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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Carvalho closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.#TD#
Carvalho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Marshall
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Marshall controlling Carvalho's posture.
Marshall looking to control.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Marshall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Carvalho has control of an arm but Marshall manages to advance to Carvalho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (5) vs (4) Marshall
Marshall is looking to control Carvalho but Carvalho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marshall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Carvalho is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Marshall!
Charles Carvalho was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zak Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Charles Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carvalho takes the fight into the clinch.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Carvalho has clasped his hands together around Young's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Young (0) vs (4) Carvalho
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho controls the position.
Carvalho wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Carvalho advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (0) vs (6) Carvalho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Carvalho fails to move to back control.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho prevents Young from getting the reversal.
Young stops Carvalho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carvalho moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Young (0) vs (9) Carvalho
Carvalho avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
Young rolls, trying to escape but Carvalho keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Young looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Young knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Young for a finish.
Young trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carvalho wants to control but Young is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Young is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Young trying to control the hands but Carvalho breaks the grip. #T3#
Young manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carvalho's guard. Nice work there by Young.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (9) Carvalho
Young trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carvalho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (11) Carvalho
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Young looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young is concentrating on defense, preventing Carvalho from advancing position. #T5#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard.
Carvalho looks winded!
Young is controlling Carvalho's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Young wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Young desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Carvalho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.#T7#
Carvalho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Young desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Young is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Carvalho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Carvalho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Young is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Charles Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Denari pushes him off.#TD2#
Denari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
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.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Denari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Denari
Denari is staying tight to Carvalho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho stops Denari from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denari tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away. #SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carvalho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Carvalho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (7) Denari
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Denari
Denari is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Carvalho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (7) vs (7) Denari#T7#
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carvalho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (7) vs (11) Denari#SUB2#
Denari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a choke. Carvalho gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carvalho manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (9) vs (11) Denari
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Denari wants to hit a sweep here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (11) Denari#T8##SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Denari turns into him and now he's in Carvalho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (12) vs (13) Denari
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (16) Denari
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (12) vs (18) Denari#SUB2#
Denari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Denari controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Denari look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (12) vs (21) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari working for a choke but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T10##SUB2#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Carvalho is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carvalho is defending well though. Denari let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Denari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB2#
Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Denari has got one arm under Carvalho's chin. This could be trouble... Carvalho trying to control the other hand but Denari gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Carvalho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmodium Denari!
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari 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.
Charles Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jin Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #TD#
Carvalho lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Sakai
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Sakai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Sakai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #T1#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Sakai trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Sakai seems keen to control Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sakai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sakai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carvalho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carvalho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Sakai is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai trying to control the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sakai controlling Carvalho's posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho 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.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Sakai looking to control.
#T5#
Sakai pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Carvalho is fighting to break Sakai's control of his arms but Sakai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakai is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Carvalho stays in close to Sakai's body and controls the position.
Sakai is controlling Carvalho's posture.#SUB2#
Sakai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho postures up.
#SUB2#
Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is really struggling to control Sakai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sakai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Carvalho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakai has Carvalho pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakai controlling the position.
Sakai controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself. #T9#
Sakai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakai working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Sakai managing to control the position.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10##SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Sakai is keeping the position.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is adopting a defensive guard.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakai is keeping the position for now.
Sakai keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sakai controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.#SUB2#
Sakai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Sakai up and slammed him! Sakai can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Sakai
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Sakai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Carvalho has control of an arm but Sakai manages to advance to Carvalho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (5) vs (4) Sakai
Sakai controls the action.
Will Sakai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Carvalho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sakai gets his way!
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sakai controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
Sakai wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.#T14##SUB2#
Sakai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carvalho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carvalho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sakai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carvalho knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carvalho for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carvalho takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Charles Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight 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; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
#CL#
Carvalho drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Carvalho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carvalho tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vieira pulls Carvalho into guard.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (0) vs (7) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to take Carvalho's back here but Carvalho is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carvalho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carvalho and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira staying calm.#T2##SUB2#
Vieira has hold of Carvalho's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carvalho seems comfortable defending it but Vieira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carvalho is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carvalho is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vieira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Charles Carvalho had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Chidike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carvalho swivels and escapes.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Chidike is controlling him well.
Chidike is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carvalho reverses the position - he's now on top in Chidike's guard. #SU2#
Carvalho stands up from Chidike's guard - Carvalho perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Carvalho lands a big head kick that sends Chidike tumbling to the mat! Carvalho takes a step backwards and waves Chidike back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Chidike is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nyongesa Chidike has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Chidike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Chidike counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carvalho won't be happy with that.
Carvalho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chidike's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Chidike performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chidike seems to have got his legs back now.
Chidike working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carvalho's thigh. Carvalho counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chidike controls the pace.
Chidike postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Chidike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chidike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chidike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chidike is looking to advance position but Carvalho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to stand but Chidike is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chidike can't escape the position.
Chidike is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chidike is trying to escape the mount.
Chidike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chidike tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Chidike regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Chidike has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Carvalho gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chidike.
Charles Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chidike closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. Chidike pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Chidike looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Chidike content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chidike has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Chidike working the strikes but Carvalho uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chidike slows the pace down in half guard.
Chidike wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chidike lands a nice short elbow.
Chidike seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nyongesa Chidike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carvalho prevents Chidike from improving position.
Chidike is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carvalho prevents Chidike from improving position.
Chidike landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chidike trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chidike throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carvalho works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chidike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chidike not doing much here.
Carvalho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chidike scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chidike working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chidike controlling the action here.
Chidike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carvalho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chidike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chidike seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chidike seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chidike thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Chidike controlling the action here.
Chidike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carvalho is looking to escape.
Chidike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chidike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Chidike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Chidike finish him?
Chidike is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.#T4#
Chidike lands a big elbow - Carvalho is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chidike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
Nyongesa Chidike was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Charles Carvalho had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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