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Event:
UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcola misses with a hook.
Cafiero shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cafiero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Redcola scores with a hook to the body. Cafiero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cafiero throws an off balance right hand
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Cafiero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redcola has Cafiero pulled in close to control his posture.
Redcola keeping moving, preventing Cafiero from controlling successfully.
Cafiero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cafiero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
Cafiero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cafiero postures up in Redcola's guard and throws a big left but Redcola blocks it.
Redcola wants to stand up but Cafiero is controlling him.
Cafiero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcola wants to stand up but Cafiero is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redcola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cafiero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcola is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cafiero moves away.#TD#
Cafiero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redcola pushes Cafiero off and gets back to his feet.
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cafiero.
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cafiero fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Cafiero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
No luck for Cafiero with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcola misses with a hook.
Cafiero lands a slapping body shot.
Cafiero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcola as he avoids it easily.
Cafiero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cafiero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cafiero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcola slips under a jab.#T4#
Cafiero scores with a jab.
Cafiero misses with a combination
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero misses with a combination
and Redcola counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cafiero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cafiero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Redcola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Redcola 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#
A jab from Cafiero finds it's way through Redcola's defenses.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Cafiero.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Cafiero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redcola was covering up waiting for the punch and Cafiero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cafiero wants to control from the top but Redcola keeps moving.
Cafiero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Redcola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Redcola.
Redcola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cafieros head. #T1#
Redcola tries to work over Cafiero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Redcola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cafiero showed some decent athleticism there.
Redcola has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cafiero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafiero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redcola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcola trying to control here.
Cafiero missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Redcola is trying to control but can't.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redcola to regain full guard.
Cafiero postures up and lands a big shot to Redcola's brow.
Cafiero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redcola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cafiero is controlling him.
Cafiero works over Redcola with some ground and pound from guard.
Redcola is controlling Cafiero's posture.
Cafiero with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Redcola is pulling down on Cafiero's head. It's preventing any offense from Cafiero, at least for the moment.
Cafiero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet but Cafiero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a two punch combo.
Cafiero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cafiero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cafiero thinking.
Barry Redcola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cafiero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Cafiero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafiero throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cafiero misses the jab.
Redcola staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola takes a swing at Cafiero's ribcage but misses.
Carlo Cafiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Cafiero.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Cafiero moved out of range nicely.
Cafiero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cafiero shoots in and drives through. Redcola sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cafiero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Redcola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cafiero misses with a hook to the body
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cafiero.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barry Redcola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a two punch combo.
Redcola scores with a jab to the body.
Cafiero lands with a straight right. Redcola didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcola's guard.
Redcola pushes Cafiero off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cafiero lands a jab to the nose.
Cafiero slips under a jab from Redcola.#T1#
Redcola throws a nice looking combination but Cafiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cafiero attempts a counter takedown but Redcola avoids it well and moves away.
Cafiero misses with a takedown
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafiero swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Redcola counters with a left to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redcola enables Cafiero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redcola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cafiero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redcola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redcola wants to control the position but Cafiero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Cafiero is trying to control. Redcola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redcola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cafiero.
Cafiero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cafiero wants to free his trapped foot but Redcola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redcola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cafiero.
Cafiero thows a huge punch but Redcola dodges it nicely.
Cafiero trying to control the action but Redcola is working from the bottom.
Redcola trying to hold on to Cafiero's head to control him but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero throwing shots but Redcola is blocking nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Ground and pound from Cafiero.
Cafiero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Cafiero there.
Redcola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cafiero.
Cafiero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafiero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cafiero trying to control from half guard but Redcola is working away. #T4#
Redcola wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redcola wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafiero tries for a takedown but Redcola circles away easily
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cafiero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcola is fending him off so far but Cafiero persists. Nope, Redcola circles away and we're back to standing.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cafiero throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Carlo Cafiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Redcola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Redcola.
I've got Redcola 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Redcola! |
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Event:
UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Cafiero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Buakaw misses its target.
Cafiero misses with a body shot.
Cafiero misses with a hook
and Buakaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Buakaw as he connects with a hook.
Cafiero misses with a wild body shot.
Cafiero just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuakaw.
Buakaw swinging wildly here.
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cafiero.
An attempted straight right counter from Buakaw misses the target.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown but Buakaw shows good takedown defense.
Buakaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buakaw counters with a big right hand! Oh Cafiero is in trouble here! Buakaw follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Our winner, Banchamek Buakaw, 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:
UCF 69: Smith v Flanders
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Campbell slips a straight right by Cafiero.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Cafiero.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Campbell stuffs the takedown.
Cafiero throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Cafiero throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Cafiero avoids it with no problem.
Cafiero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cafiero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cafiero.
Campbell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Cafiero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cafiero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Campbell tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafiero working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Cafiero sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Cafiero is keeping busy.
Campbell gets full guard.
Cafiero preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Campbell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cafiero has passed into half guard!
Campbell 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.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cafiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell wants to control but Cafiero is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Cafiero controlling from the top position.
Cafiero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cafiero throws a big elbow that misses.
Cafiero landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Campbell 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.
Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Cafiero wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cafiero's guard. #REVB##T3#
Cafiero controlling Campbell's posture.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cafiero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Cafiero is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell postures up in Cafiero's guard and throws a big left but Cafiero blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell being controlled here momentarily.
Cafiero wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cafiero distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cafiero's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
That's time! Cafiero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cafiero.
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
Cafiero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Cafiero toppling to the canvas! Cafiero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Cafiero looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but Cafiero drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlo Cafiero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cafiero stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.#T1#
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Cafiero is proving a slippery customer.
Cafiero landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cafiero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Cafiero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cafiero postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Cafiero postures up.
Cafiero chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Campbell wants to improve his position but instead Cafiero has moved into half guard.
Cafiero working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
Campbell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cafiero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cafiero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cafiero with a couple of short strikes.
Cafiero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cafiero lands a couple of good shots and Campbell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Campbell wants to control his opponent's hands but Cafiero gets his hands free.
Cafiero is punishing Campbell with some ground and pound.
Cafiero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Campbell. #T3#
Campbell trying to control the position but Cafiero manages to sink in the hooks.
Cafiero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Campbell hold on?
Cafiero has Campbell flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Campbell right now.
Cafiero is landing with strikes. Campbell can't take much more of this.
Campbell can't escape the position.
Campbell prevents Cafiero from getting a body triangle.
Cafiero punishes Campbell with strikes from the back mount.
Campbell tries to escape the position.
Cafiero throwing damaging strikes from the back! Campbell could be in trouble here!
Campbell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cafiero punishes Campbell with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#Campbell is rocked!
Campbell can't escape the position.
Campbell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell wants to hold on but Cafiero pushes him away.
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero controlling from mount.
Campbell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cafiero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cafiero lands strikes from half guard.
Cafiero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campbell is still in real trouble! Can Cafiero finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Campbell has a hand on Cafiero's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cafiero takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cafiero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campbell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cafiero unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Campbell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cafiero celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Cafiero misses.
Mfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cafiero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Cafiero moved out of range nicely.
Cafiero 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.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cafiero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cafiero misses with a looping left.
Mfer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Cafiero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook. Cafiero ducked under it nicely.
Cafiero feinted with a counter takedown.
Cafiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cafiero.
Nice cross by Cafiero.#TD#
Cafiero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mfer quickly recovers to half guard.
Cafiero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cafiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mfer's head.
Mfer is controlling Cafiero's trapped leg to prevent Cafiero from advancing to side control.
Cafiero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Mfer trying to control but Cafiero postures up.
Mfer is not content to let Cafiero control the position.
Cafiero throws a strike but Mfer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cafiero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cafiero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mfer has Cafiero pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mfer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cafiero throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cafiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cafiero fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Cafiero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cafiero misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cafiero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cafiero somewhat.#T4#
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cafiero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cafiero lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Cafiero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cafiero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cafiero dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cafiero looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer moves out of range as Cafiero strikes.
Cafiero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Cafiero had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Carlo Cafiero is winning the standup battle so far.
Cafiero measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Mfer! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carlo Cafiero!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlo Cafiero made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Chapo drops Cafiero with a beautiful combination! Cafiero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chapo is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Carlo Cafiero has been cut.
Cafiero drops his hands momentarily and Chapo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cafiero just on the top of the head. Cafiero drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cafiero - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Wegner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cafiero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wegner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Cafiero gets caught flat footed, as Wegner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wegner stopping the sweep attempt from Cafiero.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wegner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wegner looking to pass the guard.
Cafiero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wegner.
Wegner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wegner throws an elbow that misses. Cafiero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wegner's guard. Nice move by Cafiero!#REVR#
Wegner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero looking to pass the guard.
Wegner tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cafiero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Wegner is striking from the bottom but Cafiero uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cafiero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wegner has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wegner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cafiero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cafiero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping him busy.
Cafiero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wegner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wegner tries to get to full guard but Cafiero has control of the leg.
Wegner keeps trying to improve his position.
Wegner scores with a few weak punches.
Wegner lands with a few short shots to the body.
Cafiero drops an elbow to the side of Wegner's head.
Cafiero passes to full mount!
Cafiero lands a heavy elbow.
Wegner taking shots to the head. #T2#
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Wegner tries to reverse the position but Cafiero maintains control.
Cafiero punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wegner is in a horrible position here. Cafiero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cafiero working the ground and pound effectively.
Cafiero lands with some strikes.
Cafiero lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Cafiero.
Wegner working to try and regain half guard.
Cafiero lands a couple of good shots and Wegner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wegner is in bad spot here.
Cafiero is looking to control Wegner but Wegner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Wegner's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping busy.
Cafiero is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wegner up.
Wegner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wegner tries to roll but Cafiero sticks to his back.
Cafiero is landing with strikes. Wegner can't take much more of this.
Cafiero lands a shot to the head.
Cafiero scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wegner is looking for a way out.
Cafiero scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Wegner right now.
Cafiero is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wegner up.
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping busy.
Cafiero lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Cafiero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wegner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegner wants to escape the position.
Wegner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cafiero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wegner doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Cafiero has Wegner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cafiero keeps control of the position as Wegner tries to break free.
Cafiero lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wegner's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cafiero lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cafiero throws a series of punches but Wegner moves out of range.
Wegner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cafiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Wegner.
Wegner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wegner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cafiero.
Cafiero attempts a counter takedown but Wegner avoids it well and moves away.
Wegner throws a jab when Cafiero was well out of range.
Wegner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cafiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Wegner.#TD#
Cafiero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wegner's half guard.
Wegner is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Wegner taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegner tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
Wegner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wegner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cafiero blocks the strikes from Wegner.
Cafiero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Cafiero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wegner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wegner is trying desperately to improve position.
Cafiero 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.
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wegner can do to turn this around?
Cafiero punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Jorg Wegner has been cut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wegner regains half guard.
Wegner is staying active underneath Cafiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cafiero blocks the strikes from Wegner.
Wegner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wegner has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wegner taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wegner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wegner is refusing to be controlled, as Cafiero sits in half guard.
Cafiero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wegner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Cafiero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wegner wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cafiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wegner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wegner strikes from the bottom but Cafiero passes into mount!
Cafiero landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wegner tries to reverse the position but Cafiero maintains control.
Wegner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head.
Wegner working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount.
Cafiero unloading with bombs!
Wegner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Cafiero.
Cafiero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wegner?
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wegner looks a forlorn figure.
Cafiero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cafiero. What's that going to do exactly?
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cafiero. What's that going to do exactly?
Cafiero is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Jorg Wegner's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cafiero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wegner's face.
#CUT#The cut above Jorg Wegner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cafiero looking to finish Wegner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wegner!
Wegner is squirming around, avoiding Cafiero's attempts to control the action.
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wegner looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#Jorg Wegner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jorg Wegner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero is the new heavyweight champion!
Carlo Cafiero made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Cafiero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Low shoots in looking for a takedown. Cafiero tries to sprawl out of it but Low keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cafiero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cafiero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Low back to the cage. Cafiero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Dree Low has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Low or perhaps it was just good defense by Cafiero, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cafiero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Low is trying to keep Cafiero in close.
#SUB2#
Low isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cafiero stacks Low 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 Cafiero!
Cafiero trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cafiero taking a break here but Low is having none of it and regains half guard.
Low is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Low is trying to control but can't.
Cafiero working the head and body with strikes.
Low trying to control from the bottom.
Low pushes Cafiero off looking to stand but Cafiero dives back in and keeps control.
Low is staying active underneath Cafiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cafiero lands strikes from half guard.
Cafiero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cafiero thows a huge punch but Low dodges it nicely.
Cafiero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cafiero is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cafiero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Low's head.
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. Cafiero connects with a nice short shot to Low's temple.
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cafiero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Low on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Cafiero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cafiero drops an elbow to the side of Low's head.
Cafiero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes.
Cafiero trying to control from half guard but Low is working away.
Cafiero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cafiero is nestled in close to Low, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cafiero not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Low looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dree Low's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Low tries to clinch #TD#
and Cafiero counters with a takedown into side control.
Cafiero working away.
Low is looking to reverse the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Low is trying to control Cafiero's posture but Cafiero avoids it.
Cafiero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Low to see if he's OK.
Low is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafiero lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Cafiero working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Cafiero trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom.
Cafiero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cafiero cracks Low with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Low trying to remain calm as Cafiero controls from the top position.
Cafiero cracks Low with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cafiero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Low will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Low tries to buck Cafiero off but Cafiero is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Cafiero working the head with strikes.
Low tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Low is not content to let Cafiero control the position.
Low takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Low looks to move to half guard but instead Cafiero has passed into mount! Damn!
Cafiero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Cafiero working Low over with strikes here.
Cafiero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Low?
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?
Cafiero controlling from mount.
Low is trying desperately to improve position.
Low wants to hold on but Cafiero pushes him away.
Cafiero wants to control the pace but Low is squirming around nicely.
Cafiero working Low over with strikes here.
Cafiero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Low is squirming around, avoiding Cafiero's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head.
Cafiero tries to control but Low wriggling away.
Cafiero looking to finish Low with some ground and pound. This is bad for Low!
Cafiero looking to finish Low with some ground and pound. This is bad for Low!
Low is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dree Low's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cafiero.
Low tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cafiero swivels and escapes.
Cafiero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cafiero gets slowly back to his feet.
Cafiero with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Low counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Cafiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low wants to stand but Cafiero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cafiero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cafiero keeping moving, preventing Low from controlling successfully.
Cafiero seems keen to control Low's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cafiero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cafiero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cafiero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cafiero forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cafiero works his way into side control.
Low can't do much from the bottom here.
Cafiero is putting a hurting on Low here, landing some big shots from side control.
Low trying to control but Cafiero flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Low's body.
#T3#
Cafiero throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Low!
Low trying to control the action but Cafiero just sinks the hooks in.
Cafiero is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Low. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cafiero connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Low to escape the position.
Low trying to control the position but Cafiero manages to sink in the hooks.
Cafiero lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Low.
Cafiero scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
Low just trying to survive but Cafiero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Low is keeping busy.
Cafiero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cafiero lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cafiero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Cafiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cafiero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero very nearly forgot to thank Savage Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cafiero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cafiero lands a nice short elbow.
Cafiero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cafiero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shamrock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cafiero controlling the action here.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Cafiero is controlling well.
Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cafiero throwing strikes but missing.
Cafiero 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.#SUB2#
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cafiero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cafiero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cafiero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cafiero controls the pace.
Cafiero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cafiero lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cafiero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cafiero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Shamrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cafiero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cafiero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cafiero not doing much here.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Cafiero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well, if Cafiero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Cafiero is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock gets full guard.
Cafiero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cafiero throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Shamrock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cafiero defends it well.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shamrock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cafiero is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock has momentary wrist control but Cafiero slips an elbow through the middle.
Cafiero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cafiero working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Shamrock controls Cafiero momentarily but Cafiero frees himself.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Cafiero from controlling successfully.
Cafiero looking to sit in guard and control but Shamrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Cafiero looking for a sweep. Not yet Cafiero, not yet.
Cafiero has control of Shamrock's left arm, preventing Shamrock from doing any damage.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cafiero is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Cafiero wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
Cafiero keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Cafiero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cafiero is pulling down on Shamrock's head. It's preventing any offense from Shamrock, at least for the moment.
Shamrock throwing strikes from guard but Cafiero blocks nicely.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cafiero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shamrock preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cafiero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shamrock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cafiero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Cafiero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cafiero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Shamrock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cafiero has picked Shamrock up and slammed him! Shamrock can't keep hold of the triangle and Cafiero manages to pass to side control!
Shamrock is not content to let Cafiero control the position.
Cafiero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cafiero controls the position from side control.
Cafiero in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cafiero working away.
Cafiero working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shamrock tries to buck Cafiero off but Cafiero is having none of it.
Carlo Cafiero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero 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#
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Cafiero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cafiero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cafiero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Cafiero feints and as Shamrock raises his hands in defense, Cafiero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cafiero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafiero wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Cafiero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Cafiero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cafiero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ken Shamrock 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.
Cafiero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cafiero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cafiero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cafiero sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cafiero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cafiero controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Cafiero gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.#SUB2#
Shamrock is looking for a triangle but Cafiero pushes his legs off easily.
Cafiero is working Shamrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Shamrock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cafiero has passed into half guard!
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard. #T4#
Cafiero is nestled in close to Shamrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
Cafiero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cafiero trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Shamrock trying to control but Cafiero postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Cafiero connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Carlo Cafiero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cafiero moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Cafiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cafiero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Cafiero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlo Cafiero waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cafiero swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Cafiero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cafiero controls the pace.
Norris has momentary wrist control but Cafiero slips an elbow through the middle.
Cafiero 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.
Norris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cafiero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
Cafiero content to control rather than advance.
Norris wants to get back to full guard but Cafiero has mounted him!#T1#
Cafiero looking to finish Norris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Norris!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cafiero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount and Norris is in trouble!
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount and Norris is in trouble!
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cafiero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norris looks a forlorn figure.
Cafiero lands a big elbow.
Cafiero postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Norris out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cafiero goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlo Cafiero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Cafiero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cafiero.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cafiero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cafiero lands an elbow.
Cafiero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Legend!#T1#
Cafiero controlling his opponent.
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Legend looks a forlorn figure.
Legend really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cafiero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legend hang on?
Cafiero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cafiero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cafiero controlling from mount.
Cafiero landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Cafiero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Legend can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cafiero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Legend is bucking up trying to escape but Cafiero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafiero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Legend knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cafiero on the ground.
Cafiero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Legend?
Cafiero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cafiero landing shots from mount.
Cafiero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cafiero landing shots from mount.
Cafiero looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Cafiero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cafiero controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Legend is bucking up trying to escape but Cafiero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cafiero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cafiero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Legend is rocked!
Cafiero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Legend is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero controlling his opponent.
Cafiero lands with some strikes.
Cafiero lands a heavy elbow.
Cafiero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cafiero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cafiero lands a huge takedown. Legend is out but the ref is slow to react and Cafiero lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Legend lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Cafiero! |
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