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Event:
NFC 17 - Gorricky vs Jeepity
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Ratchanon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Ratchanon.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ratchanon defends it well.
Ratchanon misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ratchanon's guard.
Ratchanon is trying to stand back up but Carvalho is controlling him
#SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Ratchanon defends the submission attempt.
Ratchanon's coaches at Ishikawa MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ratchanon tries to kick Carvalho off but Carvalho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Ratchanon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Ratchanon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Carvalho content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ratchanon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Ratchanon is a slippery customer.
Ratchanon is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ratchanon is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvalho.
#SUB2#
Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Ratchanon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ratchanon wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho is controlling the pace.
Ratchanon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is trying to control. Ratchanon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Ratchanon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Ratchanon is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Ratchanon defends the submission attempt.
Carvalho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ratchanon wants to stand back up but Carvalho manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Ratchanon is defending well.
Ratchanon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratchanon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ratchanon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carvalho has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse 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#
Nice cross by Ratchanon.
Ratchanon throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ratchanon! #SUB2#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Ratchanon is defending well. #SUB2#
Carvalho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratchanon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Carvalho is trying to get an arm triangle but Ratchanon is defending well.
Alphonse Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Carvalho trying to control the action but Ratchanon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratchanon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Carvalho in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ratchanon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alphonse Carvalho! |
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Event:
NFC 11 - Acosta vs Triggathy
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Carvalho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Detchana throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Detchana.
Detchana connects with a solid leg kick.
Detchana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Detchana has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Detchana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Detchana swivels and escapes.
Carvalho dives in and grabs Detchana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Detchana pushes down on Carvalho's head and hops out.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Detchana as he jumps to the side.
As Carvalho backs off Detchana throws a huge counter combo but Carvalho manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Detchana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Detchana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Detchana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Detchana clinches.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Detchana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Detchana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Detchana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Detchana lands a high kick!
Detchana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Detchana - that will leave a mark!
Krit Detchana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Detchana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Detchana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krit Detchana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Detchana thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3##CL2#
Detchana clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Detchana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Detchana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Detchana is trying to push Carvalho away but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Detchana's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Detchana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Detchana darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Carvalho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Detchana's guard.#T4##SUB#
Carvalho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Detchana dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Detchana from controlling successfully.
Detchana chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Detchana is sitting in close to Carvalho's body. Carvalho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Detchana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Detchana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carvalho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alphonse Carvalho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Al Hussain shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Hussain fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Hussain is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Hussain dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Al Hussain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Al Hussain pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carvalho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Hussain has passed into half guard!
Carvalho is staying active underneath Al Hussain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Al Hussain trying to control the pace.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Al Hussain is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Al Hussain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Hussain is stalling here. Carvalho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Al Hussain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carvalho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Carvalho has hold of Al Hussain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Al Hussain seems comfortable defending it but Carvalho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Al Hussain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Al Hussain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carvalho couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alphonse Carvalho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Al Hussain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Hussain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Hussain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayid Al Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but Al Hussain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hussain tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Al Hussain defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Al Hussain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Al Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Hussain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Al Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Carvalho 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.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Al Hussain is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho stops Al Hussain from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho is controlling the pace.
Carvalho prevents Al Hussain from improving his position.#T3#
Al Hussain trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Al Hussain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Al Hussain persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Hussain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Al Hussain throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Al Hussain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Al Hussain is keeping the position.#ES#
Al Hussain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Al Hussain wants to take the fight to the mat but Carvalho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Al Hussain tries to pull guard but Carvalho holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Hussain drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Carvalho decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Hussain advances to half guard.
Al Hussain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carvalho controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Al Hussain wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Al Hussain misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Al Hussain keeps moving.
Al Hussain 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.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Al Hussain is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho controlling from the top position.
Al Hussain is looking to stand up but Carvalho isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Carvalho pushing down on Al Hussain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Al Hussain is working from the bottom.
Al Hussain is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Hussain is trying to control but can't.
Al Hussain is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Hussain is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho moves nicely into side control.
Al Hussain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Hussain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Carvalho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carvalho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Hussain gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Hussain sees it coming and defends easily.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Al Hussain is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Al Hussain is defending well.
Al Hussain trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Al Hussain still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Al Hussain has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Al Hussain trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hussain lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alphonse Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Al Hussain 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.#SUB2#
Carvalho has his foot on Al Hussain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Hussain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Al Hussain has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Hussain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Al Hussain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Hussain lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Al Hussain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Carvalho is refusing to be controlled, as Al Hussain sits in half guard.
Carvalho gets full guard.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Hussain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hussain pulls his head out easily.
Al Hussain uses his free foot to push down on Carvalho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carvalho. #T2#
Al Hussain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Al Hussain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kayid Al Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Al Hussain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Al Hussain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Al Hussain trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Al Hussain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Al Hussain thowing shots but they're missing.
Al Hussain tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Carvalho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Hussain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Carvalho's body.
Carvalho trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
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 Al Hussain gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kayid Al Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alphonse Carvalho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Carvalho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chess sprawls well initially but Carvalho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chess is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Chess is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Carvalho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chess! #SUB2#
Carvalho has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Chess is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alphonse Carvalho! |
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