PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thieves - Ministry. The crowd seem to be enjoying Riccuito's choice of entrance music: walk hard . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garavito
vs
Riccuito

188 cm
36
219 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

193 cm
34
248 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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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 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Garavito. That's going to slow Riccuito down.
Garavito lands a leg kick that knocks Riccuito off balance momentarily.
Riccuito tries to clinch up but Garavito circles away and keeps his distance.
Garavito has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riccuito.
Garavito lands a jab to the nose.
Garavito throws a hook but Riccuito avoids it easily.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riccuito manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riccuito.
Garavito is looking to control Riccuito's arms but Riccuito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garavito has his back to the cage.
Garavito avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccuito.
Riccuito digs a right hand into Garavito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garavito's gas tank.
Garavito can't find room to land a body shot as Riccuito controls the action.
Garavito avoids the elbow strike from Riccuito, against the cage.
Riccuito scores with a hook to the body.
Garavito takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
Garavito misses with a body punch.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riccuito misses with the head strike.
Riccuito is struggling to control the position.
Garavito is working Riccuito over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garavito's elbow.
Garavito has Riccuito pressed against the cage.
Riccuito stalling against the cage.
Garavito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garavito throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Garavito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garavito.
Garavito is trying to maintain a safe position but Riccuito gets an underhook and turns Garavito into the cage.
Garavito blocks an elbow strike.
Riccuito throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Riccuito.
A shot in the inside from Garavito.

Garavito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garavito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riccuito.
Garavito connects with a crisp jab.
Garavito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garavito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riccuito finds it's way round the side to connect with Garavito's head.
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!
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito throws a hook but Riccuito avoids it easily.
Riccuito is looking for the big counter here.
Garavito slips under a jab.
As Riccuito looks to move away, Garavito throws a big counter combo but Riccuito just gets out of the way.
Garavito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garavito throws a big shot that misses.
Garavito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riccuito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Riccuito jabs Garavito to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Riccuito closes the distance and clinches.
Riccuito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garavito misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Garavito as the two fighters clinch.
Riccuito throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riccuito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riccuito throws an elbow that misses.
Garavito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riccuito is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Garavito tries a body shot but Riccuito blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garavito.
Garavito controlling the action here for a moment.
Riccuito missing with knees to the body.
Garavito looking to slow down the pace here.
Garavito avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Garavito.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccuito throws an elbow but misses.
Garavito tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riccuito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garavito backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Riccuito.
Riccuito trying to land knees to the body.
Garavito taking a breather.
Riccuito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riccuito.

Garavito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garavito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riccuito misses with a jab to the body
and Garavito counters with a leg kick.
Riccuito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garavito cracks Riccuito with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Garavito checks it.
Garavito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garavito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garavito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riccuito moves away.
Riccuito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
Riccuito wants to clinch.
Garavito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Riccuito connects with a right hand. Garavito shakes it off.
Garavito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riccuito catches Garavito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riccuito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garavito manages to avoid it.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Riccuito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garavito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garavito connects with a body shot that sends Riccuito's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Garavito misses.
Riccuito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riccuito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garavito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riccuito tries to land a front kick but Garavito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riccuito.
Riccuito misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riccuito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riccuito moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riccuito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garavito.
Good exchange - Riccuito coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito moves out of range of the leg kick from Riccuito.
Garavito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Riccuito's shoulder, as Riccuito tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garavito, right into the meat.
Riccuito works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Riccuito.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Riccuito throws a series of punches but Garavito moves out of range.
Riccuito scores with a leg kick.
Riccuito tests Garavito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garavito connects with an inside leg kick.
Garavito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garavito slips a straight right by Riccuito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garavito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garavito slips a straight right by Riccuito.
Garavito 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.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Riccuito ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Riccuito scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Garavito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riccuito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garavito. That did some damage!
Garavito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riccuito momentarily.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Riccuito's shoulder, as Riccuito tries to avoid the shot.
Riccuito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Riccuito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Riccuito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Riccuito.
Riccuito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garavito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riccuito, right into the meat.
Riccuito lands a jab to the head.
Riccuito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands a right hook to the body.
Garavito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riccuito lands a nice looking body shot.
Riccuito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garavito misses with a hook.
Riccuito moves out of range of the strikes.
Riccuito throws a combination. Garavito tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garavito lands a right hook to the body.
Riccuito checks a low kick from Garavito.
Garavito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garavito scores with a jab. Riccuito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riccuito cracks Garavito with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riccuito looks to score with a jab to the body but Garavito is just out of range.
Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riccuito.
Garavito misses the jab.
Garavito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riccuito finds it's way round the side to connect with Garavito's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a looping left.
Garavito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riccuito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garavito. Garavito obviously looking to wear him down.
Riccuito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Riccuito scores with the left hand. Garavito knows he should have avoided that one.

Riccuito moves into the clinch.
Garavito blocking some punches.
Garavito throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garavito backwards.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Garavito takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it misses.
Riccuito struggles to land a body shot inside as Garavito controls his hands.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garavito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garavito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garavito lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Garavito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Riccuito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left lands for Riccuito.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
Garavito throws a jab when Riccuito was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Riccuito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riccuito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riccuito misses with a body kick.
Garavito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
Riccuito misses with a low kick.
Garavito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Riccuito connects with a right hand. Garavito shakes it off.
Riccuito slips a straight right by Garavito.
Riccuito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garavito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riccuito tries a quick counter leg kick but Garavito is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito misses with a body punch
letting Riccuito counter with a right hand.
Riccuito scoring well with a low kick there.
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito slips under a jab.
Garavito misses with a low kick.
Garavito connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riccuito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Riccuito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garavito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garavito throws out a powerful jab.
Riccuito scores with a nice head shot.
Garavito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riccuito feints a counter leg kick.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
Riccuito feints a jab promting Garavito to slip. Riccuito then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garavito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riccuito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riccuito moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Riccuito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Garavito coming out on top.
Garavito swinging wildly here.
Garavito moves out of range of the strikes.
Garavito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riccuito throws a right hand that Garavito ducks under and follows up with a left that Garavito also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Riccuito closes the distance and pushes Garavito back into the cage.
Riccuito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garavito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riccuito's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riccuito.
A short right from Riccuito on the inside.
Garavito throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito missing with knees to the body.
Garavito takes a shot to the head.
Riccuito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garavito swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garavito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riccuito misses with a punch on the inside.
Garavito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garavito swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garavito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito wants to get back to striking at distance but Riccuito won't allow it.
Riccuito lands a hook that snaps the head of Garavito backwards.
Riccuito lands an elbow just above Garavito 's eye.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garavito has a couple of punches blocked by Riccuito.
Garavito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garavito has a couple of punches blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riccuito gets through Garavito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garavito stalling in the clinch but Riccuito improves position.
Riccuito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riccuito as Garavito tries to tie him up.
Garavito takes a shot to the head.
Riccuito just leaning against Garavito, taking a breather.
Riccuito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Garavito breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito cracks Garavito with an open hand slap.
Garavito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riccuito lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito lands a jab.
Garavito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riccuito.
Garavito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Riccuito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riccuito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
Riccuito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garavito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riccuito scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Riccuito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garavito scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Riccuito really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Riccuito throws a right and a left that Garavito avoids nicely.
Garavito throws a big shot that misses.
Riccuito misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Garavito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Garavito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garavito throws a big shot that misses.
Riccuito pushes Garavito away with a front kick.
Garavito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riccuito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garavito's knee momentarily.
Garavito throws a body punch but Riccuito moves out of range.
Riccuito lands with an uppercut that bounces Garavito off the cage and back into range.
Garavito misses with a hook. Riccuito ducked under it nicely.
Riccuito feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riccuito. Garavito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Garavito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garavito throwing a counter right hand but Riccuito manages to avoid it.
Riccuito scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito cracks Garavito with a good jab.
Garavito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riccuito. Riccuito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garavito just misses with a punch to the body.
Riccuito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garavito on the side of the head.
Riccuito wants to clinch.
Riccuito lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garavito takes a step back to recover.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riccuito manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riccuito. That's going to slow Garavito down.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Riccuito swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito's corner calls for a 1-2. Riccuito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garavito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garavito throws out a powerful jab.
Riccuito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garavito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Riccuito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Garavito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garavito.
Riccuito connects with a body shot.
Garavito scores with a jab.
A jab from Riccuito does it's job there.
Riccuito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riccuito.
Garavito takes one on the button.
Garavito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito delivers a nice body kick.
Riccuito scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Garavito misses.
Garavito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garavito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Riccuito ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riccuito! But no joy.
Garavito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riccuito lands a leg kick that knocks Garavito off balance momentarily.
Garavito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with the combination.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garavito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riccuito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garavito throws the left hand but Riccuito avoids the punch easily.
Riccuito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garavito. Garavito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Riccuito's shoulder, as Riccuito tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito misses with the combination.
Riccuito lands with a cross.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Garavito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riccuito.
A cross from Riccuito lands.
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riccuito misses with the combination.
Riccuito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick from Riccuito.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riccuito. Riccuito obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Riccuito dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Garavito misses with a low kick.
Riccuito drops his hands momentarily and Garavito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.
Garavito swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Garavito lands a jab to the head.
Riccuito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riccuito thows a leg kick but Garavito checks it
and Riccuito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riccuito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito ducks under a wild hook from Riccuito.
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riccuito defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
Riccuito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito throws a leg kick but Riccuito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garavito throws a jab but it's blocked by Riccuito.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garavito on the side of the head.
A big left from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garavito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riccuito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito cracks Riccuito with an open hand slap.
Riccuito blocks a jab.
Riccuito looks to land a combination but Garavito avoids it well.
Garavito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Riccuito moved out of range.
Riccuito wants to counter the offense by Garavito and move into the clinch position.
Riccuito slips a straight right by Garavito.
Riccuito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
Garavito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Riccuito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garavito's sensitive parts.
Riccuito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Riccuito misses with a lunging right hand
and Garavito counters with a straight right hand.
Riccuito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garavito under the eye.
Luis Garavito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Riccuito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Riccuito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Riccuito is trying to counter with his kicks.
Riccuito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garavito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garavito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riccuito's head.
Garavito takes a swing at Riccuito's ribcage but misses.
Riccuito throws a right and a left that Garavito avoids nicely.
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Riccuito moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Riccuito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garavito lands a leg kick that knocks Riccuito off balance momentarily.
A combination from Garavito does no damage.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Garavito backing away here, and Riccuito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riccuito is looking to slow Garavito down with leg kicks.
Riccuito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riccuito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garavito swings widly with a right hand
and Riccuito counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito slips a jab from Garavito.
Riccuito sizes up Garavito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garavito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Riccuito.
Garavito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Riccuito's shoulder, as Riccuito tries to avoid the shot.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
Garavito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garavito walks into a straight right hand from Riccuito.
Riccuito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riccuito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garavito's calf.
Some wild striking there from Garavito.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with a body kick.
Riccuito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito takes one to the chin there.
Riccuito is looking to slow Garavito down with leg kicks.
Garavito connects with a body shot that sends Riccuito's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Riccuito. Beautiful body shot.
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riccuito doesn't manage to clinch there - Garavito circles away.
Garavito throwing a counter right hand but Riccuito manages to avoid it.
Garavito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riccuito lands a glancing blow to the side of Garavito's head.
Riccuito cracks Garavito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garavito tries to move into range but Riccuito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garavito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riccuito throws a body shot but no joy.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riccuito. Riccuito obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garavito misses with a straight right.
Riccuito lands with a shot to the body.
Garavito misses with an uppercut. Riccuito saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Garavito.
Well Riccuito 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito is the new heavyweight champion!
Mark Riccuito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.