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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carnivore Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Interstate Travel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho's entrance music is Deaths gates by Morbid Angel. A fine choice. Interstate Travel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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239 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carnivore Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Interstate Travel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travel shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Travel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Travel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Travel fails with a takedown attempt.
Travel misses with a two punch combination.
Travel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvalho but Carvalho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carnivore Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Interstate Travel.
Carvalho scores with a body shot.
Travel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travel.
Carnivore Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travel misses with a double jab.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Carvalho cracks Travel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Travel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carvalho swivels and escapes.
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 lands a jab to Travel's midsection.
Travel misses with a head kick.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Travel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Travel moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Travel is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carnivore Carvalho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travel finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head.
Travel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Travel is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Travel keeps him under control.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Travel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Travel manages to pass to side control.
Carvalho pushes Travel off looking to stand but Travel dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travel works his way into full mount!
Travel misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Travel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvalho wants to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Travel lands a nice shot to the head.
Travel landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Travel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carvalho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Travel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Travel pushes him away.
Travel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Travel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Travel controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Travel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Travel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Travel prevents Carvalho from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Travel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carvalho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Travel wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Interstate Travel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Interstate Travel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Travel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Travel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Travel keeps moving.
Carvalho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Travel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carvalho is looking to stand back up but Travel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carvalho.
Travel thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Travel throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travel trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Travel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travel on the ground.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Travel isn't so interested in that idea.
Travel throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Travel won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Travel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Travel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to keep Travel in close.
Carvalho controlling Travel's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Carnivore Carvalho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Travel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Travel backing up. Travel nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Travel throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travel counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Some wild striking there from Travel.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Travel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Travel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a shot to the body.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travel throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Travel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
Travel stops Carvalho from standing up.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Travel preventing the sweep.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travel.
Travel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho wants to sweep here but Travel controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travel throws a big elbow that misses.
Travel wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho pushes Travel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Travel shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Travel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travel tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Travel's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travel feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travel was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carnivore Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Travel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Travel has a takedown stuffed.
Travel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travel counters with a nice body kick.
Travel tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
A shot to the body from Travel misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carnivore Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Travel throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is looking to wear down Travel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carvalho defends it nicely.
Travel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Travel back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Travel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Travel shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carnivore Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Interstate Travel.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Travel's ribs.
Carvalho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travel tries to move into range but Carvalho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carvalho scores with a three punch combo!
Carvalho throws a body punch but Travel moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Travel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Travel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho connects with a right hand. Travel shakes it off.
Travel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Travel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travel.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
Carvalho jabs Travel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Travel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Carvalho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a slapping body shot.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carvalho lands a jab-cross combination.
Travel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Travel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Travel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Travel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvalho scores with a nice right hand.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Travel to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Travel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Travel misses with a wild body shot.
Travel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Travel misses its intended target.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Carvalho.
Travel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Travel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho tests Travel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Travel avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
A big left from Travel misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carnivore Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carnivore Carvalho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carnivore Carvalho thanked Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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