Ben Sosoli vs Marcos Rogerio De Lima was a tornado of violence from the outset, as both men were eager to trade blows on the inside.

Quickly it was De Lima who began to get the better of the exchanges, clipping the shorter Sosoli with clubbing hooks off the back foot.

At 1.28 seconds in the first round a ferocious right hook landed behind the ear of Sosoli, who faceplanted to the canvas.

The referee had seen enough, stepping in to stop the bout before the follow-up shots.

A confused Sosoli had to ask the ref what had happened when he came to.

An impressive TKO victory for Marcos Rogerio De Lima.