PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allistar Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Renaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ubereem
vs
Renaud

186 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allistar Ubereem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthieu Renaud!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renaud blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Ubereem.
Renaud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ubereem's head.
Renaud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick

and Renaud moves into the clinch.
Renaud with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Ubereem as he connects with a hook.
Renaud lands a high kick!

It looks like Allistar Ubereem has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Ubereem misses

and Renaud moves into the clinch.

Ubereem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renaud tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem throws a shot from downtown. Renaud moves away and avoids it.
Renaud tries to clinch but Ubereem is having none of it.
Allistar Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renaud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ubereem.
Renaud dodges the punch combination from Ubereem.

Renaud moves into the clinch.
Ubereem wants to break free but Renaud has control.
Ubereem avoiding damage as Renaud throws knees to the body.
Ubereem avoiding damage as Renaud throws knees to the body.
Renaud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ubereem has had enough of the clinch but Renaud keeps him there for the moment.
Renaud pushes off an throws an elbow but Ubereem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Renaud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Renaud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ubereem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ubereem avoids a wild elbow strike from Renaud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud tries a knee to the head but Ubereem blocks it.

Ubereem breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Renaud blocks the low kick.

Renaud clinches up against the ropes.

Ubereem breaks the clinch.

Renaud clinches up with Ubereem and pushes him back against the ropes.

Ubereem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
Renaud connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem scores with a kick to the body.
Renaud looks gassed!
Renaud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renaud lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubereem throws a head kick but Renaud moves out of range.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renaud wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ubereem. That snapped Renaud's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renaud throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem tries to land a leg kick but Renaud saw it coming and moves away.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.
Renaud throws a leg kick which misses Ubereem's front leg but catches the back leg as Ubereem tries to avoid it.
Renaud tries to clinch there but Ubereem circles away.
Ubereem wants to land a leg kick but Renaud is out of range.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Renaud tries to clinch but Ubereem moves out of range.
Renaud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ubereem.
A head kick misses from Renaud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renaud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renaud throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud tries to clinch but Ubereem is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renaud lands with a slapping head kick.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses
and Renaud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ubereem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ubereem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renaud pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Renaud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renaud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renaud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ubereem managing to block the knees to the body from Renaud.
Ubereem is trying to force a seperation but Renaud has the dominant position.
Ubereem is trying to break the clinch but Renaud has him pressed against the ropes.
Renaud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Renaud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Renaud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Renaud lands an elbow that stopped Ubereem in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Renaud throws an elbow but misses.
Renaud wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ubereem's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renaud scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renaud blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.
Ubereem tries to land a leg kick but Renaud saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.
Renaud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ubereem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renaud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Renaud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Renaud.
Renaud is looking to clinch but Ubereem is avoiding it.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.

Renaud drives through and clinches with Ubereem against the ropes.
Renaud throws an elbow that misses.
Renaud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubereem is defending well for now.
Renaud trying to land knees to the body.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ubereem thows a leg kick but Renaud checks it
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
Renaud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
Renaud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Renaud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allistar Ubereem's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Renaud has Ubereem up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ubereem is trying to break free.
Renaud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ubereem's efforts to push away.
Renaud working hard to break the clinch.
Renaud looking to throw knees to the head but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
Renaud has Ubereem pressed against the ropes, preventing Ubereem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ubereem avoids the elbow strike from Renaud, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ubereem is trying to break the clinch but Renaud has him pressed against the ropes.
Renaud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Renaud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ubereem's efforts to push away.
Ubereem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Renaud landing knees to the body.
Renaud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ubereem's efforts to push away.
Renaud has Ubereem pressed against the ropes, preventing Ubereem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ubereem is looking to break free of the clinch but Renaud has double underhooks.
Renaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ubereem blocks it with crossed arms.
Renaud scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Renaud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubereem is defending well for now.
Renaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ubereem blocks it with crossed arms.
Renaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Renaud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Renaud lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Renaud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ubereem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Renaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ubereem blocks it with crossed arms.

Renaud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Ubereem is predictable there
and Renaud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ubereem's knee momentarily.
Ubereem tries to land a body kick
and Renaud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renaud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Renaud scores with a head kick.
Good exchange - Renaud coming out on top.
Renaud scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
and Renaud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ubereem is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Renaud clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Renaud.

Renaud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.
Renaud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ubereem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Renaud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Renaud drives through and clinches with Ubereem against the ropes.

Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Renaud connects with a high kick.
Matthieu Renaud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses
and Renaud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ubereem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud moves out of range of the body kick.
Ubereem throws a low kick but Renaud avoids it.
Ubereem throws a big shot that misses.
Ubereem throws a lazy right hand but Renaud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renaud pushes Ubereem away with a front kick.
Ubereem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Renaud gets a clinch.
Renaud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ubereem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Renaud tries to land knees in the clinch but Ubereem avoids the damage to the body.
Renaud keeps control of Ubereem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ubereem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ubereem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Renaud breaks the clinch.
Renaud tries to clinch but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renaud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.

Renaud instigates a clinch.
Ubereem is trying to force a seperation but Renaud has the dominant position.
Ubereem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Renaud has him pressed against the ropes.
Ubereem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ubereem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renaud keeps control of Ubereem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Renaud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Renaud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renaud throws a leg kick which misses Ubereem's front leg but catches the back leg as Ubereem tries to avoid it.
Renaud tries to clinch there but Ubereem circles away.
Ubereem misses with the body kick
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Renaud.
Renaud connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Renaud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a looping left.
Renaud scores with a head kick.
Renaud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ubereem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renaud throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Renaud lands with a kick to the temple. Ubereem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ubereem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renaud. That one must have hurt.
Renaud throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.

Renaud has managed to clinch.
Renaud misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renaud crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
Renaud keeps control of Ubereem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ubereem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Renaud tries a knee to the head but Ubereem blocks it.
Renaud missing with knees to the body.
Renaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Renaud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allistar Ubereem's cut.
That's time! Ubereem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ubereem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ubereem tries to bum rush Renaud with a series of wild strikes but Renaud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renaud misses with a head kick.
Renaud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Renaud throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Renaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ubereem misses
and Renaud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ubereem really felt that one!
Renaud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renaud.
Renaud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubereem throws a lazy head kick
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Renaud scores with a nice body kick.
Renaud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ubereem's head.
Renaud throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ubereem throws a lazy head kick

and Renaud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ubereem managing to block the knees to the body from Renaud.
Renaud misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ubereem managing to block the knees to the body from Renaud.

Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Ubereem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renaud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ubereem misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renaud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renaud tries to clinch but Ubereem is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Renaud.
Ubereem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renaud.
Renaud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ubereem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renaud blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Renaud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubereem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crunch! Renaud slams his shin into Ubereem's torso.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ubereem misses
and Renaud counters with a head kick. That will keep Ubereem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping leg kick lands for Renaud.
A good leg kick by Renaud.
Renaud tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renaud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ubereem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renaud lands with a kick to the ribs.

Renaud gets a clinch.
Renaud missing with knees to the body.
Ubereem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ubereem tries to break free but Renaud pushes him back against the ropes.
Renaud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ubereem's face.
Renaud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Renaud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Renaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ubereem blocks it with crossed arms.
Renaud tries a knee to the head but Ubereem blocks it.

Ubereem breaks from the clinch.
Ubereem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem looks to throw a body kick
and Renaud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ubereem is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Renaud clinches up against the ropes.

Ubereem breaks from the clinch.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renaud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ubereem misses with a leg kick
and Renaud counters with a thumping low kick.
Renaud blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.

Renaud clinches.
Renaud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Renaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Renaud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ubereem's efforts to push away.
Renaud keeps control of Ubereem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ubereem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Renaud missing with knees to the body.

Ubereem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ubereem.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renaud tries to clinch up but Ubereem circles away and keeps his distance.
Ubereem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubereem blocks the body kick.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Renaud moves out of range easily.
Renaud lands a head kick. Ubereem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
Renaud thumps Ubereem with a low kick.
Renaud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renaud throws a head kick that misses.
Ubereem throws a lazy head kick
and Renaud counters with an outside leg kick.

Renaud moves into range and clinches up with Ubereem.
Matthieu Renaud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ubereem is trying to break the clinch but Renaud has him pressed against the ropes.
Renaud misses with a knee to the head.

Renaud breaks the clinch.
Ubereem tries to land a front kick but Renaud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renaud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Renaud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Renaud really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allistar Ubereem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Renaud throws a head kick that misses
and Ubereem counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Renaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubereem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ubereem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Renaud connects with a high kick.
Ubereem blocks a head kick by Renaud.
Ubereem misses with a body kick.
Ubereem connects with a high kick.
Renaud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renaud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Ubereem misses
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Renaud keeps Ubereem at a distance using the push kick.

Renaud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ubereem, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Ubereem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ubereem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ubereem as Renaud tries to tie him up.
Renaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses
and Renaud counters with a solid body kick.
Renaud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Renaud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renaud wants to clinch up but Ubereem keeps it at a distance.
Ubereem throws the left hand but Renaud avoids the punch easily.
Renaud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renaud slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Renaud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ubereem.
Renaud throws a head kick that half lands.
Ubereem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Renaud.
Renaud wants to clinch.
Renaud throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renaud counters with a head kick.
Ubereem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renaud counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renaud throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
Renaud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ubereem.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Renaud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Renaud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem misses with a kick to the body
and Renaud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ubereem really felt that one!
Renaud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud connects with a high kick.
Renaud scores with a 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!
Renaud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renaud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ubereem.
Renaud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renaud lands a head kick. Ubereem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Renaud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem throws a head kick that Renaud semi-blocks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Renaud. Ubereem shrugs it off though.
Ubereem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renaud misses with a head kick.

Renaud rushes Ubereem and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ubereem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ubereem is looking to break free of the clinch but Renaud has double underhooks.
Renaud looking to throw knees to the head but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Renaud.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renaud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Renaud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ubereem.
Renaud throws a head kick that half lands.
Renaud lands a head kick!
Ubereem misses with a hook. Renaud ducked under it nicely.

Renaud rushes Ubereem and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubereem looks to land a combination but Renaud avoids it well.
Renaud throws a nice head kick!
Renaud lands a front kick.
Renaud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Renaud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ubereem's head.
Renaud slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Renaud blocks a leg kick.
Ubereem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
and Renaud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renaud cracks the inside of Ubereem's front leg.
Ubereem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renaud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ubereem throws a low kick, looking for Renaud's leg but Renaud calmly moves out of range.
A head kick from Renaud lands but Ubereem takes it in his stride.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Renaud dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Allistar Ubereem's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Renaud.
Ubereem blocks a head kick by Renaud.
Ubereem throws a hook to the side of Renaud's head but Renaud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ubereem swings for the body but Renaud moves out of range.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick
and Ubereem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renaud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ubereem's head.
Renaud throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Renaud thumps Ubereem with a low kick.
Renaud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ubereem's calf.
Renaud lands a front kick.
Renaud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Renaud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ubereem throws a body punch but Renaud moves out of range.
Renaud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Renaud!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Renaud.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick
and Renaud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renaud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renaud throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.

Renaud closes the distance and pushes Ubereem back into the ropes.
Ubereem managing to block the knees to the body from Renaud.
Ubereem is trying to break the clinch but Renaud has him pressed against the ropes.

Renaud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renaud lands with a kick to the temple. Ubereem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Renaud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renaud looking to throw knees to the head but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
Renaud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ubereem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Renaud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ubereem is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Renaud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Renaud tries to clinch
and Ubereem counters with a nice leg kick.

Renaud closes the distance and pushes Ubereem back into the ropes.

Ubereem breaks the clinch.
Renaud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Renaud lands with a slapping head kick.

Renaud pushes Ubereem up against the ropes in a clinch.
Renaud throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renaud is trying to break the clinch but Ubereem is controlling him.

Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Renaud.
Ubereem loads up on a big right hand but Renaud slips the punch.
Renaud misses with a head kick.

Renaud has closed the distance and engaged Ubereem in a clinch.
Renaud trying to land knees to the body.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.
Ubereem cracks the inside of Renaud's front leg.
Renaud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well,Ubereem is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Renaud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ubereem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renaud throws a leg kick but Ubereem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renaud looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubereem is just out of range.
Ubereem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renaud.
Renaud moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.

Renaud clinches.
Renaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Ubereem is trying to break the clinch but Renaud is controlling him.
Ubereem has had enough of the clinch but Renaud keeps him there for the moment.
Renaud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ubereem.

Ubereem manages to break the clinch.
Renaud throws a sloppy head kick and Ubereem moves out of range easily.
Ubereem scores with a kick to the body.
Renaud throws a lazy body kick
and Ubereem counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Renaud closes the distance and pushes Ubereem back into the ropes.

Ubereem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubereem misses with a body punch
and Renaud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ubereem really felt that one!
Ubereem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renaud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ubereem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.

Renaud moves into range and clinches up with Ubereem.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Renaud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ubereem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renaud tries to clinch there but Ubereem circles away.
Renaud scores with a kick to the body.
Ubereem is looking to score with low kicks.
Ubereem avoids the head kick by Renaud.
Renaud takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ubereem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Renaud pushes Ubereem away with a front kick.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.
Renaud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renaud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ubereem takes a step back to recover.
Renaud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Renaud clinches up with Ubereem and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renaud trying to land knees to the body.
Renaud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubereem is defending well for now.
Allistar Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthieu Renaud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Renaud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Renaud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renaud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Matthieu Renaud!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Matthieu Renaud!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Matthieu Renaud!

Matthieu Renaud wins by unanimous decision!
Matthieu Renaud is the new heavyweight champion!