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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Fuller drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
#BC2#
Fuller breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range. #CL2#
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#TD2#
Fuller manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Fuller won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller is controlling Diaz's posture.#T1#
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuller wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Diaz prevents Fuller from standing back up.
Diaz wants to stand but Fuller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Fuller rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuller gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Fuller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Diaz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fuller presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Fuller.
Fuller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz tries to circle away but Fuller has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Fuller pulls guard successfully.
#T3##SUB2#
Fuller working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Fuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Diaz really is a fat lump.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuller has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
Fuller wants to sweep but Diaz has passed to side control!
Fuller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Fuller tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Fuller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Fuller lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Fuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Fuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
#CUT2#
It looks like Daron Diaz has been cut.#T1#
Fuller blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Fuller throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#TD2#
Fuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fuller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daron Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Fuller stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet. #KD2#
Fuller lands a left and a right that send Diaz crashing to the mat, dazed. Fuller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fuller pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Fuller has the dominant position.#TD2#
Fuller jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz tries to stand but Fuller is controlling from the bottom.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet. #T2#
Diaz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fuller.
Fuller tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fuller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuller is proving hard to escape from.
Fuller has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Fuller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Fuller!#REVB#
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuller tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fuller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz is trying to keep Fuller in close.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daron Diaz'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz controlling the position.
Fuller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Fuller content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Fuller wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Fuller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Fuller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Fuller feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Fuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Fuller is still trying to improve position.
Fuller wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz won't allow Fuller to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fuller controlling Diaz's posture. #SUB2#
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuller 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Fuller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Diaz kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones passes to side control.
Jones advances to mount.
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Jones has managed to slip his arm under Diaz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Diaz is tapping out! Submission win for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JJ Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cain dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Daron Diaz has been cut.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Cain lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Diaz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deckard Cain!
Deckard Cain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Bolee coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Daron Diaz has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bolee has cracked Diaz with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bolee lands another huge swinging hook and Diaz tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Diaz, before Bolee can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olle Bolee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Scanlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scanlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Daron Diaz has been cut.
Scanlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Scanlan.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Scanlan backpedaling.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Scanlan walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Scanlan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scanlan lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz really is a fat lump.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Scanlan moves out of range.
Scanlan throws a shot to the body.
BOOM! Scanlan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diaz. Diaz tries to recover but Scanlan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diaz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Scanlan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rabenu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Rabenu is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Daron Diaz has been cut.
Diaz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rabenu working the ground and pound.
Rabenu working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rabenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
A big shot lands for Rabenu! That's hurt Diaz! Will he recover? Rabenu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moshe Rabenu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz forces Hanks back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hanks jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz wants to stand but Hanks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hanks trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz won't allow Hanks to sweep him here. #SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanks, up you get! #TD2#
Hanks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control but Hanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanks drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Hanks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Hanks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Hanks's back. He's all about the action.
Hanks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanks moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hanks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanks trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Hanks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Diaz tries to buck Hanks off but Hanks is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to control Hanks's posture but Hanks avoids it.
Hanks slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Hanks avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as Hanks dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Diaz is pulling down on Hanks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanks, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Hanks tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hanks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hanks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Hanks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanks looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to control the position but Hanks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hanks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Hanks trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Hanks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanks pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Hanks is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hanks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz really is a fat lump.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hanks is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Hanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanks.
Hanks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanks wants to stand but Diaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz is controlling Hanks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz throws a strike from the bottom but Hanks passes into side control!
Tom Hanks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanks controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Hanks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Diaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diaz.
Hanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanks advances to full mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Hanks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hanks looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it. #T1#
Diaz wants to control but Hanks is having none of it.
Hanks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Hanks has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanks punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Hanks working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanks moves nicely into side control.
Hanks trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz prevents Hanks from moving into mount. #SU2#
Hanks stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Hanks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!#ES#
Diaz throws Hanks to one side and escapes!
Daron Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Hanks.
As Hanks looks to move away, Diaz throws a big counter combo but Hanks just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hanks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hanks!
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