardozo won't let him. #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.
Cardozo pulls Lobchov in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardozo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cardozo stopping the sweep attempt from Lobchov.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Lobchov keeps moving.
Lobchov is trying to control the position but Cardozo postures up.
Cardozo trying to control but Lobchov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Lobchov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardozo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo!
Douglas Cardozo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 71 Torres vs Gruff
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Cardozo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cardozo moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cardozo.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Cardozo controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Cardozo passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardozo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardozo's back!
I really don't envy Cardozo right now.
Cardozo is still trying to improve position.
Cardozo staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
Cardozo is taking damage to the body and head.
Cardozo trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cardozo is trying to remain composed but Barnes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2#
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cardozo just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can Cardozo escape?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Cardozo.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Cardozo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Cardozo stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardozo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Cardozo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Cardozo has passed into half guard. #T4#
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Cardozo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Cardozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardozo trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Eric Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Cardozo moved away.
Cardozo walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardozo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Cardozo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Cardozo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cardozo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardozo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardozo is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land. #TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cardozo is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass.
Cardozo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Cardozo has passed into half guard.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for a submission but Barnes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass. #T3#
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Cardozo 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardozo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardozo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardozo shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
No luck for Cardozo with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Barnes gets caught napping as Cardozo dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Cardozo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardozo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Cardozo defends it easily.
Barnes controls Cardozo momentarily but Cardozo frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cardozo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cardozo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardozo dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Cardozo's head and hops out.
Cardozo defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Cardozo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardozo.
Cardozo shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardozo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cardozo off to one side.
Eric Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Cardozo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Cardozo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barnes has Cardozo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Cardozo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cardozo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cardozo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes cracks Cardozo with a big right hand but Cardozo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardozo keeps working.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep.
Cardozo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Cardozo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnes landing a few strikes. #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!
Cardozo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cardozo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cardozo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Eric Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Barnes tries to roll over but Cardozo keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo postures up.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to roll over but Cardozo keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Cardozo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes!
Barnes can't escape the position. #T4#
Cardozo controlling from the full mount.
Barnes stops Cardozo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardozo tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Cardozo moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Cardozo tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Barnes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Cardozo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardozo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardozo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardozo can do to turn this around?
Cardozo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Cardozo ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.#TD#
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes prevents Cardozo from improving his position.
Cardozo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cardozo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.#T1#
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardozo is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is in close to Cardozo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardozo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardozo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Cardozo's legs - danger averted.
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardozo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Cardozo taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Cardozo 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.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cardozo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.
Cardozo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB##T4#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controls Cardozo momentarily but Cardozo frees himself.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Cardozo forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Barnes had his way with Douglas Cardozo in that 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!#R5##TD2#
Cardozo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Barnes throws Cardozo to one side and escapes!
Cardozo swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Cardozo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Cardozo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardozo feints the counter takedown.
Cardozo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardozo is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Cardozo on that attempt.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardozo. Cardozo gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardozo.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardozo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cardozo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cardozo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Cardozo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardozo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Cardozo tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Cardozo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes wants to stand but Cardozo has his arm trapped. #T2#
Cardozo tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Cardozo.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardozo's head.
Cardozo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Eric Barnes 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.

Event: CMMA 61 Torres vs Puff
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Cardozo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valentine 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo works to advance to full mount. Valentine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardozo trying to control but Valentine is having none of it. #SUB#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Valentine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valentine.
Cardozo controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cardozo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet. #SUB#
Valentine has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cardozo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valentine is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cardozo pulls down on the head and he's put Valentine to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Douglas Cardozo!
Our winner, Douglas Cardozo, 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.

Event: CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Cardozo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Athram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cardozo is in Athram's guard.#SUB#
Athram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo advances to half guard.
Athram is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Cardozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardozo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Athram is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardozo. #SUB2#
Cardozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Athram sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Athram is a slippery customer.
Athram wants to get back to full guard.
Athram trying to get back to full guard but Cardozo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1##SUB2#
Cardozo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Athram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Athram shrugs it off.
Athram wants to hold on but Cardozo pushes him away.
Athram is controlling an arm, preventing Cardozo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Cardozo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Athram is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Athram and Cardozo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Athram keeps working.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Athram is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Cardozo happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Cardozo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Athram wants to control but Cardozo postures up.
Athram sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Athram is defending well.
Cardozo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Athram has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cardozo trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Cardozo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Athram defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Athram staying busy and making it hard for Cardozo to control. #T4##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the RNC.
Athram looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardozo.
Cardozo is hanging on to Athram's back as he tries to escape.
Cardozo tries to get the hooks in deep but Athram pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Athram fending off the submission attempt from Cardozo. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Cardozo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Athram is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cardozo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Athram. Athram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardozo.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Cardozo punishes Athram's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardozo connects with a jab.
Athram misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Athram was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardozo.
Athram throwing a counter right hand but Cardozo manages to avoid it.
Cardozo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Athram throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Athram blocks a jab.
As Cardozo looks to move away, Athram throws a big counter combo but Cardozo just gets out of the way.#T1#
Athram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cardozo scores with a hook to the body. Athram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferele Athram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferele Athram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.#CL#
Athram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Athram creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Athram as the two fighters clinch.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Athram pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards. #T2#
Cardozo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Athram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Athram gets underhooks to prevent Cardozo's takedown attempt.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo blocking some punches.
Athram lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardozo 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!
Cardozo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardozo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Athram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardozo throws a right and a left that Athram avoids nicely. #CL#
Athram rushes Cardozo and presses him up against the cage.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Cardozo is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athram.
Cardozo prevents a body shot from Athram. #T3#
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Athram stops a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with the head strike.
Cardozo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferele Athram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardozo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Athram prevents it.
Cardozo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardozo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Athram.
Athram throws a head punch that misses.
Athram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Athram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Athram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardozo backwards.
Cardozo tries for a takedown but Athram manages to get underhooks.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head. #T4#
Athram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Athram lands an uppercut.
Athram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardozos head.
Cardozo missing with knees to the body.
Athram working aggressively here.
Athram lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Athram.
Athram has a couple of punches blocked by Cardozo.
Cardozo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Athram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Athram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardozo wants to take the fight to the mat but Athram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardozo wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferele Athram 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##TD2#
Cardozo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardozo lands in his opponent's guard.
Cardozo advances position into side control!
Cardozo tries to move to mount but Athram blocks the move with his legs.
Athram struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athram is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Athram is trying to escape the position but Cardozo is controlling the position.
Athram prevents Cardozo from improving position.
Athram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Athram can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardozo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Athram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardozo moves to the back position. #T2##SUB2#
Athram is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cardozo gets his way! #SUB2#
Cardozo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cardozo avoiding Athram 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Athram showing good submission defense here.
Athram can't escape the position.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Athram trying to control the action but Cardozo just sinks the hooks in.
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking to break Athram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Athram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cardozo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cardozo tries to keep control of the position but Athram is staying busy.
Cardozo doesn't have the hooks in and Athram manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for a guillotine here but Athram defends easily.
Athram's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Athram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Athram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Athram trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardozo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Cardozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardozo 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo!

Event: CMMA 45 Adams vs De Minaur
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyva misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a single leg into guard. Leyva didn't expect that.
Cardozo slips nicely into half guard.
Cardozo prevents Leyva from standing back up.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but Leyva defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Cardozo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Leyva has one foot on Cardozo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyva throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo is taking a breather. Leyva 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.
Cardozo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leyva defending well though.
Cardozo trying to control from half guard but Leyva is working away. #T1#
Leyva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leyva won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount.
Cardozo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leyva defending well though.
Leyva looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Leyva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardozo stops Leyva from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardozo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Leyva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardozo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leyva lands a really nice looking cross but Cardozo seems unphased.
Nice shot by Leyva.
Leyva misses with a hook. Cardozo ducked under it nicely.
Leyva lands a jab.
Leyva jabs Cardozo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardozo takes one to the chin there.
Cardozo slips a jab from Leyva.
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!#TD#
Cardozo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leyva to the mat! Leyva manages to get full guard.
Cardozo is pushing down on Leyva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leyva is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leyva is trying to stand. #ES2#
Leyva kicks Cardozo off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Leyva throws a series of punches but Cardozo moves out of range.
Cardozo avoids the body shot from Leyva.
Cardozo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leyva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardozo scrambles back to his feet.
Leyva with a hook.
Leyva throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Leyva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cardozo is on him like a limpet, forcing Leyva back against the cage.
Leyva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardozo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leyva smiles and moves away.
Leyva throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
Cardozo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leyva sprawls and moves away.
Leyva lands with a good body shot.
Leyva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernando Leyva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Leyva throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leyva wants to stand but Cardozo is controlling the position.
Leyva can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardozo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Leyva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardozo works his way into side control.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cardozo is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Leyva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cardozo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leyva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardozo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leyva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leyva lands a nice shot that snaps Cardozo's head back.
Leyva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardozo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardozo.
Leyva closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.#TD#
Leyva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardozo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardozo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyva wants to stand up but Cardozo is controlling him.
Leyva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cardozo pushes down on Leyva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardozo not doing much here. #ES2#
Leyva kicks Cardozo off and gets back to his feet.
Cardozo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leyva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardozo.
Leyva throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Leyva.
Cardozo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cardozo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Leyva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Leyva scores with a jab. Cardozo acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Cardozo drops his hands momentarily and Leyva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Cardozo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leyva!
Cardozo prevents Leyva from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cardozo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leyva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Leyva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Cardozo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leyva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leyva shrugs it off.
Cardozo wants to control the pace but Leyva is squirming around nicely.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Leyva is squirming around, avoiding Cardozo's attempts to control the action.
Leyva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cardozo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Leyva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cardozo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Leyva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cardozo throwing strikes here but Leyva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leyva really wants to buck Cardozo off and get back to his feet.
Cardozo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Leyva is trying to stand.#T4#
Leyva is squirming around, avoiding Cardozo's attempts to control the action.
Leyva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cardozo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leyva has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet but Cardozo has full control of the position and if anything, Leyva has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Cardozo has his opponent's back but Leyva is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Cardozo.
Leyva throws a series of punches but Cardozo moves out of range.
Leyva throws an overhand right that lands on Cardozo's shoulder, as Cardozo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardozo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leyva throws a series of punches but Cardozo avoids them all with ease.
Cardozo throws a poor cross that misses
and Leyva counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Leyva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
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#
Leyva throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Leyva is defending well.
Leyva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leyva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cardozo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leyva is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold.
Cardozo is trying to control. Leyva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cardozo.
Leyva is trying to stand.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardozo is trying to control the action in half guard but Leyva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cardozo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Leyva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Leyva is a slippery customer.
Leyva looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leyva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Leyva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Leyva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardozos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Leyva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leyva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leyva throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardozo. #ES2#
Leyva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leyva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Cardozo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leyva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cardozo manages to mount him! #ES2#
Leyva bucks up and throws Cardozo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Leyva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leyva digs a good hook to Cardozo's body.
Leyva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardozo's hands.#T3#
Cardozo shoots in looking for a takedown but Leyva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardozo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leyva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardozo staying out of range there.
Cardozo feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Leyva misses.
Leyva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leyva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardozo.
Leyva throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Cardozo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Leyva is working from the bottom.
Leyva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cardozo.
Cardozo is pressing down on Leyva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leyva is holding on for now.
Cardozo stops Leyva from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Cardozo passes to side control.
Leyva is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Leyva dodges the ground and pound from Cardozo.#ES2#
Leyva sneaks out the side door and pushes Cardozo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leyva lands a nice shot to the body.
Leyva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando Leyva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Cardozo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Leyva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leyva 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Leyva!

Event: CMMA 35 Sharty vs Martinez
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Cardozo dives in and scores a takedown into Seeble's guard.
Seeble doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cardozo won't allow Seeble to sweep him here.
Seeble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Seeble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Seeble keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seeble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seeble is trying to control the position but Cardozo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Cardozo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardozo feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Cardozo moves into range and clinches up with Seeble.
Cardozo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seeble up against the cage.
Seeble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Seeble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardozo misses with a takedown
and Seeble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown but Seeble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardozo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Seeble gets caught napping as Cardozo dives in and scores a takedown. Seeble manages to retain guard.
Cardozo preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Seeble keeps moving. #SUB#
Seeble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cardozo uses it to pass to side control.
Cardozo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Seeble's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Cardozo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardozo is looking to take a break and control but Seeble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seeble tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The referee asks Cardozo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cardozo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Seeble tries to bench press Cardozo off him but Cardozo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Cardozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seeble being controlled for a moment.
Seeble looking for a sweep but Cardozo has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Cardozo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seeble hang on?
Cardozo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cardozo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Seeble looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cardozo has the hooks in. Seeble is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cardozo 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, Seeble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo doesn't have the hooks in and Seeble manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Cardozo 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#
A swing and a miss from Seeble.
Cardozo fails to land the takedown.
Seeble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardozo.
Cardozo drops his hands momentarily and Seeble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardozo moves out of range as Seeble strikes.#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardozo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cardozo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeble tries to roll over but Cardozo keeps him under control.#T1#
Seeble wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Seeble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Seeble looking for submissions off his back.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seeble is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cardozo jumps into side control!
Seeble is looking for a sweep.
Seeble is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cardozo connects with a decent elbow.
Seeble can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Cardozo works to advance to full mount. Seeble defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cardozo moves to back control. #SUB2#
Cardozo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Seeble is defending well but eventually Cardozo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Seeble has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Cardozo!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Cardozo fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Kool counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Kool was waiting for it though - now Cardozo's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Cardozo is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Kool!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TJ Kool!
Our winner, TJ Kool, 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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