PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dessler
vs
McLean

168 cm
23
160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
31
155 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear
Milwaukee's Best 160

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dessler misses with a body kick.
McLean shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dessler's sensitive parts.
Dessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLean.
McLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Dessler.
Dessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean throws a push kick but Dessler slaps the foot to one side.
Dessler thows a body shot but no joy.
McLean with a jab.
Dessler cracks the inside of McLean's front leg.
McLean scores with a nice strike.
Dessler cracks the inside of McLean's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean avoids the body shot from Dessler.
Dessler takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
McLean misses with an uppercut
letting Dessler counter with a right hand.
McLean checks the leg kick.
Dessler slips under a jab from McLean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean misses with a few strikes there.
McLean throws a shot from downtown. Dessler moves away and avoids it.
McLean thows a body shot but no joy.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dessler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dessler takes one on the button.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body.
Dessler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McLean scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Billy Dessler has been cut.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLean jabs at Dessler's body.
McLean blocks the body kick.
Dessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a left hand
and Dessler counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler throws a jab but it's blocked by McLean.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Dessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLean.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that McLean sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dessler.
McLean thumps Dessler with a low kick.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Dessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
Dessler misses with a body kick.
McLean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dessler. Dessler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Dessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLean throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Dessler misses
and McLean counters with a nice uppercut.
Dessler connects with a body shot.
McLean slips under a jab.
Dessler throws a solid leg kick but McLean takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dessler.
Dessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dessler misses with a right hand
and Dessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dessler lands a leg kick that knocks McLean off balance momentarily.
That kick from McLean tenderised Dessler's leg. Dessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from McLean.
McLean throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLean.
McLean lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by McLean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
McLean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dessler throws a front kick that sends McLean stumbling back into the cage.
McLean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dessler checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dessler.
Dessler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dessler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.

Dessler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLean, pushing him back against the cage.
McLean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLean blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry McLean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McLean connects with an inside leg kick.
McLean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLean with a nice cross.
McLean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from McLean.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
McLean cracks the inside of Dessler's front leg.
Dessler thuds a left hand into McLean's body.
A swing and a miss from McLean.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dessler walks into a left hand.
McLean scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLean 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 Dessler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dessler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dessler thows a body shot but no joy.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLean throws out the jab.
McLean checks a leg kick.
Dessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
Some bone on bone action there as McLean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler tries to land a leg kick but McLean saw it coming and moves away.
Dessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dessler slips under a jab from McLean.
Dessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLean lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Dessler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dessler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLean is able to avoid easily.
McLean lands with a straight right. Dessler didn't see that one coming.
Dessler throws a leg kick but McLean moved away.
McLean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dessler misses with a leg kick.
Dessler is looking to wear down McLean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLean defends it nicely.
Dessler takes one on the button.
McLean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dessler throws a solid leg kick but McLean takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dessler.
McLean throws a lazy right hand but Dessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLean lands a jab to the head.
McLean walks into a straight right hand from Dessler.
A leg kick checked by McLean.
McLean misses with a double jab.
Jab from Dessler.
Some bone on bone action there as McLean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dessler. That's going to slow McLean down.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLean.
McLean checks a low kick from Dessler.
Dessler thumps McLean with a low kick.
McLean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from McLean misses.
Dessler misses with a low kick as McLean jumps back.
Dessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLean takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLean. That's going to slow Dessler down.
McLean blocks a low kick nicely.
Dessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dessler throws the kick towards the body but McLean avoids it.
Barry McLean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Dessler misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean throws a jab when Dessler was well out of range.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean throws a looping overhand right but Dessler ducks down to avoid it.
Dessler pushes McLean away with a front kick.
McLean motions for Dessler to come forward. McLean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean throws a leg kick which misses Dessler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dessler tries to avoid it.
McLean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dessler can pounce on him.
Dessler motions for McLean to come forward. Dessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLean slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLean's sensitive parts.
Dessler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dessler.
McLean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dessler is able to avoid easily.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Dessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McLean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from Dessler.
McLean lands with a nice body punch.
Dessler blocks a head kick by McLean.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessler throws a lazy right hand but McLean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dessler scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by McLean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dessler, right into the meat.
Dessler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLean.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dessler counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean takes a swing at Dessler's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Dessler.
Dessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
McLean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler fakes the leg kick and cracks McLean in the body.
McLean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dessler misses with a kick to the body.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Dessler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McLean checks a leg kick.
Dessler misses with a hook.
McLean clobbers Dessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dessler throws a body kick that misses.
Dessler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLean is out of range.
Dessler throws a leg kick but McLean checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler defending well as McLean loads up on a big left hand.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLean. That's going to slow Dessler down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dessler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dessler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLean loads up on a big right hand but Dessler slips the punch.
Dessler misses with a leg kick
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as McLean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLean lands with a good body shot.
Dessler just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dessler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dessler sizes up McLean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLean throws a jab when Dessler was well out of range.
McLean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dessler on the side of the head.
McLean punishes Dessler's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dessler.
Dessler slips under a jab from McLean.
McLean throws a hook to the side of Dessler's head but Dessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLean throws out a loose jab but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler lands a leg kick that knocks McLean off balance momentarily.
Dessler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McLean lunges at Dessler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dessler's hand.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
Dessler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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!
Dessler sizes up McLean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dessler checks a leg kick.
Dessler misses with the body kick
enabling McLean to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from McLean misses
and Dessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from McLean.
Nice defenses there by Dessler.
Dessler tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dessler somewhat.
Dessler misses with a leg kick
and McLean counters with an outside leg kick.
Dessler tries to land a leg kick but McLean saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLean throws a jab when Dessler was well out of range.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
McLean wants to land a leg kick but Dessler is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Billy Dessler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McLean misses with a hook.
Dessler misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McLean misses the target.
Nice body punch from McLean.
McLean blocks a jab.
Dessler is looking to slow McLean down with leg kicks.
Dessler staying out of range there.
Dessler lands a front kick.
McLean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Dessler.
Dessler tries to land a front kick but McLean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dessler. That's going to slow McLean down.
Dessler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
Dessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dessler throws a low kick, looking for McLean's leg but McLean calmly moves out of range.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
Dessler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLean lands with an uppercut that bounces Dessler off the cage and back into range.
McLean misses with a double jab.
McLean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dessler.
Dessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dessler - that will leave a mark!
Dessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLean.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
McLean is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dessler just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McLean lands.
McLean misses with an uppercut.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick from Dessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean 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.
McLean misses with a looping left.
McLean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dessler tries to land a front kick but McLean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dessler pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLean is out of range and Dessler settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessler.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dessler lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLean takes a step back to recover.
Some bone on bone action there as Dessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLean.
Nice defenses there by Dessler.
McLean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dessler misses with the body kick
and Dessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dessler throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Dessler misses with a low kick as McLean jumps back.
McLean blocks a low kick nicely.
Dessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLean.
McLean lands a nice hook to Dessler's body. Dessler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLean chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean checks a leg kick.
McLean misses with a hook.
McLean cracks the inside of Dessler's front leg.
Dessler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLean's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
McLean blocks a leg kick.
McLean dodges the punch combination from Dessler.
Dessler needs to keep his hands up - McLean had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLean checks a leg kick.
McLean throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dessler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Dessler.
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 Billy Dessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McLean swinging wildly here.
Dessler scores with a leg kick.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dessler slips a jab from McLean.
Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLean.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler scores with a jab. McLean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
Dessler lands a nice looking body kick.
Dessler scores with a spinning back kick!
McLean checks a leg kick.
Dessler fails to land with a series of punches.
McLean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dessler on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean 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.
Good work by McLean as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dessler.
A shot to the liver by McLean. Beautiful body shot.
Dessler motions for McLean to come forward. Dessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLean throws out the jab.
Dessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McLean throws a lazy right hand but Dessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from McLean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dessler throws a hook but McLean avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dessler is predictable there
and McLean counters with a nice body shot.
McLean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dessler checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLean misses with a low kick as Dessler jumps back.
Dessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean swinging wildly here.
McLean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McLean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLean misses with a body kick.
Dessler throws out a leg kick but McLean moves out of range and Dessler only half commits.
Dessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean motions for Dessler to come forward. McLean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Dessler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLean.
McLean lands with a nice body punch.
Dessler lands an overhand right.
McLean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dessler looks to land a combination but McLean avoids it well.
Dessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLean's sensitive parts.
Dessler connects with a solid leg kick.
McLean throws a wild body kick that Dessler sees coming a mile off.
McLean blocks a jab.
Dessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLean misses with a hook. Dessler ducked under it nicely.
Dessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLean.
Dessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dessler both land. Nice combination.
Billy Dessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dessler dodges the punch combination from McLean.
A big right from McLean misses.
McLean misses with a straight left.
McLean scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Dessler.
McLean misses with an uppercut. Dessler saw that one coming.
Barry McLean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dessler lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLean takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dessler. That's going to slow McLean down.
Jab, jab by Dessler - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dessler 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

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