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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Fuentes shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Fuentes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Carvalho rushes Fuentes and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Carvalho.
Fuentes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Fuentes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Fuentes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes wants a takedown but no success here.
Adao Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amado Fuentes.
Fuentes looking for a takedown. #BC#
Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuentes throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuentes. #CL#
Carvalho rushes Fuentes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuentes is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carvalho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Carvalho wants the takedown. Fuentes is fighting it off but Carvalho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fuentes's guard against the cage.#SU#
Carvalho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense.
Fuentes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Fuentes ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carvalho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2##CL#
Carvalho has managed to clinch.
Carvalho can't get the takedown.
Fuentes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuentes wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Carvalho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fuentes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuentes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuentes throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuentes is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.#T3#
Fuentes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuentes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Fuentes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuentes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Fuentes tries to pass.
Fuentes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuentes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuentes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuentes on the ground.
Carvalho being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fuentes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuentes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Fuentes wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuentes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
Fuentes throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuentes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carvalho's waist but Carvalho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuentes off to one side. #CL#
Carvalho closes the distance and pushes Fuentes back into the cage.
Carvalho works on Fuentes's body with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Fuentes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adao Carvalho dominated that 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.#R2#
Fuentes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuentes misses with a takedown
and Carvalho counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Carvalho closes the distance and pushes Fuentes back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Carvalho.
#BC#
Carvalho breaks from the clinch.
Fuentes looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Adao Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amado Fuentes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuentes is fending him off so far but Carvalho persists. Nope, Fuentes circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuentes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Carvalho clinches up with Fuentes and pushes him back against the cage.
Carvalho has Fuentes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fuentes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuentes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carvalho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carvalho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuentes is trying to drag Carvalho to the mat but Carvalho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Carvalho jumps into guard, dragging Fuentes to the mat.
Fuentes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Fuentes is having none of it.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Fuentes passes Carvalho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuentes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carvalho to regain full guard.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuentes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuentes passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fuentes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fuentes 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.
Fuentes wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it. #T3#
Carvalho won't allow Fuentes to pass to mount.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuentes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Fuentes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fuentes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carvalho is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amado Fuentes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schneider throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schneider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schneider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schneider just misses with a punch to the body.
Schneider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
A shot to the liver by Schneider. Beautiful body shot.
Schneider throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schneider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.
Schneider throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Schneider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
Moshe Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adao Carvalho.#T1#
Jab by Schneider.
A jab from Schneider misses.
As Schneider backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Schneider manages to avoid it all.
Moshe Schneider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schneider.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Schneider.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Schneider scores with a jab to the head.
Schneider thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Schneider lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schneider throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Schneider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
Schneider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schneider is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Schneider misses. #T2#
Schneider looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Schneider thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Schneider throws a big shot that misses.
Schneider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schneider throws a shot to the body.
Schneider connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Schneider coming out on top.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
The fighters circling - Schneider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schneider. #T3#
Schneider looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schneider. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schneider takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Schneider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schneider loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho moves forwards but Schneider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schneider misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho throws a fast counter high kick but Schneider manages to duck under it in time.
Schneider blocks a head kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Schneider keeps it at a distance.
Schneider connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Schneider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Schneider misses.
Moshe Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Schneider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schneider clobbers Carvalho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schneider connects with a nice looking jab.
Schneider cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
A cross from Schneider lands.
Schneider misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Schneider moves out of range easily.
Schneider throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Carvalho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Schneider dominated that 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.#R2#
Schneider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Schneider misses.
Schneider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schneider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Schneider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schneider scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schneider with a nice cross.
Carvalho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Schneider counter with a right hand.
Schneider throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schneider sets himself, and Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Schneider avoids it this time.
Schneider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adao Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho moves to clinch but Schneider breaks away
and Schneider counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Schneider.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Schneider has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Schneider looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Schneider lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Carvalho darts in looking for a takedown but Schneider gets double underhooks and turns Carvalho into the cage.
Schneider swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schneider misses with an uppercut.
Schneider's corner calls for a 1-2. Schneider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schneider misses with a hook.
Schneider throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a series of strikes. Schneider will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carvalho goes for a double leg but Schneider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schneider continues to drive forward.
Moshe Schneider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adao Carvalho.
Schneider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schneider tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schneider to the ground. Schneider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schneider lands with a cross. #T2#
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schneider.
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!
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Schneider lands a nice hook to Carvalho's body. Carvalho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Schneider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
Schneider throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Schneider lands a nice looking body shot.
Schneider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carvalho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schneider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schneider stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schneider misses with a looping left.
Schneider throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Schneider scores with a nice head shot.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schneider defends it nicely.
A left lands for Schneider.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Schneider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Schneider.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Schneider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schneider scores with a jab to the head.
Schneider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Schneider. No joy for Carvalho on that attempt.
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!
Carvalho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schneider scores with a punch to the head.
Schneider scores with a nice strike.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Schneider.
Schneider lunges at Carvalho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carvalho's hand.
Schneider misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho throws a big counter head kick but Schneider avoids it with no problem.
Schneider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carvalho in his tracks.
Schneider swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Schneider dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho slips a jab from Schneider.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Schneider.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schneider defends it well.
Carvalho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schneider is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Carvalho.
A jab from Schneider misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Schneider misses the target.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schneider defends it well.
Schneider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvalho momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Schneider had a free shot at his head there.
Schneider scores with a punch to the head.
Schneider connects with a looping right hand.
Schneider throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Schneider misses its intended target.
Schneider lands a jab 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!
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schneider.
Schneider misses with a straight right. #T1#
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Schneider circles away.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schneider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schneider throws a sloppy body shot
and Carvalho counters with a two punch combo.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Schneider moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCarvalho.
Nice uppercut lands for Schneider. That snapped Carvalho's head back.
Moshe Schneider is winning the standup battle so far.
Schneider works the jab nicely.
Schneider missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schneider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schneider counters with a straight right hand.
Schneider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Schneider misses with a body shot.
Carvalho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Schneider is avoiding it.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schneider throws out the jab.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Schneider.
Schneider throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Schneider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schneider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Schneider jabs at Carvalho's body.
Schneider loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Schneider jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage. #T3#
Schneider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schneider.
Schneider clobbers Carvalho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schneider scores with a decent looking hook.
Schneider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Schneider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
Schneider loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Schneider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carvalho defending well as Schneider loads up on a big left hand.
Schneider misses with a looping right.
Schneider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Schneider circles away.
Schneider was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho. #T4#
Schneider scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moshe Schneider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schneider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carvalho tries to stall but Schneider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Schneider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schneider connects with a jab.
Schneider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schneider backing away here, and Carvalho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schneider lands a glancing blow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Schneider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schneider lands with a good body shot.
Schneider misses with a straight left.
Adao Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvalho there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Schneider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schneider, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Schneider! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a left to the body.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvalho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Dukes counters with a two punch combo.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Carvalho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dukes is looking to break free of the clinch but Carvalho has double underhooks.
Carvalho has Dukes pressed against the cage, preventing Dukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dukes tries to break the clinch but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Dukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Dukes misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Carvalho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dukes counter with a right hand.
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Carvalho takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
#T2#
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dukes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Dukes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Carvalho moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
Dukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Carvalho jumps into guard, dragging Dukes to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
Dukes wanted to stand there but Carvalho had control of the position.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho seems keen to control Dukes's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Dukes stands and steps away. Carvalho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dukes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dukes swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
#CL#
Carvalho has Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dukes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Dukes misses.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dukes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvalho darts in looking for a takedown but Dukes gets double underhooks and turns Carvalho into the cage.
Carvalho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dario Dukes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Carvalho rushes Dukes and presses him up against the cage.
Dukes wants to break free but Carvalho has control.
Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dukes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dukes is looking to break free of the clinch but Carvalho has double underhooks.
Carvalho can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Dukes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dukes sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho blocks a jab.#CL#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #BC2#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a big counter combination but Dukes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Carvalho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carvalho.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Carvalho slowing the pace effectively.
Dukes is pressed up against the cage. Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dukes down to the mat. Dukes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dukes swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dukes.
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!
Dukes fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Carvalho moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dukes walks away with a smile on his face. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adao Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Dukes misses with a double jab.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dario Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Dukes throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Carvalho. #CL#
Carvalho has managed to clinch.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Carvalho drops back down to his feet.
Dukes prevents the takedown attempt.
Carvalho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dukes walks away with a smile on his face. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dario Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Carvalho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Dukes won't allow it.
#BC#
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho is looking to counter the offense by Dukes and move into the clinch.
Dukes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carvalho backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Dukes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
Dukes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carvalho counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
Carvalho throws a push kick but Dukes slaps the foot to one side.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Carvalho moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Carvalho shoots in but no luck this time.
Dukes slaps away a takedown attempt from Carvalho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Dukes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dukes throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukes tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dukes misses with a double jab
and Carvalho counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.
Dukes misses with the combination.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dukes, pushing him back against the cage.
Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dukes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Carvalho.
Carvalho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dukes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukes scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Dukes missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown but Dukes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvalho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dukes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dukes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Carvalho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dukes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3##BC2#
Dukes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Dukes does no damage.
Dukes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Carvalho gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Carvalho pulls guard successfully.
Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carvalho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dario Dukes.
I've got Dukes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Dukes! |
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