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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Carnivale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Machima!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machima throws a head kick but Carnivale moves out of range.
Carnivale closes the distance and clinches.
Carnivale throws an elbow that misses.
Machima missing with knees to the body.
Machima misses with a knee to the head.
Carnivale tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Carnivale.
Carnivale controlling the action here for a moment.
Machima stops a takedown attempt from Carnivale.
Machima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carnivale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carnivale breaks the clinch.
Machima tries to clinch up but Carnivale circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnivale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnivale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carnivale counters by moving into the clinch.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Machima shrugs off.
Carnivale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machima takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Salvador Machima has been cut.
Machima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carnivale blocking some punches.
Machima misses with an elbow strike.
Machima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machima throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima looks gassed!
Carnivale managing to block the knees to the body from Machima.
A hook to the body from Carnivale.
Carnivale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carnivale leaning against his opponent.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Machima shrugs off.
Carnivale has Machima pushed against the cage.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machima letting Carnivale take a breather here.
Carnivale breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carnivale.
Carnivale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machima sprawls well initially but Carnivale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machima is staying active underneath Carnivale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carnivale stands up out of the half guard.
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!
Carnivale pushes Machima up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machima stops a takedown attempt from Carnivale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Carnivale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carnivale throws an elbow but it misses.
Carnivale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carnivale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow.
Carnivale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale lands an elbow that stopped Machima in his tracks for a moment.
Carnivale lands an elbow just above Machima 's eye.
Machima takes an elbow to the temple.
Carnivale lands an elbow that stopped Machima in his tracks for a moment.
Machima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machima throws a punch but it's blocked by Carnivale.
Machima prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carnivale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machima's brow.
Carnivale stalling the fight.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima blocks an elbow strike.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Carnivale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Machima tries to stand but Carnivale is controlling from the bottom.
Carnivale wriggles free and stands up.
Carnivale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machima lands an elbow just above Carnivale 's eye.
Machima blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carnivale.
Machima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machima takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Machima shrugs off.
Carnivale has Machima pushed against the cage.
Carnivale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machima's face.
Machima takes an elbow to the temple.
Machima misses with an elbow over the top.
Carnivale gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machima wants to control but Carnivale is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnivale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machima tries to roll over but Carnivale keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvador Machima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carnivale doesn't manage to clinch there - Machima circles away.
Machima closes the distance but Carnivale moves to the side
and Carnivale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carnivale.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machima misses with a punch to the body.
Machima misses with a knee to the head.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Machima shrugs off.
Carnivale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carnivale lands a knee to the head.
Machima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machima avoids the elbow strike from Carnivale, against the cage.
Machima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carnivale blocks it with crossed arms.
Machima misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnivale pulls guard successfully.
Carnivale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carnivale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carnivale pushes Machima off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carnivale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carnivale.
Machima trying to land knees to the body.
Machima looking to throw knees to the head but Carnivale is blocking nicely.
Machima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machima's defenses.
Machima gets underhooks to prevent Carnivale's takedown attempt.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machima's defenses.
Carnivale wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Carnivale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carnivale is struggling to control the position.
Machima takes an elbow to the forehead.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Machima has eaten all the pies!
Carnivale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnivale forces Machima back against the cage and clinches.
Carnivale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carnivale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machima backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale tries to clinch there but Machima circles away.
Carnivale clinches.
Machima blocks the elbow strike.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carnivale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carnivale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machima sprawls well initially but Carnivale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carnivale wants to stand up but Machima is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnivale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machima's head.
Carnivale is trying to control. Machima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carnivale decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carnivale counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carnivale lands a body shot.
Carnivale doesn't manage to clinch there - Machima circles away.
Machima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carnivale moves in looking to clinch but Machima pushes him off.
Machima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machima darts in trying to clinch
and Carnivale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesus Carnivale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carnivale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carnivale decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carnivale.
Carnivale tries to clinch there but Machima circles away.
Machima stuffs the takedown.
Machima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carnivale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carnivale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carnivale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carnivale.
Carnivale managing to block the knees to the body from Machima.
Carnivale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carnivale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machima takes an elbow to the temple.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Carnivale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvador Machima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carnivale throws a leg kick which misses Machima's front leg but catches the back leg as Machima tries to avoid it.
Carnivale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carnivale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Carnivale blocks it.
Carnivale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machima blocks an elbow strike from Carnivale.
A short left from Carnivale.
Jesus Carnivale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carnivale jumps guard.
Carnivale has his feet on Machima's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machima tries to clinch
and Carnivale moves into the clinch.
Machima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carnivale.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machima takes an elbow to the temple.
Carnivale goes for a takedown attempt but Machima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machima clinches with his opponent.
Carnivale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machima can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carnivale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machima backwards.
Carnivale lands an elbow inside that Machima shrugs off.
Carnivale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carnivale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carnivale lands a damaging elbow.
Carnivale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carnivale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carnivale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carnivale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machima regains guard.
Machima trying to control the position.
Carnivale wants to stand but Machima is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale throws and elbow that misses. Machima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carnivale's guard. Nice move by Machima!
Carnivale uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnivale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnivale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carnivale throws a head kick that Machima semi-blocks.
Carnivale is looking to clinch but Machima is avoiding it.
Machima wants to clinch but Carnivale slips to the side
and Carnivale moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Carnivale.
Machima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnivale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Carnivale.
Machima pushes off an throws an elbow but Carnivale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carnivale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carnivale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carnivale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnivale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machima's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carnivale pulls Machima into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machima stopping the sweep attempt from Carnivale.
Machima wants to control from the top but Carnivale keeps moving.
Salvador Machima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carnivale kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Carnivale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carnivale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Carnivale!
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energy
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hype
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