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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gordon's choice of entrance music: Circus Show - Lil wayne. Ze Marcello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcello
vs
Gordon

180 cm
29
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a right hand that Marcello ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcello also avoids with ease.

Marcello drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Marcello controls the action.

Gordon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marcello is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gordon to the mat. Gordon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcello stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gordon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Marcello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Marcello!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ze Marcello thanked xXx - iForce Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bleed it out. Doctor Frankenstein 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!

Cruz
vs
Frankenstein

173 cm
22
146 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
28
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominickoy Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Frankenstein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.

Frankenstein shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frankenstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frankenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankenstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz passes Frankenstein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frankenstein won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.

Frankenstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Frankenstein controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankenstein wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cruz is looking for a kimura here.

Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.

Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.

Cruz is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frankenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.

Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Frankenstein defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frankenstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.

Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frankenstein has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Frankenstein wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frankenstein is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankenstein trying to control here.

Cruz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Frankenstein has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frankenstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Frankenstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Frankenstein drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.

Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Frankenstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frankenstein connects with a couple of short punches.

Cruz working for a triangle but Frankenstein defends it easily.
Dominickoy Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankenstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankenstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankenstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frankenstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Frankenstein defends easily.
Frankenstein cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Frankenstein throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Frankenstein distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frankenstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frankenstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Frankenstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frankenstein is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Cruz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankenstein is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frankenstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frankenstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frankenstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frankenstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Frankenstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frankenstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frankenstein working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frankenstein lands a big elbow - Cruz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Frankenstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Frankenstein!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Kozyra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vladimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kozyra
vs
Vladimar

188 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukasz Kozyra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Vladimar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Vladimar misses.
Vladimar swings for the body but Kozyra moves out of range.
Vladimar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladimar throws a nice looking combination but Kozyra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kozyra, right into the meat.
Vladimar misses with a hook.

Kozyra pushes Vladimar up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimar has had enough of the clinch but Kozyra keeps him there for the moment.
Kozyra lands a nice knee to the body.
Kozyra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kozyra prevents Vladimar from breaking the clinch.
Kozyra just leaning against Vladimar, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Vladimar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vladimar being controlled against the cage.
Vladimar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vladimar is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozyra has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimar is trying to force a seperation but Kozyra has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Kozyra.
Vladimar working hard to break the clinch.
Vladimar takes an elbow to the temple.
Kozyra lands an elbow inside.
Vladimar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozyra has him pressed against the cage.
Vladimar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vladimar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kozyra lands an elbow that stopped Vladimar in his tracks for a moment.
Kozyra scores a nice knee to the body.
Vladimar avoiding damage as Kozyra throws knees to the body.
Kozyra missing with knees to the body.

Kozyra wants the takedown. Vladimar is fighting it off but Kozyra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vladimar's guard against the cage.
Kozyra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kozyra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kozyra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozyra forces his way into half guard.
Kozyra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vladimar!

Kozyra is working for a guillotine from mount but Vladimar frees his head quite easily.
Kozyra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozyra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kozyra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Kozyra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

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.

Kozyra has hold of Vladimar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vladimar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kozyra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Kozyra working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vladimar turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kozyra off and cradles Vladimar's limp body as Kozyra celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lukasz Kozyra!
A very excited looking Lukasz Kozyra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lo Hung Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hung Sak
vs
Jack

190 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

174 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lo Hung Sak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Jack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sak thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jack instigates a clinch.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Sak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jack lands a nice knee to the body.
Sak blocks the elbow strike.
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack throws an elbow but it misses.
Sak avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Sak takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Lo Hung Sak has been cut.
Jack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sak lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Harry Jack has been cut.
Jack pushes off an throws an elbow but Sak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sak.
Sak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sak avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Sak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack lands a knee to the head.

Lo Hung Sak's cut is getting worse.
Jack misses with an elbow over the top.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sak.

Sak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack tries to clinch there but Sak circles away.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack tries to clinch but Sak is having none of it.
Sak thumps Jack with a low kick.
Sak avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack tries to clinch but Sak moves out of range.
Sak throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harry Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Sak pushes him off.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Sak.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack closes the distance but Sak moves to the side
and Sak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sak duly obliges.
Sak misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Jack clinches up against the cage.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sak blocks it with crossed arms.
Sak can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Sak is blocking nicely.
Jack trying to land knees to the body.
Sak throws a head punch that misses.
Sak managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.

Sak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Sak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sak works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Sak jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Sak lands but Jack takes it in his stride.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Sak moves out of range and Jack only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Sak pushes him off.
Jack is looking to clinch but Sak is avoiding it.
Jack is looking to clinch but Sak is avoiding it.
Sak tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Sak avoids it.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Sak pushes him off.
Sak misses the shot to the body.
Sak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Sak lands but Jack takes it in his stride.
Sak connects with an inside leg kick.
Sak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack tries to clinch there but Sak circles away.
Sak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sak connects with a leg kick. Jack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sak swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Sak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jack doesn't seem bothered though.
Sak throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Jack will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack wants to clinch up but Sak keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Sak down.

Jack moves into the clinch successfully.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sak.
Jack lands an elbow inside.
Sak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sak avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Sak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sak is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
Harry Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sak is looking to break free of the clinch but Jack has double underhooks.
Sak takes an elbow to the temple.

Lo Hung Sak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
Sak dodges an elbow strike from Jack.
Sak tries to break the clinch but Jack is controlling the position.
Jack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sak is defending well for now.
Sak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Lo Hung Sak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lo Hung Sak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Jack!

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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music. Vitor Belfort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belfort
vs
Vegas

185 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
29
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort slips under a jab from Vegas.
Belfort shoots and misses

and Vegas counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
Vegas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vegas is controlling him.

Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Vegas is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas controlling from the top position.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Vegas tries to pass.

Belfort working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
Vegas is stalling in the full guard.
Vegas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vicky Vegas.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Belfort's front leg but catches the back leg as Belfort tries to avoid it.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort with a poor takedown

and Vegas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Belfort can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vegas controls the pace.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Vegas stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Belfort gets caught napping as Vegas dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Vegas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vegas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Belfort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Vegas passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belfort with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vegas prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Vegas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vegas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vegas uses his free foot to push down on Belfort's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belfort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vegas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vegas trying to control but Belfort is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belfort misses with a takedown attempt
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Vegas counters with a nice leg kick.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belfort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vegas rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vegas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vegas landing knees to the body.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.

Vegas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belfort regains guard.

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vegas pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vegas lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belfort with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belfort is trying to stand back up but Vegas is controlling him

Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Vegas is controlling the pace.
Vicky Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but Belfort defending well.
Belfort is trying to stand up here but Vegas is controlling him well.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Belfort looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vicky Vegas.

Vegas clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Vegas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Belfort clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas wants to control but Belfort manages to buck him off and is now in Vegas's guard! Nice work there by Belfort!

Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegas is keeping the position for now.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Belfort postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vegas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belfort, into his guard.

Vegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicky Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vegas gets a double leg takedown into Belfort's guard.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Vegas sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vicky Vegas.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Belfort moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Belfort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vegas prevents it.
Vegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Belfort drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vegas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has Vegas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vegas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vegas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Vegas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vegas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vegas controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belfort is trying to stand.
Vegas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vegas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belfort!
Vegas looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vegas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort is trying to stand.
The referee warns Belfort that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vegas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vegas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vegas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vegas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vegas lands a heavy elbow.
Belfort is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vegas breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vegas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vegas looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicky Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicky Vegas!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakumi Jabulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabulani comes to the cage accompanied by K'naan - Wavin´ flag. Rivera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Push it to the Limit - Rick Ross. Junior Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jabulani
vs
Rivera

178 cm
25
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

183 cm
30
179 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zakumi Jabulani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera lands a jab.
Jabulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera.
Jabulani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
and Jabulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera lunges at Jabulani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabulani's hand.
Rivera throws a head kick but Jabulani moves out of range.
Jabulani lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jabulani thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabulani misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabulani jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jabulani throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
Jabulani avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Jabulani cracks Rivera with an open hand slap.
Jabulani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Jabulani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Jabulani off balance momentarily.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jabulani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jabulani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera wants to slow Jabulani down by chopping away at his legs.
Jabulani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jabulani throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jabulani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jabulani momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick but Jabulani moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Jabulani.
Jabulani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera throws a low kick but Jabulani avoids it.
Jabulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabulani.
Jabulani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jabulani misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jabulani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rivera wants to control but Jabulani is having none of it.
Rivera holds on for dear life, controlling Jabulani's posture momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabulani controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabulani has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rivera slips a straight right by Jabulani.
Jabulani misses the jab.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Jabulani circles away.
A combination from Jabulani does no damage.
Jabulani throws a combination that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Rivera delivers a nice body kick.
Jabulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zakumi Jabulani is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Jabulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Jabulani circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabulani's sensitive parts.
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabulani. That did some damage!
Rivera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivera clobbers Jabulani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jabulani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jabulani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jabulani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a solid body kick.
Jabulani thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Jabulani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera digs a good body shot into Jabulani's ribs.
Zakumi Jabulani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Rivera.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Jabulani.
Rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabulani is just out of range.
Jabulani missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jabulani moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Jabulani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Jabulani.
Rivera motions for Jabulani to come forward. Rivera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Jabulani moves out of range easily.
Jabulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jabulani lands with a good body shot.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jabulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jabulani's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabulani. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera thumps Jabulani with a low kick.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabulani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rivera clinches.
Jabulani managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jabulani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabulani avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jabulani tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jabulani's efforts to push away.
Rivera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakumi Jabulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Rivera tries to clinch but Jabulani moves out of range.
Jabulani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jabulani blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera throws a push kick but Jabulani slaps the foot to one side.
Jabulani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabulani.
Rivera throws a nice head kick!
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
and Jabulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jabulani checks a leg kick.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
Rivera slips a straight right by Jabulani.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabulani's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Jabulani as Rivera shoots in.
Jabulani misses the shot to the body.
Jabulani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jabulani rather than just go for the knockout.
Jabulani misses with an uppercut.
Jabulani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani throws a combination that misses
and Rivera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jabulani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Jabulani lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
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!
Rivera walks into a left hand.
Jabulani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jabulani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jabulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Jabulani.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Jabulani misses with the combination.
Rivera connects with a body shot that sends Jabulani's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabulani cracks Rivera with an open hand slap.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Jabulani checks it

and Jabulani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jabulani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera is trying to keep Jabulani in close.
Jabulani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rivera is trying to keep Jabulani in close.

Zakumi Jabulani has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Jabulani finds it's way through Rivera's defenses.
Nice body kick from Rivera.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zakumi Jabulani did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jabulani punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Jabulani shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jabulani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Jabulani misses the shot to the body.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Jabulani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rivera thinking.
Jabulani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jabulani misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera throws out a leg kick but Jabulani moves out of range and Rivera only half commits.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabulani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Jabulani.
Rivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jabulani avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Jabulani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jabulani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Jabulani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabulani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Jabulani.
Jabulani throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jabulani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jabulani stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Jabulani.
Jabulani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabulani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jabulani shoots in and gets a takedown into Rivera's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jabulani tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Jabulani is proving a slippery customer.
Jabulani tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jabulani wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jabulani counters with a nice uppercut.
Jabulani tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera cracks the inside of Jabulani's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jabulani misses with a double jab.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Jabulani does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zakumi Jabulani will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rivera is looking to clinch.
Jabulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabulani throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera is looking to chop away at Jabulani's legs.
Jabulani throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Jabulani loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.

Jabulani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Rivera trying to control but Jabulani postures up.
Rivera gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani is looking to advance position but Rivera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rivera raining down shots from the mount!
Jabulani wants to hold on but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jabulani hang on?
Zakumi Jabulani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jabulani wants to control but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Junior Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera unloading with bombs!
Rivera working Jabulani over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera landing shots from mount.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head.

Jabulani is rocked!
Rivera with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Jabulani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jabulani is trying to escape the mount.
Rivera working Jabulani over with strikes here.
Rivera postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jabulani badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rivera around the waist but Rivera pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rivera is the winner by TKO! Rivera jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Rivera! Junior Rivera retains his welterweight title!
Junior Rivera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ for their support in the buildup to the fight.