On Saturday night at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, Jono Carroll moved a step closer to another world title shot after picking up a second round stoppage win over Aelio Mesquita.

Carroll (21-2-1, 5 knockouts) started well, and dropped Mesquita (20-6-1, 18 knockouts) at the end of round one. It wasn't initially given as a knockdown, but the referee informed the judges to score it as one.

'King Kong' then continued to dominate, dropping the Brazilian several more times throughout round two, and after a constant onslaught, the referee waved it off and handed Carroll the impressive win.

"My hard work and dedication has paid off. I was never born with serious skill, I'm just tough and durable and have dedicated myself over the past few years," said Carroll.

"Everything is coming together, my strength and patience has improved, and I'm working with world champions and it's going to be my time.

"I was cut three weeks ago and had eight stitches, but I don't care, it was just a flesh wound. I'm here for world titles so I don't care what I have to do. Those world titles will be mine soon.

"I knew my opponent would be strong so I planned on making him miss in the first few rounds. He has a lot more knockouts than I have, so I knew it would be dangerous. I took a few on the gloves and thought where was the power? So I knew I could walk through him.

"I walked straight in front of him and took what he has and got the knockout. This is the revolution and we are taking over."