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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Farofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Farofa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
22 - 71 - 1 |
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205 lbs
10 - 31 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 71 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Farofa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Farofa does no damage.
Farofa fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneg with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Farofa to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwarzeneg takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Farofa turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg tries a body shot but Farofa blocks it.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the ropes.
Farofa managing to block the knees to the body from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg breaks from the clinch.
Farofa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schwarzeneg moves into range and clinches up with Farofa.
Farofa is trying to push Schwarzeneg away but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg tries to stall but Farofa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farofa has had enough of the clinch but Schwarzeneg keeps him there for the moment.
Farofa is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwarzeneg has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg can't find room to land a body shot as Farofa controls the action.
Farofa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg has Farofa pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schwarzeneg pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Farofa tumbling to the mat - Schwarzeneg dives into Farofa's guard.
Farofa wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Farofa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farofa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schwarzeneg breaks from the clinch.
Farofa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg defends it nicely.
Schwarzeneg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farofa has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwarzeneg throws out the jab.
Farofa clinches up with Schwarzeneg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg has Farofa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Farofa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farofa is defending well for now.
Farofa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwarzeneg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farofa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg successfully pulls guard.
Schwarzeneg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farofa stands and steps away. Schwarzeneg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Schwarzeneg. No joy for Farofa on that attempt.
Farofa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg rushes Farofa and presses him up against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farofa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schwarzeneg walks into a left hand.
Farofa tries to clinch up but Schwarzeneg circles away and keeps his distance.
Farofa tries to clinch up but Schwarzeneg circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwarzeneg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farofa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice uppercut.
Farofa catches Schwarzeneg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Farofa tries to clinch up but Schwarzeneg circles away and keeps his distance.
Farofa misses with a double jab
and Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Farofa has him pressed against the ropes.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Farofa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farofa after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farofa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farofa is trying to push Schwarzeneg away but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Farofa wants to break free but Schwarzeneg has control.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farofa tries to circle away but Schwarzeneg has him pinned against the ropes.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Farofa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwarzeneg is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg pulls guard effortlessly.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farofa wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Farofa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farofa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farofa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Schwarzeneg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farofa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goran Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farofa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farofa fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Farofa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farofa takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farofa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farofa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schwarzeneg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farofa moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farofa.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Farofa.
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farofa wants to get back to his feet.
Farofa pushes Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Farofa is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the ropes.
Farofa stops a takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farofa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Farofa swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but Farofa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Farofa continues to drive forward.
Farofa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farofa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch there but Farofa circles away.
Farofa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farofa pinned against the ropes. Farofa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farofa avoids the head kick by Schwarzeneg.
Farofa slips a straight right by Schwarzeneg.
Farofa shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzeneg shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farofa throws a combination. Schwarzeneg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Farofa swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but Farofa pushes him off.
Schwarzeneg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzeneg wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwarzeneg lands with a good body shot.
Farofa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schwarzeneg as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farofa shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
Farofa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farofa shoots in but no luck this time.
Schwarzeneg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farofa moves away.
Farofa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwarzeneg clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schwarzeneg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farofa is defending well.
Farofa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farofa gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farofa is trying to break free.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Farofa turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg wants a takedown.
Farofa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwarzeneg has him pressed against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Farofa trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg has his foot on Farofa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farofa works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Farofa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Farofa clinches up with Schwarzeneg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Farofa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schwarzeneg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Farofa to the mat. Farofa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Farofa is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg prevents Farofa from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farofa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Farofa is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg prevents Farofa from getting back to his feet.
Farofa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farofa kicks Schwarzeneg off and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Farofa misses.
Farofa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farofa uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Farofa swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzeneg.
Farofa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schwarzeneg is looking to land body kicks.
Farofa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzeneg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Farofa forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farofa.
Schwarzeneg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Farofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Farofa has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farofa fails with a takedown attempt.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Farofa.
Farofa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farofa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Farofa duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farofa tries to clinch there but Schwarzeneg circles away.
A left lands for Farofa.
Schwarzeneg pushes Farofa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Farofa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schwarzeneg wants to take the fight to the mat but Farofa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Farofa forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Farofa tries to land knees in the clinch but Schwarzeneg avoids the damage to the body.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farofa scores with a shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Farofa to the mat but Farofa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Schwarzeneg taking a breather.
Farofa misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlos Farofa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farofa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farofa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position but Farofa postures up.
Farofa wants to stand but Schwarzeneg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farofa is looking to advance position but Schwarzeneg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schwarzeneg has hold of Farofa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farofa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Schwarzeneg.
Carlos Farofa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farofa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Goran Schwarzeneg.
Well Farofa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Farofa!
A very excited looking Carlos Farofa 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.
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