UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogelio Rogelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogelio Rogelio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bates
vs
Rogelio

194 cm
24
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rogelio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bates in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rogelio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bates!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ash Bates!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen go coors! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bourque
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
51
270 lbs
59 - 36 - 0

166 cm
50
287 lbs
40 - 26 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 59 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque throwing a counter right hand but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Bourque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lesnar throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.

It looks like Silverback Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.

Bourque drops Lesnar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lesnar looks back up at him and smiles so Bourque waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Lesnar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnar looks winded!
Bourque lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lesnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bourque dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Our winner, Timothy Bourque, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bean
vs
Ghotha

225 cm
51
289 lbs
58 - 38 - 0

207 cm
50
272 lbs
50 - 51 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 58 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 51 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bean has Ghotha pressed against the cage, preventing Ghotha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ghotha blocks a body shot from Bean.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bean - that landed with a thud.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Ghotha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bean clinches up against the cage.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha looks winded!
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is stalling here.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Good body shot from Bean.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.

Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean tries to clinch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Bean - just one landing.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Bean clinches up with Ghotha and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean looks to land a combination. Ghotha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bean moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
A left hand lands to the body for Bean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Bean jabs Ghotha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghotha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.

Bean clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Bean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Ghotha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghotha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean digs a right hand into Ghotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghotha's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghotha up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bean.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
A short right from Bean.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bean connects with a right hand. Ghotha shakes it off.
Bean punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghotha walks into a straight right hand from Bean.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Ghotha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Bean rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean lands with a left to the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.

Ghotha is rocked!

Bean breaks the clinch.
Ghotha is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
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!
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghotha.
Ghotha seems to have recovered his senses.
Bean misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghotha. Ghotha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghotha takes one to the chin there.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Ghotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghotha has time to react.
Bean takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
Ghotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bean scores with a hook to the body. Ghotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghotha in his tracks.
Bean scores with a jab.

That's two 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!
Bean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghotha's head backwards.
Bean lands a two punch combo.
Bean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean scores with a hook to the body. Ghotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghotha moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean throws a hook but Ghotha blocks it.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bean tries to clinch but Ghotha is having none of it.

Bean closes the distance and pushes Ghotha back into the cage.
Bean gets through Ghotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
Ghotha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Bean digs a right hand into Ghotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghotha's gas tank.
Bean cracks Ghotha with a nice body shot.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghotha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bean rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
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 hook to the body from Bean.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bean has closed the distance and engaged Ghotha in a clinch.
Bean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ghotha tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.
Bean prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
A short uppercut from Bean.
A short left from Bean.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bean lands with a straight right. Ghotha didn't see that one coming.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Ghotha blocks a jab.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.

Bean clinches.

Bean manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean scores with a nice head shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ghotha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bean is defending well.
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bean.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.

Bean breaks the clinch.

Bean moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
A short right from Bean.
A body shot lands from Bean.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean lands a shot to the body.
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!

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bean works Ghotha's body with a nice hook.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean lands a head shot.
Bean throws a series of strikes that have Ghotha backpedaling.
Bean lands with a big left! Ghotha is wobbled badly! Bean comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ghotha to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butter Bean!
A relieved looking Butter Bean thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Love-Hate Powell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maxwell
vs
Powell

196 cm
42
258 lbs
36 - 23 - 0

200 cm
35
255 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Love-Hate Powell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell connects with a right hand. Maxwell shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a hook. Powell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maxwell. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxwell misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell throws a chopping leg kick but Maxwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.

Maxwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maxwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powell is avoiding damage well.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Maxwell just content to control the position.
Maxwell working the ground and pound but Powell is defending the strikes.
Maxwell landing a few strikes.
Powell is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powell tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.
Powell keeps trying to improve his position.
Maxwell controls the position.
Maxwell working away.
Maxwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maxwell wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell wants to control but Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Powell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Powell is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell avoids the attempt from Powell to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Maxwell unloading with bombs!
Maxwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powell is bucking up trying to escape but Maxwell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maxwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell lands a jab.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maxwell throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maxwell is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maxwell!
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxwell lands with a cross.
Powell shoots in but Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Powell misses the body punch

and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Powell!
Maxwell trying to control the position but Powell is working away.
Powell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maxwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Powell actively working from the bottom here.
Maxwell is thwarting Powell's attempts to control the position.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell has his hands clasped together around Maxwell's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Powell wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
Maxwell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maxwell has Powell in his guard.

Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Powell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maxwell in his tracks.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Maxwell - just one landing.
Maxwell stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is looking to slow Maxwell down with leg kicks.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.
Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maxwell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell with a jab.
Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxwell at a distance.
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!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
Powell connects with a leg kick. Maxwell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell throws a low kick but Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Powell with a nice cross.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a right hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Maxwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Maxwell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Powell backs away, Maxwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxwell.
Love-Hate Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Powell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maxwell's head backwards.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Maxwell feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Maxwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Powell counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxwell misses with a hook. Powell ducked under it nicely.
Ross Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Powell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Love-Hate Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Audley Barristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Frettish
vs
Barristan

157 cm
29
142 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

165 cm
29
144 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Audley Barristan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barristan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barristan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barristan lands a head kick!
Frettish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barristan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barristan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frettish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barristan - the referee stops the clock and Frettish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barristan. Frettish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barristan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barristan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frettish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Barristan slams his shin into Frettish's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frettish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barristan - the referee stops the clock and Frettish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barristan. Frettish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Barristan misses with a wild body shot.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Barristan manages to avoid it.
Barristan looks for the body kick but Frettish saw that one coming.
It looked like Frettish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barristan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barristan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frettish moves out of range of the strikes.
Frettish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barristan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barristan moves into range and connects with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barristan!
Barristan fakes the leg kick and cracks Frettish in the body.
Frettish swings for the body but Barristan moves out of range.
Barristan thumps Frettish with a low kick.
Barristan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barristan swings for the body but Frettish moves out of range.
Frettish throwing a counter right hand but Barristan manages to avoid it.
Barristan looks to throw a body kick
and Frettish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barristan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barristan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Frettish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Barristan misses
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barristan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Frettish misses its intended target.
Barristan thows a body kick. Frettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frettish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frettish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frettish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barristan.
Frettish moves out of range of the body kick from Barristan.
Barristan looks to land a body kick but Frettish moved away.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barristan scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Barristan.
Barristan looks for the body kick but Frettish saw that one coming.
Frettish is looking to counter punch.
Frettish fails to land with a series of punches.
Frettish moves out of range as Barristan throws a body kick.
Barristan scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Frettish misses its intended target.
Frettish takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frettish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barristan.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barristan.
Barristan thinks about the counter body kick.
Barristan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barristan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barristan misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barristan pushes Frettish away with a front kick.
Barristan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barristan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frettish will feel that in the morning.
Frettish misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barristan thows a body kick. Frettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barristan misses with a head kick.
Frettish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frettish will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frettish throws a nice looking combination but Barristan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barristan misses with a kick to the body
and Frettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barristan throws a lazy body kick
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Audley Barristan has been cut.
Frettish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barristan can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Audley Barristan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Audley Barristan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barristan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barristan misses with a right hand
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Barristan throws a head kick that Frettish semi-blocks.
Barristan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frettish. That did some damage!
Barristan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frettish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barristan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frettish.
Barristan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Barristan is rocked!
Frettish lands a jab.
Barristan is still on wobbly legs! Can Frettish finish him?
Barristan misses with a low kick as Frettish jumps back.
Barristan throws a push kick but Frettish slaps the foot to one side.
Frettish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barristan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Frettish gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barristan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Frettish!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Sorokov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mooseheads
vs
Sorokov

150 cm
34
147 lbs
26 - 10 - 2

178 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KnockOut

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mooseheads drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mooseheads working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mooseheads wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Mooseheads advances to half guard.

Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sorokov defends it well.
Sorokov is trying to maintain the position but Mooseheads is very close to passing his half guard.
Sorokov is looking for a sweep. Mooseheads is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorokov is staying active underneath Mooseheads, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov gets full guard.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooseheads is one step ahead there.
Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads forces his way into half guard.

Mooseheads 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! Sorokov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Mac Mooseheads, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark Attack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dewey Foley's chin.

Attack
vs
Foley

180 cm
28
177 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

192 cm
29
192 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Notorious Clothing Co.

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Attack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Attack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foley on his heels. He'll look to pass Foley's guard now, I'm sure.
Foley has his hands on Attack's head, controlling the position.
Attack throws an elbow that misses. Foley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Attack's guard. Nice move by Foley!

Attack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Foley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Attack, up you get!
Attack walks into a straight right hand from Foley.
Shark Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foley swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Attack.
Foley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Attack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attack tries to move into range but Foley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Foley.
Attack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shark Attack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foley scores with a nice right hand.
Dewey Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack looks to land a combination. Foley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Dewey Foley has been cut.
Attack loses concentration momentarily and Foley pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Attack crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Foley finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dewey Foley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbarrel has chosen Deliver as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jackson
vs
Goodbarrel

182 cm
42
186 lbs
43 - 10 - 1

185 cm
33
190 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Invictus

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Bullet Proof System

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 43 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodbarrel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goodbarrel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodbarrel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodbarrel fails with the takedown.

Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Goodbarrel on that attempt.
Goodbarrel scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson clinches up with Goodbarrel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Goodbarrel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goodbarrel throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Jackson controlling Goodbarrel's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goodbarrel stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jackson pushes Goodbarrel off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goodbarrel closes the distance and clinches.

Goodbarrel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson is fighting to break Goodbarrel's control of his arms but Goodbarrel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Goodbarrel is keeping the position.
Goodbarrel wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goodbarrel there!
Jackson controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Goodbarrel is squirming around nicely.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Goodbarrel to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goodbarrel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goodbarrel trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Murray Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Goodbarrel gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Goodbarrel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Goodbarrel persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodbarrel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Goodbarrel wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goodbarrel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodbarrel content to control rather than advance.
Goodbarrel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson wants to control but Goodbarrel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodbarrel trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Goodbarrel has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodbarrel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodbarrel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Goodbarrel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodbarrel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.

Goodbarrel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Goodbarrel scores with a punch to the head.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.

Goodbarrel clinches with his opponent.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.

Goodbarrel jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Goodbarrel keeps moving.
Goodbarrel trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Goodbarrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Goodbarrel moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
letting Goodbarrel counter with a right hand.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson cracks Goodbarrel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodbarrel lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodbarrel.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodbarrel wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodbarrel tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodbarrel drops back down to his feet.
Goodbarrel content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Goodbarrel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel slips under a jab.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.

Goodbarrel gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Goodbarrel jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.

Goodbarrel working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Goodbarrel is trying to keep Jackson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodbarrel keeps working.
Goodbarrel trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Goodbarrel looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodbarrel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodbarrel.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Goodbarrel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to keep Goodbarrel in close.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Goodbarrel is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbarrel has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goodbarrel moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

Goodbarrel forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Goodbarrel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Goodbarrel has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodbarrel being controlled against the cage.

Goodbarrel manages to pull guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Jackson.
Goodbarrel looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodbarrel, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodbarrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson sets himself, and Goodbarrel steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson jabs Goodbarrel right on the nose. Goodbarrel blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Goodbarrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Goodbarrel wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.

Goodbarrel closes the distance and clinches.
Goodbarrel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Goodbarrel's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Goodbarrel is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Goodbarrel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodbarrel lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodbarrel scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodbarrel trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbarrel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson had his way with Scot Goodbarrel in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodbarrel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Goodbarrel scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goodbarrel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodbarrel being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goodbarrel throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodbarrel, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Goodbarrel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Goodbarrel trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scot Goodbarrel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Goodbarrel looking for submissions off his back.
Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Goodbarrel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goodbarrel pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson blocks the strikes from Goodbarrel.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Murray Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.