PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T-R-T Vitor (ranked 217 p4p, 35 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 157 p4p, 24 weight class). Mamedov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. T-R-T Vitor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Khalid Mamedov's chin.

Vitor
vs
Mamedov

186 cm
24
192 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
192 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T-R-T Vitor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vitor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitor misses with a low kick.
Vitor scores with a push kick.
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vitor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vitor takes one on the button.
Mamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vitor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Vitor moved out of range.
Vitor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor misses the body punch

and Mamedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vitor is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vitor is trying to stand up here but Mamedov is controlling him well.
Vitor is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Mamedov winds up and cracks Vitor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov throwing shots but Vitor is blocking nicely.
Mamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamedov on the ground.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Vitor is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor has hold of Mamedov's hands but Mamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vitor pushes Mamedov off and gets back to his feet.

Vitor moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mamedov pulls Vitor into guard.
Vitor wanted to stand there but Mamedov had control of the position.
Mamedov managing to control the position.
Vitor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamedov's guard.
Mamedov looking to control.
Vitor wants to stand and escape but instead Mamedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitor's head.
Vitor is looking to escape.
Mamedov working Vitor over with strikes.
Mamedov wants to take a breather but Vitor is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitor keeps working.
Mamedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mamedov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mamedov winds up and cracks Vitor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov wants to free his trapped foot but Vitor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Vitor is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitor's head.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Vitor is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Mamedov there.

Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura but Vitor is defending well.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov working over Vitor with some ground and pound. Vitor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Mamedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamedov is looking to clinch.
Vitor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Vitor connects with a single shot there.
Vitor ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Vitor throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range.
Vitor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitor.
Vitor slips under a jab from Mamedov.
Vitor throws a lazy right hand but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Vitor lands but Mamedov takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vitor is looking to wear down Mamedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitor takes a swing at Mamedov's ribcage but misses.
Vitor connects with a body shot that sends Mamedov's belly button to the back.
Vitor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor misses with a body shot.
Vitor dodges the punch combination from Mamedov.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Vitor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Vitor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Mamedov finds it's target.
Vitor throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well.
Vitor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamedov wants to clinch up but Vitor keeps it at a distance.
Vitor moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vitor misses the target.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vitor.
Vitor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamedov connects with a single shot there.
Vitor avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Vitor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mamedov blocks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Mamedov coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Mamedov.
Mamedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like T-R-T Vitor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov throws a jab when Vitor was well out of range.
Vitor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
T-R-T Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Vitor ducked under it nicely.
Vitor is looking to counter the offense by Mamedov and move into the clinch.
Vitor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vitor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Vitor ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamedov loads up on a big right hand but Vitor slips the punch.
Vitor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vitor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov wants to clinch.
T-R-T Vitor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vitor misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vitor moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Vitor connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitor thows a leg kick but Mamedov checks it

and Mamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Vitor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov is working Vitor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mamedov won't allow Vitor to get back to his feet.
Mamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamedov throwing strikes from guard but Vitor blocks nicely.
Vitor is looking to stand up but Mamedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Vitor is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vitor thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Vitor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitor misses with a straight left.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vitor moves away and avoids it.
Vitor misses with a body punch
enabling Mamedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vitor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamedov with a jab.
Mamedov throws a jab when Vitor was well out of range.
Vitor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitor throws a hook but Mamedov avoids it easily.
Vitor throws an overhand right that lands on Mamedov's shoulder, as Mamedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov looks to land a combination but Vitor avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor throws a leg kick but Mamedov checks it.
Vitor swings for the body but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Vitor is out of range.
Vitor walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Vitor.
Vitor moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Vitor avoids them all with ease.
Mamedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitor.
Vitor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vitor as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Vitor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vitor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vitor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamedov. That did some damage!
Vitor is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Mamedov does no damage.
Mamedov clobbers Vitor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Vitor.
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Vitor forces Mamedov back against the cage and clinches.

Mamedov pulls guard successfully.
Vitor wants to get up but he can't break Mamedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
Vitor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vitor gets to his feet - Mamedov follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamedov. That snapped Vitor's head back.
Mamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitor.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Mamedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khalid Mamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Mamedov slips a nice elbow through Vitor's hands, connecting with Vitor's forehead.
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mamedov manages to mount him!
Mamedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Vitor is squirming around, avoiding Mamedov's attempts to control the action.
Vitor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this 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!
Mamedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mamedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Mamedov won't let Vitor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mamedov dominating with strikes here.
Vitor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vitor wants to hold on but Mamedov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Mamedov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vitor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov staying out of range there.
Mamedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vitor on the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Vitor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Vitor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mamedov takes a step back to recover.
Vitor throws a solid leg kick but Mamedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vitor.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Vitor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mamedov prevents Vitor from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov advances to half guard.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mamedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vitor is looking to escape.

Mamedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vitor is just riding it out for now. Mamedov eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitor is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Vitor is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor tries to get to full guard but Mamedov has control of the leg.
Vitor is looking to escape.
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Vitor is working from the bottom.
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. Mamedov connects with a nice short shot to Vitor's temple.
Mamedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitor defending well though.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mamedov lands strikes from half guard.
Vitor pushes Mamedov off looking to stand but Mamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamedov.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamedov is nestled in close to Vitor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mamedov trying to mount his opponent but Vitor defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Vitor is rocked!
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Vitor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Vitor is defending the position.
Vitor wants to control but Mamedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vitor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov slips a nice elbow through Vitor's hands, connecting with Vitor's forehead.
Vitor is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Mamedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Vitor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut.
Mamedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vitor swings for the body but Mamedov moves out of range.

Vitor moves into range and clinches up with Mamedov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Vitor working aggressively here.
Vitor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
Vitor misses with the head strike.
Vitor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
Vitor misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitor is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mamedov.
Vitor cracks Mamedov with a nice body shot.
Mamedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mamedov is trying to pull guard but Vitor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vitor fails to land.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vitor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Vitor lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vitor.
Vitor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mamedov.
T-R-T Vitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor lands a body shot.
Vitor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Vitor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitor takes a shot to the head.
Mamedov lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitor can't find room to land a body shot as Mamedov controls the action.
Vitor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vitor.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mamedov pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vitor is proving a slippery customer.

Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitor wanted to stand there but Mamedov had control of the position.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Vitor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Vitor ducks down to avoid it.
Vitor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitor blocks a jab.
Vitor lands a slapping body shot.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vitor.
A good leg kick by Vitor.
Mamedov connects with a body shot.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vitor thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vitor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vitor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vitor sizes up Mamedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamedov as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
T-R-T Vitor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.