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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Godbolt's choice of entrance music: Trenches by Pop Evil. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Herald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald connects with a crisp jab.
Herald swings for the body but Godbolt moves out of range.
Nice cross by Godbolt.
Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godbolt.
Herald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Godbolt misses with a takedown attempt - Herald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herald blocks a jab.
Herald tests Godbolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Herald lands a left and a right that send Godbolt crashing to the mat, dazed. Herald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Godbolt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godbolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herald drops Godbolt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Godbolt looks back up at him and smiles so Herald waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Godbolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Herald finish him?
Godbolt shoots for a double leg takedown but Herald sprawls well. He's pushed Godbolt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herald throws a looping overhand right but Godbolt ducks down to avoid it.
Herald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godbolt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Herald thinking.
Godbolt seems to have recovered his senses.
Godbolt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt looking to score a takedown here. Herald is defending well but Godbolt drives through and ends up in Herald's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Godbolt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Godbolt postures up and lands a big shot to Herald's brow.
Godbolt slips nicely into half guard.
Herald is trying to stand up here but Godbolt is controlling him well.
Godbolt is looking for a kimura here.
Godbolt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Herald is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt working for a submission but Herald is keeping him at bay.
Herald wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Godbolt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Herald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Godbolt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Godbolt prevents Herald from getting the reversal.
Godbolt throws some wild stikes that Herald manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Godbolt tries to control but Herald wriggling away.
Herald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Godbolt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herald's head.
Godbolt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt wants to pass the guard but Herald is keeping the position.
Godbolt prevents Herald from getting back to his feet.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herald is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald is pulling down on Godbolt's head. It's preventing any offense from Godbolt, at least for the moment.
Godbolt stopping the sweep attempt from Herald.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Herald.
Godbolt drives through with a takedown into Herald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Herald looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herald working a defensive guard but Godbolt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Godbolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Herald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Herald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godbolt.
Herald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godbolt thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Herald.
Herald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godbolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herald's hands.
Nice defenses there by Godbolt.
Herald throws a hook but Godbolt avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald stuns Godbolt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godbolt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herald.
Herald throws a looping overhand right but Godbolt ducks down to avoid it.
Herald fails to land with a series of punches.
Godbolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godbolt throws a big shot that misses.
Herald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Godbolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Herald!
Godbolt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Godbolt swings around for an armbar but Herald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Godbolt's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godbolt is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godbolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Godbolt trying to control but Herald is working from the bottom.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Herald holds on and takes a little breather.
Godbolt landing with the ground and pound.
Herald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Herald keeps moving.
Herald trying to keep a closed guard but Godbolt is proving a slippery customer.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt preventing the sweep.
Herald trying to control the position here.
Travis Herald has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herald misses with a hook
and Godbolt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Herald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herald is controlling Godbolt's posture.
Herald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Godbolt lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herald is keeping the position for now.
Godbolt being controlled here momentarily.
Godbolt looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Herald just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Godbolt checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Godbolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt'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.
Herald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godbolt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matthew Godbolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godbolt looks to land a strike but Herald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Herald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godbolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godbolt lands a couple of digs.
Herald is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Godbolt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Godbolt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herald keeping hold of Godbolt's head, controlling as best he can.
Godbolt trying to work for an americana but Herald has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Herald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herald manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Herald's guard.
Godbolt trying to control but Herald is working from the bottom.
Herald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
Herald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Herald is retaining full guard.
Herald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godbolt is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godbolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godbolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herald is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Herald.
Herald connects with a right hand. Godbolt shakes it off.
Herald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godbolt counters with a shoot takedown. Herald fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt trying to control but Herald is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herald is on top in guard.
Godbolt is looking to sweep but instead, Herald has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herald in particular looking to stall.
Herald wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.
Godbolt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herald landing some decent shots from guard.
Herald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Godbolt working for a triangle but Herald defends it easily.
Godbolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald preventing the sweep.
Herald wants to pass the guard but Godbolt is keeping the position.
Herald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Godbolt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herald manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Herald keeps moving.
Godbolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Godbolt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Godbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herald throws a lazy uppercut
and Godbolt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herald's guard.
Herald keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Herald trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herald is on top in guard.
Godbolt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Herald is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Godbolt.
Godbolt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Herald's best efforts.
Herald prevents Godbolt from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herald wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.
Herald trying to control the pace.
Godbolt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Godbolt keeping moving, preventing Herald from controlling successfully.
Godbolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herald is one step ahead there.
Godbolt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Herald passes into side control.
Godbolt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godbolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Godbolt is looking to improve his position.
Herald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Herald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herald trying to control but Godbolt is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herald prevents Godbolt from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Godbolt is staying active underneath Herald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Godbolt has a hand on Herald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Herald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Godbolt is trying desperately to improve position.
Godbolt gets back to half guard.
Godbolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herald trying to control from half guard but Godbolt is working away.
Godbolt moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godbolt is keeping the position for now.
Herald wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Godbolt is looking for a triangle here but Herald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Godbolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbolt looking for a sweep but Herald has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Godbolt is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Godbolt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Godbolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herald was well out of range. Poor timing from Godbolt.
Herald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godbolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Herald.
Herald tries to bum rush Godbolt with a series of wild strikes but Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herald scores with a jab. Godbolt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Godbolt slips under a jab.
Herald just misses with a punch to the body.
Herald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herald misses with a double jab.
Herald misses with a combination
and Godbolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald throws a series of punches but Godbolt avoids them all with ease.
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Godbolt swings for the body but Herald moves out of range.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Herald.
Godbolt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herald rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Godbolt.
Herald misses the body punch
and Godbolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Godbolt swings for the body but Herald moves out of range.
Herald throws a combination that misses
and Godbolt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Herald controls Godbolt momentarily but Godbolt frees himself.
Godbolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthew Godbolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Godbolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Herald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Good exchange - Herald coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herald throws out a leg kick but Godbolt moves out of range and Herald only half commits.
Godbolt checks a leg kick.
Herald takes a swing at Godbolt's ribcage but misses.
Herald moves out of range as Godbolt strikes.
Herald tests Godbolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Travis Herald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Herald.
A swing and a miss from Herald.
Travis Herald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald lands a lovely overhand right.
Travis Herald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godbolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herald.
A telegraphed right hand from Herald misses the target.
Godbolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herald.
Godbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herald.
Godbolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Godbolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Herald is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
Godbolt is stalling in the full guard.
Godbolt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godbolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Herald is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Godbolt stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herald wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Herald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
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 Travis Herald.
I think Godbolt 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Godbolt!
Matthew Godbolt is the new middleweight champion!
Matthew Godbolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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