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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Cardoso wants to clinch but Flexner slips to the side
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Andres Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso shoots and misses #KD#
and Flexner counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flexner finish him?!#ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Flexner counters with a right hand from hell and Cardoso is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Orr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cardoso!
Cardoso is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardoso is trying to control Orr's posture but Orr avoids it.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep.
Orr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cardoso is looking to regain half guard here but Orr keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardoso wants to control but Orr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso wants to get back to his feet but Orr drags him back down.
Cardoso struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr working the head and body with strikes.
Cardoso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Orr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso is trying to improve his position.
Oh Cardoso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Orr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardoso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardoso seems to have got his legs back now.
Orr cracks Cardoso with a big elbow.
Orr is trying to ground and pound but Cardoso uses the momentary lack of control by Orr to regain half guard.
Orr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orr lands a nice short elbow.
Orr throwing shots but Cardoso is blocking nicely. #T2#
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Orr there.
Orr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Cardoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Orr.
Orr working Cardoso over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Orr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardoso trying to control but Orr postures up.
Orr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
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. Orr connects with a nice short shot to Cardoso's temple.
Orr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Orr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Orr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr working over Cardoso with some ground and pound. Cardoso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orr working Cardoso over with strikes.
Orr thows a huge punch but Cardoso dodges it nicely.
Cardoso wants to control but Orr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orr lands with a punch from half guard.
Orr prevents Cardoso from improving his position.
Orr works his way into side control.
Cardoso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Orr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Orr working away.
Orr landing a few strikes.
Orr working away.
Orr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Orr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Orr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cardoso is avoiding damage well.
Orr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cardoso to see if he's OK.
Orr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cardoso bucks up and tries to throw Orr off but instead Orr has got his back!
Cardoso is trying to remain composed but Orr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Orr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardoso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cardoso avoids it really well and circles away.
Andres Cardoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Orr.
Nice sprawl there from Cardoso as Orr shoots in.#TD2#
Orr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cardoso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orr.
Orr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr is thwarting Cardoso's attempts to control the position.
Cardoso works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Orr is proving a slippery customer.
Orr works over Cardoso with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso trying to control the position.
Orr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardoso wants to stand and escape but Orr is having none of it.
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Orr scoring with some ground and pound.
Orr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cardoso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orr lands a couple of elbows.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Orr is proving a slippery customer.
Orr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Cardoso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardoso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orr advances position into side control!
Cardoso tries to buck Orr off but Orr is having none of it.
Cardoso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orr connects with a decent elbow.
Orr working the ground and pound.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.
Cardoso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orr lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Orr scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Orr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cardoso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cardoso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cardoso is trying to maintain the position but Orr is very close to passing his half guard.
Orr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cardoso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orr throwing shots but Cardoso is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cardoso trying to control from the bottom.
Orr drops an elbow to the side of Cardoso's head.
Orr lands with a punch from half guard.
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Orr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Orr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orr.
Cardoso gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Orr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cardoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardoso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cardoso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orr dives in and grabs Cardoso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes down on Orr's head and hops out.
Cardoso tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orr manages to circle out of the way.
Andres Cardoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Orr.#TD2#
Orr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardoso did well to prevent Orr getting side control.#ES#
Cardoso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Orr goes for a double leg but Cardoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cardoso continues to drive forward.
Orr leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cardoso as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr tries for a takedown but Cardoso circles away easily#CL#
and Cardoso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cardoso.
Cardoso avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardoso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orr.
#T1##TD#
Cardoso gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Orr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardoso pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Cardoso is going to stand back up.
Cardoso wants to pass the guard but Orr is defending well.
Orr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Orr keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Orr seems keen to control Cardoso's posture.#SUB2#
Orr has his foot on Cardoso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardoso works his way back into a safe position though.
Orr keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orr working for a triangle but Cardoso defends it easily.
#T3#
Cardoso stands up over Orr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Cardoso is sitting in close to Orr's body. Orr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cardoso is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cardoso is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Orr!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 13
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Milicic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Milicic stands there with Cardoso around his waist. Cardoso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso is trying to force a seperation but Milicic has the dominant position.
Cardoso has had enough of the clinch but Milicic keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Milicic. #CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
A short left from Milicic.
Milicic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardoso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso can't find room to land a body shot as Milicic controls the action.
#BC#
Milicic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milicic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Milicic clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Milicic scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Milicic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Milicic is predictable there #TD2#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milicic! #ES#
Milicic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Milicic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Milicic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milicic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardoso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardoso dodges the punch combination from Milicic.
Milicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Milicic. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Milicic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Milicic finish him?#T2#
Cardoso walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Milicic swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darko Milicic!
A relieved looking Darko Milicic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Macedon.#TD2#
Cardoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macedon sprawls well initially but Cardoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macedon is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Macedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon won't allow Cardoso to pass to mount. #T1#
Cardoso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macedon keeps working.
Cardoso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macedon tries to roll over but Cardoso keeps him under control.
Cardoso is taking a breather. Macedon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macedon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macedon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Macedon keeps moving.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Macedon looking for a sweep. Not yet Macedon, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Macedon has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Macedon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Cardoso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macedon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Cardoso letting Macedon take a breather here.
Cardoso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Macedon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macedon manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardoso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardoso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Macedon tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Macedon is breathing heavily.#T4#
Macedon trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso gets back to half guard.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Macedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macedon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macedon's back!
Macedon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardoso is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macedon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Macedon takes a swing at Cardoso's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Macedon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
#TD#
Macedon has clasped his hands together around Cardoso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macedon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Cardoso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macedon misses with a straight right.
Cardoso darts in looking for a takedown but Macedon gets double underhooks and turns Cardoso into the cage.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Macedon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso avoids the body shot from Macedon.
#T1#
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Macedon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Macedon scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
Macedon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macedon has Cardoso pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macedon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Macedon wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Macedon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage.
Cardoso trying to control the position.
#T2#
Macedon advances position into side control!
Cardoso dodges the ground and pound from Macedon.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.
Macedon working away.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working. #T3#
Cardoso wants to control but Macedon postures up.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Macedon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cardoso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardoso is not content to let Macedon control the position.
Macedon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso tries to bench press Macedon off him but Macedon keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Macedon closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso misses with an elbow over the top.
Macedon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macedon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macedon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macedon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso looking to slow down the pace here.
Macedon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macedon is stalling here.
Macedon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Macedon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macedon moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Macedon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardoso up against the cage.
Macedon wants a takedown.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macedon smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cardoso shoots in and gets a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Macedon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cardoso manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macedon wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
#T1#
Cardoso prevents Macedon from standing back up.
Macedon is not content to let Cardoso control the position.#SU2#
Cardoso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macedon to stand up.
Macedon throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Cardoso dives in and scores a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Cardoso trying to control but Macedon is working from the bottom.
Macedon is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Macedon is trying to hold Cardoso in close to prevent damage but Cardoso has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Macedon trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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. #SUB#
Cardoso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macedon's guard.
Cardoso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but Macedon shows good takedown defense.
Macedon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macedon with a jab.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andres Cardoso.
I think Cardoso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Cardoso!
In his post fight interview, Andres Cardoso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker stalks Cardoso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cardoso's face. Cardoso staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso throws a leg kick but Baker moved away.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baker throws a leg kick but Cardoso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baker connects with a jab.
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Cardoso throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Cardoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardoso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardoso throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely. #T1#
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardoso pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardoso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cardoso winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
Cardoso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Cardoso is taking a breather. Baker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cardoso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso stalling.
Cardoso is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Baker pushes Cardoso off, looking to escape but Cardoso dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Baker is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andres Cardoso!
After the fight, Andres Cardoso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 12
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Spite is predictable there #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spite won't be happy with that.
Spite is trying to control Cardoso's posture but Cardoso avoids it.
Spite is looking for a sweep.
Spite is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cardoso connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Spite is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso working the head with strikes.
Cardoso working away.
Spite tries to buck Cardoso off but Cardoso is having none of it.#T1#
Spite struggling a bit here.
Cardoso controls the position.
Cardoso wants to control but Spite is keeping him busy.
Spite is looking to regain half guard here but Cardoso keeps moving and retains side control.
Spite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spite struggling a bit here.
Cardoso lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cardoso wants to control but Spite is keeping him busy.
Cardoso wants to stand but Spite has his arm trapped. #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.#SUB#
Cardoso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spite has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardoso but great work by Spite.#SUB2#
Spite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cardoso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spite's guard! Nice work there by Cardoso!
Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spite is keeping the position for now.
Spite wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Spite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cardoso uses it to pass to side control.
Spite parries the strikes from Cardoso easily there. Cardoso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spite to escape.
#T3#
Spite is looking to reverse the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Spite is working away.
Spite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Spite tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cardoso presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cardoso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cardoso avoids the attempt from Spite to control.
Cardoso prevents Spite from getting the reversal.#T4#
Cardoso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spite is squirming around, avoiding Cardoso's attempts to control the action.
Spite sneaks a leg under to get to 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.
Spite wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spite is looking to control Cardoso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spite avoid being mounted?
Cardoso is taking a breather. Spite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Cardoso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spite misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spite!
Cardoso happy to just control the position for now.
Spite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spite trying to hold on to Cardoso's head to control him but Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso is keen to just control but Spite is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite is trying to maintain the position but Cardoso is very close to passing his half guard.
Spite is looking to get back to full guard here but Cardoso has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Cardoso tries to move to mount but Spite blocks the move with his legs.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
Spite is not content to let Cardoso control the position.
Spite is letting Cardoso control him for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Spite.
Spite wants to control but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?
Spite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spite trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso drops an elbow to the side of Spite's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spite manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Spite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardoso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardoso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Spite wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardoso wanted to stand there but Spite had control of the position.
Cardoso wants to stand and escape but instead Spite has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Spite wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spite throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Spite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spite won't allow Cardoso to sweep him here.
Spite throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cardoso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spite drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spite jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Cardoso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spite tries to land a leg kick but Cardoso saw it coming and moves away.
Spite throws a wild body kick that Cardoso sees coming a mile off.
Spite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardoso.
As Spite backs away, Cardoso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andres Cardoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spite looks for the body kick but Cardoso saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spite.
Cardoso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spite just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Cardoso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spite is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite stopping the sweep attempt from Cardoso.
Spite wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Spite is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Spite looking to sit in guard and control but Cardoso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Spite looking for a triangle here. Cardoso is fighting it but it looks tight! Spite pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cardoso is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nicky Spite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yokel as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Yokel sends Cardoso crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yokel is motioning to the referee to let Cardoso up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Cardoso is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Cardoso gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Yokel points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cardoso wakes up just in time to hear Yokel thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cletus Yokel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cardoso rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cardoso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams 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.
Adams trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardoso is now in half guard. #T1#
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
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. Cardoso connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple. #SUB#
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cardoso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams 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.
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
#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.
Adams has hold of Cardoso's hands but Cardoso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardoso has control of the leg.
Cardoso stalling.
Adams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cardoso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adams is looking to control Cardoso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Cardoso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cardoso wants to stand but Adams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cardoso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardoso not doing much here.
Adams wants to sweep but Cardoso has passed to side control!
Adams wants to control but Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso wants to control for a moment but Adams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Cardoso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cardoso throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Cardoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Cardoso slips a jab from Adams.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Cardoso tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it.
Cardoso misses with a wild body shot.
Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Cardoso pushes him away.#CL#
Cardoso clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardoso smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andres Cardoso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Adams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cardoso.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardoso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardoso is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardoso avoid being mounted?
Adams wants to stand up but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cardoso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cardoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Cardoso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cardoso is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Cardoso dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
Cardoso controls the position.#SUB#
Cardoso tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cardoso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Adams tries to bench press Cardoso off him but Cardoso keeps the position. #T4#
Cardoso slows the pace down.
Adams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cardoso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cardoso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams throws a big counter head kick but Cardoso avoids it with no problem.
Cardoso misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardoso's guard.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Cardoso has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardoso is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Adams rolls with it to try and escape but Cardoso cranks on the arm and Adams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andres Cardoso!
Andres Cardoso bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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