PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 1928 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 263 p4p, 176 weight class). Canizares's entrance music is El Loco. A fine choice. Carvalho has chosen Pentagono - É o Moio as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Canizares
vs
Carvalho

183 cm
28
173
7 - 7 - 0

181 cm
24
180
11 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Brooklyn Threads
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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

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.

Canizares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.