PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabricio Carvalho 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!

Jimenez
vs
Carvalho

168 cm
30
141 lbs
22 - 3 - 0

170 cm
34
143 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a combination that misses

and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jimenez throwing shots but Carvalho is blocking nicely.

Jimenez 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 Jimenez.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimenez.
Carvalho trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is trying is best to control the position here.
Carvalho won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Carvalho is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimenez is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jimenez is not content to let Carvalho control the position.

Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard but Carvalho has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Carvalho just content to control the position.
Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jimenez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho controls the position from side control.
Jimenez 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jimenez taking a bit of punishment here - Carvalho scoring with strikes.
Jimenez wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho cracks Jimenez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carvalho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jimenez!
Carvalho controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez taking shots to the head.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.
Jimenez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown. Carvalho fights it but they end up in guard.
Carvalho is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Jimenez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Carvalho defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is thwarting Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Carvalho tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jimenez wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Jimenez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Buddy Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Carvalho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
Carvalho darts in looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets double underhooks and turns Carvalho into the cage.
Jimenez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carvalho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Jimenez is working away.
Jimenez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carvalho passes into side control, despite Jimenez's attempt to control the position.
Jimenez prevents Carvalho from improving position.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carvalho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jimenez moves into full guard.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carvalho controlling from the top position.

Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jimenez 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.
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 Buddy Jimenez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Carvalho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Carvalho with that takedown attempt.
Jimenez tries to counter with a takedown but Carvalho is quick to defend against it.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Jimenez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Jimenez scores with a four punch combination!
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jimenez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carvalho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jimenez 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.

Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabricio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho stays in close to Jimenez's body and controls the position.
Carvalho stands up over Jimenez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carvalho's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho looks to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a one-two to the body.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Jimenez, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Jimenez against the cage but Jimenez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Carvalho looks to move away, Jimenez throws a big counter combo bu Carvalho just gets out of the way.

Jimenez gets tackled into the cage by Carvalho. Carvalho maintains the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jimenez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buddy Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Carvalho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carvalho smiles and moves away.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Carvalho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Carvalho shoots in.
Jimenez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fabricio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Jimenez feinted with a counter takedown.
Buddy Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Carvalho pushes Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.

Carvalho wants the takedown. Jimenez is fighting it off but Carvalho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jimenez's guard against the cage.
Carvalho postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabricio Carvalho.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Carvalho!
A determined Fabricio Carvalho didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!