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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trenton Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuentes if he has to take too many more of those.
Fuentes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carvalho clinches with his opponent.
Fuentes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Fuentes is pressed up against the cage. Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fuentes down to the mat. Fuentes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuentes circles away.
Fuentes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carvalho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fuentes on his heels. He'll look to pass Fuentes's guard now, I'm sure.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 has gone for a leg lock! Fuentes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carvalho's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuentes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuentes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho has his foot on Fuentes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuentes works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuentes 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.
Fuentes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carvalho is proving hard to escape from.
Fuentes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho pulls Fuentes in close to prevent any damage.
Fuentes stands and steps away. Carvalho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diego Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuentes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.
Trenton Fuentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Carvalho.
Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fuentes sneaks out the side door and pushes Carvalho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carvalho.
Carvalho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fuentes's guard.
Fuentes wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho clinches up against the cage.
Carvalho manages to pull guard.
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuentes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuentes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvalho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuentes has managed to get both his arms back between Carvalho's legs - danger averted.
Carvalho is working an open guard so Fuentes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuentes counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuentes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fuentes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Fuentes sprawls well.
Carvalho clinches up with Fuentes and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuentes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuentes circles away.
Fuentes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuentes is in Carvalho's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trenton Fuentes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fuentes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carvalho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fuentes is avoiding damage well.
Carvalho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fuentes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carvalho's guard! Nice work there by Fuentes!
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Fuentes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes postures up.
Fuentes wanted to stand there but Carvalho had control of the position.
Carvalho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuentes is controlling him.
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuentes is one step ahead there.
Fuentes trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Fuentes is looking to stand up but Carvalho won't let him.
Fuentes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuentes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuentes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trenton Fuentes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho has a closed guard, preventing Fuentes from standing up.
Fuentes trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuentes's guard.
Fuentes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Fuentes keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes being controlled here, momentarily.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Fuentes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuentes, not yet.
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho trying to control from half guard but Fuentes is working away.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuentes is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuentes wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho stops Fuentes from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvalho trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carvalho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuentes's waist but Fuentes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carvalho off to one side.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carvalho advances position into side control!
Carvalho decides to stand back up.
Fuentes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Fuentes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carvalho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fuentes, who protects the arm well.
Fuentes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho working for a submission but Fuentes is keeping him at bay.
Fuentes can't escape the position.
Carvalho controlling the pace for now.
Fuentes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carvalho takes Fuentes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fuentes is in trouble.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carvalho. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvalho working for a choke but Fuentes reverses nicely into Carvalho 's guard.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carvalho's guard.
Fuentes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuentes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuentes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuentes's guard.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuentes trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Fuentes is keeping the position.
Fuentes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carvalho prevents Fuentes from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.
Carvalho advances position into side control!
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuentes has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carvalho!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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