Gamebred Boxing 4, the pay-per-view event that took place on April 1, 2023, featured an eclectic lineup of boxers, including former UFC champions and seasoned MMA fighters. The main event featured Roy Jones Jr., a boxing icon facing off against former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis in his boxing debut. However, the co-main event had everyone on the edge of their seats, as ex-UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo went head to head with MMA veteran Jeremy Stephens in a fascinating bout.
Round by Round Breakdown of Aldo vs. Stephens
The six-round fight between Aldo and Stephens was a clash of styles, with Aldo’s precision and power going up against Stephens’ relentless aggression. Below is a round-by-round breakdown of the thrilling fight:
Round One: The first round saw both fighters trying to find their range, with Aldo landing some significant jabs towards the end of the round.
Round Two & Three: In rounds two and three, Aldo increased his output and began to land cleaner and more powerful shots than Stephens, especially with the jab.
Round Four: The fourth round saw Stephens step up his game and land several significant shots on Aldo, stunning him momentarily.
Round Five: Aldo responded fiercely in the fifth round and was able to land cleaner shots than Stephens, but he had a higher output than him.
Round Six: The final round was the busiest of all six rounds, as both fighters tried to close strong with powerful exchanges.
Results of Aldo vs. Stephens
After six rounds of intense boxing action, the judges’ decision was announced. Two judges scored it 57-57 each, while one judge scored it 58-56 in favor of Stephens. This resulted in an overall majority draw for both fighters.
Aldo expressed his frustration with the decision, stating that he felt he had won the fight comfortably. Stephens, on the other hand, was content with the result.
Gamebred Boxing 4 Lineup
Aside from Jones Jr. Vs. Pettis and Aldo vs. Stephens, Gamebred Boxing 4 offered an exciting lineup, including two grudge matches and several familiar faces from the MMA world.
In one of the grudge matches, former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort took on ex-UFC standout Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. The other grudge match saw Gina Mazany square off against Pearl Gonzalez in the women’s division.
Other prominent names on the card included Josh Burns, Markus Perez, and Joe Riggs, all of whom put on impressive performances in their respective fights before the main event.
Preliminary Fights and Main Card
The preliminary fights for Gamebred Boxing 4 were streamed live on UFC Fight Pass/PPV.com at 7 p.m. ET., while the main card started at 9 p.m. ET. Fans who attended in person also enjoyed an electrifying atmosphere in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum.
In conclusion, it was a night full of intense boxing action with Gamebred Boxing 4 delivering on its promises. Although Jones Jr.’s victory over Pettis may have been the most anticipated fight of the night, Aldo vs. Stephens certainly stole the show with its thrilling six-round battle culminating in a majority draw decision. Overall Gamebred Boxing 4 was a hit and fans are already looking forward to what’s next from this exciting new promotion!
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