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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 2694 p4p, 5226 weight class) and Dante Vasquez (ranked 221 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasquez somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Vasquez on that attempt.
Vasquez gets caught napping as Carvalho dives in and scores a takedown. Vasquez manages to retain guard.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasquez's head.
Carvalho throws a strike but Vasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasquez prevents Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
Vasquez with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasquez won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Vasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carvalho taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Vasquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carvalho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vasquez but great work by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Vasquez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vasquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Vasquez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Vasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquez trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho tries to strike from the bottom.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Vasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Vasquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vasquez passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Eduardo Carvalho 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.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carvalho feints and as Vasquez raises his hands in defense, Carvalho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wanted to stand there but Vasquez had control of the position.
Carvalho is looking to pass into half guard but Vasquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasquez is in guard.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Vasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Vasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho has his foot on Vasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
Vasquez fails to land the takedown.
Carvalho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho postures up in Vasquez's guard and throws a big left but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Carvalho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carvalho gets the takedown into side control.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Vasquez is working away.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vasquez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vasquez gets back to half guard.
Carvalho is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Carvalho prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Vasquez gets full guard.
Vasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho wants to slow Vasquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasquez with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Carvalho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez 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 stands and throws Vasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez manages to get back to half guard.
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eduardo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carvalho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dante Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vasquez looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carvalho 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Carvalho!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eduardo Carvalho made sure he mentioned Hype Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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