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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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275 lbs
30 - 10 - 0 |
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240 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares cracks the inside of Mattos 's front leg.
Mattos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Mattos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mattos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Mattos checks it
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Mattos is controlling the position.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mattos .
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Mattos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Tavares tries to get set, Mattos tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Mattos down.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Mattos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mattos checks a leg kick.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Mattos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mattos .
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Mattos .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
Mattos throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tavares tries a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos scores with a jab.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Mattos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mattos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
A lazy body kick from Tavares
and Mattos moves into the clinch.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos is controlling him.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares tries to circle away but Mattos has him pinned against the ropes.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mattos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mattos .
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
Mattos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Mattos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mattos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares tries a body shot but Mattos blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Tavares.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Mattos tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mattos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mattos misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Mattos misses the shot to the body.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Mattos moved away.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares is looking to slow Mattos down with leg kicks.
Mattos throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a jab when Mattos was well out of range.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mattos avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares digs a good hook to Mattos 's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mattos lands with a cross.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Mattos off the ropes and back into range.
Mattos tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Mattos .
A solid body kick from Tavares.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares feints and then cracks Mattos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattos down.
Mattos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mattos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mattos .
Mattos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Mattos moved out of range nicely.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a hook but Mattos avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mattos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Tavares. That snapped Mattos 's head back.
Mattos blocks a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Mattos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mattos is able to avoid easily.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Tavares tries to get set, Mattos tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Mattos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Mattos just misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tavares. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mattos misses with a two punch combination.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Mattos throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Mattos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattos lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mattos 's calf.
Thiago Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mattos .
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mattos misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mattos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mattos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Mattos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares defending well as Mattos loads up on a big left hand.
Mattos blocks the body kick.
Mattos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
A jab from Mattos misses.
A big right from Mattos misses.
A combination from Mattos does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws a shot to the body.
Mattos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Tavares feints and then cracks Mattos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattos down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos misses with an uppercut
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Mattos moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Mattos misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a low kick, right behind Mattos 's knee.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mattos throws out the jab.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Mattos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Mattos avoids it with no problem.
Mattos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good work by Mattos as he checks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos moves out of range easily.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mattos checks it well.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Mattos avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Mattos moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Mattos misses its target.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mattos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body
and Mattos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Mattos moves out of range.
Mattos throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Mattos lands a nice looking body shot.
Mattos walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Mattos 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mattos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range as Mattos strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Mattos saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mattos moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Mattos moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Mattos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
A nice right hand lands inside from Mattos .
Mattos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to push Mattos away but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Moyses Mattos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mattos .
Mattos is working Tavares over against the ropes.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mattos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
Mattos breaks the clinch.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mattos .
Tavares tries to work over Mattos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Mattos .
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mattos is working Tavares over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares is looking to control Mattos 's arms but Mattos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tavares has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mattos .
Mattos taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos misses with a punch on the inside.
Mattos misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos breaks from the clinch.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Mattos 's head back.
Tavares misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Moyses Mattos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tavares staying out of range there.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mattos checks it well.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mattos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos throws a quick counter head kick but Tavares was just out of range.
Mattos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Mattos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares is looking to slow Mattos down with leg kicks.
Tavares throws a low kick, looking for Mattos 's leg but Mattos calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mattos misses the target.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mattos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Mattos 's shoulder, as Mattos tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mattos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Mattos .
Mattos misses with a hook to the body
and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
Mattos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mattos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mattos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Mattos misses with the combination.
Mattos checks a leg kick nicely.
Mattos checks a leg kick.
Mattos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tavares.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a one two combo.
Mattos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares takes a swing at Mattos 's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mattos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mattos is just out of range.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Mattos misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mattos lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares tries to bum rush Mattos with a series of wild strikes but Mattos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Tavares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Mattos throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Mattos throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mattos misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mattos .
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Mattos moved away.
Mattos throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Mattos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. Mattos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mattos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattos checks a leg kick nicely.
Mattos slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mattos .
Mattos lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mattos misses.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Mattos moved away.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Mattos .
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mattos .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mattos .
A left lands for Mattos .
Mattos throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Mattos looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Mattos jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tavares tries to work over Mattos 's front leg with a kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mattos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Mattos .
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares motions for Mattos to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Mattos 's leg. Mattos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Mattos counters by clinching up.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mattos tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Mattos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mattos cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Mattos .
Still in the clinch, Mattos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mattos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is trying to stall.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mattos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Mattos misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Moyses Mattos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Mattos misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Mattos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos misses with a body shot.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Mattos .
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
A jab from Mattos does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares misses with a hook.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mattos misses with a straight left.
Mattos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Mattos scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
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 Moyses Mattos .
I think Tavares 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Tavares!
Thiago Tavares is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thiago Tavares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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