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(Heavyweight) Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa defeated Big Bad Rocco by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.

Match Friday, March 26, 1999

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 1 inch (185 centimeters) tall weighing in at 240 pounds (109 kilograms) is Big Bad Rocco!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 206 pounds (93 kilograms) is Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish feints and jabs to keep his opponent off balance. (feinting)

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+Smooth Irish wallops Rocco with a pair of hard shots to the face.
+Smooth Irish attacks with a pair of shots to the ribs.
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+Smooth Irish hits Rocco with a light counter-punch to the head.
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+Smooth Irish attacks with a shot to the nose.
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+Smooth Irish stuns Rocco with a flurry of powerful punches to the head.
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+Smooth Irish jars Rocco with a barrage of feints to the chin.
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+Smooth Irish punches Rocco with a pair of shots to the head!
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-Rocco tries a hook to the face, but loses his balance.
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+Smooth Irish clocks Rocco with a volley of vicious feints to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 2 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 40 of 44 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 10-9


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Smooth Irish attempts a barrage of punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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+Smooth Irish pops Rocco with a pair of painful punches to the mouth. Rocco retreats to the far corner.
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-Smooth Irish probes with a barrage of punches to the nose, but Rocco quickly backs away.
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+Smooth Irish drills Rocco with a volley of commanding blows to the solar plexus!
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+Smooth Irish pounds Rocco with a pair of strong punches to the chin.
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-Rocco lunges with a volley of punches to the mouth, but Smooth Irish beats a hasty retreat.
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+Smooth Irish backs up Rocco with a barrage of off balance punches to the stomach.
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+Smooth Irish attacks with a uppercut to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 9 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 30 of 42 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 20-18


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Smooth Irish staggers Rocco with a pair of punches to the eye!
-Smooth Irish launches a barrage of punches to the eye, but Rocco takes it in the forearms.
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+Smooth Irish connects with a jab to the head.
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+Smooth Irish stuns Rocco with a volley of wild punches to the ribs.
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+Smooth Irish punches Rocco with a left to the chin. Rocco beats a hasty retreat.
-Smooth Irish launches a volley of punches to the jaw, but Rocco beats a hasty retreat.
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-Smooth Irish tries a series of right punches to the face, but to no avail.
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+Smooth Irish hits with a series of punches to the chin.
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+Smooth Irish lands a series of light blows to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 29 of 51 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 30-27


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish feints and fakes. (feinting)

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+Smooth Irish pounds Rocco with a volley of combinations to the mouth. Rocco gets mad!
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+Smooth Irish stuns Rocco with a barrage of furious blows to the face.
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+Smooth Irish solidly lands a volley of shots to the jaw! Rocco seems wobbly!
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-Smooth Irish charges with a flurry of left combinations to the ribs, but falls short.
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+Smooth Irish belts Rocco with a mean combination to the ribs!
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+Smooth Irish fires a pair of feints to the stomach. Rocco doesn't seem bothered.
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+Smooth Irish hammers Rocco with a barrage of mean combinations to the eye. Rocco retreats to the far corner.
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+Smooth Irish jolts Rocco with a flurry of solid shots to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 30 of 43 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 40-36


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish comes out fighting.

-Smooth Irish throws a left roundhouse to the chest, but to no avail.
-Smooth Irish tries to land a volley of shots to the head, but loses his balance.
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+Smooth Irish fires a light jab to the nose.
+Smooth Irish smacks Rocco with a straight right to the mouth!
+Smooth Irish thumps Rocco with a series of solid blows to the jaw!!
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-Smooth Irish fires a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Smooth Irish launches a barrage of left shots to the face, but Rocco deftly avoits it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 4 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 20 of 42 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 50-45


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 6

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Smooth Irish throws a pair of left punches to the face, but Rocco ties him up.
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-Smooth Irish tries a flurry of punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
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+Smooth Irish stuns Rocco with a pair of punches to the temple!
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-Rocco throws a volley of left shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Smooth Irish tries a series of left punches to the mouth, but Rocco blocks.
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+Smooth Irish belts Rocco with a pair of punches to the nose!!
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+Smooth Irish grazes Rocco with a series of solid punches to the chin. Rocco covers up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 24 of 38 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 60-54


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish comes out fighting.

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-Smooth Irish tries to land a volley of blows to the chest, but Rocco deftly avoits it.
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+Smooth Irish jars Rocco with a series of punches to the ribs. Rocco laughs!
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-Smooth Irish lunges with a volley of blows to the stomach, but Rocco deftly avoits it.
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+Smooth Irish grazes Rocco with a pair of blows to the ribs.
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-Smooth Irish attacks with a series of shots to the eye, but Rocco deftly avoits it.
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+Smooth Irish catches Rocco with a series of light blows to the face.
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-Smooth Irish tries a volley of left punches to the nose, but is ineffective.
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+Smooth Irish suprises Rocco with a pair of loud shots to the head. Rocco hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Smooth Irish attempts a series of blows to the face, but Rocco beats a hasty retreat.
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-Smooth Irish attempts a barrage of left shots to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
+Smooth Irish annoys Rocco with a flurry of off balance shots to the nose. Rocco beats a hasty retreat.
-Rocco lunges with a series of left blows to the jaw, but Smooth Irish stays away from it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 9 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 28 of 53 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 70-63


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Smooth Irish hits with a series of punches to the temple.
+Smooth Irish punches Rocco with a barrage of punches to the jaw. Rocco doesn't notice.
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-Smooth Irish attempts a barrage of left punches to the temple, but loses his balance.
-Smooth Irish probes with a volley of punches to the face, but goes wide.
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-Smooth Irish lashes out with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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-Rocco throws a series of left punches to the face, but Smooth Irish takes it in the forearms.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 20 of 41 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 80-72


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Smooth Irish attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but to no avail.
+Smooth Irish attacks with a series of solid punches to the solar plexus. Rocco doesn't seem bothered.
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+Smooth Irish hurts Rocco with a flurry of punches to the chin.
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-Smooth Irish tries to land a volley of left shots to the face, but he's too slow.
-Rocco lashes out with a volley of left shots to the face, but Smooth Irish beats a hasty retreat.
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-Smooth Irish launches a pair of blows to the ribs, but Rocco covers himself well.
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+Smooth Irish staggers Rocco with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Smooth Irish connects with a glancing sweeping right to the jaw!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 20 of 41 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 90-81


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish is obviously tired.



ROUND 10

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Smooth Irish tries a series of left punches to the nose, but Rocco blocks.
-Smooth Irish throws a pair of left punches to the jaw, but misses.
+Smooth Irish lashes out with a flurry of loud punches to the solar plexus. Rocco ignores it.
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+Smooth Irish pummels Rocco with a volley of punches to the face.
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-Smooth Irish probes with a jab to the chest, but to no avail.
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-Smooth Irish attacks with a volley of punches to the head, but only hits air.
+Smooth Irish clocks Rocco with a pair of off balance punches to the temple.
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-Smooth Irish tries to land a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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+Smooth Irish takes charge with a quick straight right to the face! Rocco hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 7 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 18 of 41 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 100-90


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish is obviously tired.



ROUND 11

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Smooth Irish smacks Rocco with a barrage of nasty punches to the eye.
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+Rocco whacks Smooth Irish with an elbow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Smooth Irish lashes out with a right jab to the temple, but falls short.
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+Smooth Irish pokes Rocco with a barrage of stiff punches to the mouth.
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-Smooth Irish attempts a barrage of right punches to the head, but misses completely.
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+Smooth Irish pummels Rocco with a right to the head. Rocco shakes his head to clear it.
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-Smooth Irish charges with a barrage of blows to the head, but Rocco quickly backs away.
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+Smooth Irish drills Rocco with a flurry of punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 4 of 8 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 21 of 40 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 110-99


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish is obviously tired.



ROUND 12

Rocco covers up.
Smooth Irish stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Smooth Irish charges with a pair of left punches to the jaw, but Rocco steps aside and laughs.
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+Smooth Irish thumps Rocco with a pair of punches to the stomach.
+Smooth Irish punches Rocco with a barrage of punches to the stomach!!
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-Smooth Irish fires a volley of blows to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Smooth Irish catches Rocco with a pair of powerful punches to the face.
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-Smooth Irish probes with a series of punches to the face, but Rocco covers himself well.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Big Bad Rocco landed 3 of 7 punches, and Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa landed 19 of 40 punches.

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa won the round 10-9

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa is winning the fight 120-108


Rocco doesn't want to stop fighting!

Smooth Irish is obviously tired.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 2: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 3: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 4: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 5: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 6: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 7: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 8: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 9: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 10: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 11: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 12: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9

Total Score: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 120-108


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 2: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 3: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 4: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 5: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 6: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 7: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 8: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 9: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 10: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 11: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 12: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9

Total Score: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 120-108


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 2: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 3: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 4: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 5: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 6: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 7: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 8: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 9: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 10: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 11: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9
Round 12: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 10-9

Total Score: Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa 120-108

Brendan "Smooth Irish" MacNessa wins by decision!