Summary

  1. Round onepublished at 23:19 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cyborg lands a huge takedown on Pacheco but Pacheco attempts a guillotine after hitting the canvas. Cyborg manages to escape and starts pounding Pacheco while she's on the canvas.

    There is a lot of blood coming from both eyes of Cyborg.

  2. Round onepublished at 23:17 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Wow! What a start to the fight this is with both women looking to land huge strikes on each other. There's blood flowing from the left eye from Cyborg.

    What a fight this is!

  3. We're under waypublished at 23:14 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cyborg and Pacheco touch gloves before both launch jabs at each other.

    Cyborg grabs Pacheco and pushes her up against the SmartCage and lands some huge blows.

  4. Another knockout on the way?published at 23:13 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    Cris Cyborg is not someone you want to mess with and this video shows why! Here she is stopping Cat Zingano in the first round when they met at Bellator 300.

    The Brazilian has 21 knockouts in her 27 victories. Will we see another tonight?

  5. Money shots from 'Big News' Hughespublished at 23:11 British Summer Time 19 October

    Please enjoy some of the best pictures from Paul Hughes' big win earlier tonight.

    You're welcome!

    Paul Hughes punches AJ McKeeImage source, PFL
    Paul Hughes celebrates as the scorecards are announcedImage source, PFL
    AJ McKee is punched on the chin by Paul HughesImage source, PFL
  6. get involved

    Get Involved - Your favourite nickname in combat sports?published at 23:09 British Summer Time 19 October

    #bbcmma, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    You'd be forgiven if you thought Cris Cyborg was actually a real name, but I'm sorry to break it to you... it isn't!

    Cyborg's full name is Cristiane Justino Venancio, but everyone knows her by moniker.

    Possibly due to the fact she's won 27 of her 30 MMA contests, the name 'Cyborg' is known around the world.

    I want to know what the best nickname in fighting is. Is it Conor 'The Notorious' McGregor? 'Diamond' Dustin Poirier? Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov?

    Let us know using the contact details above!

  7. Who is Larissa Pacheco?published at 23:08 British Summer Time 19 October

    Pacheco v Cyborg

    Larissa Pacheco celebrates with her PFL titleImage source, Getty Images

    Larissa Pacheco is a history maker in the PFL. She is the company's only two-weight champion, having one world titles at featherweight and lightweight.

    As we previously explained, PFL run a tournament system so Pacheco won the 2022 lightweight series and then the 2023 featherweight series.

    Pacheco has 23 wins in 27 matches and has really hit a purple patch. She has only ever lost twice in the PFL, on both occasions to Kayla Harrison.

    What is most impressive about her, is she came back to defeat Harrison in the final of 2022 lightweight tournament, becoming the first woman to inflict a loss on the two-time Olympic champion.

    Harrison has since jumped ship to the UFC. Pacheco is on a ten-fight winning streak.

    Despite all the above, Cyborg is the favourite. But Pacheco ended Harrison's 15-fight winning streak, can she halt her seven-fight winning streak?

  8. Postpublished at 23:07 British Summer Time 19 October

    Cyborg v Pacheco

    It's time for Cris Cyborg against Larissa Pacheco. Here's how the two Brazilians match up.

    Stats comparison of Cyborg v Pacheco. Record 27-2 for Cyborg, 23-4 for Pacheco. Height 5' 8'' for Cyborg, 5' 6'' for Pacheco. Reached, 69'' for both
  9. Postpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time 19 October

    Johnny Eblen speaks to DAZN after the result. He is not jumping up and down, but he remains champion and unbeaten.

    On that final round: "I kind of faded a little bit. It's a seven hour time difference where I am from. I had to come out 10 days early and I tink I should have come out a little earlier."

    On the fight in general: "I'm pretty satisfied. I wish I could have ended him again. There is still some aspects of my game I need to work on. Fabian's a top level guy. He's one of the best in the world. It was really great to face him again."

    Johnny Eblen with his Bellator beltImage source, PFL
  10. Postpublished at 23:05 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen beats Edwards by majority decision

    Fabian Edwards looked devastated when the scores were read out and he realised he'd lost to Johnny Eblen for a second time but you can't really argue with the result.

    Eblen dominated with his superior wrestling and Edwards struggled to sustain attacks on the American.

    Johnny Eblen celebrates as Fabian Edwards is devastatedImage source, PFL
  11. Eblen retains Bellator titlepublished at 23:01 British Summer Time 19 October
    Breaking

    It's heartbreak for Fabian Edwards once again.

    All three judges give it to Johnny Eblen and he takes his record to 16-0.

    Edwards just didn't do enough to take the gold back to Great Britain.

  12. Round fivepublished at 22:59 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    The final bell sounds and both men drop to their knees in pure exhaustion. They engage and show respect but they're both so tired.

    We're going to the score cards here after a fantastic fifth round.

    Edwards landed elbows, rights and lefts, but Eblen shook them all off.

  13. Round fivepublished at 22:57 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Eblen is trying his best to land another takedown on Edwards but he can't quite manage it so far. This is Edwards' best round by far as he lands some great strikes and kicks on Eblen.

    Is there a worried look on Eblen's face?

  14. Round fivepublished at 22:56 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Edwards' corner are screaming at him. Urging him forward!

  15. Round fivepublished at 22:55 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    A short stoppage in the action as Edwards' finger goes into the eye of Eblen. It was accidental but that must be incredibly painful. There's now another stoppage as Edwards lands a kick to the groin of Eblen.

    There seems to be a bit more spite in the punches of Edwards. Maybe he thinks he needs a stoppage.

    Fabian Edwards punches Johnny EblenImage source, PFL
  16. Postpublished at 22:53 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    I feel like it's 4-0 and Fabian Edwards has got to do something special here. But we have seen his brother Leon do something special in this situation.

  17. Round fourpublished at 22:51 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Eblen continues to wrap his arms around Edwards, pick him up and slam him to the canvas. It must be so frustrating for Edwards because it's just so hard for him to get going.

    Edwards has one round left to become champion. He needs to land something incredible here.

  18. Postpublished at 22:50 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Dan Hardy
    PFL chief on DAZN

    Edwards has been defending takedowns for the best of 20 minutes now.

  19. Round fourpublished at 22:48 British Summer Time 19 October

    Eblen v Edwards 2

    Edwards is landing well but he's only doing it in singles and letting Eblen off the hook.

    Once again, Eblen has Edwards down on the canvas. Edwards has done brilliantly to defend the takedowns but he'll surely be tiring now.

  20. 'Big news' Hughes deliverspublished at 22:46 British Summer Time 19 October

    Paul Battison
    BBC Sport journalist

    Already missing Paul Hughes? BBC Sport's own Paul (Battison) has the full report for you.

    Check it out here!

    Paul Hughes celebrates with the Irish flagImage source, PFL