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Event:
KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rock Jr's guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet but Cardillo passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Cardillo trying to control from half guard but Rock Jr is working away.
Cardillo trying to control the pace.
Cardillo wants to take a breather but Rock Jr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cardillo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cardillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardillo sneaks back into half guard.
Cardillo wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo gets back to full guard.
Cardillo is pulling down on Rock Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Rock Jr, at least for the moment.
Rock Jr postures up.
#SUB#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rock Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Rock Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a triangle here but Rock Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cardillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardillo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rock Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cardillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rock Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Cardillo defends it well.
Rock Jr avoids the attempt from Cardillo to control.#T4#
Cardillo is trying to escape the mount.
Cardillo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock Jr passes into side control, despite Cardillo's attempt to control the position.
Rock Jr working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Cardillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock Jr thows a body kick. Cardillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Cardillo as he checks the leg kick.
Rock Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cardillo saw it coming and moves away.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Rock Jr misses.
Cardillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rock Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rock Jr moves into range and clinches up with Cardillo.#TD#
Cardillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rock Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Rock Jr 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 Cardillo gets his way!
Rock Jr trying to control the position but Cardillo manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB#
Cardillo tightening his grip on Rock Jr, looking for the choke.
Rock Jr turns into Cardillo and is now in his guard.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardillo trying to keep a closed guard but Rock Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo working for submissions but it's allowed Rock Jr to get to half guard.
Rock Jr wants to take a breather but Cardillo is having none of it.
Cardillo gets full guard.#SUB#
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Cardillo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rock Jr has passed into half guard!
Cardillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock Jr's back!#SUB#
Rock Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardillo's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rock Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Rock Jr fending off the submission attempt from Cardillo. #T4#
Will Cardillo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#ES2#
Rock Jr is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cardillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rock Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cardillo moves forwards but Rock Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardillo avoids the damage to the body.
Cardillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but Rock Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Cardillo drops back down to his feet.
Cardillo managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardillo is defending well for now.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Cardillo blocks it.
Cardillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rock Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock Jr takes a swing at Cardillo's ribcage but misses.
Cardillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardillo.
Cardillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardillo from controlling successfully.
Cardillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rock Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardillo has Rock Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Rock Jr wants to get up but he can't break Cardillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardillo is controlling Rock Jr's posture.#SUB#
Rock Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Cardillo controlling Rock Jr's posture.
Rock Jr postures up.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing Rock Jr from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo away with a front kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rock Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardillo. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up against the cage.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged Cardillo in a clinch.
Cardillo effectively controlling the action here.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Cardillo blocks a body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardillo is trying to stall.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardillo is looking for a takedown.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardillo goes for a takedown attempt but Rock Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up with Cardillo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cardillo tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardillo looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock Jr is working Cardillo over against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cardillo won't want to take too many of those.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Rock Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cardillo avoids it by throwing Rock Jr back against the cage.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rock Jr to keep the fight standing.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rock Jr gets a clinch.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardillo controls his hands.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Cardillo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull guard.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardillo's elbow.
A short left from Rock Jr.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr.
#ROC2#Cardillo is rocked!
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardillo backwards.
Oh Cardillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock Jr working the clinch nicely. Cardillo is working for position but Rock Jr cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cardillo crumples up against the cage and Rock Jr lands two more shots before the ref can save Cardillo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Will Rock Jr, 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:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Cardillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardillo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Cardillo jumps guard and drags Mountain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cardillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mountain is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mountain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cardillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardillo is retaining full guard.
Cardillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Invictus MMA inform us that Cardillo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cardillo is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cardillo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cardillo working for a triangle but Mountain defends it easily.
Cardillo is trying to control the position but Mountain postures up. #T3#
Cardillo is pulling down on Mountain's head. It's preventing any offense from Mountain, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Cardillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mountain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cardillo looking for a guillotine here but Mountain defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Cardillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountain defends well.#SUB2#
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cardillo checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Cardillo clinches with his opponent.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Cardillo has Mountain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cardillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mountain tumbling to the mat - Cardillo dives into Mountain's guard.
Cardillo forces his way into half guard.
Cardillo wants to free his trapped foot but Mountain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardillo wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Antonio Cardillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cardillo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Cardillo moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Cardillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mountain is trying to improve his position.
Cardillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mountain keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardillo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mountain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardillo but great work by Mountain.#T2#
Cardillo is looking to regain half guard here but Mountain keeps moving and retains side control.
Mountain tries to move to mount but Cardillo blocks the move with his legs.
Cardillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Cardillo is looking for a kimura but Mountain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardillo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cardillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardillo is controlling the pace.
Cardillo passes to full mount! #T3#
Mountain prevents Cardillo from taking his back.
Cardillo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Cardillo looking for a guillotine from mount but Mountain is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cardillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mountain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mountain wants to control but Cardillo postures up.
Cardillo 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 Mountain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cardillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cardillo has hold of Mountain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mountain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cardillo cranks the arm and Mountain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mountain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Cardillo!
Antonio Cardillo is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Antonio Cardillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KOP
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cardillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adams !
Adams prevents Cardillo from improving position.
Adams is trying to control Cardillo's posture but Cardillo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cardillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardillo advances nicely into full mount.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cardillo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Adams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Adams right now.
#T1#
Cardillo not allowing Adams to control his hands.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Cardillo to control.
Adams wants to control his opponent's hands but Cardillo gets his hands free. #SUB#
Cardillo 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, Adams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cardillo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cardillo looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Adams 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Cardillo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardillo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Adams 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2##SUB#
Cardillo working for a choke but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to roll but Cardillo sticks to his back.
Cardillo avoiding Adams 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Cardillo looking for the choke from the back.
Cardillo biding his time, controlling Adams . #SUB#
Cardillo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adams is defending well though. Cardillo let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cardillo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adams is defending well though. Cardillo let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Cardillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adams trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cardillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adams tries to roll but Cardillo sticks to his back.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardillo wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Adams tries to hold on but Cardillo pushes him away.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Cardillo wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Cardillo avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Cardillo trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardillo has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cardillo has taken his back.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cardillo goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Cardillo looking to pass the guard.
Cardillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams controls Cardillo momentarily but Cardillo frees himself. #SUB2#
Adams has his foot on Cardillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a triangle here but Cardillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adams with the active half guard here but Cardillo passes nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams is in trouble now - Cardillo has advanced to mount!
Cardillo trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cardillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adams manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cardillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Adams wants to control but Cardillo postures up.#SUB#
Cardillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams , who protects the arm well.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a kimura here.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardillo has control of the leg.
Cardillo trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Cardillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cardillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardillo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardillo seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cardillo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Cardillo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams !
Adams tries to reverse the position but Cardillo maintains control.
Adams tries to hold on but Cardillo pushes him away.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardillo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cardillo looking for a guillotine from mount but Adams is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Adams throws a jab when Cardillo was well out of range.
Cardillo moves away from the strike by Adams .
Cardillo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Cardillo with that takedown attempt.
Cardillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cardillo tries to clinch
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Cardillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Cardillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardillo working away.
Cardillo trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cardillo in particular looking to stall.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardillo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Cardillo eventually gives up the hold.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Cardillo prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Cardillo's attempts to control the action.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Cardillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is having none of it.
Adams gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Cardillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Cardillo is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Cardillo is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.
Antonio Cardillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams wants to control but Cardillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardillo passes to full mount!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardillo content just to control the position here.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Cardillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardillo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Antonio Cardillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Cardillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardillo, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Cardillo!
Antonio Cardillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardillo closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Cardillo pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Cardillo shakes him off and moves away.
Cardillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardillo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Cardillo's legs. Cardillo is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardillo is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cardillo fails with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a head kick. That will keep Cardillo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Cardillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Cardillo keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardillo working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Cardillo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Cardillo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Cardillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardillo is doing well to control the position and prevent Nurmagomedov from advancing to side control.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Cardillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardillo is holding on for now.
Cardillo wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardillo shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Cardillo backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Cardillo manages to avoid it all.
Cardillo shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a series of strikes. Cardillo will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Cardillo's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Cardillo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardillo manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Cardillo's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Cardillo gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Cardillo manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Cardillo keeps moving.
Cardillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Cardillo's guard and throws a big left but Cardillo blocks it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardillo looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in and bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Cardillo takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardillo showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Cardillo's head to control him but Cardillo postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardillo connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov tries to kick Cardillo off but Cardillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cardillo misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cardillo throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cardillo's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVB#
Cardillo looking to control but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Cardillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardillo's head.
Cardillo is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Cardillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Cardillo gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov passes Cardillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cardillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is having none of it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Cardillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardillo is looking to escape.
Antonio Cardillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardillo wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Cardillo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working Cardillo over with strikes here.
Cardillo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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