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Event:
ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Olegav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carballo keeping moving, preventing Olegav from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Carballo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carballo seems keen to control Olegav's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Olegav trying to control but Carballo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olegav fails with the takedown.
Olegav dives in for a single leg takedown but Carballo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karin Olegav. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carballo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Olegav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carballo controlling from side mount.
Carballo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Olegav can't do much from the bottom here.
Olegav trying to control but Carballo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Carballo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olegav trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carballo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olegav.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Olegav with that takedown attempt.
Carballo only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Carballo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olegav was covering up waiting for the punch and Carballo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carballo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olegav is pulling down on Carballo's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav being controlled here, momentarily.
Carballo wants to pass the guard but Olegav is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Olegav looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carballo has picked Olegav up and slammed him! Olegav can't keep hold of the triangle and Carballo manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.#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.
Carballo advances to full mount.
Carballo controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Olegav is trying desperately to improve position.
Olegav tries to hold on but Carballo pushes him away.
Olegav is desperately trying to improve his position but Carballo has a good base and remains in mount.
Carballo content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carballo working for a submission but Olegav is keeping him at bay.
Carballo controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Carballo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olegav tries to hold on but Carballo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Olegav goes for a double leg but Carballo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carballo continues to drive forward.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olegav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karin Olegav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olegav has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Carballo counters with a single leg into guard. Olegav didn't expect that.
Olegav is wriggling around but Carballo manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Carballo trying to pass the guard but Olegav defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Olegav gets full guard.
Olegav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carballo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carballo is continuing to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Olegav throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carballo uses it to pass to side control.
Olegav is being controlled here.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
More stalling from Carballo.
Carballo working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Carballo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olegav pulls Carballo in to control the position.
Carballo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustavo Carballo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Carballo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carballo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carballo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carballo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Carballo stuffs the takedown attempt from Meechum. Meechum gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Carballo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Meechum breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Carballo gets tackled into the cage by Meechum. Meechum maintains the clinch. #BC#
Meechum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Meechum clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Carballo is trying to trip Meechum. He has hold of a leg but Meechum is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carballo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Carballo stays in close to Meechum's body and controls the position.
Meechum is looking to stand up but Carballo isn't so interested in that idea.
Carballo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Carballo trying to control the pace.
Carballo stops Meechum from getting back to his feet.
Carballo passes into side control, despite Meechum's attempt to control the position.
Carballo takes a little break here. Meechum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Carballo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meechum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meechum is working hard here to advance position.
Carballo just content to control the position.
It looks like Carballo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into Meechum's guard.
Carballo looking to pass the guard.
Meechum working a defensive guard here.
Carballo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carballo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meechum is keeping the position for now.
Meechum trying to keep a closed guard but Carballo is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB#
Meechum is looking for a triangle here but Carballo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carballo happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meechum is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carballo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Meechum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carballo checks it well.
Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Carballo sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Carballo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carballo is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Carballo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carballo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Carballo scores with a takedown into Meechum's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carballo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carballo prevents Meechum from getting back to his feet.
Carballo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meechum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Meechum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meechum can't keep his opponent in guard - Carballo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall.
Meechum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carballo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carballo's back!
Carballo has hold of Meechum's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T2#
Meechum is trying to stick to Carballo's back but Carballo is turning into Meechum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Meechum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carballo.
Carballo forces his way into half guard.
Meechum punching from the bottom.
Carballo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meechum is trying to maintain the position but Carballo is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Meechum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carballo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Meechum has Carballo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carballo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Carballo jumps guard.
Meechum looking to sit in guard and control but Carballo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Carballo slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meechum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Carballo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carballo slaps away a takedown attempt from Meechum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meechum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carballo is fending him off so far but Meechum persists. Nope, Carballo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carballo dives in and grabs Meechum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meechum pushes down on Carballo's head and hops out.
Meechum throws a counter high kick but Carballo was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Carballo forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches.
Meechum tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Meechum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum closes the distance and clinches up with Carballo, looking for a takedown. Meechum pushes Carballo against the cage but Carballo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Carballo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meechum is looking to get back to is feet but Carballo passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meechum is trying to control Carballo's posture but Carballo avoids it. #T1#
Carballo taking a breather here.
Carballo gets to mount! Meechum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Carballo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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.#SU2#
Carballo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL#
Meechum darts in and clinches Carballo up against the cage.#TD2#
Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meechum uses from the top position.
Meechum wants to control from the top but Carballo keeps moving. #SU#
Carballo is working an open guard so Meechum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Carballo closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carballo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Meechum is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Carballo decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carballo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Carballo content to stall in guard here.
Meechum looking to control.
Carballo slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Meechum wants to get back to full guard but Carballo has mounted him!
Gustavo Carballo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meechum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carballo content just to control the position here.
Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carballo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carballo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Gazelle shoots in but Carballo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carballo defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carballo but Carballo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carballo showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Gazelle trying to control but Carballo postures up.
Gazelle is looking to get back to full guard here but Carballo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gazelle trying his best to control but Carballo has mounted him.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazelle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carballo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Carballo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gazelle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carballo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carballo.
Gazelle is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo 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#
Gazelle doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Carballo moves into the clinch.
Carballo misses with a knee strike.
Carballo jumps guard but Gazelle stands there with Carballo around his waist. Carballo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Gazelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazelle shoots in and drives through. Carballo sprawls well.
Gazelle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carballo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Carballo, which made it look bad.
Carballo appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle. #TD#
Carballo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carballo lands in his opponent's guard.
Gazelle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carballo dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Carballo slows the pace down.
Gazelle looking for a sweep but Carballo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carballo controlling the pace for now. #T2##T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.
Carballo content just to control the position here.
Gazelle is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
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.
Carballo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazelle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazelle gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that second round.
That's time! Carballo'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#
Gazelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gazelle looks to move away, Carballo throws a big counter combo but Gazelle just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gazelle.
Gazelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carballo defends well and Gazelle ends up having to push Carballo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustavo Carballo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.#TD#
Carballo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazelle's half guard.
Gazelle wants to stand back up but Carballo manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gazelle's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Carballo continues to hold on tight.
Gazelle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carballo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gazelle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carballo controlling the pace for now.
Gustavo Carballo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carballo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gazelle tries to reverse the position but Carballo maintains control.#SU#
Carballo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carballo as he jumps to the side.
Carballo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Gazelle gets caught napping as Carballo dives in and scores a takedown. Gazelle manages to retain guard.
Carballo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gazelle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carballo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gazelle.#T4#
Carballo controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Gazelle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carballo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Carballo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gazelle has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Carballo gets tackled into the cage by Grimdal. Grimdal maintains the clinch.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Carballo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimdal did well to prevent Carballo getting side control.
Carballo wants to free his trapped foot but Grimdal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carballo is controlling the pace.
Carballo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carballo moves into full mount! Grimdal won't be happy about that!
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Carballo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Carballo back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimdal rushes Carballo and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal working Carballo over with knees to the body.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Carballo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carballo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimdal swivels and escapes.#TD#
Carballo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimdal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carballo is staying tight to Grimdal's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Carballo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reggie Grimdal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Carballo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Carballo tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Carballo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carballo.#T1#
Carballo continues to stall.
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.#SU2#
Grimdal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carballo, up you get!
Carballo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Carballo clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carballo's brow.
Carballo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimdal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal blocks an uppercut.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carballo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Carballo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carballo lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Carballo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimdal can't fight it off and eventually Carballo manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimdal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimdal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carballo manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Carballo moves into full mount! Grimdal won't be happy about that! #T3#
Carballo controlling from the full mount.
Carballo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carballo looking to ground and pound but Grimdal is blocking nicely.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grimdal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carballo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carballo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Carballo'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#
Carballo shoots and misses
and Grimdal counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Grimdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carballo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal stalling in the clinch but Carballo improves position.
Carballo blocks an elbow strike.
Carballo is trying to pull guard but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carballo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo looks for a takedown but Grimdal sprawls well.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Carballo avoids it with no problem.
Carballo closes the distance and clinches up with Grimdal, looking for a takedown. Carballo pushes Grimdal against the cage but Grimdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Carballo looking for a sweep. Not yet Carballo, not yet.
Carballo controlling Grimdal's posture.
Carballo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Carballo has Grimdal pulled in close to control his posture.
Carballo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carballo tries to get out of the position.
Carballo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimdal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Grimdal instigates a clinch. #T3#
Carballo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carballo tries to pull guard but Grimdal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carballo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Carballo.
Carballo tries to pull guard but Grimdal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carballo blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Carballo jumps guard and drags Grimdal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carballo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Carballo pulls Grimdal in close to prevent any damage.
Carballo 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#
Carballo uses his free foot to push down on Grimdal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grimdal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimdal 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Carballo fails with the takedown
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carballo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai lands a nice hook to Carballo's body. Carballo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Carballo's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 900$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carballo is breathing heavily.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carballo's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Kai punishes Carballo's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##KD2#
Kai cracks Carballo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carballo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kai finish him?
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai thuds a left hand into Carballo's body.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Carballo takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Gustavo Carballo's cut is getting worse.
Kai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carballo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carballo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kai steps in with a hook that catches Carballo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Carballo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Trump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carballo.
A counter left hand to the body from Trump misses its target.
Carballo fails with the takedown
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Carballo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands with a straight right. Carballo didn't see that one coming.
Carballo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carballo.
Trump connects with a right hand. Carballo shakes it off.#T1#
Trump thuds a left hand into Carballo's body.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump throws a combination. Carballo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trump jabs at Carballo's body.
Carballo looks winded!
Carballo has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Trump lands a stunning uppercut that sends Carballo to the mat! #ROC#
Carballo is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Gustavo Carballo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carballo is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Carballo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump moves into full mount! Carballo won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Trump goes for an armbar but Carballo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carballo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Trump 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.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump 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.
Carballo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carballo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Carballo pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Trump stands and throws Carballo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB#
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carballo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Trump tries for a kimura but Carballo is defending well. #SUB#
Trump goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carballo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trump's guard! Nice work there by Carballo!
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Carballo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Trump is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carballo frees his head nicely. Oh but Trump has switched to an armbar! Carballo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Donald Trump!
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Event:
ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Carballo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killa's waist but Killa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carballo off to one side.
Killa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Carballo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Carballo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Carballo darts in and clinches Killa up against the cage.
Killa prevents a body shot from Carballo.
Killa throws an elbow but it misses.
Carballo blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Killa lands a shoulder strike.
Killa throws a punch but it's blocked by Carballo.
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Carballo blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Carballo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carballo momentarily.
#T1#
Killa tries to clinch but Carballo moves out of range.
Killa lands with a nice body punch.
Killa stuffs the takedown attempt from Carballo. Carballo gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone Cold Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carballo.
Killa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stone Cold Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killa cracks a nice hook into Carballo's ribs.
Carballo looks winded!
Killa digs a good body shot into Carballo's ribs.#CL#
Killa pushes Carballo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Killa on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Killa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carballo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Killa.
Carballo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Carballo can't find room to land a body shot as Killa controls the action.
Killa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carballo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carballo takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Killa.
Killa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killa.
Carballo blocking some punches.
Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carballo looking for a takedown.
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Killa on the inside.
A short left from Killa.
A short uppercut from Killa.
Killa lands a left hand.
#T3#
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carballo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killa.
Killa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carballo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Killa. #CUT#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Killa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Carballo is rocked!
Killa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carballo backwards.
Carballo is still on wobbly legs! Can Killa finish him?
Killa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killa lands a big right hand that drops Carballo! The killer instinct kicks in and Killa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Killa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Event:
ABW 63 Scrotum - Shingen
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Carballo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Benavidez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carballo in his tracks.
Benavidez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benavidez scores with a punch to the head.
Carballo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benavidez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carballo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carballo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carballo dives in and grabs Benavidez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benavidez pushes down on Carballo's head and hops out.
Carballo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benavidez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carballo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benavidez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez lunges at Carballo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carballo's hand. #CUT2#
Gustavo Carballo's cut is getting worse.
A lazy left from Benavidez finds it's target.#TD2#
Benavidez dives in and scores a takedown into Carballo's guard.
Benavidez is pushing down on Carballo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carballo is fighting to maintain full guard but Benavidez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carballo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carballo won't allow Benavidez to pass to mount. #T1#
Benavidez is taking a breather. Carballo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carballo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benavidez pulls his head out easily.
Carballo is breathing heavily.
Benavidez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in The Devil Dogs inform me that Benavidez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Carballo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benavidez pulls his head out easily.
Benavidez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carballo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benavidez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carballo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benavidez on the ground.#SUB2#
Benavidez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carballo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Carballo is squirming around, avoiding Benavidez's attempts to control the action.
Carballo is looking to improve his position but Benavidez isn't that keen on the idea.
Benavidez moves to back control. #SUB2#
Benavidez looking for the choke from the back.
Carballo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Benavidez working for a choke but Carballo is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Benavidez is cranking Carballo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Carballo! He's tightened the choke and Carballo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Benavidez!
A relieved looking Roy Benavidez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 24
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Carballo instigates a clinch.
Spaceman is looking for a takedown.
Carballo is trying to push Spaceman away but Spaceman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spaceman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carballo's efforts to push away.
Spaceman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carballo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Carballo drives through with a takedown into Spaceman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carballo is standing up over Spaceman. Spaceman looks to escape but Carballo dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carballo just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Carballo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Spaceman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carballo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Spaceman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carballo dives in and scores a takedown into Spaceman's guard.
Spaceman wants to get back to his feet but Carballo passes into half guard.
Spaceman is trying to get back to full guard.
Carballo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Spaceman controls his leg. #T2#
Spaceman wants to improve his position but Carballo is controlling well.
It looks like Carballo is going to stand back up.
Carballo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spaceman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spaceman tries to get out of the position.
Carballo 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.
Spaceman is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Carballo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3##SUB2#
Spaceman is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Carballo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Spaceman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva feints a jab promting Carballo to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carballo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Carballo fails with a takedown attempt.
Carballo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Carballo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carballo shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Carballo gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Carballo tries to pass.
Carballo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carballo stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Carballo trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carballo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Carballo drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Carballo off! Carballo jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Carballo tries to pass.
Carballo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carballo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carballo passes into half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Carballo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva keeping full guard, as Carballo tries to pass.
Carballo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carballo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Carballo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Carballo advances nicely into full mount.
Carballo trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva stops Carballo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Carballo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carballo is looking to work his way around to Silva's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB#
Carballo working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Carballo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Carballo moves to take his opponent's back.
Carballo is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Carballo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Carballo working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carballo's arms.
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 Gustavo Carballo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Carballo'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#
Carballo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carballo wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Carballo shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Carballo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carballo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carballo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carballo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva tries to buck Carballo off but Carballo is having none of it.#T1#
Carballo tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Silva is trying to buck Carballo off.
Carballo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva tries to bench press Carballo off him but Carballo keeps the position.
Carballo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Carballo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Carballo has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva is trying to escape the mount but Carballo keeps good control and instead manages to take Silva's back.
#T2#
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Carballo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Carballo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Carballo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carballo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carballo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carballo sprawls well. Carballo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercy gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Mercy tries to sprawl but Carballo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercy wants to control but Carballo is keeping busy.
Carballo trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carballo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carballo passes to side control. #T1##SUB#
Carballo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Carballo is working to tighten his grip on Mercy 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mercy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Carballo is really squeezing tight and eventually Mercy passes out! Carballo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carballo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Meechum has one foot on Carballo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Carballo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meechum's guard.#SUB#
Carballo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carballo stays in close to Meechum's body and controls the position.
Carballo looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carballo passes Meechum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meechum trying to hold on to Carballo's head to control him but Carballo postures up.
#T1#
Carballo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meechum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carballo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Meechum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carballo.
Carballo wants to control the pace but Meechum is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Carballo is working for a guillotine from mount but Meechum frees his head quite easily.
Carballo looking to control but Meechum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Carballo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meechum is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Carballo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meechum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Carballo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Carballo has control of Meechum's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Meechum regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carballo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Carballo has hold of Meechum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Meechum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB2#
Carballo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meechum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Carballo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meechum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carballo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carballo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meechum is looking to escape.
Meechum has given up his back. Will we see Carballo going for some submissions?
#T4##SUB2#
Carballo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Carballo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Carballo is persistently looking for the submission but Meechum is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Carballo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Meechum is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Carballo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Meechum taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Carballo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Carballo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babilon's guard.
Carballo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carballo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Babilon for as long as he can get away with.
Babilon keeping full guard, as Carballo tries to pass.
Carballo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carballo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babilon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Carballo has gone for a leg lock! Babilon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carballo's guard.#REVB#
Babilon won't allow Carballo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Carballo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babilon is aware though and is defending well.
Carballo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carballo tries to get out of the position.
Carballo managing to control the position.
Carballo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carballo keeping moving, preventing Babilon from controlling successfully. #T2#
Carballo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Babilon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carballo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babilon has Carballo in his guard.#REVR#
Babilon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carballo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babilon is keeping the position for now.
Carballo advances to half guard. #T3#
Carballo wants to free his trapped foot but Babilon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carballo slows the pace down in half guard.
Babilon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carballo wants to pass the guard but Babilon is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Carballo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Babilon won't allow Carballo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Carballo is working for a submission of some sort.
Carballo passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carballo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Babilon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavo Carballo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babilon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Carballo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babilon's guard.#SUB#
Carballo has gone for a leg lock! Babilon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carballo's guard.#REVB#
Carballo pulls Babilon in to control the position.
Gustavo Carballo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carballo looking for a triangle here. Babilon is fighting it but it looks tight! Carballo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Babilon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gustavo Carballo!
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