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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Adesanya throws a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Cardoso circles away.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardoso misses the body punch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adesanya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Adesanya misses. #CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya works on Cardoso's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso blocking some punches.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.
Cardoso works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya prevents Cardoso from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position. #T1##BC#
Cardoso breaks the clinch.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adesanya!
Cardoso working away.
Adesanya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cardoso.
Adesanya tries to escape but Cardoso is in control.
Adesanya manages to get back to half guard.
Cardoso with the ground and pound but Adesanya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adesanya has his hands on Cardoso's head, controlling the position.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adesanya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Cardoso trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Adesanya is looking to stand up but Cardoso isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Cardoso fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso misses with a straight left.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a hook.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardoso throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya jabs at Cardoso's body.
Cardoso misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
Cardoso just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardoso walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardoso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardoso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya cracks Cardoso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Cardoso pushes him off.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adesanya as he jumps to the side.
Adesanya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a body shot.
Adesanya leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardoso tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cardoso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Adesanya.
Cardoso misses the body punch #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch.
Cardoso blocks an elbow strike.
Cardoso is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adesanya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Cardoso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Adesanya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Cardoso looking for a takedown.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardoso takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Adesanya tries to stall but Cardoso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cardoso lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Cardoso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries for a takedown but Adesanya manages to get underhooks.
Cardoso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cardoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardoso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Cardoso wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adesanya.
A short uppercut from Cardoso.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso lands with a light punch inside.
Cardoso looking to stall.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardoso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardoso as Adesanya tries to tie him up.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Adesanya gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardoso.
Cardoso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Cardoso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardoso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adesanya pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Adesanya.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.#TD#
Cardoso has picked Adesanya up - he's going for a ride! Cardoso dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Adesanya is refusing to be controlled, as Cardoso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adesanya's head. #T1#
Cardoso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adesanya trying to control here.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Cardoso postures up.
Adesanya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso 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.
Ground and pound from Cardoso.
Adesanya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adesanya.
Cardoso looking to sit in guard and control but Adesanya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardoso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adesanya controls the pace.#T3#
Cardoso seems keen to control Adesanya's posture.#SU2#
Adesanya gets to his feet - Cardoso follows without any prompting.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Cardoso circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardoso misses with a wild body shot.
Cardoso keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardoso throwing a counter right hand but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Adesanya tries to clinch #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adesanya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cardoso dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardoso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matheus Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso working the ground and pound. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Cardoso finish him?
Cardoso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Adesanya covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso! |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cardoso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cardoso prevents Dohbopavich from standing back up.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Dohbopavich has one foot on Cardoso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Cardoso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dohbopavich on his heels. He'll look to pass Dohbopavich's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Dohbopavich has his feet on Cardoso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardoso or perhaps it was just good defense by Dohbopavich, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Dohbopavich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dohbopavich showed some decent athleticism there.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Dohbopavich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dohbopavich lands strikes from half guard.
Dohbopavich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardoso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dohbopavich on the ground.
Dohbopavich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dohbopavich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardoso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is pressing down on Cardoso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardoso is holding on for now.
Dohbopavich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dohbopavich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dohbopavich lands strikes from half guard.
Cardoso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dohbopavich prevents Cardoso from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dohbopavich is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dohbopavich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dohbopavich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Dohbopavich has control of the leg.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Cardoso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Dohbopavich keeps him under control.
Cardoso taking some punishment here, with Dohbopavich in his half guard.
Dohbopavich working over Cardoso with some ground and pound. Cardoso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cardoso won't allow Dohbopavich to pass to mount.
Dohbopavich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardoso defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dohbopavich thows a huge punch but Cardoso dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Dohbopavich is trying to control. Cardoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dohbopavich slips a nice elbow through Cardoso's hands, connecting with Cardoso's forehead.
Cardoso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cardoso tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Dohbopavich there.
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dohbopavich.
We've been informed that Dohbopavich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cardoso has his hands clasped together around Dohbopavich's back. He's all about the action.
Dohbopavich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dohbopavich in particular looking to stall.
Cardoso keeping hold of Dohbopavich's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
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.
Dohbopavich is trying to control. Cardoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardoso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dohbopavich. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardoso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dohbopavich swivels and escapes.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dohbopavich quickly recovers to half guard.
Dohbopavich is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Dohbopavich pushes Cardoso off and gets back to his feet.
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches up with Dohbopavich, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes Dohbopavich against the cage but Dohbopavich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dohbopavich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dohbopavich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dohbopavich did well to prevent Cardoso getting side control.
Dohbopavich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cero Dohbopavich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cardoso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Dohbopavich pushes Cardoso off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dohbopavich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dohbopavich or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardoso, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cardoso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dohbopavich kicks off Cardoso and gets to his feet.
Dohbopavich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Cardoso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dohbopavich avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Dohbopavich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardoso misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dohbopavich counters with a single leg into guard. Cardoso didn't expect that.
Cardoso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dohbopavich is in close to Cardoso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dohbopavich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cardoso has his hands on Dohbopavich's head, controlling the position.
Dohbopavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Dohbopavich from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardoso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dohbopavich landing some decent shots from guard.
Dohbopavich is in close to Cardoso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dohbopavich distracts Cardoso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dohbopavich is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dohbopavich. #TD#
Cardoso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dohbopavich on his heels. He'll look to pass Dohbopavich's guard now, I'm sure.
Cardoso prevents Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
Cardoso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohbopavich's head.
Cero Dohbopavich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dohbopavich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Dohbopavich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardoso has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dohbopavich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardoso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardoso stops a takedown attempt from Dohbopavich.
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dohbopavich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Cardoso gets a double leg takedown into Dohbopavich's guard.
Dohbopavich wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Cardoso. No joy for Dohbopavich on that attempt.
Cardoso looks for a takedown but Dohbopavich sprawls well.
Dohbopavich with the counter takedown but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Cardoso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dohbopavich tries to avoid it but Cardoso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dohbopavich to the ground. Dohbopavich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dohbopavich with the counter takedown but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dohbopavich misses with a takedown attempt - Cardoso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Cardoso gets caught flat footed, as Dohbopavich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardoso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is fighting to break Cardoso's control of his arms but Cardoso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cero Dohbopavich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardoso fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cardoso enables Dohbopavich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cardoso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dohbopavich postures up in Cardoso's guard and throws a big left but Cardoso blocks it.
Dohbopavich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardoso is trying to control the position but Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich stands up over Cardoso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardoso can't keep his opponent in guard - Dohbopavich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dohbopavich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardoso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich drops an elbow to the side of Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dohbopavich lands a nice short elbow.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dohbopavich 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.
Cardoso keeping control of the position.
Dohbopavich passes to full mount! #T2#
Cardoso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dohbopavich prevents Cardoso from getting the reversal.
Dohbopavich landing strikes from the mount and Cardoso is in trouble!
Dohbopavich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cardoso's face.
#ROC2#Cardoso is rocked!
Dohbopavich lands with some strikes.
Oh Cardoso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohbopavich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dohbopavich looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cardoso covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich! |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Vann misses with a wild combination.
Cardoso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vann scores with a kick to the body.
Cardoso ducks under a wild hook from Vann.
Vann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardoso's head.
A jab lands there for Vann.
Vann misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Cardoso has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Cardoso drags the fight down to the ground.
Vann postures up in Cardoso's guard and throws a big left but Cardoso blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vann is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Vann trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Cardoso is pulling down on Vann's head to control his posture.
Cardoso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vann on the ground.#T1#
Vann lands a couple of elbows.
Vann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardoso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardoso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vann is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardoso pulls Vann in close to his closed guard and prevents Vann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vann throws a big elbow that misses.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Vann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Vann.
Vann scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardoso cracks Vann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso misses with a body shot.
Cardoso works Vann's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Vann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cardoso pushes down on Vann's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Cardoso drops an elbow to the side of Vann's head.
Cardoso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Vann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vann wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
Cardoso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cardoso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cardoso lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Vann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardoso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardoso is working Vann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cardoso working some strikes from top position.
Vann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cardoso landing with the ground and pound.
Vann 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardoso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardoso lands a couple of digs.
Cardoso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardoso cracks Vann with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Cardoso dominated that round.
That's time! Cardoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vann looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Cardoso tries to counter by clinching up but Vann breaks away and moves out of range.
Vann scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Cardoso forces Vann back against the cage and clinches.
Cardoso gets through Vann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardoso has a couple of punches blocked by Vann.
Cardoso misses with some punches.
#TD#
Cardoso pulls Vann into guard.
Cardoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vann can do to turn this around?
Vann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardoso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vann is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Cardoso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cardoso tries to get out of the position.
Vann throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Cardoso wants to sweep here but Vann controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cardoso has Vann pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vann distracts Cardoso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardoso has control of Vann's left arm, preventing Vann from doing any damage.
Vann lands a couple of digs.
Vann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardoso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vann working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Cardoso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matheus Cardoso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vann wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Cardoso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vann is one step ahead there.
Vann trying to control but Cardoso is working from the bottom.
Vann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Vann from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vann throws out a loose jab but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calvin Vann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Vann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vann cracks Cardoso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries to bum rush Vann with a series of wild strikes but Vann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardoso connects with a body shot.
Cardoso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cardoso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vann tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vann is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vann tries to break free.
Vann is still trying to improve position.
Cardoso connects with a big shot to the side of Vann's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cardoso.
#T4#
Cardoso not allowing Vann to control his hands.
Vann rolls, trying to escape but Cardoso keeps control of the position.
Cardoso punishes Vann with strikes from the back mount.
Cardoso lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vann's head.
Vann is trapped and Cardoso is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Vann is trying to get back to his feet but Cardoso has full control of the position and if anything, Vann has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vann is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cardoso.
Cardoso scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC#Vann is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Vann 's face. He knows he's trapped as Cardoso lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso! |
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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Cardoso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardoso is looking to clinch.
Pankowski swinging wildly here.
Pankowski misses the shot to the body.
Pankowski scores with a jab.
Pankowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pankowski throws a hook but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Pankowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Pankowski gets caught flat footed, as Cardoso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardoso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pankowski wants to get back to his feet but Cardoso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Cardoso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Pankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pankowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pankowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardoso with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardoso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pankowski wants to stand but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cardoso forces Pankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Cardoso blocks a body shot from Pankowski.
Cardoso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cardoso is trying to drag Pankowski to the mat but Pankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardoso is looking to control Pankowski's arms but Pankowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cardoso has his back to the cage.
Pankowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head. #T3#
Cardoso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but Pankowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cardoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pankowski backwards.
Pankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pankowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardoso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pankowski's elbow.
Cardoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pankowski tries to throw a body punch but Cardoso avoids it by throwing Pankowski back against the cage.
Pankowski stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position.
A short right from Pankowski on the inside.
Pankowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardoso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Konstanty Pankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cardoso.
Cardoso tries to throw a body punch but Pankowski avoids it by throwing Cardoso back against the cage.
Pankowski has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Pankowski finds it's target.#T4#
Pankowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pankowski throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pankowski lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Pankowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pankowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pankowski tries to throw a body punch but Cardoso avoids it by throwing Pankowski back against the cage.
Pankowski effectively controlling the action here.
Cardoso goes for a takedown attempt but Pankowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pankowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Cardoso moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pankowski breaks from the clinch.
Cardoso misses the jab.
Pankowski cracks Cardoso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pankowski throws a body punch but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Pankowski avoids it easily.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Pankowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardoso.
Pankowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pankowski staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstanty Pankowski 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#
Donk. Pankowski catches Cardoso right on the button with a cross.
Pankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Pankowski. Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pankowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardoso moves away.
Cardoso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pankowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Pankowski misses its target.
Cardoso ducks under a wild hook from Pankowski.
Pankowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Pankowski avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Pankowski.
Konstanty Pankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pankowski throws a jab when Cardoso was well out of range.
Pankowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardoso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cardoso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pankowski is looking to wear down Cardoso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardoso doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Pankowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cardoso.
Pankowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pankowski tries to get out of the position.
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!
Cardoso prevents Pankowski from escaping the position.#T1#
Cardoso tries to score with some ground and pound. Pankowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cardoso scoring with punches and elbows.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cardoso lands some shots froms side control.
Pankowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pankowski is not content to let Cardoso control the position.
Pankowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Cardoso working the head and body with strikes.
Pankowski taking a bit of punishment here - Cardoso scoring with strikes.
Cardoso cracks Pankowski with a big elbow.
Pankowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pankowski is trying to escape the position but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso working the ground and pound.
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.
Cardoso throws a strike aimed at the side of Pankowski's head but Pankowski avoids it well.
Cardoso scores with punches from side control.
Cardoso trying to control the action but Pankowski is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cardoso.#T3#
Cardoso is working Pankowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cardoso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cardoso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.
Cardoso is looking to take a break and control but Pankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardoso working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Cardoso controls the position from side control.
Cardoso is continuing to stall.
Cardoso working the body and head with strikes.
Pankowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pankowski down.
Cardoso landing a few strikes.
Cardoso working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Cardoso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cardoso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pankowski. #TD2#
Cardoso works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cardoso connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso works over Pankowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Pankowski is rocked!
Cardoso is working Pankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Pankowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso stays in close to Pankowski's body and controls the position.
Cardoso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pankowski's guard.
Pankowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Cardoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cardoso trying to control from Pankowski's half guard. Pankowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Cardoso stays in close to Pankowski's body and controls the position.
Pankowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cardoso is controlling him.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso is in close to Pankowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardoso working some strikes from top position.
Cardoso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardoso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso trying to control but Pankowski is working from the bottom.
Cardoso 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.
Pankowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardoso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Pankowski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pankowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardoso sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cardoso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pankowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pankowski tries a body shot but Cardoso blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardoso.
Cardoso effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pankowski trying to control the position but instead, Cardoso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pankowski into the cage.#TD2#
Cardoso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cardoso works his way into full mount! #T4#
Cardoso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pankowski hang on?
Cardoso in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pankowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cardoso with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardoso connects with a bit shot that sees Pankowski covering up! More strikes from Cardoso and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cardoso is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso! |
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