PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnoe
vs
Hardwood

170 cm
27
142 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

169 cm
33
142 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

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Arcticus University: London

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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Willy Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardwood scores with a body shot.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Donk. Lesnoe catches Hardwood right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnoe. Lesnoe gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardwood 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.
Hardwood cracks Lesnoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardwood throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnoe moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Hardwood throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Hardwood misses its intended target.
Lesnoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a kick to the body
and Lesnoe counters with a straight right hand.
Willy Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hardwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lesnoe punishes Hardwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardwood's head backwards.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Lesnoe cracks a nice hook into Hardwood's ribs.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Hardwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardwood down.
Hardwood misses with a head kick.
As Hardwood tries to get set, Lesnoe tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardwood manages to avoid the attempt.
Lesnoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Lesnoe dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Lesnoe's head and hops out.
Hardwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Willy Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe slips a straight right by Hardwood.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardwood! But no joy.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnoe lands a jab.
Hardwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwood wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lesnoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hardwood is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardwood wants to control but Lesnoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnoe is trying to control. Hardwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnoe is pressing down on Hardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwood is holding on for now.
Lesnoe is trying to control. Hardwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardwood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardwood is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Lesnoe lands a jab.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a body kick that stops Hardwood in his tracks momentarily.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Lesnoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hardwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnoe.

Hardwood closes the distance and pushes Lesnoe back into the cage.
Lesnoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwood tries to break the clinch but Lesnoe is controlling the position.
Hardwood tries to break free but Lesnoe pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lesnoe pulls guard successfully.
Lesnoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnoe is trying to keep Hardwood in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hardwood has passed into side control.
Hardwood controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep.
Hardwood taking a breather here.
Hardwood working away.
Lesnoe trying to remain calm as Hardwood controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardwood is staying tight to Lesnoe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lesnoe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnoe on the side of the head.
It looks like Lesnoe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardwood, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Hardwood as Lesnoe shoots in.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Lesnoe ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnoe lands an overhand right.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnoe. That one must have hurt.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Hardwood.
Hardwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Lesnoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Lesnoe coming out on top.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardwood has time to react.
Lesnoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Hardwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Lesnoe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick
and Lesnoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Lesnoe.
Hardwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnoe looks to land a body kick but Hardwood moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lesnoe - the referee stops the clock and Hardwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lesnoe. Hardwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Hardwood tries to clinch up.
Hardwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lesnoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Lesnoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Hardwood misses.
It looked like Lesnoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Lesnoe's leg. Lesnoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willy Hardwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hardwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Hardwood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardwood tries to clinch there but Lesnoe circles away.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Hardwood.
Lesnoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Hardwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesnoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
and Hardwood counters with a lovely 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!
Hardwood lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnoe tries to score with a low kick but Hardwood moves his leg out of the way.
Hardwood feints a counter leg kick.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Lesnoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hardwood misses the body punch
letting Lesnoe counter with a right hand.
Hardwood is looking to clinch but Lesnoe is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Hardwood as Lesnoe shoots in.
Hardwood tries to clinch there but Lesnoe circles away.
Donk. Hardwood catches Lesnoe right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnoe blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Hardwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardwood in the body.
Lesnoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.

Lesnoe rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwood wants to break free but Lesnoe has control.
Hardwood tries to break the clinch but Lesnoe is controlling the position.

Hardwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardwood jabs at Lesnoe's body.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Lesnoe checks it
and Lesnoe counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Lesnoe works the jab nicely.
Lesnoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hardwood counter with a right hand.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
Hardwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardwood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnoe has double underhooks.
Lesnoe cracks Hardwood with a nice body shot.
Hardwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnoe jumps guard but Hardwood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Hardwood prevents a body shot from Lesnoe.
Hardwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwood trying to stall but Lesnoe improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lesnoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardwood's elbow.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lesnoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Hardwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Lesnoe's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Uebishe Lesnoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardwood scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardwood on the side of the head.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Hardwood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Hardwood.
Lesnoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Hardwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardwood down.
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!
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick
letting Hardwood counter with a right hand.
Hardwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardwood swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe cracks Hardwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lesnoe misses the target.
Lesnoe lands a jab to Hardwood's midsection.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands with a cross.
Lesnoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lesnoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardwood throws a front kick aimed at Lesnoe's knee but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Hardwood. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnoe tests Hardwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe misses with a takedown attempt - Hardwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lesnoe catches Hardwood right on the button with a cross.
Lesnoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Hardwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardwood throws a leg kick which misses Lesnoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnoe tries to avoid it.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to clinch but Hardwood is having none of it.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Hardwood moves away and avoids it.
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardwood works Lesnoe's body with a nice hook.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesnoe tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four 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!
Hardwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesnoe off the cage and back into range.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.

Hardwood gets a clinch.
Lesnoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lesnoe blocking some punches.
Hardwood is trying to push Lesnoe away but Lesnoe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lesnoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardwood regains guard immediately.
Hardwood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any 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 Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardwood's sensitive parts.
Lesnoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardwood closes the distance but Lesnoe moves to the side
and Lesnoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardwood - that will leave a mark!
Lesnoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe tried to score with a low kick but Hardwood checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardwood! But no joy.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut
and Lesnoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Hardwood takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Lesnoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe cracks Hardwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Lesnoe with that takedown attempt.
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe scores with the left hand. Hardwood knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Hardwood saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lesnoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe scores with a nice body kick.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardwood's head.
Hardwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwood's head.
Lesnoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lesnoe checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnoe tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnoe has time to react.
Lesnoe checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lesnoe misses its target.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Willy Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnoe lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lesnoe!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Hardwood.
I think Lesnoe 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 William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe retains his bantamweight title!
Uebishe Lesnoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.