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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Odom shoots in for a double leg but Ziglar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ziglar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Odom's hands.
Ziglar with a poor takedown #CL#
and Odom counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Ziglar.
Odom has Ziglar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ziglar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Odom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ziglar smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziglar or perhaps it was just good defense by Odom, which made it look bad.
Odom tries to counter by clinching up but Ziglar breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziglar throws a low kick, looking for Odom's leg but Odom calmly moves out of range.
Odom thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ziglar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Odom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ziglar is defending well.
Odom tries to pull guard but Ziglar won't allow it.
Ziglar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odom.#T1#
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ziglar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Odom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ziglar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ziglar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Ziglar drags the fight down to the ground.
Odom stands up over Ziglar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Odom tries to stand but Ziglar is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Odom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Odom trying to control but Ziglar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Odom drops back looking for a leg! Ziglar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziglar manages to kick Odom off! Odom jumps back into Ziglar's guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziglar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ziglar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziglar tries to free his leg and advance position but Odom is retaining full guard.
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Odom is working an open guard so Ziglar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ziglar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziglar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odom is fending him off so far but Ziglar persists. Nope, Odom circles away and we're back to standing.
Odom is looking to counter the offense by Ziglar and move into the clinch.
Ziglar shoots for a takedown but Odom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ziglar darts in and clinches Odom up against the cage.#T3#
Odom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ziglar walks away with a smile on his face. Odom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziglar shoots for a double leg takedown but Odom sprawls well. He's pushed Ziglar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odom is defended easily by Ziglar.
Odom is breathing heavily.
Ziglar throws a series of punches but Odom moves out of range.
Odom shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziglar tries to sprawl out of it but Odom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziglar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Ziglar takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##TD#
Odom drags the fight down to the ground.
Ziglar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ziglar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ziglar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziglar throws a strike aimed at the side of Odom's head but Odom avoids it well.
Odom is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ziglar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Odom slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziglar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Odom is looking for a counter combo.
Ziglar with a poor takedown #CL#
and Odom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ziglar just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ziglar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ziglar is looking for a triangle but Odom pushes his legs off easily.
Odom postures up in Ziglar's guard and throws a big left but Ziglar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziglar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Odom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Odom being controlled here momentarily.
Odom postures up and lands a big shot to Ziglar's brow.
Ziglar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Odom throws a big elbow that misses.
Ziglar looking to control.
Ziglar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Ziglar is working an open guard so Odom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ziglar has Odom up against the cage in a clinch.
Odom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odom is working for takedown but Ziglar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Odom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ziglar just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Odom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ziglar regains guard.
#ES2#
Ziglar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Odom has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ziglar is pressed up against the cage. Odom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ziglar down to the mat. Ziglar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Ziglar scores with a sloppy right hand. Odom should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziglar counters with a series of strikes. Odom will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Ziglar moves into the clinch.
Odom is trying to pull guard but Ziglar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziglar cracks Odom with a nice body shot.
Odom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ziglar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Ziglar gets control of Odom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ziglar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Odom being controlled here momentarily. #T3##ES2#
Ziglar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Ziglar decides to pull guard.
Odom stops Ziglar from standing up.
Odom throwing strikes but missing.
Odom stopping the sweep attempt from Ziglar.#SUB2#
Ziglar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odom defends it easily.
Ziglar wants to sweep here but Odom controlling him for the moment.
Odom postures up in Ziglar's guard and throws a big left but Ziglar blocks it.
Michael Ziglar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ziglar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odom looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ziglar looking for a guillotine here but Odom defends easily.
Odom scoring with some ground and pound.
Odom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Ziglar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Odom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Odom is trying to pull guard but Ziglar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziglar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ziglar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Odom blocks a head kick by Ziglar.
Ziglar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odom.
Ziglar throws a one two combo.
Odom shoots in for a takedown but Ziglar shows good takedown defense.
Odom sets himself, and Ziglar steps forward looking for the clinch! Odom avoids it this time.
Ziglar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziglar shoots in for a takedown but Odom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziglar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Odom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Odom fails with the takedown.
Odom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziglar swivels and escapes.
Ziglar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ziglar dives in and grabs Odom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Odom pushes down on Ziglar's head and hops out.
Ziglar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odom circles away.
Odom shoots for a takedown but Ziglar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odom slips a jab and a cross from Ziglar.
Michael Ziglar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziglar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Ziglar shoots in for a takedown but Odom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ziglar as Odom shoots in.
Ziglar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Odom with a body shot.#CL2#
Ziglar gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ziglar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Odom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom throws a big elbow that misses.
Odom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odom scoring with some ground and pound.
Odom scoring with some ground and pound.
Odom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ziglar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziglar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Odom shoots in for a takedown but Ziglar shows good takedown defense.
Odom throws a head kick that misses.
Ziglar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odom wants it to stay on the feet.
Odom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziglar pinned against the cage. Ziglar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Odom stuffs the takedown.
Odom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziglar manages to circle out of the way.
Odom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Ziglar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odom doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziglar circles away.
Ziglar wants to counter the offense by Odom and move into the clinch position.
Ziglar leaves Odom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ziglar with the counter takedown but Odom avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ziglar closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ziglar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziglar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ziglar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Chris throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Chris has knocked Alexander down with a huge combo! Chris steps away and waves a wobbly Alexander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Alexander has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Chris. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chris fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexander in the body.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexander shoots and misses #CL2#
and Chris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexander to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Chris jumps into guard, dragging Alexander to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Chris pushes Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
Chris shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Chris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Chris moves into the clinch.
Alexander is trying to push Chris away but Chris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Chris is controlling him.
Chris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Douglas Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chris.#BC2#
Chris breaks from the clinch.
Chris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chris gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Alexander misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chris.
Chris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chris wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chris has him pressed against the cage.
Chris has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexander pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Chris tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Chris rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chris obliges.
Chris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alexander tries to break free but Chris pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Chris is controlling him.
Chris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Chris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexander has a takedown stuffed.
Chris tries to counter with a clinch but Alexander shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Chris pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Chris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Alexander misses its target.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chris looks winded!
Chris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alexander counters with a left to the body.
Chris has his takedown stuffed
and Alexander counters with a left and a right that stings Chris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Alexander's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Alexander shoots in and bounces Chris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Chris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander defends it easily.
Chris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Chris gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris misses with a head kick.
John Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.#T1#
Chris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Chris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris is breathing heavily.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Chris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chris sprawls well. Chris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Chris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chris.
Chris throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Chris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chris is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Chris circles away and we're back to standing.
And Chris tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John Chris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Chris against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Chris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Alexander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Chris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Alexander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chris defends well.#SU2#
Chris stands up from Alexander's guard - Chris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chris.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Chris avoids it well and moves away.
Chris goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.
Chris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Chris instigates a clinch. #BC#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Chris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chris on his heels. He'll look to pass Chris's guard now, I'm sure.
Chris trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
Chris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Chris is looking for a triangle but Alexander pushes his legs off easily.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Chris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander working some strikes from top position.
Alexander postures up.
Chris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Chris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Chris!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Alexander has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chris 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 Alexander.#SU2#
Chris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexander to his feet.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chris sprawls well. Chris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris fails with the takedown
and Alexander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##TD#
Alexander feints and as Chris raises his hands in defense, Alexander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Chris working for a triangle but Alexander defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alexander manages to pass to side control.
Alexander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chris is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chris avoid being mounted?
Chris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chris is still trying to improve position.
Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander is nestled in close to Chris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Chris wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Chris taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Chris is pressing down on Alexander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alexander trying to control but Chris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chris 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Chris!
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