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All but one of Cardella’s triumphs have come by first-round submission. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under [[Relson Gracie]], as well as a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido <ref>http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella</ref>. He served in the [[United States Marine Corps]], and continues to work with various branches of the U.S. Military to train them in jiu-jitsu <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref><ref>http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella</ref>. |
All but one of Cardella’s triumphs have come by first-round submission. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under [[Relson Gracie]], as well as a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido <ref>http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella</ref>. He served in the [[United States Marine Corps]], and continues to work with various branches of the U.S. Military to train them in jiu-jitsu <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref><ref>http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella</ref>. |
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Phil was the first American fighter to represent the Relson Gracie Team in MMA competition <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref>. Relson Gracie has been in Phil's corner during many of his MMA matches <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref>. |
Phil was the first American fighter to represent the Relson Gracie Team in MMA competition <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref>. Relson Gracie has been in Phil's corner during many of his MMA matches <ref>http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html</ref>. |
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Phil is the head instructor of [[Relson Gracie Austin]], a martial arts school specializing in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <ref>http://www.gracieaustin.com/instructors.htm#phil</ref>. |
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*[http://www.philcardella.com/ Official website] |
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*[http://www.gracieaustin.com Official website for Relson Gracie Austin] |
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Revision as of 17:57, 27 July 2009
Phil Cardella is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights as a lightweight in the World Extreme Cagefighting organization. All but one of Cardella’s triumphs have come by first-round submission. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Relson Gracie, as well as a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido [1]. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and continues to work with various branches of the U.S. Military to train them in jiu-jitsu [2][3]. Phil was the first American fighter to represent the Relson Gracie Team in MMA competition [4]. Relson Gracie has been in Phil's corner during many of his MMA matches [5]. Phil is the head instructor of Relson Gracie Austin, a martial arts school specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [6].
WEC career
While his record for the WEC reads 0-1, Cardella was a winner in the minds of many fans and critics after his fight against Danny Castillo ended a split decision.[7][8] . After getting a win by first round armbar in the Shark Fights promotion, he was scheduled to fight Ed Ratcliff at WEC 42 on August 9, 2009[9].
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| 11 matches | 8 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
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 Ed Ratcliff
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WEC 42:Torres vs. Bowles | August 9, 2009 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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| Win | 8-3 | Johnny Flores
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Submission (Armbar) | Shark Fights 4 | May 2, 2009 | 1 | 0:48 | Lubbock, Texas, USA
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| Loss | 7-3 | Danny Castillo
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Decision (Split) | WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia | March 1, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
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| Win | 7-2 |  Rafael Dias
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Decision (Unanimous) | GFC - Evolution | May 19, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, USA
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| Win | 6-2 | Patrick Horner
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Submission (Armbar) | GFC - Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House | March 3, 2006 | 1 | 4:20 | Columbus, Ohio, USA
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| Loss | 5-2 | Steve Kinnison
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KO (Slam) | FFC 6 - No Love | July 11, 2003 | 1 | 1:35 | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
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| Win | 5-1 | Rocky Long
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Submission (Armbar) | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | October 12, 2002 | 1 | 0:49 | Houston, Texas, USA
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| Win | 4-1 | Jose Santibanez
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | October 12, 2002 | 1 | 0:27 | Houston, Texas, USA
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| Win | 3-1 | Richard Rosas
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Submission (Strikes) | WFC 2 - World Fighting Championships 2 | August 16, 2002 | 1 | N/A | El Paso, Texas, USA
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| Win | 2-1 | Casey Erwin
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | WFC 1 - World Fighting Championships 1 | June 26, 2002 | 1 | N/A | San Antonio, Texas, USA
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| Loss | 1-1 | Randall Ebarb
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Submission (Armbar) | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | November 17, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Texas, USA
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| Win | 1-0 | Chris Winchester
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Submission (Armbar) | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | November 17, 2001 | 1 | 0:24 | Texas, USA
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References
- ^ http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella
- ^ http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html
- ^ http://www.bullshido.org/Phil_Cardella
- ^ http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html
- ^ http://www.onzuka.com/news_2006Mar2.html
- ^ http://www.gracieaustin.com/instructors.htm#phil
- ^ Damon Martin (2009-05-28). "PHIL CARDELLA VS. ED RATCLIFF IN WEC AUGUST 9". MMAWeekly. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ Frank Currerri (2009-07-06). "Cardella's Next Adventure: Ratcliff". WEC. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ [1]
External links
- Professional MMA record for Phil Cardella from Sherdog
- Official website
- Official website for Relson Gracie Austin
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