PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe's entrance music is It's On!. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lesnoe
vs
Dirt

170 cm
32
141 lbs
30 - 5 - 0

175 cm
29
165 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 5 - 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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Dirt's front leg.
Nice body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws a good cross that connects.
Dirt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dirt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Lesnoe misses.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dirt checks a leg kick nicely.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Dirt saw that one coming.
Dirt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnoe counters with a body kick.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Dirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dirt does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
Dirt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Dirt avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Dirt's head but Dirt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirt misses.
Dirt throws out a powerful jab.
Dirt lands a head shot.
Dirt blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Dirt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dirt ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lesnoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lesnoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirt avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick
and Dirt counters with a left to the body.
Dirt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dirt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnoe counters with a solid body kick.
Lesnoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dirt scores with a punch to the head.
Dirt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Lesnoe throws out a loose jab but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Dirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dirt lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnoe's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Lesnoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dirt tries to land a leg kick but Lesnoe saw it coming and moves away.
Dirt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dirt avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dirt! But no joy.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body kick.
Lesnoe fails to land the takedown.
Lesnoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dirt will feel that in the morning.
Dirt tried to score with a low kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Dirt wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Dirt misses.
A swing and a miss from Dirt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Dirt misses with a hook.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Dirt jabs Lesnoe right on the nose. Lesnoe blinks but takes it well.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dirt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dirt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirt manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dirt connects with a crisp jab.
Dirt lands a jab to Lesnoe's midsection.
Dirt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dirt blocks the low kick.
Dirt with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Lesnoe looks to throw the jab but Dirt is out of range.
Dirt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Dirt's leg but Dirt calmly moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Lesnoe scores with a hook to the body. Dirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt tries to work over Lesnoe's front leg with a kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Lesnoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dirt is quick to defend against it.
Dirt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnoe on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe tries a low kick but Dirt avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirt. Lesnoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Dirt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dirt down.
Dirt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dirt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dirt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnoe thuds a left hand into Dirt's body.
Dirt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirt.
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Dirt's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dirt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lesnoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Dirt throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Dirt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Dirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.

Lesnoe gets a clinch.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Dirt tries a body shot but Lesnoe blocks it.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Lesnoe avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Lesnoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lesnoe tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt lands a nice shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lesnoe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lesnoe pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Lesnoe blocking some punches.
Lesnoe lands with a right to the head.
Lesnoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirt can do to turn this around?
Dirt misses with some punches.
Lesnoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnoe lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands with a right to the head.
Lesnoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dirt can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnoe controls the action.
A short right from Lesnoe on the inside.

Lesnoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
Dirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lesnoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesnoe is looking to clinch but Dirt is avoiding it.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dirt.
Lesnoe wants to clinch up but Dirt keeps it at a distance.
Dirt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Dirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dirt.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lesnoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lesnoe with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Lesnoe lands a right hook to the body.
Dirt throws a jab when Lesnoe was well out of range.
Lesnoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dirt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Dirt saw it coming and moves away.
Dirt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dirt.
Dirt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dirt swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lesnoe does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe wants to slow Dirt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dirt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Lesnoe throws a head kick but Dirt moves out of range.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Dirt.
A quick step to the side and Lesnoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Dirt connects with the punch.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dirt.
Good work by Dirt as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe connects with a jab.
Lesnoe scores with a nice strike.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnoe. That did some damage!
Dirt misses with a wild body shot.
Dirt swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe lands a right hook to the body.
Dirt lands an overhand right.
Lesnoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe motions for Dirt to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dirt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirt moves into range and clinches up with Lesnoe.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt misses with a body punch.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a right hand.
Lesnoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Dirt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lesnoe blocks a body shot from Dirt.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Lesnoe working aggressively here.
Uebishe Lesnoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirt presses Lesnoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lesnoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lesnoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Lesnoe blocks a body shot from Dirt.
Dirt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lesnoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnoe pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnoe backwards.
Dirt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnoe.
Dirt tries to work over Lesnoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnoe backwards.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dirt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dirt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dirt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirt misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirt is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lesnoe.
Dirt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Dirt misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dirt tests Lesnoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dirt is quick to defend against it.
Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Dirt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Dirt moves out of range.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Dirt moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Lesnoe as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirt.
Lesnoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dirt. Beautiful body shot.
Dirt looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Dirt slips the punch.
Dirt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirt moves out of range as Lesnoe strikes.
Dirt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lesnoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Dirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dirt.
Dirt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe shoots in but Dirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Dirt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnoe is defended easily by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dirt cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dirt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dirt throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Dirt lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt stuns Lesnoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Dirt misses with a leg kick.
Lesnoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dirt is out of range and Lesnoe settles back down.
Dirt throws a front kick aimed at Lesnoe's knee but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Dirt misses its intended target.
Dirt lands an overhand right.
Dirt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnoe at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirt's calf.
Lesnoe checks a low kick from Dirt.
A low kick from Lesnoe misses
and Dirt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
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!
Dirt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dirt connects with a single shot there.
Lesnoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dirt blocks the leg kick.
And Dirt responds with a good body kick, but Lesnoe manages to step out the way in time.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Dirt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dirt avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Dirt.
Lesnoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lesnoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirt dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to avoid it but Lesnoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirt to the ground. Dirt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirt is fending him off so far but Lesnoe persists. Nope, Dirt circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dirt misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dirt looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Lesnoe coming out on top.
Dirt connects with a body shot.
Lesnoe stalks Dirt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dirt's face. Dirt staggers backwards, shaken.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Dirt misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe cracks Dirt with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt walks into a left hand.
Dirt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirt throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt blocks a jab.
Lesnoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dirt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Dirt moves away and avoids it.
Dirt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lesnoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
Dirt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dirt thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirt's calf.
Lesnoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe tests Dirt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe connects with a crisp jab.
Lesnoe wants to slow Dirt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dirt loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dirt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Dirt strikes.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirt.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirt scores with a three punch combo!
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lesnoe jabs at Dirt's body.
Dirt takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt throws out a leg kick but Lesnoe moves out of range and Dirt only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Dirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe throws a big counter combination but Dirt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe attempts a counter takedown but Dirt avoids it well and moves away.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Lesnoe tries to move into range but Dirt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnoe looks to land a combination but Dirt avoids it well.
Lesnoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Dirt moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe backing away here, and Dirt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe retains his lightweight title!
Uebishe Lesnoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.