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Event:
OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardoso throws a leg kick
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardoso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardoso misses with a takedown
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Cardoso is rocked!#T1#
Cardoso misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Cardoso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valentine counters with a crisp right that sends Cardoso to the canvas! Valentine follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine! |
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Event:
OFK 189- Geno Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Homo has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Homo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Homo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cardoso won't want to take too many of those.
Cardoso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cardoso is working for takedown but Homo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Homo lands a nice knee to the body.
Homo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecce Homo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Cardoso.
Homo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Homo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle.
Homo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cardoso up against the cage.#T1#
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cardoso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Homo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but Homo has him pressed against the cage.
Cardoso tries to pull guard but Homo won't allow it.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Homo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Homo stalling the fight.
Homo crunches a lovely knee into Cardoso's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Homo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Homo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cardoso won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Homo has Cardoso pushed against the cage.
A short left from Homo.
Cardoso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Homo as the two fighters clinch.
Homo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cardoso wants a takedown but no success here.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
Cardoso wants a takedown.
#T3#
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Homo to keep the fight standing.
Cardoso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Homo walks away with a smile on his face. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Cardoso misses. #CL#
Homo takes the fight into the clinch.
Homo gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Homo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Homo gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle.
Homo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardoso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cardoso looks winded!
Cardoso goes for a takedown attempt but Homo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Homo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Cardoso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardoso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Homo controlling the action here for a moment.
Cardoso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso is trying to push Homo away but Homo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cardoso wants to take the fight to the mat but Homo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ecce Homo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cardoso is looking to clinch but Homo is avoiding it.
#CL#
Cardoso tries to keep at a distance but Homo has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Cardoso has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cardoso is looking to break free of the clinch but Homo has double underhooks.
Cardoso is trying to drag Homo to the mat but Homo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardoso can't break the clinch.
Homo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cardoso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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.
Cardoso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cardoso is trying to drag Homo to the mat but Homo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Homo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ecce Homo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Cardoso.
Homo gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Homo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Homo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cardoso is trying to stall.
Homo lands a nice knee to the body.
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Homo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardoso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Homo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ecce Homo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Homo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Homo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Homo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Homo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Homo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Homo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Cardoso has clasped his hands together around Homo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cardoso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Homo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Cardoso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardoso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Homo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardoso's best efforts.#T4#
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Homo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Homo tries to get to full guard but Cardoso has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Homo is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Homo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ecce Homo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Homo.
Cardoso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Homo.
Cardoso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Homo taking a breather.
Cardoso goes for a takedown attempt but Homo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Homo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Homo is defending well.#T1#
Homo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Homo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Homo.
Homo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Homo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Homo leaning against his opponent.
Homo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cardoso wants a takedown but no success here.
Ecce Homo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Cardoso.
Homo stalling.
Cardoso takes an elbow to the temple.
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but Homo has him pressed against the cage.
Homo prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Homo prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardoso tries to score a body lock takedown but Homo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle.
Cardoso wants to take the fight to the mat but Homo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Homo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Homo pushes Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cardoso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Homo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Homo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Cardoso jumps guard but Homo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Homo lands an elbow that stopped Cardoso in his tracks for a moment.
Homo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Homo lands a shot to the body.
Homo stalling the fight.
Homo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards. #ROC#Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso tries for a takedown but Homo manages to get underhooks.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Homo finish him?
Homo crunches a lovely knee into Cardoso's ribcage.
Cardoso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homo after a bit of a struggle.
Homo landing knees to the body.
Cardoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Homo lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Homo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardoso.
Homo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Homo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Homo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Homo.
Joao Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso tries to stall but Homo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ecce Homo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ecce Homo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Homo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ecce Homo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Homo, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ecce Homo!
Our winner, Ecce Homo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardoso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zulfiqar circles away.
Cardoso swings for the body but Zulfiqar moves out of range.
Zulfiqar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zulfiqar throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Cardoso counters with a single leg into guard. Zulfiqar didn't expect that.
Cardoso is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso trying to control but Zulfiqar is working from the bottom.
Cardoso passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardoso 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.
Zulfiqar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cardoso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zulfiqar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardoso. #SUB2#
Zulfiqar is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardoso.
#T2#
Zulfiqar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardoso stalling. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a kimura here. Zulfiqar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardoso wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Cardoso! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Cardoso with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov Jr is looking to counter the offense by Cardoso and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cardoso. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov Jr (0) vs (4) Cardoso#SUB2#
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardoso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position for now.
Kersikov Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cardoso wants to pass to mount but Kersikov Jr is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Cardoso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov Jr is controlling Cardoso's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Kersikov Jr has Cardoso pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Cardoso trying to control but Kersikov Jr is working from the bottom.
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr is pulling down on Cardoso's head to control his posture.
Cardoso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cardoso stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (2) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kersikov Jr controlling the pace.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Kersikov Jr has control of the leg.
Kersikov Jr content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov Jr trying to mount his opponent but Cardoso defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Kersikov Jr keeps him under control.
Kersikov Jr wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is defending well. #T5#
Kersikov Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (5) vs (4) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr postures up.
Kersikov Jr controlling his opponent.
Kersikov Jr continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kersikov Jr.
Cardoso is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Kersikov Jr moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (4) Cardoso
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Cardoso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov Jr controlling from the back.#T7#
More hug and hope from Kersikov Jr.
Further stalling from Kersikov Jr.#SUB#
Kersikov Jr looking for the RNC.
Cardoso rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov Jr keeps control of the position.
Cardoso is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov Jr has good solid back control here. #T8#
Cardoso tries to escape but Kersikov Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cardoso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardoso's body.
You can see the frustration on Cardoso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr 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, Cardoso has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cardoso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov Jr.
#T9#
Kersikov Jr continues to hold on tight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kersikov Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10#
Cardoso breaks Kersikov Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (8) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr seems keen to control Cardoso's posture.
Kersikov Jr keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
Kersikov Jr managing to control the position. #T11#
Kersikov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (10) vs (6) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr stands and throws Cardoso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (13) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov Jr (15) vs (6) Cardoso
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Cardoso 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (6) Cardoso#SUB#
Kersikov Jr goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Cardoso escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (18) vs (8) Cardoso
Kersikov Jr manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Kersikov Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardoso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov Jr (20) vs (8) Cardoso#SUB2#
Cardoso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Kersikov Jr passes into half guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (23) vs (8) Cardoso
Cardoso is trying to improve his position.
Cardoso sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov Jr (26) vs (8) Cardoso
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov Jr takes the fight on points by 26 to 8. |
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