Round 1 about to begin. Round 1 underway and Pascal begins it dancing with his hands down. Pascal with a quick jab and Diaconu is missing over the top a little wildly. Pascal has a quick jab tonight but it's not bothering Diaconu yet. QUICK strong jab gets through for Diaconu and he just misses a follow up straight. Pascal dancing and jabbing early as Diaconu is moving in a little wide. Pascal lands a 1-2 partially blocked on Diaconu. Pascal is moving well, Shark tries to go downstairs for a body punch. Pascal with another partially blocked 1-2. Pascal lunging in a bit on Diaconu. Shark is patient but he's losing this round so far. Diaconu misses an uppercut and ascal pops another 1-2. Pascal trying to clown The Shark early on. Nice body shot sneaks in for Pascal. Jean moves well so farbut The Shark lands two punches, one to the back of the noggin. Pascal lands a NICE right hand on The Shark but Diaconu walks through it. Pascal gets caught with a left hand dropping back off balance. Pascal is leaving himself open for a flash KD or worse with the way he's moving. Big right hand pushes The Shark back as Pascal jumps out of the way of a wild right. 10-9 Pascal.