PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Cardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Cardan's chin.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn
vs
Cardan

179 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Cardan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cardan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cardan tries to buck SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn off but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is having none of it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to take a break and control but Cardan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardan, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Cardan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardan is trying to get back to half guard.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardan tries to buck SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn off but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan is trying to control SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's posture but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn avoids it.
Cardan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn but great work by Cardan.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to regain half guard here but Cardan keeps moving and retains side control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is not content to let Cardan control the position.
Cardan happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cardan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardan.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Cardan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is not content to let Cardan control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep.

Cardan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep but Cardan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cardan controlling his opponent.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardan can't control as he wanted to and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardan trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Cardan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets caught flat footed, as Cardan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a triangle but Cardan pushes his legs off easily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working a defensive guard but Cardan manages to pass into side control anyway.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep.
Cardan trying to control the action but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep but Cardan has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cardan stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cardan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn darts in looking for a takedown but Cardan gets double underhooks and turns SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn into the cage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to break the clinch but Cardan is controlling him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardan prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardan being controlled against the cage.
Cardan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to trip Cardan. He has hold of a leg but Cardan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cardan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cardan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cardan decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to avoid it.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cardan's half guard.
Cardan gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardan wants to sweep here but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn controlling him for the moment.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control but Cardan is working from the bottom.
Cardan tries to strike from the bottom.
Cardan managing to control the position.
Cardan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardan keeping moving, preventing SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown but Cardan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn paws at him with a jab and circles away.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardan did well to prevent SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn getting side control.
Cardan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control but Cardan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardan is looking to stand up but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Cardan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardan circles away.
Cardan wants to slow SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn down by chopping away at his legs.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn moves in looking to clinch but Cardan pushes him off.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in and drives through. Cardan sprawls well.

Cardan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to defend but Cardan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardan is controlling the pace.
Cardan prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Cardan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Mario Cardan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a hook.
Cardan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardan is fending him off so far but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn persists. Nope, Cardan circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Mario Cardan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cardan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardan lands in his opponent's guard.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mario Cardan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardan prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cardan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to clinch up but Cardan keeps it at a distance.
Cardan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardan blocks a jab.
Cardan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a straight left.
Cardan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardan fails with a takedown attempt.

Cardan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn was covering up waiting for the punch and Cardan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cardan wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardan stays in close to SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Cardan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Mario Cardan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mario Cardan!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mario Cardan!

Mario Cardan wins by unanimous decision!