Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McPherson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McPherson thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
McPherson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McPherson is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Carvalho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#KD2#
Carvalho moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McPherson goes down! Can Carvalho finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Turd McPherson has been cut.
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!
Carvalho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carvalho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
McPherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
McPherson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carvalho doesn't defend quickly enough and McPherson has managed to lock this one up! Can Carvalho escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McPherson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Turd McPherson!
A relieved looking Turd McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
A big left from Okafor misses. #T1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Okafor thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Okafor moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Carvalho looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a head kick. Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a head kick that Carvalho semi-blocks.
Okafor jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Okafor connects with a stiff jab that staggers Carvalho - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov stalks Carvalho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carvalho's face. Carvalho staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Carvalho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Carvalho is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Carvalho's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carvalho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov , into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Petrov won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily.
Carvalho wants to stand but Petrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Carvalho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Petrov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carvalho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Petrov pulls down on the head and he's put Carvalho to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rutger Petrov !

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Van Cleefe avoids it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Van Cleefe.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Van Cleefe's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Cleefe is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
Van Cleefe just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Van Cleefe shoots in and gets a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Cleefe is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Cleefe has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Carvalho is kicking away at Van Cleefe from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Van Cleefe grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Carvalho trying to push Van Cleefe off... Carvalho taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1##KD#
Carvalho drops Moore with a nice combination! Carvalho dives into Moore's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Braden Moore has been cut.
Moore controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself. #SU#
Carvalho stands up and waves to Moore to follow him.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moore goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
Carvalho cracks Moore's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Moore slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Carvalho can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Carvalho!
In his post fight interview, Jonas Carvalho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 28
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Desjardins shoots in.
Carvalho lands an overhand right.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Desjardins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Desjardins's head back.
Desjardins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carvalho tries to avoid it but Desjardins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carvalho to the ground. Carvalho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Desjardins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Desjardins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Desjardins persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
Desjardins slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho! #CUT#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desjardins moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Desjardins ducks under and follows up with a left that Desjardins also avoids with ease.
Carvalho cracks a nice hook into Desjardins's ribs.#TD2#
Desjardins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Desjardins thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Desjardins thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Desjardins lands a nice short elbow.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desjardins drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carvalho defending well though.
Desjardins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Desjardins in his half guard.
Desjardins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Desjardins slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Desjardins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins misses with a head shot. Carvalho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Desjardins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desjardins is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Carvalho wants to stand up but Desjardins is controlling him.
Desjardins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Desjardins trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Desjardins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Desjardins won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Desjardins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Desjardins slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carvalho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carvalho has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Desjardins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Desjardins won't let him. #SUB2#
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Desjardins with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Desjardins slips a straight right by Carvalho.#TD2#
Desjardins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Desjardins lands some shots froms side control.
Desjardins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Desjardins working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Desjardins connects with a decent elbow.
Desjardins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carvalho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Desjardins.
Desjardins scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Carvalho is rocked!
Desjardins cracks Carvalho with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Desjardins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Carvalho is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Desjardins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dade Desjardins!
An out of breath Dade Desjardins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Swas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swas misses with a head kick.
Swas looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.#KD2#
Carvalho drops his shoulder and cracks Swas with a huge uppercut! Swas goes down! Can Carvalho finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Dalton Swas has been cut.
Swas is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Carvalho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swas's guard.#SU2#
Carvalho stands and steps away. Swas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swas fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalton Swas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Carvalho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swas backs up against the cage.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Carvalho moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Swas goes down! Can Carvalho finish him!?#ROC2#Swas is rocked!
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Swas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
Carvalho wants to stand but Swas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swas seems to have got his legs back now.
Swas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swas tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Swas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Carvalho stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Swas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swas somewhat.
Carvalho is looking for the big counter here.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swas.
As Carvalho tries to get set, Swas tries to push him back and clinch up but Carvalho manages to avoid the attempt.
Swas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho avoids it really well and circles away.
As Swas backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Swas manages to avoid it all.
Carvalho connects with a nice looking jab.
Carvalho dances in with a quick combination. Swas is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carvalho snaps Swas's head back. Swas stumbles backwards against the cage. Carvalho steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Swas's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Swas just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
McPherson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carvalho is wriggling around but McPherson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB#
McPherson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but McPherson is controlling him
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
McPherson working Carvalho over with strikes. #T1#
Nice strikes from McPherson there.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with McPherson in his half guard.
McPherson drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
McPherson wants to pass to mount but Carvalho is defending the position.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPherson.
McPherson trying to control the pace.
McPherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPherson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to kick McPherson off but McPherson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPherson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McPherson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
McPherson drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
McPherson is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
McPherson is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McPherson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPherson lands a nice short elbow.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
McPherson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McPherson is trying for a kimura here. Carvalho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McPherson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Turd McPherson!
Our winner, Turd McPherson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Cleefe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Van Cleefe has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Cleefe won't allow it.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Cleefe breaks the clinch.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho sets himself, and Van Cleefe steps forward looking for the clinch! Carvalho avoids it this time.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Nice cross by Carvalho.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe misses with a wild combination.
Van Cleefe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Cleefe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Van Cleefe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Cleefe on the ground.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Cleefe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe has gone for a leg lock! Carvalho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Cleefe's guard.#REVR#
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Carvalho stands up and waves to Van Cleefe to follow him.
Van Cleefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to push Van Cleefe away but Van Cleefe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Cleefe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Van Cleefe has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Van Cleefe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Van Cleefe has him pinned against the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch.
Van Cleefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvalho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Cleefe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Van Cleefe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Cleefe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Cleefe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Cleefe is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Cleefe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Van Cleefe isn't so interested in that idea.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe controlling from the top position.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe stops Carvalho from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Van Cleefe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Cleefe swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Van Cleefe closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Van Cleefe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
Van Cleefe is looking for a takedown.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee Van Cleefe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe misses with a punch to the body.
Van Cleefe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Cleefe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Van Cleefe lands a takedown into guard.
Lee Van Cleefe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Van Cleefe is controlling him.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely. #T2#
Van Cleefe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Cleefe scoring with some ground and pound.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Cleefe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #T3#
Carvalho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Cleefe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carvalho.#CL2#
Van Cleefe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Cleefe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Cleefe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvalho wants to break free but Van Cleefe has control.
Van Cleefe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Cleefe can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Good body shot from Van Cleefe.
Carvalho takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Cleefe prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Van Cleefe keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Van Cleefe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carvalho or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Cleefe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carvalho's defenses.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Cleefe lands a nice uppercut.
Van Cleefe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Cleefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Van Cleefe gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Van Cleefe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Van Cleefe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carvalho to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Carvalho is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Van Cleefe yanks on the arm and Carvalho is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Van Cleefe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld 22
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Brook with a series of wild strikes but Brook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brook changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brook wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Brook is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Brook is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho tries to kick Brook off but Brook keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carvalho is not content to let Brook control the position.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Brook is controlling him
Brook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Brook.
Brook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brook moves into full mount! Carvalho won't be happy about that!
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Carvalho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brook throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brook working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB#
Brook working for a submission but Carvalho is keeping him at bay.
Carvalho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brook throwing strikes here but Carvalho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Carvalho is in a horrible position here. Brook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carvalho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brook is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carvalho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Carvalho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brook breaks from Carvalho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brook looking to finish Carvalho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carvalho!
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brook with the ground and pound from mount.
Brook lands a heavy elbow.
Brook lands a big shot there that rocks Carvalho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Brook wants to finish this one by submission but Carvalho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brook.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Carvalho throws a combination. Brook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Brook half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brook here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Brook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brook drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Brook moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Brook moves out of range.
It looked like Brook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Brook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Brook getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho is not content to let Brook control the position.
Brook slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Brook lands with a punch from half guard.
Brook stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Brook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Brook eventually gives up the hold.
Brook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brook connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho pushes Brook off looking to stand but Brook dives back in and keeps control.
Brook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Brook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvalho is looking to escape.#SUB#
Brook has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carvalho defend it? Brook steps over the head and cranks it - Carvalho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Brook!
A very excited looking Danny Brook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Desjardins slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at Hero Academia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Desjardins staying out of range there.
And Desjardins tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Desjardins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Carvalho kicks Desjardins off and gets back to his feet.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Desjardins back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desjardins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Desjardins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho!
Desjardins prevents Carvalho from escaping the position.
Desjardins is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desjardins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carvalho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB2#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Desjardins 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 Desjardins but great work by Carvalho.
Desjardins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Desjardins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Desjardins eventually gives up the hold.
Desjardins is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Carvalho pushes Desjardins off looking to stand but Desjardins dives back in and keeps control.
Desjardins is looking to stall here but Carvalho recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho wants to stand but Desjardins is controlling the position.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Desjardins isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carvalho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Desjardins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desjardins slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
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.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Desjardins in particular looking to stall.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Desjardins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Desjardins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Desjardins wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho pushes Desjardins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Desjardins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Carvalho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desjardins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho. #TD2#
Desjardins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carvalho to the mat! Carvalho manages to get full guard.

Carvalho wriggles free and stands up.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Desjardins avoids nicely.
Desjardins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Desjardins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Desjardins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Desjardins.
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Desjardins avoids it well.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desjardins manages to avoid it.
Carvalho stalks Desjardins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Desjardins's face. Desjardins staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Dade Desjardins has been cut.
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Desjardins doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Desjardins feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Desjardins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desjardins landing some decent shots from guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Desjardins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Desjardins controls the pace.#T1#
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Desjardins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Desjardins stops Carvalho from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carvalho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Carvalho lands.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
As Desjardins looks to move away, Carvalho throws a big counter combo but Desjardins just gets out of the way.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dade Desjardins.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Desjardins avoids it well.
Carvalho works the jab nicely.
Desjardins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Desjardins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carvalho to the ground. Desjardins is now in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Desjardins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Desjardins controlling from the top position. #T3#
Desjardins trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #ES#
Carvalho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Desjardins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but Carvalho manages to get underhooks.
Desjardins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Desjardins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.#T4#
Carvalho is looking to break free of the clinch but Desjardins has double underhooks. #BC#
Carvalho breaks from the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desjardins misses with a right hand
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Desjardins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho lunges at Desjardins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desjardins's hand.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Desjardins back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carvalho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carvalho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carvalho! #REVR#
Desjardins regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Carvalho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dade Desjardins's cut.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Desjardins's body.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desjardins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Desjardins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Desjardins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Desjardins stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Desjardins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Desjardins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Desjardins looking to secure an arm triangle but Carvalho defends it well. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine from mount but Carvalho is having none of it. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a submission but Carvalho is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a guillotine from mount but Carvalho is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Carvalho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Carvalho tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins takes his back!
Carvalho is trying to get back to his feet but Desjardins has full control of the position and if anything, Carvalho has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Carvalho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Desjardins's arms. #SUB2#
Desjardins sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Carvalho taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dade Desjardins!
Our winner, Dade Desjardins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Carvalho both land. Nice combination.
Swas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Carvalho drops Swas with a nice combination! Carvalho dives into Swas's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Swas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dalton Swas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Carvalho stands and steps away. Swas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swas is still on wobbly legs! Can Carvalho finish him?
Swas is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Carvalho doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Swas crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Swas's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Nfld FN 7
Date: Jun 09, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Carvalho drops Austin with a nice combination! Carvalho dives into Austin's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Ron Austin has been cut.#SUB2#
Austin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carvalho 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 Austin.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho gets to mount! Austin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Carvalho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Austin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Austin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carvalho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Austin is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Austin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carvalho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carvalho continues to stall.
Austin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Carvalho stands up from half guard. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Carvalho sends Austin down but not out. Carvalho dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Austin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin parries the strikes from Carvalho easily there. Carvalho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Austin to escape. #SU#
Carvalho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carvalho swinging wildly here. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Carvalho sends Austin down but not out. Carvalho dives into side control looking to finish. #SU#
Carvalho decides to stand back up.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
Carvalho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Austin back to the cage. Carvalho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Austin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Carvalho's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Austin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Swas connects with a leg kick.
Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swas feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Carvalho drops Swas with a nice combination! Carvalho dives into Swas's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Swas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dalton Swas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Swas's head off the mat! Swas is out! He's out! Carvalho jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowak.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Nowak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nowak is looking to advance position but Carvalho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Nowak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nowak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Simply The Best, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nowak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowak tries to get out of the position.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Nowak to control.
Nowak is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho looking to control but Nowak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Nowak tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Nowak tries to reverse the position but Carvalho maintains control.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Nowak is squirming around nicely.
Nowak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nowak is controlling Carvalho's trapped leg to prevent Carvalho from advancing to side control.
Nowak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nowak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nowak trying to control the position here.
Nowak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nowak is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Nowak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nowak controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carvalho for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Nowak continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nowak has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvalho misses.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nowak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carvalho quickly recovers to half guard.
Nowak wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowak trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak'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.
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 Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Nowak shoots in.
Nowak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Nowak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho cracks a nice hook into Nowak's ribs.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Nowak avoids nicely.
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nowak slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Nowak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowak tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho misses with a combination #TD#
and Nowak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak content to control rather than advance.
Carvalho pushes Nowak off looking to stand but Nowak dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Nowak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nowak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nowak trying to mount his opponent but Carvalho defends it.
Well, if Nowak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More hug and hope from Nowak.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nowak counters with a single leg into guard. Carvalho didn't expect that.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowak slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Carvalho tries to kick Nowak off but Nowak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nowak stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Nowak is working hard here to advance position.
Nowak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nowak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carvalho's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nowak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carvalho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nowak eats them both and turns towards Carvalho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Nowak avoids it well.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carvalho scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nowak seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carvalho shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Nowak is backing up but Carvalho catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Nowak covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carvalho Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Phol moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch but Phol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Phol counters with a left to the body.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
No joy there for Phol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carvalho counters with a left to the body.
Phol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho. #T1##CL#
Phol pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol has Carvalho pressed against the cage, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phol avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Phol - that landed with a thud.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2##BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Phol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.#CL#
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Phol.
Phol tries to work over Carvalho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Phol.
A right hand to the body from Phol. #T4#
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Phol won't allow it.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Phol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phol!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carvalho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carvalho works over Phol's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol misses with a looping left.
Mfer Phol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phol misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phol lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phol.
Phol lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Carvalho slips a straight right by Phol.
Carvalho works Phol's body with a nice hook.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Phol.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Phol swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a double jab.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Phol scores with a nice head shot.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Phol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Phol ducks under and follows up with a left that Phol also avoids with ease.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Phol ducks under and follows up with a left that Phol also avoids with ease.
Phol scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.#T3#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phol cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol misses with a body shot. #T4#
Phol scores with a shot to the body.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Phol clinches up against the cage.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phol tries to work over Carvalho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho wants to break free but Phol has control.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phol scores with a three punch combo!
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho lands with a nice combination. Phol backs away looking to recover.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phol lands a nice hook to Carvalho's body. Carvalho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Phol tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phol looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Phol misses with a body shot.
Carvalho moves forwards but Phol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Phol throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phol counters with a two punch combo.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
Phol lands with a straight right. Carvalho didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.#T3#
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Carvalho misses.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Phol rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phol has Carvalho pressed against the cage.
Carvalho is trying to push Phol away but Phol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol just leaning against Carvalho, taking a breather.
Carvalho can't break the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Phol lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Carvalho to his knees! Phol keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
During a confident post fight interview, Mfer Phol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Tatum.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum lands the left hand.
Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tatum connects with a crisp jab.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tatum scores with a decent looking hook.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Tatum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tatum cracks Carvalho on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Carvalho falls backwards against the cage. Tatum follows up with more strikes that drop Carvalho to his knees. Tatum keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Carvalho! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!

Event: WCF WNF 86: Khabib vs Woo
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Drake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.#CUT#It looks like Jonas Carvalho has been cut.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carvalho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho cracks Drake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho looks winded!
Carvalho backs away from a small jab... but Drake lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Carvalho crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Drake with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). JD Drake!
A victorious JD Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Carvalho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvalho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akinaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinaga scores with a nice strike.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Akinaga.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akinaga slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Akinaga lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Carvalho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akinaga throws a big shot that misses.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Akinaga cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho tries to move into range but Akinaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akinaga digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Akinaga with a series of wild strikes but Akinaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akinaga.
Akinaga jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akinaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Akinaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga misses the jab.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Akinaga avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Akinaga throws a big shot that misses.
Akinaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Akinaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga scores with a shot to the body.
Akinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akinaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akinaga.
Akinaga connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho. #T3#
Akinaga scores with a jab to the body.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Akinaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akinaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akinaga is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Akinaga.
Akinaga tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akinaga with a nice cross.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Akinaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akinaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Akinaga's head but Akinaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Akinaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akinaga lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Akinaga works over Carvalho's head and body with a nice combination.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho looks winded!
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Akinaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Akinaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Akinaga scores with a hook.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akinaga cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
A lazy left from Akinaga finds it's target.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akinaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
That's time! Akinaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Akinaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carvalho's hands.
Carvalho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carvalho throws a jab when Akinaga was well out of range.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Akinaga feints a jab promting Carvalho to slip. Akinaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carvalho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvalho takes one on the button.
A big right from Akinaga misses.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akinaga has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho slips under a jab from Akinaga.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akinaga dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Akinaga scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Akinaga thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akinaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Akinaga throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Akinaga lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Akinaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Akinaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Akinaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Akinaga throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Akinaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Akinaga blocks a jab.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akinaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Akinaga with a series of wild strikes but Akinaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range as Akinaga strikes.
Akinaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3##CL2#
Carvalho clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Akinaga avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Good exchange - Akinaga coming out on top.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akinaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akinaga lands a jab to the head.
Akinaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Akinaga.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akinaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akinaga throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akinaga moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akinaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Akinaga swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akinaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.
Akinaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Akinaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akinaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Akinaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Akinaga both land. Nice combination.
Akinaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinaga lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Akinaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Carvalho both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Akinaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akinaga cracks Carvalho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Akinaga looks to land a combination. Carvalho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akinaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akinaga's head.
Akinaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akinaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Akinaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvalho off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Akinaga there.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Good exchange - Akinaga coming out on top.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga lands a body shot.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akinaga scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Akinaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Akinaga also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carvalho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akinaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akinaga.
Akinaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Akinaga is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Carvalho like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Carvalho from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Akinaga!
Kiso Akinaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Rajnahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rajnahn.#CL#
Rajnahn pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Rajnahn pushes Carvalho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rajnahn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Rajnahn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Rajnahn drags him back down.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but Carvalho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rajnahn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rajnahn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rajnahn tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
Rajnahn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Carvalho stands up from Rajnahn's guard - Carvalho perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Rajnahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rajnahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Rajnahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rajnahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rajnahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rajnahn prevents Carvalho from standing back up.
Rajnahn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rajnahn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajnahn.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Rajnahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Ground and pound from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rajnahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn working Carvalho over with strikes.
Rajnahn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rajnahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rajnahn throws a strike but Carvalho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajnahn throws an elbow that misses. Carvalho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rajnahn's guard. Nice move by Carvalho!#REVB#
Rajnahn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rajnahn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Carvalho won't allow Rajnahn to sweep him here.
Rajnahn 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#
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throws a strike but Carvalho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rajnahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rajnahn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rajnahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajnahn working some strikes from top position.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Rajnahn is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rajnahn looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rajnahn is controlling him.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rajnahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rajnahn throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Rajnahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chandra Rajnahn dominated that round.
That's time! Rajnahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carvalho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rajnahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Carvalho.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Carvalho has knocked Rajnahn down with a huge combo! Carvalho steps away and waves a wobbly Rajnahn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Chandra Rajnahn has been cut.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajnahn defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Rajnahn gets a double leg takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Rajnahn throws a strike but Carvalho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carvalho won't allow Rajnahn to sweep him here.
Rajnahn 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#
Carvalho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rajnahn.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandra Rajnahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rajnahn won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but missing.
Rajnahn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rajnahn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rajnahn stops Carvalho from standing up.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rajnahn is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rajnahn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajnahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rajnahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rajnahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Rajnahn is having none of it.
Rajnahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rajnahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rajnahn throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Rajnahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajnahn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rajnahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rajnahn throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely. #T3#
Rajnahn throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Rajnahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rajnahn chips away with some ground and pound.
Rajnahn stops Carvalho from standing up.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rajnahn lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rajnahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Rajnahn isn't so interested in that idea.
Rajnahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Rajnahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Carvalho wriggles free and stands up.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and Rajnahn counters with a series of strikes. Carvalho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rajnahn ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.#CL#
Rajnahn clinches.
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!#BC#
Rajnahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle, before Rajnahn throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Carvalho's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rajnahn lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chandra Rajnahn!
After winning the bout, Chandra Rajnahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
Carvalho works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvalho's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Carvalho scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Matt Collins has been cut.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Collins throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho slips a jab from Collins.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Collins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Collins.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins misses with a hook.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carvalho.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Carvalho's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carvalho.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Carvalho lands with a big left! Collins is wobbled badly! Carvalho comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Collins to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacMillan.
Carvalho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
MacMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
MacMillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
MacMillan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
MacMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB#
MacMillan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
MacMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #T1##SUB#
MacMillan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacMillan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacMillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
MacMillan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacMillan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacMillan works to advance to full mount. Carvalho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
MacMillan wants to control the pace but Carvalho is squirming around nicely.
MacMillan unloads with some shots from mount but Carvalho bucks and avoids them well. #SUB#
MacMillan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Carvalho is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan MacMillan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Evan MacMillan thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: KoF:IW - Contenders
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Ticevic throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Ticevic misses with a straight right.
Ticevic slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Ticevic is looking to counter the offense by Carvalho and move into the clinch.
Carvalho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ticevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ticevic doesn't seem bothered though.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Ticevic avoids them all with ease.
Ticevic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Carvalho.
Ticevic moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Ticevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho walks into a left hand.
A cross from Carvalho lands.#KD2#
Carvalho drops his shoulder and cracks Ticevic with a huge uppercut! Ticevic goes down! Can Carvalho finish him? #ROC2#Ticevic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Ticevic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carvalho passes Ticevic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ticevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Carvalho trying to control the pace. #T1#
Ticevic trying to control but Carvalho postures up. #SU2#
Carvalho stands up out of the half guard.
Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ticevic in his tracks.
Ticevic misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ticevic throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Ticevic.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Ticevic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ticevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carvalho finds it's way round the side to connect with Ticevic's head.
Carvalho thuds a left hand into Ticevic's body.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ticevic throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Ticevic is looking to clinch.
Ticevic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Ticevic moved out of range nicely.
Ticevic avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Ticevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carvalho. Carvalho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ticevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Ticevic is countered with a crisp right hand from Carvalho that sends him to the canvas! Carvalho follows him to the mat into side control. #SU2#
Carvalho decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ticevic bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Carvalho comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ticevic falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ticevic was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Zaitsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is dominant here and he's now got Carvalho's back!
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.
Zaitsev punches Carvalho on the ear.
Carvalho grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, with Zaitsev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Carvalho is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Zaitsev is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Carvalho. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Carvalho is trying to get back to his feet but Zaitsev has full control of the position and if anything, Carvalho has just worked his way into a worse spot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zaitsev.
Carvalho grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev lands a good shot there. Carvalho covers up! Zaitsev smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Carvalho to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Zaitsev jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Canada feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
Canada ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Canada's head but Canada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Canada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carvalho throws a hook but Canada blocks it.#TD2#
Canada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Carvalho kicks Canada off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Canada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Canada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Canada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canada is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canada stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position.
Canada with a nice head shot there.
Canada landing with the ground and pound.
Canada is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canada won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Canada is working Carvalho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Canada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to stand and escape but Canada is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canada can pounce on him.
Canada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canada throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canada. That one must have hurt.
Canada steps in with a hook that catches Carvalho right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Canada follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Carvalho looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Islandish appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Islandish has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Islandish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Carvalho tries to break free but Islandish pushes him back against the cage.
Carvalho prevents a body shot from Islandish.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Islandish jumps into guard, dragging Carvalho to the mat.
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.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Islandish looking for a sweep. Not yet Islandish, not yet. #T1#
Carvalho wants to stand but Islandish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Islandish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Islandish working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Islandish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carvalho sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Islandish is controlling him #T2#
Islandish wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islandish.
Carvalho pushes Islandish off looking to stand but Islandish dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a swing at Islandish's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho lands with an uppercut that bounces Islandish off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Islandish to work. #TD2#
Islandish works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Islandish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Islandish stops Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islandish throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Islandish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Islandish stops Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Islandish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Islandish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho is looking to wear down Islandish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Islandish ducks under and follows up with a left that Islandish also avoids with ease.
Islandish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Islandish ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Islandish has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islandiano Islandish dominated that round.
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#
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Islandish takes one on the button.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islandish was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho is pressed up against the cage. Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carvalho down to the mat. Carvalho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Islandish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Islandish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carvalho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Islandish crashes against the mat.
Islandish prevents Carvalho from escaping the position.
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!
Islandish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #T1#
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Islandish cracks Carvalho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Islandish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Islandish sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carvalho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carvalho parries the strikes from Islandish easily there. Islandish is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carvalho to escape. #SUB2#
Islandish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Islandish throws a strike aimed at the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho avoids it well.#SUB2#
Islandish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Islandish working the ground and pound but Carvalho is defending the strikes. #T3#
Islandish cracks Carvalho with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Islandish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Islandish in side control, throwing shots but Carvalho defends.
Carvalho dodges the ground and pound from Islandish.
Islandish grinds an elbow into Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho is not content to let Islandish control the position.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islandish on the ground.#T4#
Islandish tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Islandish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islandish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Islandish fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Islandish. #CL2#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islandiano Islandish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islandish dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Islandish clinches.
Carvalho tries to break free but Islandish pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Islandish works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Islandish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carvalho shoots in for a double leg but Islandish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish misses with a head kick.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Islandish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.
Islandish misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvalho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Islandish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carvalho just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Islandish breaks the clinch.
Islandish is looking to clinch but Carvalho is avoiding it.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Islandish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Islandish. Islandish maintains the clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandiano Islandish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Islandish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carvalho walks away with a smile on his face. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Islandish wants to clinch.
Carvalho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho dives in for a single leg takedown but Islandish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Islandish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carvalho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islandish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carvalho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Islandish can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Islandish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho wants to break free but Islandish has control.
Islandish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvalhos head.
Islandish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Islandish has Carvalho pressed against the cage, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Islandish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carvalho is trying to push Islandish away but Islandish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Islandish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandiano Islandish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islandish slowing the pace effectively.
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Islandish gets control of Carvalho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Islandish will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Islandish has a closed guard, preventing Carvalho from standing up.
Islandish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Islandish won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islandish looking for a sweep. Not yet Islandish, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Islandiano Islandish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Islandish 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islandiano Islandish!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Carvalho.#CUT#It looks like Lorcan Brannigan has been cut.
Brannigan tries to clinch up.
Brannigan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Carvalho is avoiding it.
Carvalho is looking for a counter combo.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Brannigan moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Brannigan has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Brannigan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan is looking to clinch.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Brannigan moves out of range.
Carvalho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brannigan at a distance.
Brannigan wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Brannigan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carvalho cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
A less than humble Jonas Carvalho misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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