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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and Carioca moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carioca tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mendes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carioca tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carioca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes fails to take his opponent's back.
Carioca tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Carioca tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carioca is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Carioca is trying desperately to improve position.#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.
Mendes controlling the pace for now.
Carioca tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mendes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes 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#
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carioca tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carioca to the ground. Carioca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendes goes for a double leg but Carioca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carioca continues to drive forward.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joca Carioca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Mendes.
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Carioca tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carioca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carioca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carioca on his heels. He'll look to pass Carioca's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendes has Carioca pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Carioca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carioca has Mendes in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Carioca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mendes.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carioca is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Carioca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carioca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Mendes passes Carioca's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendes works his way into side control.
Carioca is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mendes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carioca really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rafael Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes controlling his opponent.
Carioca working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Mendes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carioca has given up his back. Will we see Mendes going for some submissions?
Carioca is trying to get back to his feet but Mendes has full control of the position and if anything, Carioca has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carioca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mendes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carioca on his heels. He'll look to pass Carioca's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carioca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carioca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carioca is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Mendes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carioca wants to control the action here but instead Mendes manages to pass to full mount!
Carioca has given up his back here. Will Mendes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Carioca buck him off.
Carioca tries to break free.
Mendes biding his time, looking for the opening.
More stalling from Mendes.#T3#
Mendes with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Carioca trying to control the action but Mendes just sinks the hooks in.
Carioca is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendes.
Mendes is trying to stick to Carioca's back but Carioca is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carioca.#T4#
Carioca wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes pulls Carioca in close to prevent any damage.
Carioca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes is pulling down on Carioca's head. It's preventing any offense from Carioca, at least for the moment.
Carioca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes is continuing to stall.
Joca Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Mendes!
A victorious Rafael Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupper with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Tupper misses its intended target.
Carioca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Carioca scores with a takedown into Tupper's guard.#SUB#
Tupper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carioca is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tupper.
Tupper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tupper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tupper wants to control but Carioca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tupper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tupper actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper trying to control here.
#T1#
Carioca is looking to take a break and control but Tupper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper wants to improve his position but Carioca is controlling well.
#SUB#
Tupper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carioca pulls his head out easily.
Carioca tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tupper controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tupper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Tupper's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tupper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tupper has his foot on Carioca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioca works his way back into a safe position though.
Carioca pushes down on Tupper's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tupper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carioca pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Tupper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carioca pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper is defending well.
#SUB2#
Carioca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tupper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tupper actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper.
Carioca is stalling in the full guard.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Tupper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Tupper is trying to control the position but Carioca postures up. #SUB#
Tupper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carioca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tupper is looking for a triangle but Carioca pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tupper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tupper looking for a guillotine here but Carioca defends easily.
Carioca trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tupper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carioca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Tupper trying to keep a closed guard but Carioca is proving a slippery customer.
Carioca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carioca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Tupper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Carioca tries to pass. #SUB#
Tupper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Tupper's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Tupper's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustine Tupper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Carioca scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tupper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tupper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carioca can do to turn this around?
Tupper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carioca is one step ahead there.
Tupper controls Carioca momentarily but Carioca frees himself. #SUB#
Tupper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving. #SUB#
Tupper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tupper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carioca defends it easily.#SUB#
Tupper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tupper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Tupper has his foot on Carioca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carioca works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Carioca drops back looking for a leg! Tupper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper manages to kick Carioca off! Carioca jumps back into Tupper's guard. #SUB#
Carioca is sitting in close to Tupper's body. Tupper has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carioca is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carioca is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tupper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Augustine Tupper!
Augustine Tupper gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 5
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Holey shoots in looking for a takedown but Carioca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carioca keeps the fight on the outside.
Holey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holey tries to clinch but Carioca moves away #TD2#
and Carioca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holey! #SU2#
Carioca decides to stand back up. Carioca steps back and let's Holey get back to his feet.
Carioca looks for a takedown but Holey sprawls well.
Carioca has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Holey swings for the body but Carioca moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Carioca misses.#TD2#
Carioca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Carioca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holey, who protects the arm well.
Holey is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Carioca tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well. #T1#
Holey tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Carioca tries for a kimura but Holey is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carioca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holey struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Carioca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carioca's guard! Nice work there by Holey! #T2#
Carioca 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.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holey 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.
Holey wants to stand but Carioca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #T3#
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey postures up.
Carioca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Carioca is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Carioca maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Carioca has cracked it and Holey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Carioca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 1
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Carioca takes one to the chin there.
Carioca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalisay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carioca shoots for a takedown but Dalisay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalisay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carioca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalisay.
Carioca tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carioca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalisay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Carioca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalisay sprawls well initially but Carioca persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalisay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carioca is working away from the top position though.
Dalisay wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Carioca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalisay sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carioca in particular looking to stall.
Dalisay wants to get back to his feet.
Dalisay tries to get to full guard but Carioca has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Carioca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalisay sees it coming and defends easily.
Carioca prevents Dalisay from standing back up.
Dalisay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalisay tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Carioca seems to be looking for submissions.
Carioca moves nicely into side control.
Dalisay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carioca on the ground.
Dalisay pushes Carioca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carioca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Carioca in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dalisay is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carioca is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully.
Carioca looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carioca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Carioca uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca controls the position from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Johnson is not content to let Carioca control the position.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson tries to bench press Carioca off him but Carioca keeps the position.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carioca's best efforts.#SUB2#
Carioca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carioca working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carioca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carioca stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Carioca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carioca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Carioca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioca wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carioca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carioca trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Johnson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Carioca is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Carioca is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Carioca is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carioca to get the leverage.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Carioca has control of the leg. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carioca pulls his head out easily.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Carioca defends it easily.
Carioca trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Carioca sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carioca defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB#
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carioca stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carioca!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joca Carioca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carioca circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carioca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Carioca defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carioca sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Carioca wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carioca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carioca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carioca is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carioca! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carioca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joca Carioca (ranked 4615 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 1031 p4p, 59 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Demian Azevedo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joca Carioca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azevedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carioca (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Carioca postures up.
Carioca drops back looking for a leg! Azevedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azevedo manages to kick Carioca off! Carioca jumps back into Azevedo's guard.
Carioca trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Carioca wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo forces his way into half guard.
Azevedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Azevedo stands and throws Carioca's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Azevedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carioca! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carioca (2) vs (7) Azevedo
Carioca gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo trying to mount his opponent but Carioca defends it.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Carioca won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (2) vs (10) Azevedo
Carioca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Carioca is holding on tight.
Carioca wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Carioca is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Azevedo takes Carioca's back. Score +3 for taking back: Carioca (2) vs (13) Azevedo
Carioca rolls, trying to escape but Azevedo keeps control of the position.
Azevedo doesn't have the hooks in and Carioca manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (4) vs (13) Azevedo
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (4) vs (15) Azevedo
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioca is retaining full guard.
Azevedo pushes down on Carioca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carioca is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Carioca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carioca sees it coming and defends easily.
Carioca won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
Carioca is staying active underneath Azevedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo prevents Carioca from improving his position.
Carioca is looking to control Azevedo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carioca avoid being mounted?
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (4) vs (18) Azevedo
Azevedo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Carioca (4) vs (21) Azevedo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo has managed to slip his arm under Carioca's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carioca is tapping out! Submission win for Azevedo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo!
A very excited looking Demian Azevedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Carioca misses with a takedown
letting Dante counter with a right hand.
Carioca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carioca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carioca somewhat.
Carioca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carioca somewhat.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joca Carioca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante sizes up Carioca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dante as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Dante throws a body punch but Carioca moves out of range.
Carioca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dante displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carioca.
Silvio Dante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante throws a shot from downtown. Carioca moves away and avoids it.
Dante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carioca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Dante.
Carioca misses with a takedown attempt - Dante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dante throws a lazy right hand but Carioca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carioca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dante misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dante! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Dante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dante tests Carioca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carioca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dante as he avoids it easily.
Dante lands a really nice looking cross but Carioca seems unphased.
Carioca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dante.
Dante misses with a wild body shot.
Dante throws a big shot that misses.
Carioca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silvio Dante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Dante. No joy for Carioca on that attempt.
It looked like Dante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carioca.
Carioca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carioca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dante.#ROC#
Carioca is rocked!
Dante cracks Carioca with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Carioca tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dante pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Carioca is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Dante!
Silvio Dante made sure to mention his sponsor, Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 108
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Carioca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jainar lands an overhand right.
Jainar connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Jainar gets a clinch.
Jainar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carioca backwards.
Carioca is working for takedown but Jainar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jainar scores with a hook to the body.
Carioca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jainar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jainar is leaning against Carioca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jainar lands a nice uppercut.
Jainar presses Carioca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Jainar controlling the action here for a moment.
Jainar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jainar works on Carioca's body with a couple of short punches.
Jainar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jainar digs a right hand into Carioca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carioca's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Jainar - that landed with a thud.
Jainar digs a right hand underneath Carioca's ribcage. Carioca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carioca is breathing heavily.
Jainar scores with a hook to the body.
Jainar is stalling here.
Jainar stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Good body shot from Jainar.
Jainar pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jainar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jainar stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Jainar.
Jainar scores with a body shot.
Ramazan Jainar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jainar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Good shot there by Jainar.
Jainar lands with an uppercut that bounces Carioca off the cage and back into range.
Jainar feints a jab promting Carioca to slip. Jainar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carioca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carioca is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Carioca with a poor takedown
and Jainar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jainar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jainar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Jainar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jainar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jainar lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Jainar scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jainar is working Carioca over against the cage.
Jainar digs a right hand underneath Carioca's ribcage. Carioca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jainar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Carioca! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jainar is unloading with more strikes now! Carioca drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Jainar!
A less than humble Ramazan Jainar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SyFi 100
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Fatiman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carioca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fatiman trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Carioca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatiman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fatiman stopping the sweep attempt from Carioca.
Fatiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioca is retaining full guard.
Fatiman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carioca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fatiman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Fatiman won't allow Carioca to get back to his feet.
Fatiman advances to half guard.
Carioca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fatiman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Carioca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatiman defends it easily.
Fatiman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fatiman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carioca's head.
Fatiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Fatiman is in close to Carioca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatiman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fatiman slips nicely into half guard.
Fatiman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carioca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fatiman lands with a punch from half guard.
Carioca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carioca won't allow Fatiman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Carioca looking for submissions off his back.
Fatiman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carioca!
BOOM! Fatiman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Fatiman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carioca is now in Fatiman's guard. A big mistake from Fatiman there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving. #T3#
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fatiman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carioca has picked Fatiman up and slammed him! Fatiman can't keep hold of the triangle and Carioca manages to pass to side control!
Carioca trying to control the action but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatiman sneaks back into half guard.
Carioca tries to pass to full mount but Fatiman defends it.
We've been informed that Carioca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carioca moves into full mount! Fatiman won't be happy about that!
Fatiman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fatiman tries to improve his position but instead Carioca has taken his back! #SUB2#
Carioca looking to break Fatiman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fatiman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carioca will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Carioca is looking for the choke from the back position but Fatiman is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Fatiman just trying to survive but Carioca is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fatiman breaks Carioca's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fatiman stays in close to Carioca's body and controls the position.
Fatiman trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Fatiman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fatiman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now.
Carioca being controlled here, momentarily.
Fatiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Wilner Fatiman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Carioca gets tackled into the cage by Fatiman. Fatiman maintains the clinch.
Fatiman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carioca.
Fatiman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carioca avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman effectively controlling the action here.
Carioca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Fatiman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Fatiman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fatiman wants to control but Carioca is keeping him busy.
Carioca wants to get back to full guard.
Fatiman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Fatiman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Fatiman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carioca can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fatiman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carioca is squirming around, avoiding Fatiman's attempts to control the action.
Carioca is looking to improve his position but Fatiman isn't that keen on the idea.
Fatiman wants to take Carioca's back here but Carioca is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fatiman cracks Carioca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Carioca that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Fatiman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
A nice elbow there by Fatiman.
Wilner Fatiman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatiman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fatiman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fatiman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carioca regains half guard.
Fatiman is looking to take a break and control but Carioca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fatiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatiman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carioca is trying to maintain the position but Fatiman is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Carioca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fatiman controlling the pace.
Fatiman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carioca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fatiman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carioca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fatiman working the head and body with strikes.
Fatiman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carioca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatiman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilner Fatiman 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fatiman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Carioca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fatiman trying to control the position but Carioca is working away.
Carioca tries to escape but Fatiman is in control. #SUB#
Fatiman tries for a kimura but Carioca is defending well. #SUB#
Fatiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carioca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carioca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fatiman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fatiman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fatiman wants to pass to mount but Carioca is defending the position. #T1#
Carioca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fatiman is working for a kimura but Carioca is defending it quite comfortably.
Fatiman is trying to control the action in half guard but Carioca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fatiman 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.
Fatiman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fatiman lands a big elbow.
Carioca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fatiman trying to control from half guard but Carioca is working away. #T2#
Carioca wants to improve his position but Fatiman is controlling well.
Fatiman slows the pace down in half guard.
Carioca is looking to improve his position.
Fatiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carioca can do to turn this around?
Fatiman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Fatiman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Carioca tries to get to full guard but Fatiman has control of the leg.
Carioca is pressing down on Fatiman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fatiman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fatiman preventing the sweep.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fatiman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fatiman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fatiman trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carioca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fatiman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fatiman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fatiman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Carioca is looking for a triangle but Fatiman pushes his legs off easily.
Joca Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatiman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilner Fatiman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fatiman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilner Fatiman!
A victorious Wilner Fatiman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WeInSyd 25
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Carioca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bantom quickly recovers to half guard.
Bantom is trying to stand back up but Carioca is controlling him
#SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bantom has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bantom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bantom is looking to improve his position.
Carioca is keen to just control but Bantom is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Carioca is working for a kimura but Bantom is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bantom wants to get back to full guard.
Carioca trying to control the pace.
Carioca trying to mount his opponent but Bantom defends it. #T1#
Still in half guard, Carioca seems content to control.
Carioca trying to control from half guard but Bantom is working away.
Carioca working Bantom over with strikes. #SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura but Bantom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carioca to get the leverage.
Bantom looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Bantom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carioca pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Carioca wants to work for an arm triangle but Bantom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bantom wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Carioca's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Carioca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bantom is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Carioca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bantom sees it coming and defends easily.
Bantom is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Carioca seems to be working for a kimura but Bantom defends the submission attempt.
Bantom is looking to control Carioca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bantom avoid being mounted?
Carioca is looking to advance position but Bantom won't allow it.
Bantom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bantom is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Carioca controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bantom is defending against the submission attempts here by Carioca.
Carioca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carioca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carioca is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
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.
Carioca wants to control but Bantom is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bantom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carioca is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura but Bantom is defending well.
Carioca is thwarting Bantom's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca wants to pass the guard but Bantom is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joca Carioca dominated that round.
That's time! Carioca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bantom. No joy for Carioca on that attempt.
Bantom fails with the takedown#TD#
so Carioca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carioca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carioca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bantom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bantom is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carioca dives into side control.
Carioca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bantom keeps working. #SUB#
Carioca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bantom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bantom stops Carioca from passing to mount.
Bantom wants to control but Carioca postures up.#SUB#
Carioca in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bantom is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
SyFi 80
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Carioca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beats looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beats can't do much from the bottom here.
Beats is looking to regain half guard here but Carioca keeps moving and retains side control.
Carioca wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beats is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carioca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats is trying to stand up here but Carioca is controlling him well. #SUB#
Carioca is looking to control the position but Beats frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Carioca grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Beats there - Carioca really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Swagga Beats!
Swagga Beats thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Carioca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Carioca trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Carioca is really struggling to control Henley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henley! #REVB#
Henley scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carioca, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Carioca 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.#T2#
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Carioca is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carioca is defending well. #SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura but Carioca is defending well. #T3#
Carioca is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carioca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carioca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley works his way into side control.
Henley tries to score with some ground and pound. Carioca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Henley tries to advance to mount but Carioca instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carioca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carioca tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carioca is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Henley is tapping! Great win for Carioca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Carioca walks into a left hand.
Carioca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clementine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clementine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Clementine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carioca ducks under a wild hook from Clementine.
Jazz Clementine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca tries for a takedown but Clementine circles away easily
and Clementine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carioca misses with a takedown
enabling Clementine to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Clementine misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Clementine.
Clementine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carioca under the eye.
Clementine connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clementine cracks Carioca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clementine throws the left hand but Carioca avoids the punch easily.
Clementine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carioca slips a jab from Clementine.
A slow jab from Clementine misses its intended target.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown but Clementine shows good takedown defense.
Jazz Clementine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joca Carioca.
Carioca closes the distance and clinches up with Clementine, looking for a takedown. Carioca pushes Clementine against the cage but Clementine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clementine feints a jab promting Carioca to slip. Clementine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carioca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Carioca is rocked!
Clementine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carioca is still on wobbly legs! Can Clementine finish him?
Clementine scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clementine drops Carioca with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Carioca! Clementine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jazz Clementine!
Jazz Clementine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SyFi 54
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Damiani misses with a hook. Carioca ducked under it nicely.
Carioca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damiani throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carioca.
Carioca shoots in looking for a takedown. Damiani tries to sprawl out of it but Carioca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damiani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damiani throws a leg kick but Carioca checks it.
Damiani throws a nice looking combination but Carioca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damiani misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Carioca tries for a takedown but Damiani circles away easily
and Damiani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Carioca.
Carioca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Damiani misses with a wild body shot.
Carioca dodges the punch combination from Damiani.
Damiani scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Damiani moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Damiani.
Damiani lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Damiani.
Damiani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Damiani stalling the fight.
#TD#
Carioca gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damiani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damiani defends it well. #SUB#
Carioca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Damiani is not content to let Carioca control the position.#T3##SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damiani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damiani is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Carioca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Damiani sees it coming and defends easily.
Carioca is keen to just control but Damiani is a slippery customer.
Damiani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Damiani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carioca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Damiani is not content to let Carioca control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Carioca seems to be looking for submissions.
Carioca trying to advance position but Damiani counters by regaining guard.
Damiani pulls Carioca in to control the position.
Carioca trying to control but Damiani is working from the bottom.
Carioca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Damiani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carioca pushing down on Damiani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Carioca.
Carioca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Damiani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Damiani.
Damiani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carioca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Damiani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massimo Damiani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damiani tries to land a leg kick but Carioca saw it coming and moves away.
Carioca feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Carioca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Damiani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Damiani can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Carioca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Damiani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Carioca sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carioca pushes down on Damiani's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura but Damiani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carioca to get the leverage. #SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura but Damiani is defending well.
Damiani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carioca works his way into full mount! #T2#
Damiani holds on to Carioca as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Damiani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Carioca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Damiani is surviving well by controlling Carioca's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Carioca working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Damiani turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carioca off and cradles Damiani's limp body as Carioca celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
WeInSyd 10
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Carioca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dale's waist but Dale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carioca off to one side.
Dale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carioca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dale. No joy for Carioca on that attempt.
Dale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carioca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carioca throws a body kick that misses
and Dale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dale wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carioca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carioca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioca wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Carioca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB#
Carioca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carioca has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Carioca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carioca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dale keeps working.
Dale avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carioca.
You can see the frustration on Dale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Dale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dale.
Carioca keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carioca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Dale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dale prevents Carioca from improving his position.
Dale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carioca is not content to let Dale control the position.
Dale winds up and cracks Carioca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carioca wants to improve his position but Dale is controlling well.
Dale is trying to control. Carioca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carioca moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Carioca is looking for a triangle but Dale pushes his legs off easily.
Dale trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dale 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.
Dale trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dale is in close to Carioca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Dale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carioca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dale.
Dale misses with a straight left.
Dale throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Carioca counters with a single leg into guard. Dale didn't expect that. #SUB#
Carioca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Carioca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dale is in close to Carioca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joca Carioca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carioca is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carioca can't keep his opponent in guard - Dale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dale keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dale is looking for a kimura here.
Dale prevents Carioca from improving his position.#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.
Carioca is trying to stand up here but Dale is controlling him well. #SUB#
Carioca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dale pulls his head out easily.
Dale trying to control the action but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Carioca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dale is keen to just control but Carioca is a slippery customer.
Carioca is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dale working Carioca over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dale there.
Dale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carioca is just riding it out for now. Dale eventually gives up the hold.
Dale thows a huge punch but Carioca dodges it nicely.
Carioca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carioca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Dale seems content to control.#T4#
Dale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dale works his way into full mount!
Dale scoring with strikes but Carioca is staying in there.
Carioca tries to hold on but Dale pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dale trying to control but Carioca is having none of it.
Carioca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Dale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dale wants it to stay on the feet.
Carioca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carioca shoots for a takedown but Dale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carioca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dale throws a series of punches but Carioca moves out of range.
Carioca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dale as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carioca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carioca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dale circles away.
Aaron Dale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Dale finds it's way through Carioca's defenses. #T1#
Dale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carioca circles away quickly and effectively.
Dale sizes up Carioca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dale throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Dale misses its intended target.
Dale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cariocas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dale scores with a jab to the body.
Carioca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dale defends well and Carioca ends up having to push Dale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dale looks to land a combination but Carioca avoids it well.
Dale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dale 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.
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!#T2#
Dale is still trying to improve position.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Carioca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dale tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Carioca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carioca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dale seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carioca forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dale is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Carioca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carioca is keen to just control but Dale is a slippery customer.
Carioca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dale wants to control but Carioca is keeping busy.
Dale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dale wants to improve his position but Carioca is controlling well.
#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.#SUB#
Carioca is trying to work for a kimura but Dale is defending well.
Dale wants to control but Carioca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Carioca wants to work for an arm triangle but Dale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dale manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Carioca drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Carioca as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dale screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Carioca! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Carioca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbandit scores with a jab to the head.
Garbandit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garbandit misses with a hook. Carioca ducked under it nicely.
Carioca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garbandit circles away.
Garbandit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garbandit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garbandit tries to kick Carioca off but Carioca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garbandit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carioca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Garbandit pushes Carioca off, looking to escape but Carioca dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Garbandit is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joca Carioca!
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Event:
SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson lunges at Carioca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carioca's hand.
Derrick Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Carioca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Carioca is very close to passing his half guard.
Carioca controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carioca wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carioca is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura here.
Carioca wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Carioca keeps him under control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Carioca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carioca trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferguson is doing well to control the position and prevent Carioca from advancing to side control.
Ferguson is trying to stand up here but Carioca is controlling him well.
Carioca not doing much here.
#SUB#
Carioca is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carioca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Carioca seems to be looking for submissions.
Carioca has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson is staying active underneath Carioca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferguson keeping control of the position.
Carioca is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferguson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson is controlling Carioca's posture.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Carioca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carioca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carioca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carioca walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson .
Ferguson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferguson misses with a combination
#CL#
and Carioca counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Ferguson will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Carioca walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson .
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carioca's hands.
Carioca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Carioca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Carioca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson darts in looking for a takedown but Carioca gets double underhooks and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Carioca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carioca swivels and escapes.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Carioca counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Carioca trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carioca advances position into side control!
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Carioca remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Joca Carioca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carioca tries to move to full mount but Ferguson actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Carioca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Carioca eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson .
Carioca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carioca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carioca drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Carioca off! Carioca jumps back into Ferguson 's guard.
Ferguson is trying to keep Carioca in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carioca preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carioca should have avoided that one.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Carioca's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferguson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carioca manages to avoid it.
Derrick Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carioca fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson catches Carioca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carioca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carioca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Carioca shoots in for a double leg but Ferguson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
Carioca dodges the punch combination from Ferguson .
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Carioca walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carioca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Carioca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Carioca is rocked!
Joca Carioca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Carioca's body.
Oh Carioca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carioca falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ferguson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Ferguson !
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Event:
SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Carioca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Carioca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carioca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Carioca is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carioca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca looking to pass the guard.
Carioca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully.
Carioca looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Carioca defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dominguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Carioca content to stall in guard here.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Carioca controlling him for the moment.
Carioca's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Carioca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Carioca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez is trying to keep Carioca in close.
#T4##SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Carioca pushes his legs off easily.
Carioca sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carioca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Know Squat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joca Carioca dominated that round.
That's time! Dominguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Carioca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carioca defends it nicely.
Carioca with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in and bounces Carioca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carioca swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carioca looking to control.
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Carioca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dominguez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Carioca is defending well. Dominguez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Carioca has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dominguez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Dominguez!
A victorious Javier Dominguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dominguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dominguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioca sprawls well initially but Dominguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carioca is trying to stand back up but Dominguez is controlling him
Carioca is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is defending well.
Carioca is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard. #T1#
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carioca is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Dominguez wants to control but Carioca has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carioca is looking to escape.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Dominguez pushing down on Carioca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carioca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carioca trying to control the position here.
Carioca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carioca 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.#SUB#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Dominguez dominated that round.
That's time! Carioca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Dominguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carioca was covering up waiting for the punch and Dominguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dominguez drops back looking for a leg! Carioca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carioca manages to kick Dominguez off! Dominguez jumps back into Carioca's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carioca swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Carioca controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Javier Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carioca is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into Carioca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carioca looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Carioca seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Carioca wants to sweep but no luck.
Carioca keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass. #SUB#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dominguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Carioca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carioca not doing much here.
Carioca is looking to advance position but Dominguez won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Carioca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez landing rabbit punches to the side of Carioca's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Carioca takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carioca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Carioca has control of the leg.
Carioca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Carioca. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Javier Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Carioca shows good takedown defense.
Carioca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joca Carioca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Dominguez.#TD#
Carioca dives in and scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.#SUB2#
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca 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.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca preventing the sweep.
Carioca wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Carioca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez is not content to let Carioca control the position. #T3#
Carioca working away.#SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez is trying to control Carioca's posture but Carioca avoids it. #T4#
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.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Carioca keeps moving and retains side control.
Carioca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carioca is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joca Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
Carioca prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joca Carioca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dominguez 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Carioca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Carioca 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.
Carioca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillman working a defensive guard but Carioca manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tillman is trying to escape the position but Carioca is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tillman struggling a bit here.
Carioca controls the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tillman tries to bench press Carioca off him but Carioca keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Carioca drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tillman is trying to keep Carioca in close.
Tillman being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carioca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tillman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carioca has Tillman in his guard.#REVR#
Carioca has Tillman pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Tillman throws a strike but Carioca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tillman being controlled here, momentarily.
Carioca is pushing down on Tillman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tillman is fighting to maintain full guard but Carioca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carioca performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Tillman wants to improve his position but Carioca is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joca Carioca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Carioca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tillman to the mat! Tillman manages to get full guard.
Carioca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carioca is continuing to stall.
Carioca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carioca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carioca content to stall in guard here.
Carioca passes into half guard.
Tillman trying to control but Carioca postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carioca has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Carioca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carioca controlling the pace for now.
Carioca manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tillman to take his back!
Carioca biding his time, controlling Tillman. #T3#
Can Tillman hold on?! Carioca is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tillman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carioca has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tillman's body.
Carioca loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tillman hold on?
#T4#
Carioca biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Carioca has got one arm under Tillman's chin. This could be trouble... Tillman trying to control the other hand but Carioca gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tillman has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joca Carioca!
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