Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Carvalho cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Buddha tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
Buddha slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buddha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.#T1#
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buddha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carvalho throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Buddha can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Buddha is defending well.
Buddha struggling a bit here.
Buddha is trying to improve his position.
Buddha struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but Buddha instead regains half guard.
Carvalho throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Carvalho wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Buddha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Buddha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Buddha's control of his arms but Buddha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buddha misses with a hook #TD2#
and Carvalho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buddha's guard.
Buddha is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Buddha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buddha manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Buddha's guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buddha! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha tries to advance to mount but Carvalho denies him. #T1#
Buddha remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carvalho tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buddha's best efforts.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Buddha has latched onto it... Big trouble! Buddha pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Carvalho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A victorious Samson Buddha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Burger throws a body kick that misses.
Burger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carvalho enables Burger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carvalho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Burger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burger has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Carvalho advances to half guard.
Burger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Burger is looking to improve his position.
Burger's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club 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.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burger is trying to maintain the position but Carvalho is very close to passing his half guard.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Burger won't allow it. #SUB#
Burger actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho prevents Burger from improving his position.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burger's head.
Burger wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Burger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Burger wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burger defends it well.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Burger is defending well.
Burger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Burger 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.#T3#
Carvalho postures up in Burger's guard and throws a big left but Burger blocks it.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burger is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is pushing down on Burger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burger is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carvalho in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably.
Burger wants to get back to full guard but Carvalho has passed into side control.#T4#
Burger can't do much from the bottom here.
Burger misses with a strike from the bottom.
Carvalho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Carvalho.
Burger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Burger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger is trying to control Carvalho's posture but Carvalho avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio 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#
Burger throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Burger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burger just misses with a punch to the body.
Burger scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carvalho lunges at Burger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burger's hand.
Burger jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Burger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Carvalho has his foot on Burger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burger works his way back into a safe position though.
Burger wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Burger slips an elbow through the middle.
Burger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burger preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Burger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard. #REVB#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Burger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho won't allow Burger to sweep him here.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burger looking to control.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Burger tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Burger is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#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.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burger wants to get back to full guard.
Carvalho blocks the strikes from Burger.
Burger is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Burger is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ham Burger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Burger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Burger throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Burger fails to land with a series of punches.
Burger misses with a hook.
Burger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burger misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a hook but Burger avoids it easily.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burger defends it well.#T1#
A cross from Burger lands.
Burger throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carvalho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Carvalho is trying to get an arm triangle but Burger is defending well.
Burger tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burger tries to buck Carvalho off but Carvalho is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Carvalho is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Burger is trying to escape and Carvalho transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Burger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Carvalho! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Carvalho!
An out of breath Caio Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho slips under a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Strickland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strickland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Strickland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.#T3#
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Sean Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sean Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Strickland misses the target.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.#T4#
Carvalho lands a jab to the head.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland misses the jab.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho cracks Strickland with an open hand slap.
Carvalho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strickland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Strickland does no damage.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strickland has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Strickland avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Strickland misses with a low kick as Carvalho jumps back.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carvalho finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Carvalho slips a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strickland.
Strickland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carvalho back to the cage. Strickland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Sean Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Carvalho misses the jab.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho lands the left hand.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Strickland misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Strickland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strickland lands with a good body shot.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Strickland missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
A punch combination from Strickland misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head.
Strickland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Strickland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.#T3#
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sean Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strickland scrambles back to his feet.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Jeez, Sean Strickland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Strickland is looking for a counter combo.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Carvalho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strickland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Carvalho slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Carvalho.
I think Strickland 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Strickland!
A relieved looking Sean Strickland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Wagner moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner misses the jab.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho lands an overhand right.#T1#
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho with a nice cross.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Wagner avoids it well and moves away.
Wagner is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs. #T2#
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Wagner avoids it well and moves away.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Wagner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner throws a leg kick #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Wagner fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Wagner is continuing to stall.
Wagner working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wagner holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Wagner pulls Carvalho in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working. #SUB#
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Carvalho passes to full mount!
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.
Carvalho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Carvalho looking to secure an arm triangle but Wagner defends it well.
Carvalho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wagner because Carvalho loaded up on that one.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Wagner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Carvalho feinted with a counter takedown.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Wagner avoids it well and moves away.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a left and a right that stings Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Wagner cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Wagner scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carvalho misses with a hook #KD2#
and Wagner counters with a nice right hand that sends Carvalho toppling to the canvas! Carvalho scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wagner finish him?!#ROC2#Carvalho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Carvalho's jaw. Carvalho's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wagner does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
A short left from Carvalho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Knuckles breaks the clinch.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice right hand that sends Knuckles toppling to the canvas! Knuckles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carvalho finish him?!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
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 drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Knuckles's head, knocking him out cold! Carvalho is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caio Carvalho!
A victorious Caio Carvalho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Cejka throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Cejka fights it but they end up in guard.
Cejka wants to stand and escape but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.
Cejka is looking to stand up but Carvalho isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho. #ES2#
Cejka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cejka tries to work over Carvalho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC#
Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Cejka.
A big right from Cejka misses.
Cejka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cejka looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cejka throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
A big left from Cejka misses.
Cejka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cejka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Cejka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cejka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caio Carvalho!
Caio Carvalho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Bates connects with the punch.
Bates tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Bates throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bates to score with a decent uppercut.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Carvalho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvalho off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2##TD#
Carvalho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bates 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. #SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Carvalho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carvalho has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Carvalho is fighting to break Bates's control of his arms but Bates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carvalho pushing down on Bates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho works his way into full mount! #T3#
Carvalho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carvalho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Carvalho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bates?
Bates can't escape the position.
Bates keeps trying to improve his position.
Carvalho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carvalho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvalho looking to ground and pound but Bates is blocking nicely.
Bates holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carvalho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bates really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Bates to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bates blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Carvalho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bates tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
Bates is bucking up trying to escape but Carvalho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bates can't escape the position.
Bates tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bates misses the jab.
Bates with a jab.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates misses the jab.
Carvalho stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Carvalho ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bates pulls guard successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bates working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVB#
Caio Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Carvalho is pulling down on Bates's head to control his posture.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.#SUB2#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.#T4#
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Bates avoids it well and moves away.
Bates scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvalho should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armad Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho tries to counter with a takedown but Bates is quick to defend against it.
Bates looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
A nice side step and Bates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bates throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho tries to counter with a takedown but Bates is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Bates.#T2#
Bates slips a jab from Carvalho.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bates catches Carvalho right on the button with a cross.
Bates has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Bates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bates tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Bates lunges at Carvalho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carvalho's hand.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Bates. Those never looked like landing.
Carvalho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bates sprawls and moves away.
Bates avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bates swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Bates looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvalho momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armad Bates!
A victorious Armad Bates thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Canizares swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canizares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canizares works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Canizares has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Carvalho moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Canizares takes one to the side of the head.
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho blocks a leg kick.
Canizares misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Canizares is wriggling around but Carvalho manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Carvalho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canizares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canizares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Canizares dodges it nicely. #T2#
Canizares is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Canizares is looking to improve his position.
Canizares is doing well to control the position and prevent Carvalho from advancing to side control.
Canizares trying to control from the bottom.
Canizares controlling the position for now.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canizares keeping hold of Carvalho's head, controlling as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Carvalho winds up and cracks Canizares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho passes into side control, despite Canizares's attempt to control the position.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Canizares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canizares tries to get out of the position.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canizares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho working away.
Canizares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carvalho's best efforts.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Canizares dodges it nicely.
Canizares is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Canizares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Canizares trying to control from the bottom.
Canizares is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Canizares is defending the position.
Canizares tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Canizares is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canizares avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
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#
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Canizares throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canizares's head.
Canizares is trying to maintain the position but Carvalho is very close to passing his half guard.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canizares gets full guard.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canizares pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho won't allow Canizares to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canizares is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Canizares looking for a sweep. Not yet Canizares, not yet. #T1#
Canizares keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canizares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carvalho controls the pace.
Canizares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Canizares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Canizares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canizares manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Canizares's guard.
Canizares has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canizares pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares lands a head shot.#TD2#
Canizares gets caught flat footed, as Carvalho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Canizares keeps moving.
Carvalho passes Canizares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho works his way into full mount! #T3#
Canizares holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carvalho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Canizares tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount.
Carvalho prevents Canizares from getting the reversal.
Canizares is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.
Carvalho with shots to the head and body - Canizares looks very uncomfortable down there.
Canizares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
Carvalho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Carvalho throwing strikes here but Canizares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho scoring with strikes but Canizares is staying in there.
Carvalho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Canizares is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Canizares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carvalho unloads with some shots from mount but Canizares bucks and avoids them well.
Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Canizares misses #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Canizares won't allow Carvalho to pass to mount.
Canizares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a strike but Canizares avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Canizares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho works his way into side control.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carvalho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Canizares gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carvalho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canizares because Carvalho loaded up on that one.
Canizares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Canizares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Carvalho throwing strikes here but Canizares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canizares tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Canizares to control.
Carvalho scoring with strikes but Canizares is staying in there.
Carvalho misses with a head shot.
Canizares blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Canizares is in trouble!
Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carvalho prevents Canizares from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Carvalho throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Canizares has his hands clasped together but Carvalho breaks the hold and Canizares is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carvalho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Santa Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Perez staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Carvalho shoots in and bounces Santa Perez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Perez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho postures up and lands a big shot to Santa Perez's brow. #T2#
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santa Perez controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
Santa Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Perez has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Carvalho postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho takes a swing at Santa Perez's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Santa Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Santa Perez slips the punch.
A nice side step and Santa Perez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Carvalho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santa Perez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Santa Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santa Perez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho. #T4#
Santa Perez looking to control.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Santa Perez controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Perez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Santa Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Santa Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santa Perez! But no joy.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santa Perez.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Santa Perez avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Santa Perez counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Carvalho down! Santa Perez is looking to finish but Carvalho is intelligently defending himself.
Santa Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santa Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho is trying to hold Santa Perez in close to prevent damage but Santa Perez has managed to pass into half guard.
Santa Perez stalling away here and it's allowed Carvalho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santa Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard.
Santa Perez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santa Perez tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away. #T3#
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Carvalho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santa Perez looking to control. #T4#
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santa Perez holds on and takes a little breather.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho is in close to Santa Perez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Perez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Santa Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Santa Perez saw that one coming.
Santa Perez throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Santa Perez misses with a hook.
Santa Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho defending well as Santa Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Santa Perez connects with a right hand. Carvalho shakes it off.#TD#
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Santa Perez struggling a bit here.
Santa Perez is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santa Perez is avoiding damage well.
Santa Perez tries to buck Carvalho off but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santa Perez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Santa Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santa Perez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Santa Perez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
Carvalho passes to full mount!
Santa Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvalho throws a sloppy strike and Santa Perez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Santa Perez has ended up in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santa Perez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Santa Perez has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Carvalho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santa Perez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santa Perez is aware though and is defending well.
Santa Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to hit a sweep here but Santa Perez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carvalho there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho working to try and regain half guard.

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 Caio Carvalho.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caio Carvalho!
Our winner, Caio Carvalho, 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.

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Leyton's body.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Leyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leyton has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho 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.
Leyton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Leyton wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Leyton keeps moving.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Leyton has wrist control.#SUB2#
Leyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Leyton blocks nicely.
Leyton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Leyton is looking to pass Carvalho's guard but actually Carvalho recovers to full guard.
Carvalho 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.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho 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.
Leyton cracks Carvalho with a solid left hand.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Leyton counters with a single leg into guard. Carvalho didn't expect that.
Leyton with a nice head shot there.
Leyton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leyton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Leyton trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Leyton slips an elbow through the middle.
Leyton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton throws a strike but Carvalho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Leyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Leyton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leyton wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leyton is taking a breather. Carvalho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leyton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvalho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leyton has picked Carvalho up and slammed him! Carvalho can't keep hold of the triangle and Leyton manages to pass to side control!
Leyton trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Leyton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Carvalho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Leyton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Leyton working Carvalho over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Leyton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Leyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Leyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leyton.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leyton working Carvalho over with strikes.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Leyton 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!#R3#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho takes a swing at Leyton's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho lands a lovely overhand right.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Leyton moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Leyton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leyton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Carvalho catches Leyton right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leyton.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Carvalho leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyton shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Leyton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caio Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Leyton with that takedown attempt.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Carvalho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leyton ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Leyton's shoulder, as Leyton tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho scores with a nice right hand.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leyton's head.
Leyton defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Carvalho gets caught flat footed, as Leyton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Leyton postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton throwing strikes but missing.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Leyton 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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leyton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Leyton working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVB#
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leyton working some strikes from top position.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Leyton distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leyton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timo Leyton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leyton scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leyton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
After the fight, Timo Leyton 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.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Honorio slips the punch.
Carvalho defending well as Honorio loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Honorio's hands.#TD2#
Honorio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Honorio throws an elbow but Carvalho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Honorio is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Honorio is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Honorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Carvalho is looking to control Honorio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Honorio connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Honorio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carvalho to regain full guard.
Honorio with a nice head shot there.
Honorio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Honorio throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio looking to sit in guard and control but Carvalho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Honorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho postures up in Honorio's guard and throws a big left but Honorio blocks it.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
Honorio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carvalho is sitting in close to Honorio's body. Honorio has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carvalho is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carvalho is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Honorio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinicius Honorio!
Our winner, Vinicius Honorio, 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.

Event: Bellicose XI
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. James pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carvalho circles away.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike James.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carvalho quickly recovers to half guard.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Carvalho controlling the position.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it. #SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James not doing much here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
James seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Carvalho has recovered full guard.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carvalho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
James has momentary wrist control but Carvalho slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Carvalho distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is still trying to improve position.
James trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
James is looking to pass into half guard but Carvalho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carvalho is in guard.#REVR#
Carvalho wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
James has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
James is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James wants to improve his position but instead Carvalho has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
James wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
James scores with a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Carvalho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
James keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB#
James won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
James wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Carvalho is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James preventing the sweep.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James content to stall in guard here.
James stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carvalho is not content to let James control the position.
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
James in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carvalho is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ike James!
Our winner, Ike James, 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.

Event: Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Romero missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carvalho in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Carvalho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carvalho seems to have locked his on tight now - Romero screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carvalho, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caio Carvalho!
Caio Carvalho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 138
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Santa Perez connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Santa Perez.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
enabling Santa Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a nice body shot.
Carvalho throws a shot to the body.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Santa Perez ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Carvalho's jaw. Carvalho's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santa Perez does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Santa Perez!
A relieved looking Jorge Santa Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Burger loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Burger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.#TD2#
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carvalho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho scoring with punches and elbows.
Carvalho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burger can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Burger is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho scores with punches from side control.
Carvalho is chipping away with strikes.
Carvalho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burger is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Carvalho trying to control the action but Burger is working from the bottom.
Carvalho in side control, throwing shots but Burger defends.
Burger can't do much from the bottom here.
Burger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Carvalho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burger manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Burger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Burger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carvalho has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burger tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Carvalho.
Burger tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Burger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carvalho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carvalho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Burger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Burger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carvalho postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Burger bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Carvalho and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Carvalho!
Caio Carvalho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carvalho gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Santa Perez jumps guard.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Santa Perez looking for subs off his back but Carvalho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carvalho connects with a nice short shot to Santa Perez's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez is holding on to half guard well.
Santa Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Santa Perez looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Carvalho is keen to just control but Santa Perez is a slippery customer.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santa Perez keeps working.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho prevents Santa Perez from improving his position.
Carvalho throwing shots but Santa Perez is blocking nicely. #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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santa Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santa Perez is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho misses with a head shot. Santa Perez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Santa Perez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Santa Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.#T3#
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santa Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.#SUB#
Santa Perez working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Santa Perez is keeping the position.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Santa Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Santa Perez is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carvalho throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Santa Perez sprawls well.
Carvalho lands a right hook to the body.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho missing with a left hand there. Santa Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Santa Perez's head back.
Santa Perez throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho wants to clinch but Santa Perez slips to the side
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santa Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santa Perez on the side of the head.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Santa Perez off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Santa Perez misses its intended target.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Santa Perez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santa Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Santa Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santa Perez to regain full guard. #SUB#
Santa Perez looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Perez's head.
Santa Perez is adopting a defensive guard.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.#T3#
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho distracts Santa Perez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Carvalho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvalho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Santa Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caio Carvalho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santa Perez digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Santa Perez loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Santa Perez ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santa Perez throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Santa Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Santa Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santa Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Santa Perez. No joy for Carvalho on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Santa Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvalho to score with a decent uppercut.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorge Santa Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Carvalho.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho moves to clinch but Santa Perez breaks away
and Santa Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho is still on wobbly legs! Can Santa Perez finish him?#KD#
Carvalho ducks straight into an uppercut from Santa Perez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Carvalho manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jorge Santa Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Santa Perez 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.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Santa Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Santa Perez working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santa Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Carvalho.
Santa Perez staying out of range there.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
Santa Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santa Perez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Carvalho!
A relieved looking Caio Carvalho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 111
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho slaps away a takedown attempt from Mann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mann slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Mann walks into a left hand.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back. #T1#
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Mann darts in looking for a takedown but Carvalho gets double underhooks and turns Mann into the cage.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Mann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho leaves Mann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho swings for the body but Mann moves out of range. #TD2#
Mann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mann is working for a kimura here but Carvalho manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mann's guard.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Mann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mann manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Mann's guard. #T4#
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho working some strikes from top position.
Carvalho connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio 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#
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho catches Mann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Mann getting side control.#SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Carvalho defends it.
Carvalho gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mann lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mann wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Carvalho is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mann avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
And Mann tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Mann manages to avoid it.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Mann.
Mann dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Mann's head and hops out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mann.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mann's best efforts.#SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mann working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Mann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho moves into full guard.
Caio Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Carvalho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carvalho has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head. #CUT2#It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sojka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Sojka.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sojka has cracked Carvalho with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sojka lands another huge swinging hook and Carvalho tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Carvalho, before Sojka can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Sojka!

Event: Outlaw 23
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Mama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mama misses the target.
Mama throws a leg kick #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control.
Mama tries to improve position but can't.
Mama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mama regains half guard, as Carvalho was trying to land strikes.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mama is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho throwing shots but Mama is blocking nicely.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Mama tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.#T1#
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Mama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Mama blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving. #T2#
Mama controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
Carvalho trying to control but Mama is working from the bottom.
Carvalho stands up over Mama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Mama trying to control the position.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho chips away with some ground and pound.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho stands up over Mama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Mama is rocked!#SUB#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mama manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Mama's guard.
Mama is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him?
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carvalho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mama!
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount.
Mama is looking to get to half guard.
Carvalho postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Carvalho!
Caio Carvalho retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Caio Carvalho 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.

Event: Outlaw 17 - Axelsen v Carvalho
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Axelsen misses with a looping left.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Axelsen.
Axelsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.#TD2#
Axelsen tries to sprawl but Carvalho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Axelsen defends it.
Carvalho wants to advance to full mount but Axelsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Axelsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a strike but Axelsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Axelsen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Axelsen postures up.
Axelsen wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho looking to control.
Axelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsen won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Axelsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Carvalho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Axelsen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carvalho has tightened it up now! Axelsen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Carvalho!
Caio Carvalho is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Caio Carvalho, 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.

Event: Outlaw 12 - Axelsen vs Abul
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooper cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Carvalho attempts a counter takedown but Cooper avoids it well and moves away.
Caio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cooper.
Cooper misses with a looping right.#TD#
Carvalho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cooper's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooper tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Cooper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Carvalho moves into full mount! Cooper won't be happy about that!
Carvalho working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Carvalho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cooper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carvalho wants to control but Cooper is keeping him busy.
Cooper is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cooper to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Carvalho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Carvalho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Carvalho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cooper is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Cooper dodges the ground and pound from Carvalho.
Cooper is trying to control Carvalho's posture but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carvalho looks up at the clock and then as Cooper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carvalho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carvalho looks up at the clock and then as Cooper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carvalho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Carvalho scoring with punches from side control.
Carvalho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cooper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carvalho scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Carvalho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cooper down.
Cooper is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but Cooper is defending the strikes. #T4#
Carvalho is trying to ground and pound but Cooper uses the momentary lack of control by Carvalho to regain half guard. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cooper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carvalho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cooper.
Cooper laying and praying for a moment but Carvalho takes advantage and regains half guard.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carvalho!
Carvalho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carvalho wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cooper is looking to stall here but Carvalho recovers full guard.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carvalho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Cooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvalho passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho passes to side control.
Carvalho cracks Cooper with a big right hand but Cooper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carvalho is putting a hurting on Cooper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Cooper.
Cooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carvalho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cooper working away.
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 regains half guard, as Cooper was trying to land strikes. #T3#
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Cooper is looking to pass into half guard but Carvalho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carvalho is in guard.#REVR#
Carvalho passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head. #T4#
Carvalho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvalho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooper?
Carvalho is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carvalho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Carvalho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carvalho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Cooper is rocked!#SUB#
Carvalho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cooper has worked his arm free - good work by Cooper!
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him?
Cooper is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho slips under a jab.#TD#
Carvalho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cooper to the ground. Carvalho is now in Cooper's guard.#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.
Carvalho is pushing down on Cooper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cooper is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Carvalho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cooper!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carvalho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cooper? #SUB#
Carvalho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Carvalho with shots to the head and body - Cooper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Carvalho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cooper has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carvalho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cooper tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Carvalho is staying active.
Carvalho with a couple of short strikes.
King Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carvalho raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carvalho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carvalho looking to ground and pound but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Cooper is in a horrible position here. Carvalho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho lands with some strikes.
Cooper wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Cooper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Cooper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carvalho landing punches. #T3#
Carvalho postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cooper in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cooper to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Carvalho!
An out of breath Caio Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Outlaw 9 - 170 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Guerrero clobbers Carvalho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guerrero feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Guerrero fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerrero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerrero was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Guerrero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guerrero lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guerrero misses with a straight left.
Guerrero defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.#T1#
Carvalho shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Guerrero is out of range.
Guerrero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Guerrero blocks nicely.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Guerrero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerrero is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at Indigo Nation Training Station inform us that Guerrero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carvalho trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerrero is retaining full guard.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
Carvalho won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Guerrero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Carvalho pulls Guerrero in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho wants to sweep here but Guerrero controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Guerrero drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Guerrero off! Guerrero jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerrero trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Guerrero keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Guerrero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guerrero stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Playboi Guerrero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Guerrero moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerrero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guerrero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carvalho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guerrero wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Carvalho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Guerrero is defending the position.
Carvalho throws a strike but Guerrero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carvalho throws an elbow that misses. Guerrero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carvalho's guard. Nice move by Guerrero!#REVB##SUB#
Carvalho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guerrero has passed into half guard! #T1#
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero. #SUB#
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carvalho throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2##SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerrero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerrero trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Guerrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerrero is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guerrero escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guerrero controls the position from side control.#T3#
Guerrero in side control, throwing shots but Carvalho defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Carvalho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guerrero off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Guerrero is controlling his hands well.
Carvalho lands punches and elbows.
Carvalho gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Carvalho missing with strikes.
Carvalho lands with a hammerfist to the side of Guerrero's head.#T4##SUB#
Carvalho tightening his grip on Guerrero, looking for the choke.
Guerrero tries to break free.
Guerrero is covering up but some of the strikes from Carvalho are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho scores with strikes from the back.
Carvalho misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Guerrero tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carvalho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Guerrero tries to counter with a clinch but Carvalho shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
A little jabbing left from Guerrero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guerrero staying out of range there.
Guerrero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Playboi Guerrero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerrero throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Guerrero won't allow Carvalho to pass to mount. #T1#
Guerrero is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guerrero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guerrero is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guerrero gets back to full guard.
Guerrero 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.#SUB2#
Guerrero working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Carvalho trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho postures up in Guerrero's guard and throws a big left but Guerrero blocks it.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho drops an elbow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerrero can do to turn this around?
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvalho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guerrero looks a forlorn figure.
Carvalho cracks Guerrero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carvalho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guerrero is looking to escape.
Carvalho with the ground and pound from mount.
Guerrero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero looking to sit in guard and control but Carvalho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Carvalho!
A victorious Caio Carvalho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Outlaw 6 - 170 Round 1
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Corninger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho tries to counter with a takedown but Corninger is quick to defend against it.
Corninger misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corninger.
Carvalho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corninger sprawls and moves away.
Corninger misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corninger throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corninger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Corninger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Corninger breaks the clinch.
Corninger falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a single leg into guard. Corninger didn't expect that.
Corninger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corninger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corninger has momentary wrist control but Carvalho slips an elbow through the middle.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Corninger keeps moving. #T1#
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corninger keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corninger is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corninger keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho cracks Corninger with a solid left hand.#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.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corninger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Corninger keeps moving.
Carvalho pushing down on Corninger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Corninger defends it.
Corninger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carvalho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Corninger is in trouble! #T3#
Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Carvalho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corninger is surviving well by controlling Carvalho's body position as best he can.
Carvalho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carvalho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Corninger hang on?
The referee warns Corninger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carvalho looking to finish Corninger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corninger!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carvalho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvalho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the head.
Carvalho looking to ground and pound but Corninger is blocking nicely.
Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
Carvalho raining down shots from the mount!
Carvalho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Corninger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carvalho punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Carvalho.
Carvalho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carvalho punching from mount but Corninger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Corninger looks winded!#SUB#
Carvalho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carvalho fails to land the takedown.
Corninger looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corninger throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carvalho misses with a head shot. Corninger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is in close to Corninger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Corninger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Carvalho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Corninger defends it.
Corninger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho not doing much here.
Corninger wants to get back to full guard but Carvalho has passed into side control.
Corninger is breathing heavily.
Carvalho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carvalho in side control, throwing shots but Corninger defends.
Carvalho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Corninger tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Carvalho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Corninger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carvalho is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Carvalho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corninger, who protects the arm well.
Corninger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Corninger is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Corninger seems a little lost for a moment, as Carvalho dominates the positioning.
Carvalho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carvalho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Carvalho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Carvalho looks up at the clock and then as Corninger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carvalho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carvalho cracks Corninger with a big right hand but Corninger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Corninger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corninger can do to turn this around?
Carvalho is keen to just control but Corninger is a slippery customer.
Carvalho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corninger has hold of Carvalho's hands but Carvalho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carvalho working Corninger over with strikes.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Corninger is a slippery customer.
Corninger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to control but Corninger is keeping him busy.
Carvalho drops an elbow to the side of Corninger's head.
Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carvalho connects with a nice short shot to Corninger's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Corninger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Corninger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Corninger tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corninger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corninger lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Corninger does no damage.
Carvalho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corninger sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corninger.
Corninger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Corninger misses with a series of wild punches.
Corninger misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Corninger.
Corninger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho feinted with a counter takedown.
Corninger swinging wildly here. #T2#
Corninger falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corninger won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corninger is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Corninger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Corninger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carvalho cracks Corninger with a big elbow.
Carvalho throws an elbow but Corninger slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corninger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Carvalho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Carvalho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carvalho is putting a hurting on Corninger here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corninger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corninger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carvalho lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corninger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Carvalho working the head with strikes.
Carvalho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carvalho happy to just control the position for now.
Corninger tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Corninger down.
Corninger is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho landing a few strikes.
Marty Corninger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carvalho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Carvalho!
A very excited looking Caio Carvalho 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Kaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Kaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaki trying to control the position.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaki has momentary wrist control but Carvalho slips an elbow through the middle.
Carvalho connects with a couple of short punches.
Carvalho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaki's head.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaki is retaining full guard.
Carvalho chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Carvalho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound.
Carvalho is working Kaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaki's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carvalho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho cracks Kaki with a solid left hand.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Carvalho stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carvalho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carvalho is nestled in close to Kaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carvalho winds up and cracks Kaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Kaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carvalho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Kaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Caio Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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