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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnecium Devecium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnecium Devecium!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Devecium fails with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Devecium gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Devecium is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devecium trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devecium stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Devecium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Devecium's guard now.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devecium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Devecium.
Devecium controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devecium looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devecium looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devecium!
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Devecium keeps moving and retains side control.
Devecium wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho pushes Devecium away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Devecium gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carvalho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Devecium tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Devecium looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Devecium decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Devecium will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogerio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnecium Devecium.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Devecium counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devecium.
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devecium is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devecium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devecium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Devecium wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho working for submissions but it's allowed Devecium to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devecium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Devecium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Devecium frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Devecium with a couple of short strikes.
Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Devecium scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Devecium has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carvalho's face.
Carvalho flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Devecium with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Devecium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Devecium prevents Carvalho from getting the reversal.
Devecium lands a big shot there that rocks Carvalho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Devecium controlling the pace for now.
Devecium lands a big shot there that rocks Carvalho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho tries to lock up and control but Devecium gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rogerio Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
and Devecium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devecium gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devecium gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Devecium postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Devecium advances position into side control!
Devecium trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Carvalho's face as Devecium controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devecium decides to stand back up.
Devecium looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Devecium avoids the attempt from Carvalho to control.
Devecium raining down shots from the mount!
Devecium has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devecium lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carvalho regains half guard.
Devecium blocks the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho is not content to let Devecium control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Devecium is going to stand back up.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Carvalho is pressing down on Devecium's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Devecium wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Devecium throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Devecium tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Devecium!
Devecium is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho with shots to the head and body - Devecium looks very uncomfortable down there.
Devecium tries to buck Carvalho off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devecium is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carvalho goes for an armbar but Devecium turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Devecium.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devecium defends well.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Devecium pushes his legs off easily.
Devecium stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Devecium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devecium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devecium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devecium trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devecium defends well.
Devecium postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Devecium sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carvalho looking to control.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devecium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devecium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnecium Devecium will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
and Devecium counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Devecium wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devecium slips nicely into half guard.
Devecium trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devecium is working away from the top position though.
Devecium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devecium pulls his head out easily.
Devecium keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devecium pulls his head out easily.
Devecium missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devecium counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devecium pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devecium fails with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho passes Devecium's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Devecium wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Devecium pushes Carvalho off looking to stand but Carvalho dives back in and keeps control.
Magnecium Devecium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devecium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Devecium is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devecium wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Devecium trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Devecium has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Devecium!
Devecium throwing hammer fists to the chest of Carvalho. What's that going to do exactly?
Devecium wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Devecium is surviving well by controlling Carvalho's body position as best he can.
Carvalho trying to control but Devecium is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho cracks Devecium with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Devecium regains half guard.
Devecium wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Devecium is defending it quite comfortably.
Devecium is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rogerio Carvalho.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnecium Devecium!
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FIGHT
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