Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 5084 p4p, 4888 weight class) and Deair Shaw (ranked 510 p4p, 504 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lake
vs
Shaw

182 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
156
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deair Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw leaves Lake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shaw rushes Lake and presses him up against the cage.

Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Lake avoids the head kick by Shaw.

Lake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shaw to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shaw content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lake has locked up a guillotine! Lake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shaw is holding on here and Lake must be using up a lot of energy. Shaw has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Lake!
Cody Lake got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacque Belfort (ranked 3829 p4p, 3151 weight class) and Igor Radashev (ranked 483 p4p, 409 weight class). Jean Jacque Belfort has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Belfort
vs
Radashev

186 cm
21
200
0 - 1 - 0

219 cm
25
214
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Jacque Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Radashev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Radashev clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Radashev is trying to drag Belfort to the mat but Belfort just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Radashev wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Belfort pulls guard successfully.
Belfort wants to stand up but Radashev is controlling him.
Radashev advances position into side control!
Belfort seems a little lost for a moment, as Radashev dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Radashev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Radashev trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radashev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Radashev shoots in.
Belfort throws a big counter combination but Radashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Radashev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radashev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Belfort counters with a nice body shot.
Belfort shoots in but no luck this time.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Radashev with that takedown attempt.
Belfort is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Jacque Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Radashev.
Radashev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Radashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radashev defends it nicely.

Belfort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Radashev is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radashev is trying to control but can't.
Radashev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belfort seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belfort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radashev on the ground.
Belfort seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Radashev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Radashev moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Radashev keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radashev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radashev scores with a push kick.

Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Radashev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Radashev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Belfort shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Radashev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Radashev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belfort has managed to clinch.

Belfort breaks the clinch.
Radashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Radashev connects with a jab.

It looks like Jean Jacque Belfort has been cut.
Radashev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belfort seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Belfort.

Radashev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Belfort pulls Radashev into guard.
Radashev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Radashev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Radashev shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Radashev defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Radashev throws a head kick that misses.
Radashev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belfort dives in and grabs Radashev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radashev pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Radashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacque Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radashev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Radashev moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radashev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radashev fails with a takedown attempt.
Radashev tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.

Radashev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belfort's half guard.

Radashev decides to stand up.
Radashev lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radashev shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radashev is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.

Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radashev tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Radashev fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Belfort pulls Radashev into guard.
Radashev trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radashev is continuing to stall.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Radashev is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radashev trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacque Belfort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacque Belfort's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radashev.
A quick step to the side and Belfort tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Radashev fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Radashev.
Belfort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Belfort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belfort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Radashev wants to control but Belfort postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort tries to stand but Radashev is controlling his head.
Belfort working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radashev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Belfort is staying active.
Radashev tries to bench press Belfort off him but Belfort keeps the position.
Belfort tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radashev can't do much from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radashev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Belfort holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jean Jacque Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Radashev.

Belfort manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Radashev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Radashev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Radashev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radashev moves out of range as Belfort throws a body kick.
Radashev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Belfort gets a clinch.
Radashev wants to stall.

Radashev jumps guard and drags Belfort to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belfort postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belfort is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Radashev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radashev trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radashev wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Radashev trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Jacque Belfort.
Well Belfort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Jacque Belfort!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Michael Benitoy (ranked 1524 p4p, 5100 weight class) and Simon Poulter (ranked 175 p4p, 424 weight class). Benitoy comes into the arena with Gangsta's Paradise blaring out of the sound system. Simon Poulter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Benitoy
vs
Poulter

168 cm
31
155
12 - 6 - 0

194 cm
25
154
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Michael Benitoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitoy misses with a head kick.

Poulter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benitoy tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Benitoy back against the cage.
Benitoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poulter.

Benitoy tightens his grip and picks Poulter up, before dumping him to the ground. Poulter manages to land in guard.
Benitoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benitoy stays in close to Poulter's body and controls the position.
Benitoy prevents Poulter from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Benitoy drops back looking for a leg! Poulter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poulter manages to kick Benitoy off! Benitoy jumps back into Poulter's guard.
Benitoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poulter's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is working Poulter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benitoy stands up over Poulter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Benitoy stands up from Poulter's guard - Benitoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benitoy instigates a clinch.

Benitoy is trying to trip Poulter. He has hold of a leg but Poulter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Benitoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Benitoy 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.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Poulter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Benitoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poulter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter trying to keep a closed guard but Benitoy is proving a slippery customer.
Benitoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Poulter trying to keep a closed guard but Benitoy is proving a slippery customer.
Poulter wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy advances position into side control!
Benitoy working the ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Benitoy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Benitoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poulter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benitoy lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy is putting a hurting on Poulter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poulter struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poulter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Poulter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benitoy connects with a decent elbow.

Poulter is rocked!
Benitoy controls the position from side control.
Poulter is still in real trouble! Can Benitoy finish him?
Benitoy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poulter to see if he's OK.

Benitoy has hold of Poulter's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Poulter seems comfortable defending it but Benitoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Poulter is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Poulter is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Benitoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 2612 p4p, 1451 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 331 p4p, 191 weight class). Stewart has chosen free ma niggas! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Cane
vs
Stewart

188 cm
38
182
27 - 18 - 1

183 cm
39
187
33 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cane.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cane.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Cane wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stewart rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Cane is looking to control Stewart's arms but Stewart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
A short left from Stewart.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tries to stall but Stewart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalls.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Cane.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane wants to stall.
Cane cracks Stewart with a nice body shot.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cane connects with a leg kick.
Stewart lands the left hand.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cane closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stewart.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Cane tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane is trying to stall.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane looking to stall.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Cane as the two fighters clinch.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Cane has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stewart can turn it around.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane stalls.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Stewart blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Stewart!
In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Guy (ranked 1750 p4p, 988 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 266 p4p, 156 weight class). Boris Matusov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guy
vs
Matusov

185 cm
29
185
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
175
23 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Altitude Clothing
Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxing Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matusov, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matusov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxing Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matusov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy throws a head kick but Matusov moves out of range.
Guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy, which made it look bad.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy is looking to counter punch.

Guy gets caught flat footed, as Matusov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matusov wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.

Guy has one foot on Matusov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.

Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov.
Guy is looking to escape.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Matusov stops Guy from getting back to his feet.

Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Guy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross A Zoo (ranked 924 p4p, 258 weight class) and Marshall Jefferson (ranked 148 p4p, 42 weight class). Jefferson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Bibby - Can't Trust A Soul. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

A Zoo
vs
Jefferson

183 cm
26
179
15 - 7 - 0

183 cm
22
180
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson looks to land a body kick but A Zoo moved away.
A Zoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jefferson manages to circle out of the way.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
A Zoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by A Zoo's head coaches at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by A Zoo. A Zoo obviously looking to wear him down.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Jefferson breaks away
and Jefferson counters with a head kick.
A Zoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.

A Zoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Jefferson 's eye.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferson pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
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!

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A Zoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Jefferson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. A Zoo knows he should have avoided that one.
A Zoo misses with a low kick.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but A Zoo avoids it with no problem.
A Zoo tries to clinch up
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a jab to A Zoo's midsection.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
As Jefferson tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.
A Zoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and A Zoo counters with a body kick.
A Zoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by A Zoo.
Jefferson moves out of range as A Zoo strikes.
A Zoo throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson tries to clinch but A Zoo moves out of range.
As Jefferson looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.

A Zoo forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson.
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!
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A Zoo rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but A Zoo won't allow it.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jefferson breaks the clinch.
A Zoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A Zoo throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A Zoo wants to clinch but Jefferson slips to the side
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

A Zoo pushes Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Zoo.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
A Zoo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A Zoo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
A Zoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and A Zoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A Zoo throws out a powerful jab.
A Zoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Marshall Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jefferson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Zoo.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson is leaning against A Zoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A Zoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Jefferson slips under a jab from A Zoo.
Jefferson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jefferson keeps A Zoo at a distance using the push kick.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson connects with a crisp jab.
Jefferson punishes A Zoo's body with a nice straight punch.
A Zoo swinging wildly here.

A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Zoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson jumps guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Jefferson.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but A Zoo keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
A Zoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from A Zoo.
Jefferson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A Zoo looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A Zoo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jefferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferson breaks away and moves out of range.
A Zoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Jefferson looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
A Zoo slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but A Zoo moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
A Zoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and A Zoo counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
A Zoo slips a jab from Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
A Zoo takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
A Zoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A Zoo tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A Zoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
A Zoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jefferson jumps guard.

Jefferson has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but A Zoo isn't so interested in that idea.
A Zoo stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Zoo passes into half guard.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg.

Jefferson looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but A Zoo is controlling well.

Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jefferson looking for subs from the bottom but A Zoo mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson'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!

A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
A Zoo closes the distance but Jefferson moves to the side
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson tries to clinch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a low kick but A Zoo moves out of range easily.
A Zoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut

and A Zoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from A Zoo.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
A Zoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A Zoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A Zoo misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
A Zoo scores with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
A Zoo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A Zoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. A Zoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A Zoo staying out of range there.
It looked like A Zoo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but A Zoo is out of range.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A Zoo tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Jefferson 's eye.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47

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